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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10
a CHANCE 10 GET RIGHT.

The question was raised some time ago
as to whether or not Senator Daniel hao
ever made any direct reference to That
,la,L I'm the Chicago platform which de-
nounced government by injunction.
The Richmond Dispatch in reply said
that. according to its recollection, Senator
Daniel published a letter shortly before
the last election, explaining his position.
'He never pretended to like that partlc-
ular plank in the platform" said the Dis
patch land If we mistake not, he said so
in the letter or statement we refer to-
The Vicksburg NIiss) Herald reproduces
what the Dispatch says, and adds the fol-
lowing comment:
"When the then Chief Executive Of the
United States interfered' In the chicago
riots and drew upon himself the hatred OF
Governor Altgeld, OF Illinois, and the
spirit Of anarchy that this ofilcial had
fostered, Senator Daniel introduced re-
solution in the Senate commencing and
endorsing the action of the President. lie
made a speech in defence and Vindlcauon
of Mr. Cleveland's action that was elo-
quently convincing of its legality and
timeliness. He became by virtue or that
speech the champion Of the policy then
initiated. As delegate to the Chicago
Convention Major Daniel was present and
participating. when this particular plank
he never pretended to like" was brought
forth and incorporated into the Demo-
cratic creed. 1t was seen and felt or
an men. that it was intended as stab for
the act and the policy which he had so
forcefully defended and indicated. AS a
man Of courage and conviction, then or
never was the time for Major Daniel 10
sneak out. True there was a JacObite
spirit Of hate and rage to encounter, that
was we'll qualified to quell any spirit Of re-
sistance that was not truly brave. Yet
as the Major sat still and quiet then, for
his reputation for courage and conviction.
IL matters little whether he published
a letter explaining his position just be-
fore the last election" or not This Is
proved by the admission of his apologist,
the Richmond Dispatch, that the letter
made so little impression that it is already
forgotten. But his silence when speech
would have so befitted him as man Of
courage and conviction, will be remem-
bered until he is forgotten"
our recollection of what Senator Daniel
said is that he did not understand the Alt
geld plank in the Chicago platform 10
refer to President Cleveland's action in
sending troops TO Chicago during the
memorable strike in that city TO quell the
riots. But be that as it may, the COM
ments Of our Vicksburg contemporary are
I'm line with an editorial article which we
printed in these columns several days ago.
Senator Daniel and his associates VIII
soon have an opportunity to put them
selves on record. The Roanoke Conven-
ton is to adopt a platform setting forth
the principles of the silver party in vir-
ginia and the opportunity VIII thus be
given for the delegates to say in unmis-
taxable language what is the fun meaning
Of the Altgeld plank Of the Chicago plat
form.
Let us have your Interpretation, gentle
men, and forever set this question at rest,
so far as the party in Virginia is concern
ed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10
MIR. WALKER AND TnE ANDREWS
INCIDENT.

Hon. ]. III. Walker of Massachusetts,
who is well and most favorably known TO
the people Of Richmond gave out state
ment last Friday in regard TO the action
OF Brown University toward President
Andrews which is very interesting and
which contains good deal of food for
thought. Mr.. Walker is member of the
Board Of Trustees Of the University and
he admits that be started the agitation
in regard to DR.. Andrews for the pur-
pose Of forcing an issue between him and
the authorities Of the institution. lie says
that IN his opinion there SIS no chance for
DIR. Andrews being allowed TO remain
or TO reconsider his resignation. Mr..
Walker thinks the issue that has been
raised is vital IN It's nature and is vital
10 the future usefulness Of the college.
Upon this point he said:
1t is the unanimous opinion OF the
corporation of Brown University that the
question upon which Dr. Andrews is at
variance with IL is far more vital to the
well being Of the country than were the
questions upon which the civil war was
fought: In fact that this question is fun
damental TO the ontinued prosperity OF
Christian civilization"
This is a very strong statement II is
true, but we are not prepared TO say
that Il IS too strong. From our point Of
view the only question involved in the civil
war was the right OF a state to peaceably
secedc from the Union when she thought
that her rights and interests in the Union
were disregarded and trampled on. That
was very serious question indeed. but
the fact that the war put an end 10 the
claim FOR secession, and that. despite ad-
verse legislation. we have gotten along
very we'll indeed in the Union since the
war, with tho claim sor secession forever
abandoned. shows that secession, as a
principle. was not necessary to the well
being Of The States.
From MIR. Walkers standpoint the fu-
turo existence OF the Union was involved
In tho issues that the war raised. and he
looked upon that OF course. as one OF the
most terrible issues the country could be
called on TO face. However. he thinks
free coinage OF silver at the ratio Of l6 TO
| would be a greater calamity than a
total disruption Of the Union We think
he II right. The total disruption Of the
Union would still have left each State
complete In its autonomy. and each could
therefore have had orderly government
and peace within It's borders. But what
would happen II we had free silver? NO
man can foretell. Mr. Walker thinks It
you'd arrest the continued progress OF
Christian civilization. and he may be
hight.
II ought 20 be plain 10 every one that
would at once transform all OF our
business conditions from the basis upon
which they now rest OF a dollar worth one
aundred cents OF unyarying value 20 the
basis OF dollar worth forty-three cents
to-day and varying each day as the sup
ply Of and demand for silver varies from
say 20 DAY. The first consequence OF this
would necessarily be that We should have
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10
PolitIcal Drift.

Our esteemed contemporary OF the saar
OF this city seems intent on three pul-
poses. the displacement OF Taylor EnyS'
as State chairman. the choosing o. !. -
Willard as State chairman ana Deii.o
cratic primary election TO choose Sena.''
Martins successor two years from NV, NV
The fact that his Honor Mayor VIM
is the present president OF the Vrs'lnI
10 this aggressive action of the Star. Not
that the State press mingles I'm such mat
tiers. but 1t shows Editor whites import
ance and force in relation TO these three
subjects.
Our readers are OF course familiar WIN
our views. We think Major Tyler wopu
not desires Mr.. ElIyson at the head OF inc
state committe tnis fall and That uhuer
Tho circumstances, Mr.. Ellyson wouia not
y,desirs to retire from the state chair-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10

According to the New Orleans states
the reception to Senator McEnery was
something OF a frost"
our contemporary says:
1t was confidently expected that the
Grand would be qiite inadequate TO ac-
commodate all who might come TO hear
the Senator report on his stewardship.
The pretty little opera House has ca
pacity comfortably to seat some sixteen
hundred people. Last night the audience
numbered some five hundred.
The personnel Of the meeting was adj
mlttingly disappointing, the meeting be-
ing composed largely of the personal
friends of the Senator and members OF
the Choctaw Club.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10

Of Union, fs from Richmond and modestly
concludes that the latter VIII pluck the
prize. II purposely omits the name OF
Alexandria's candidate from the hst anu
homes by this method TO draw a'tehuoh
To its own. but the hand wrlting Is now
upon the wall and there is reahy IN ,he
Hight Of reason only one ios'cdl can"'""''
and his name Is "Caton.
We saw this paragraph OF our AieXan-
dria contemporary when IT first appeared
hut nassed It by as unworthy OF attention.
cbar,tably concluding that 1t had been
manfred bv the over zeal OF our namesake
for its candidate. OF course the f'ch-
mond Times did not intend In the pupii-
catton above referred TO, to prejudice the
cordidacv of Mr.. Cation, or any Qther can
didate.
This by the way. We have Reproduced
the paragraph now for the purpose u
commencing the comment Of the Lyhch-
burg Press. which says;
The Press has no lot or part IN any
controversy that may now or hereafter De
based ON geographical divisions. In the
old time when we not only had governors
and other state officials, we also hau INC
habit Of furnishing the Presidents OF 'he
limited States. and the great southwest
never kicked about the east having All
the good things. We didn't care rap
whether the president should come from
the Southside, Piedmont or the Eastern
Shore. lust so he was Nirglnlan' we
are all in our fathers house ana man
may do as well from one end OF the mouse
as from another. We have 700 huCh
The mere fact that one Of the Times can
didates is from Richmond, ought not 10
hurt that candidates chances, Tor Rlch-
mond Is very much in Virginia. In facl
If Richmond wants the IAeutenant-Gover-
norship she ought 10 have IT, We are
all glad to get off so easily.
We have repeatedly remarked during
this campaign that The Times had no
candidates for any office, and that its one
desire was TO see the best men selected
regardless Of their geographical location.
We like the spirit of our Lynchburg CON
temporary. 1t is a great misfortune that
there should be sectional feeling in Wiz
ginia and no city in the state perhaps
has suffered 50 much from that sort OF
prejudice as the city OF Richmond.
We love Richmond, because II Is our
home. but we do not love it to the exclu-
sion Of other citits and towns and coun-
ties in the State We love the old state
as a whole, and vo love its every interest
regardless Of section. We have local
pride, Of course. and we love to see Rich
mond men honored when they deserve H.
But when it somes to the selection OF
men to ill the important offices Of govern
ment, our concern Is for the whole State
and the men who are best fitted 10 dis
charge those responsible duties are the
men that we prefer to see selected, wheth-
er they be from Richmond or the remot-
est corners of the state
1t would be lar better lot tie State If
this sectional prejudice did not exist.
There should be no discrimination either
for or against man. because Of his pc
culiar location and the merit system
should always prevail, regardless Of geo
graphical lines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10
A Story With a Moral.

The Birmingham News tells the follow
ing story with a moral TO 1t:
Gerald Haran, distributing clerk In the
postofiice here, has returned from Mexi-
co where he has been recuperating Tor
the last four months. He worked on
mountain railroad while in that country
He seems 10 have had enough OF IL,
though he says he feels much improved
In health.
ANY one who has had experience
he said, will say they like the United
States much more than Mexico. The
monies are so different that II Is hard Tor
Americans 10 get along Well For IN
stance. 1 was paid $ in Mexican money
a day for wages. but a Mexican dollar
was only worth As cents in our money
and so those gilded wages didn't amount
10 much. No. / would not say that Mex
leo Is anything like the United States. IL
"a hot and sultry there and the condi-
lions are not near as good as they are
I'm this country"
Ha will resume his position at the
postoffice here acknowledgements -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10

Miss Jennie Wilson, a young lady from
Lynchburg, who is the guest OF Mrs
James NJ. Black near Buffalo Mills had 4
leg fractured Sunday evening by fall
from horse. In the presence OF Mr.
Black and others she mounted, In 'front.'
Of his residence, a horse ridden by a
young neighbor, Mr.. Edgar Beard. The
bit TO the bride was very severe, she
grasped the reins tightly and the animal
quickly reared up aud fell backward.
down bank and landed over a fence be-
low, she failing with him Some surprise
was expressed that broken leg was her
only injury.-Rockbridge County News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10

n universal liquidation OF obligations. We
could not 30 on making new obligations
resting upon the new basis with a vast
mass OF old obligations resting upon the
old basis. We should necessarily be
driven to universal liquidation that obli-
cations might be uniform. That would
involve the reputation OF vas. mass OF
debt which would be the same thing as
tho destruction Of a vast mass of pro-
perty and the spoliation and robbery OF
millions Of men, women and children.
Confidence between man and man would
be necessarily destroyed after that. Men
would in great measure cease TO give
credit TO each other. and how business
of mutual obligations is something we
cannot understand. II is doubtful IL the
confidence between men necessary TO sue
oessful business would be restored in
fifty years.
But, II we could ever get men TO deal
with each other fairly again. all OF our
transactions that related TO business out
side of America would be based upon
shifting bottom that would keep our peo-
ple always uncertain about what they
were actually engaged in. The merchant
would never know what price he was TO
set upon his wares to guarantee him
against loss from rising exchange and
he would consequently add a great mar
gin 70 cover possible risks. This would
mean that the farmer would have to buy
whatever he purchased at prices greatly
above the normal. and so he would pay
the penalty in the run.
All this would give such set back 10
orderly business that we are some'iines
disposed 10 believe it would open the way
to another dark age.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10
manshlp. but would insist on so doing
Fredericksburg Free Lance.

manshlp. but would insist on so doing
Fredericksburg Free Lance.
The Spirit OF the Valley has expressed
the opinion that the Republican State
Committee ought TO call a State Conven-
tion Of Republicans TO determine the ques-
ton Of whittier or not we should put can
dldates in the field this fall but IL has
never expressed any opinion in favor OF
placing candidates in the field. In fact II
has always said that was a matter for
much consideration, and that there were
many good reasons both pro and CON-
Spirit of the Vallty.
The proposition to nominate United
States Senators by primaries is only a
step removed from electing them by a
direct vote Of the people, and since there
IS n growing sentiment i'm favor of this
mode OF selecting representatives In Uncle
Sans upper house OF Congress, the Roam
oke Convention might easily do a more
foolish thing than to adopt the primary
plan.-Newport News Press.
II must be discOuraging to those who
have been insisting that the free coinage
Of silver az a false ratio IS the only hope
for business prosperity 10 find that nature
is cooperating with those other elements
which they insisted were banded against
their theory, and is now supplying not
only plentiful crops at profitable prices,
but producing an enormously increased
quantity Of gold from new mines as well
as old ones in every part Of the world
Shenandoah Press.
What has become Of those free silver
orators who so pcrsistently assured the
farmers that IAN ounce OF silver was al
ways good FOR bushel Of wheat?" These
orators are absolutely dumb now. This
is TO be regretted. One year ago wheat
brought about 60 cents n bushel, to-day II
is selling M about s. cents a busheL A
year ago bullion silver sold for 60 cents
per ounce. It's price to-day is under so
cents per ounce In other words, wheat
has advanced a shade less than % per
cent. while silver has declined about
per cent. In the face Of such facts as
these. even a free silverite orator has 10
shut uD.-PortsmOuth Star.
Hon. J. Taylor Ellyron, It was seen very
early I'm his canvass for Governor. that he
was not in the race. and now an effort Is
90 Doe made. 70 is stated 10 depose him
as chairman Of the State Democratic Com
mittcc. Tom Martin. IL is generally be-
lievcd. wants the place as means for his
reelection TO the Senate, and Mr..
Willard, Of Fairfax, aspres 10 the posi-
ton. as the stepping stone to something
better than seat IN our Legislature
which he has twice filed That the am
tition Of either Of them IN this respect,
will be gratihed. hardly seems probable.
il the Democratic party has any gratitude
for a man under whose leadership such
signal Victories has been won for IL. Mr..
Ellyson ought 10 be continued as the next
chairman and TO be In tho line Of promo
ton for something better for the valuable
services rendered 20 his party.-Peninsula
Enterprise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10
Rnneh on Rats.

The Richmond Kentucky Climax Is re-
sponsible for the fOlowing
The CHmaxs big rat story Of last
spring, wherein 1t was related that a
hundred rats had been caught by three
ferrets at John Powers barn, near Silver
creek, is surpassed by the late achieve
ment OF Mr.. Powers at the same place.
Last week a crowd of men gathered at
the barn, and with dogs and sticks they
drove rats into a large hole until they
were able 10 pull los out with wire hooks.
The barn is sun infested with the pesky
rodents and Mr.. Powers'is thinking OF
having a ratification some day, when
he Will move the barn and invite all his
neighbors 10 participate IN the celebra-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10
MORE SILVER NEWS FROM MEXICO

MORE SILVER NEWS FROM mEAlto.
The following telegram has been sent
from the City of Mexico:
CITY OF MEXICO, August 6.-The drop
I'm silver yesterday sent exchange on New
York TO its highest point Q32) after bank
ing hours Merchants have already can
celled foreign orders and will await some
thing like permanency in exchange. The
government is making all its estimates,
based on even lower prices for silver. The
leading bankers are not dismayed and
continue to predict a reaction, although
not until lower prices have been reached.
There is undoubtedly much apprehensiye
feeling. especially as TO the rapidly with
which exchange has risen without prece-
dent one of the bankers declares the
United States will have 10 take the mia
tive In bringing about solution Of the
silver question, but there is an opinion
gaining ground that although silver will
regain some OF lis lost value, its role as
money metal will soon be ended, and this
country will have 20 adopt the gold stand
ard.
Native manufacturers are in some cases
raising prices ON account Of having 10
buv foreign raw material. There is no
panic in business circles, but rather a
feeling OF amazement and wonder as re
CARDS the final result and what changes
will be effected with this disturbance on
calculations.
The Treasury people insist there is no
thought entertained Of adopting the gold
basis. The government will meet its gold
interests at any cost, even 10 the adop-
ton OF the most rigorous economy. Many
contractors who have bought machinery
and supplies find their profits reduced TO
nothing.
How can our free silver friends hold on
TO their decisions in the face OF such
facts as these? The people Of Mexico
have free coinage OF silver at the old
ratio and they are finding out by actual
experience that 1t is costing them great
sacrifices every day. II is plain from the
general tenor OF the above quoted dis
patch as well as from much other news
that comes TO us from there, that the
people are beginning 10 see that silver
must be abandoned as a money metal.
Why should We seek to enter upon the
difficulties by which the Mexacans see
themselves surrounded?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10
Georgia's Good Showing,

According TO the latest returns received
by Comptroller-Ge Wright, there
will be no falling off in the taxable pro-
perty Of Georgia this year. Captain
Wright has already received official fig
ures from 1l2 counties, and Of these
three-Chatham Columbia, and Lincoln
have been returned for correction. The
other 100 show a net decrease Of $751; 79l.
Estimates received from the other TWEEN
ty-hve counties indicate that this loss
will not only be made up, but that the
State will come out $500 800 ahead So
says the Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10

upon what authority we are unable to
say-that the Populists will not oppose
Tyler and that they will not ada TO tne
ticket nominated at Roanoke last week.
That Is true, but this is TO De done on
condition that the Roanoke Convention
shall nominate Mr.. Cooke for second place
on the ticket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10

The Atlanta Constitution says:
1.-THE Treasury Department has ruieu
that calf is a COW. This shows what
a strong government can do
And why not? Is that more remarkaoie
than for the government by its fiat to
convert 40 cents worth Of silver into
dollar?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10
ALaMYer RetireS.

After forty-two years Of active profess
sional life still vigorous in intellect and
sturdy In body. holding a leading position
az the bar Of his State, Judge George
Hillyer Of Georgia. closes his law books,
turns over his clients and cases TO
younger men. and retires to the quletude
of private life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10

Several days ago the Lynchburg Press
gave its definition of the term gentle
man." and we requested our contempt
rary also TO give It's definition Of the term
Gladly"
The Danvile Register copies the para
graph, and adds:
And then discard the word and let US
talk about woman. Woman IS the
sweetest word in the English language.
We can't say as much for lady" That
has any sort OF meaning you may choose
10 give IL.
The Register has brought out the point
that We were after.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10

The Charlottesville Progress says that
IF the people Of Albemarle want reforms
in the state government the time 10 say
so is before the legislative candidates are
chosen and not after the convention ad-
journs."
That is what The Times has heen con-
tending for ever since the proposition to
hold a State Convention was first made
The members of the Legislature are the
servants Of the people, and they will do
Just what their constituents instruct them
TO do. But although we have neard so
much about necessary reform in our
State government very few counties in
their nominating conventions have put
themselves on record in favor Of such re-
forms Questions of local concern have,
unfortunately, been swallowed up 5y the
free silver issue. with which the State
has nothing TO do.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10

Several days ago the Alexandria Times
printed the following paragraph:
The Richmond Times in the local coli
umns OF yesterday reduces the contest
over the Democratic nomination for Lieu
tenant-Goyernors TO two candidates, one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10
SOUTHERN NOTES.

Columbus. Ca, has case Of smallpox
I'm its limits. but there seems 20 be no
cause for alarm among the people OF
the town, says the sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10

Mr.. X. s. Thomas prints a cari In the
Madison Free Press. In which he says
that he won't be able TO run for the Leg
isIature, because OF a broken leg. lie
therefore withdraws from the contest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10

It will be observed that the President
went as far as possible away from ohio
TO spend his holiday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10

The Newcastle Record says that ut
is going the rounds OF tho press now
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10

The price of The Times is two cents per
copy and ten cents per week. delivered
within the limits Of Richmond and Monches
er. Sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-10

PETERSBURG AGENT. J. A. MAD MADE
ia BOWLINGBROCK fTRbEI'
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WASHINGTON BUgEkU. ANGUS NC
sWEEN. MANAGER, WASA-
INGTON. ID. Q.