The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-11

WHAT DEMOCRATIC RULE MEANS.

The sweeping victory for the Demo-
cratic party in North Carolina on last
Tuesday means good government that
viii bless alike the Democrat, the Popu-
list. the Republican and the Prohibition
list. The blessings that viii follow its
return to power may be summed mp;
/ The promise of White Supremacy
will be sacredly kept There viii be
white government administered by white
men in every county. city, town and
township in North Carolina. In select
ing the public officehs from the great
army of white voters, the .Ieffersonian
test. lis he honest2 is he fits is ne capa-
hle:" will be strictly adhered to in every
case. But while white men will make
and execute the laws. the Democratic
victory will he helpful to every indus
triouS negro in North Carolina. He viii
be protected in all his rights, his schools
will be better than ever and the unfortu-
nate Of his race will be cared for and
given the best treatment
2 The promise of economy in THE adj
ministration Of public affairs viii be sa-
credly kept. The Democrats when they
came into power more than twenty years
ago were confronted with extravaganza
and corruption. and they replaced it
with economy and honesty, and they
will perform the same duty now. They
will not be niggardly in the care Of the
unfortunate or in the support OF any
State institution, but will secure close
economy in all departments and institn-
fions. The people Of the State rebHked
the Fusionists for extravaganza. They
have charged the Democrats with the
duty of returning to the old time fru-
galty, simplicity and economy.
3. The promise of clean government
Is one that viii not be broken. The peo-
ple Of North Carolina not only want
honest men in public positions. but they
also want men of clean private lives
with high ideals Of public duty. They
want men free from those vices that
bring scandal and disgrace. and the per-
sonnet Of the men elected II guarantee
Of clean men in all positions of trust
from the highest to the lowest.
4. The Democratic party, through its
chosen representatives, viii seek to have
the support and cooperation Of all good
citizens a. they enter upon the task
Of restoring peace, justice and good gov
eminent ID the State, counties and towns.
They will not let craftsmanship cause
them to be rash or unjust. They VIII
proceed To carry ont their pledges in tho
spirit of men who put the welfare OF
the State above every other considera'
ton. When it becomes necessary. II
the plan Of restoring good government
for the Democrats TO be stern and pun
lsh rascais. ii viii be done with The
Christian fortitude of Oliver Cromwell
There will be no cruelty or injustice, bni
there will be nnrelenting punishment
melted out 70 corrupt and unfit public off
Gals. q Il
). "The horse that pulls the plow II
entitled 10 the fodder" In selecting Off
eialg. from iaborer 10 Senator, the men
who have done most to win tho yictors
viii be put on guard. No man viii bs
given a position for which he is not wei
qualified. even If be Was a valiant party
worker, but service viii be essential 4
preferment. There IL a Democrat bette
fitted for every public position than In
present occupant. If there II no Demo
eraf qualified for amy particular position
that Il evidence enough that the office
unnecessary aud il viii be abolished.
4. Charitable and educational institu
lions viii be kept out Of politics. Thes
institutions do MOI belong to any party
The charitable institutions belong 10 th
afflicted and will be conducted solel.
with a view TO giving them the hes
treatment aud the most comforts. Ihos
ia charge viii be required 70 exercis
strict economy III their management, fl
the people Of the State sre not re
enaugh 10 be taxed for luxury even
the charitable institutions. The edueaiioi
al institutions will be free from politics
control OF partisan influence, and vi