The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
WILMINGTON. n. C.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1898.


Nothing is easier than to make
wrong calculations as to the result OF
an election. False prophets have
abounded in all parties all along the
decades. With most politicians the
wish is father to the thought. We
have seen in more than forty years
since we first edited any number Of
enthusiasts who counted high for
party success and were ~deplorably de-
feated and overwhelmed with despair.
So it is not good judgment to boast
too soon and brag too high, and par
ticularly two and a half months before
the election.
What appears to be the promise
now? A survey Of state exchanges,
the reports of leading men in several
counties, and the opinions of active
campaigners agree in the opinion that
indeed the skies are Frightening and
the signs thus far are prOpitiOus for
a grand victory in November next.
So be it! If ever a state needed a
victory for the right, for clean, good
government, it is North Carolina. Its
bad condition has not been overdrawn.
The rule of ignorance, of folly, of
madness and corruption is supreme.
The 600, 900 blacks are bosses and
LOO, 900 whites are under them. The
h1anIy raruh1icorc oi1a1 hu tho nnnT-
lists in 1894 and 1896 are responsible
for the most deplorable and disgusting
condition. In no other of the forty
six states do the Africans rule the
men of the Aryan race and boss he
dominating Anglo-Saxons.
As we have said above there is a
good promise of a coming change. We
would not wilfully mislead at this
point. The reports are favorable and
from intelligent sources. But victory
is not yet assured. Two things must
be done.
L. The organization in every town
ship must be systematically thorough.
No amount of political speaking will
bring success without the organiza-
ton of white men into a compact and
Serried company, embracing all men
opposed to farther negro rule and
favOring good government for all.
2. There must be house to house
visitation in every township and sub
township. There are more thar 40
600 men in North Carolina who did
not vote in 1896. An examination of
the voting population in 1890, as given
in the census, will show when COM
pared with the vote of 1896, and al
lowing for 10 per cent increase in six
years, which is a rather under esti-
mate, that the statement is correct.
Bring out the stay-aways.
One excellent sign for the democrats
showing marked changes, that the
primaries in some counties showed by
from Is to 25 per cent. a larger dem
ocratic vote than was given two years
ago.
All who know Governor Jarvis know
his GOODNESS, his level-headedness, his
excellent common sense and ordinary
good Judgment. A letter dated 18th,
private and not written for the Mes
senger, had this at the close: The
outlook in the state is encouraging,
and, l think, it is improving every
day. My whole heart is in the fight
and pray that we may win. 1 feel
that l am fighting for the honor of the
state; the virtue and integrity Of the
people" Others give out similar
sopinion and some are more enthusi-
astic. Mr.. Charles AycOck, who is a
close observer and totes around I'M
der his hat a well-balanced, brainy
head, is confident that the White
Mans party will redeem the old state
IRON vandalism and corruption, but
our language. Let every white man
with a. white mans heart resolve to do
his duty for honest, just, good gov
eminent this year, and drive from
power the pie hunters n negroes.
HOMIE FOLKS