The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-28
HE DECIDES NOT TO GO
He is Also Asked to Have the Re-
publican Ticket Suppressed,
THE NOMINEES ARE GOOD MEN.
He Replies TO the Communication,
Stating That the Republicans of
New Hanover Propose To- Nom-
mate Ticket Of Reputable
White Men-Their Con-
stitutional Rights.

RALEIGH. y. c., oct. H.-SpeciaL-
/ Governor Russell on yesterday was vis-
tied by a delegation from Wilmington re-
ouesting him to cancel his engagement
10 speak in Wilmington with Senators
Butler and Pr.tchard on Saturday. They
laid the matter before him showing that
If he did speak, there would undoubtedly
be trouble. To-Day he teiegraphed that
il would be impossible for him to come
A SERIOUS OUTLOOK.
WASHINGTON, October 2l-Colonel
James Z. Boyd, Assistant Attorney Cen
eral. has returned to Washington from
North Carolina. lie will be here a snort
time and return again to take part In
the red-hot political campaign now III
progress. He will make a number OF
sneeches. He describes the fight as a
desperste one. The situation IN Norm
Carolina seems TO grow more dangerous
every day. The following correspond
ence between a number OF whining ION
business men and Governor Russell Is
made public for the first time and ex-
plains how serious the outlook is'
LEI E-lk ~ ANASD|A~A@'
wilmington y. c., Oct. a. lSsS.
"Hon. D. L. Russell, Raleigh, n. c..
"Dear slr-We have been deeply con-
cerned during the past week by the
very excited state Of our inhabitants IN
view of the approaching election when
threatens 10 provoke u war between the
white and black races.
I'VE have frequently observed during
polltlcal campaigns In the past degree
OF hostility which, at times, appeare1 70
threaten the public peace, but wnlcn
passed off when wiser counsel prevail
ed but the present state OF excitement
Is apparently and really beyond bounds.
and we declare 20 you our conviction
that we are on the brink OLA revolution
which can only be avcrted by the sup
preston of a Republican ticket
WOULD BE DANGEROUS.
"The white people and taxpayers gen
orally protest that they have been driven
10 desperation. and we have no hesita-
ton i'm saying that even the usual indis-
cre.lon OF political partisans on the next
election day will precipitate conflict
which may cost hundreds, and perhaps.
thousands Of lives and the partial or en-
tire dstruction Of the city.
1--WE. therefore. on behalf Of the con-
sorvative business firms IN Wilmington.
deeplv interested IN the peace and well
fare of our community. etreat you. as
the representative Of the Republican
party here 70 meet the emergency and
avert a calamity by the means which
We have indicated. or by some other
personal or political sacrifice which
would be gratefully recognized and ap-
nroved bv our conservative and patriotic
neople. who look 20 you IN this extremity.
Respectfullv. (SigneD Alex. Sprunt &
Sou John wilder Atkinson. J. 5. Sloan,
William Cflchrlst. Corbett & Gore.
GOVERNOR RUSSELL'S REPLY.
Governor Russels reply was as fol-
lows:
"GentIemen.-The substance of your
letter IS that the Republican ticket OF
New Hanover county must be suppress
ed: that Is that the Republican voters
of that county shall not vote the ticket
of their party. That If they do So
there viii be revolution and conflict
which may cost hundreds. and perhaps
thousands Of lives and tho partial or
utter destruction OF the city.
"Who constitute. who are the men on
this Republican tiTket? The Repubi-
can convention % New Hanover county
have not nominated ticket. Accord
ing 10 my information, they propose to
nominate a ticket that will be composed
with one exception, OF NullC il0H'
ONE NEGRO.
That execution is the Register Of Deeds,
\ colored man. who has held that office
for two years. who. I am informed, and
believe. is competent. and has made
reasonably good officer and as 10 whom
( have heard no complaint as 20 his OIL
ciaI conduct The Republicans propose,
as am informed. to vote for the follow
ing members Of the legislature: For the
Senate. p. T. Keith. for the House u.
l.. Gore and n. p. Davis.
Now who are these men2 Mr.. keith
is reputable merchant OF your city.
He was voted for by perhaps 80 per cent.
~ the Democrats OF your county In the
last election as an electOr on the Presi-
dental ticket. and was elected by the
neople OF North Carolina by majority
"Cap.ain r. 3. Davis has been for
many years a leading man IN North
Carolina lie has been one or the lead
ers Of the Democratic PARTY in the state.
lie has teen elected by their votes and
has served as one of their most IN
portant men IN the state Legislature.
He is a gentleman Of education ana cul-
ture and an orator OF distinction. He
was also an elector for the State a.
large IN the last presidential election and
was elected by the whole people OF the
state by some % 000 majority
"Nlr. y. T. Gore IS man or large
property and OF extensive business con-
nect'on As I understand II. he has gen.
e-aily acted politically with the Demo
cratic party until the election of 1896,
when he voted for Mckinley.
SUITABLE MEN.
"Al OF these men are North caro-
'in'ars. as well connected. IS capable.
and as closely associated with the busi-
ness social and material interests %
,ha state as any three men who could
be fond IN vour community
'T am informed that the Republicans
OF New Hanover ore wiling 70 adopt
such n ticket for County Commissioners
as will give the highest assurance OF pro-
lection Of property rights and Of honest
and economical county administration
WOULD DENY THEIR FIGHTS.
''You say the Republican ticket must
be suppressed DO you mean TO SUD-
press the Republican ticket. which VIII
not be only TO deny the residents OF New
Hanover the privilege OF exercising tnelr
constitutional right 10 vote for members
OF the legislature AMI county officers
and would also deny them their right