The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-30
Russell Told That the Republican
Ticket Must Come Down.
BUSINESS MEN TO NOMINATE.
Ordinary Politics arc Not Figuring in
the Present Contest and White
Men of All Parties are Bond
ed Together Co Free
Wilmington from
Negro Rule.
(stan Corresnonasncel

WILMINGTON, y. c., Oct. ao.-The
situation here IS somewhat easier to-
night and II Is possible that bloodshed
may be avcrted. Efforts to bring about
peace have been partly successful The
white leaders Of the Republican party
realize now that tho negroes are not go
ing to be allowed TO rule and they are
advising them 10 surrender.
A committee Of leading business men
went to Raleigh and told Governor Rus
sell that there would certainly be trouble
Of the Republicans should attempt 10
elect their county ticket. They con-
vluced him that the situation was criti-
cal The Governor agreed to use his
influence 10 prevent the nomination Of
the county ticket provided the Demo
cratic nominees for The Senate and As
sembly in this county should withdraw
and allow tho business mems organiza-
tion TO make new nominations.
The committee returned here and the
business men met this afternoon.
PLAN AGREED UPON.
They thought well of the plan There
are two obstacles I'm the way OF carrying
IT uot. one Is the nominees may not
withdraw and the other Is the negroes
probably viii not surrender.
Mr.. Pashau one Of the nominees for the
Assembly, said he was willing to with
draw. Candidate Kerr wanted time 70
think tho matter over, and Nominee
Davis could not be found and the Repub-
lican county convention met and adjourn
ed subject TO the call Of the Chair with
out making nominations for the county
offices.
This was done 10 await the action OF
the Democratic nominees for the Legis-
iatufe And of course If this scheme
should succeed the trouble in this county
viii be ended. There viii surely be
bioodshed in the event any attempt IS
made 10 elect negroes 10 the Offices. The
whites win be satisfied with nothing
short Of a complete victory.
They are determined 10 rid the city and
county Of negrO domination.
THE POSTMASTER S OPINION.
Postmaster Chadboun. a Republican.
realizes the gravity of the situation lie
said to-day: There is greater feeling
OF unrest and uncertainty about the
maintenance OF order than | have ever
seen and many even the most conserva-
tive feel that race conflict is imminent,
than which nothing could be more dis
astrous. not only % this city and coun-
ty. but 10 our party tn the State and
rather than have riot. arson ana blood
shed prevail here. 1 Republican though
1 am. advise giving up the local offices
in this county as there are no national
political principles involved in this CON
test.
/ had thought at FIRST that II was mere
lv the usual political cry and the fight for
the offices. but / am now convinced che
feeling Is much deeper than this. as 1t
pervades the whole community. and there
seems to be a settled determination on
the part Of the property owners. busi-
ness men and tax payers that they viii
administer city and county government
THE CAUSE OF TROUBLE
For one to understand the situation here
IL is necessary that he know something
of the causes leading Up to the very
strained relations between the whites and
the blacks. When the present cOnsutu-
tion was adopted provision was made
giving the Legislature authority to pass
acts providing for the appointment Of GER
tain county officers, among them magis-
trates. This was done 10 prevent negro
rule in The eastern counties, where the
blacks are in the majority. Two years
ago the Populists and Republicans got
control OF every depart ment OF the gov
eminent and gave 20 the people the right
To elect their magistrates and certain