The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-19
government ana 50 many qisgraces and

wrongs
'"rhe only. Improvement that has ac-
cr,ied to the Republican pnrtyRln Vlr-
gini;l Is the elimination OF the negro as
voter BY the new Constitution. This
has to some extent purgcd sand purified
Virginia Republicans, It Is very remark
able that these Republicans, who now
most loudly proclaim their Improvement
from this cause. were those who most
vehemently protested against the admin
is,ration of the medicine that brought
their bettermcnt F
IF the Republican party in Virginia
has been improved by the elimination
of the negro, the credit is due to the
Democratic party. which accomplished
this result against the wishes and votes
of the Republicans. Grent, indeed, must
be tho reforming power, and the |
splendid patriotism and generosity Of
q party which would take its old nntago-
mist, the Republican party. and save 1t
against its wishes from bad company and
degrading associates-glve 1t a new
chance for reform and elevation. 1 cam
not believe that our Republican patients
have made much progress or given much
evidence Of repentance in this matter con-
siderig how they abuse and revlc their
physician and benefactor Those Rerub-
licans who are 5gratfled ntfthis improved
opportunity Of their own party should
vote the Democratic ticket In order to
express their approval and gratitude.
Blessing to the Negro.
1.-THE elimination of the negro rs a
voter has been blessing to >!m and a
benefit to the entire politics OF this
state.
1.-THE return of the Republican party
to power again in this State would be
followed ,lntr1cstlonably by d repeal OF
those constitutional and other provisions
which have destroyed the negro as a
voter in virginia, and would witness his
return as 4 dangerous factor in our poll
tics. Those who have the material and
political Interest Of this state at heart
cannot afford TO take such risks BY the
return of the Republican party topower.'
Mr. Swanson said that it would be
amazing We're 1t not pltiable to witness
the strenuous effects Of Virginia and
southern Republicans to- gather around
themselves the mantle of national ltc-
publicanism iii order to acquire the APP
pearnnce OF gentillty. He said that south
ern Rcpublicanisn was profuse In lt5-od-
mirntion and lnudntion of northern Re- |
publicanism. but that he had failed to
discover whore these feelings and sentl-
ments were ever reciprocated. Said he:
'"The Republican party has been In con-
troll OF the Federal government for the
last nine years. yet during this time
ii has not appointed asa Cabinet min
lister or given an important or responsible
post lon to single Republican from the
Potomac to the Rio Grnnde. The north |
arn Republicans do not wish TO have the
advice or counsel OF their southern as
sociates, nor do they deem them worthy
to be entrusted with power or RESPONSE
hility.
In Other States.
Many Of the local offices ofsimport~
ancc South have been awarded to Demo-
crats, SO poor is tho opinion OF the
Federal authorltrH Of the efficiency and |
capacity Of their Southern associates
How can Southern Republicans over eX-
3pcct the people of the South to cntrust |
to them the State governments. which
are SO intimately associated with South
ern social, political and business well
fare when their Northern associates.
who are intimately acquainted with their
public aims and political purposes, nrc
unwilling TO give them Important posi-
tons Of power and responsibilities"
Mr.. Swanson then proceeded TO SHOW
that for the last thirty years there had |
not been Republican administration In
n single Southern State which had no.
been rocking with corruption. filled with
dssraces and soon repudia,cd by the |
people with disgust.
lie exclaimed, "Ttis not necessary To go |
to reconstruction times to prove that |
the Republican party In the adminlstra-
ton Of State affairs South brings blight
and disaster.
'"rho dcplorable political conditions
In Delaware" said he, furnish positive
proof that Republican domination South