The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-05-24


: Tho Ass issue Of TIE Democratic Ad5ocate,
publikaed At Westminster, Maryland, contains
the following paragraph
nm UxiTEp STATES sESAroRsnlr. Is conceded
rs all that Hon. 81 Teaekle Wallis possesses talents
fitted Is ado the Cniled States Senate or any other
position within the Gin Of The people, but we are
surprised . sc bis maine presented for the Senate.
ppo with his parg but IN open hostility % IL or
Eanizailon n this STATE. The Democratic party Is
Jealous q her homer and Demands the pnwayeIlng
ted Il Is 1t to honor those who have most honored
the organization empowered % confer them, not
The most exalted and commanding ability would
not compensate for q laei Of fealty.
We DO not concur in the views expressed
by tho Adrocafe that Mr.. Wallis recently oc-
eupied q position Of open hostility to the or
ganization Of the Democratic party in this
State. He has reference to the campaign OF
1875, when Mr. Wallis was q candidate for
the office Of Attorneys General on what was
known as the Reform ticket If our contem-
nsFary will recur TO the events which led to
the nomination Of Mr.. Wallis on the Reform
ticket, he will certainly be reminded Of the
fact that Mr.. Wallis was not lacking in fealty
TO the Democratic party; but that his love Of
justice and right compelled him TO assume a
position of hostility towards those persons
who had arrogantly undertaken to be the
leaders Of the party, and who, instead of di-
recting its mission in the interest Of the peo-
pie, were using the power which got into their
hands, by the neglect Of duty on the part Of
the masses Of the party, for the benefit and
advantage ola limited number OF favorites.
There were many good and true men who
acted Ia concert with Mr.. Wallis, not in
spirit Of hostility towards the Democratic
party, but for the purpose Of rebuking those
persons who were acting the part Of false
guides and leaders and were bringing the fair
fame and name Of the party into disrepnte.
The gentlemen who took leading part in the
Reform movement had no intention to disor-
ganize the party. They saw that the abuses
which had sprung up and had been engrAfted
upon it were calculated TO result in demorali.
zalion unless change was made in the man
agement Of public affairs. That the people
would not act in concert with the selfconsti-
tated leaders who we're henping burdens upon
them, and that in order tc save the party from
destruction il was necessary to rid it Of the
incubus which was depressing il.
The ddp0cate cannot shut its eyes 10 the
fact that there was decp-seated and wide
spread dissatisfaction on the part Of the PEG.
pie, in consequence of the manner in which
Mr.. Hamilton, who was their choice for the
Gubernatorial chair, had been defranded Of
the nomination for that office. Many i'm
proper things had been done by the party
managers, which excited the suspicious Of the
people that the leaders were acting in derogo.
lion Of their rights; but when they were con.
WINGED that there had been bargain and sale
of their rights in depriying Mr. Hamilton Of
the nomination for Governor, for the purpose
Of flrthering the interests of certain clique
or ring, this was more than could be endured
this was the straw which broke the camers
bach--and spirit Of revolution was manifes-
ted throughout the State which inaugurated
the Reform movement. Ii was a movement
Of the people which called into the fore rank
such gentlemen as Mr. Wallis, Mr.. Morrison
and others, to lead them out OF the thraldom
Of bad men into the paths of purity and jus.
tee and right 1t was love OF right and
hatred Of wrong which prompted these gen
tlelnen TO take part with the people in their
crusade against wrong, and the Adrocdte
knows as we'll as we do what the true result
of that campaign was. IL he has forgottenit,
NE will remind him of another event which
took place in the following year, to-wit; the
election of President Of the United States.
The gentlemen who were voted for on the
ticket in opposition to the Reform ticket were
just rs validly elected as was Mr.. Hayes to
the Presidential Office No more.
The 1droeate says that the Democratic
party is jealous of her honor. That is true,
and every true Democrat is jealous OF the
honor of his party, and when his party honor
is asSailed, il he be true Democrat, he will
do all he can TO yindicate her from the attacks
Of her assailants. This was the spirit which
actuated Mr. Wallis in the campaign Of 1876 |
II was not the desire for place or power
which induced him 70 take the post of leader
ship when It was thrust upon him, for he did
not want either. He stroye against accepting
place on the Reform ticket as long as he
could, Until he was compelled from sense
OF duty to his State, as we'll as his party, to
yield TO the opportunities Of the people to
lead them in the contest to subdue the power
Of the tyrants who we're depressing them. So
far from Mr.. Wallis lacking in fealty to the
Democratic party by his conduct during the
campaign Of 1873, his acts are conclusive ev-
idence that he was true and loyal member
OF that organization, and was acting solely for
her good, as was abundantly demonstrated
during the following year. Although be was
counted out Of an office to which he was hon
estly entitled by the votes OF the people, his
labors during the Presidential canvass of
1876, when IT was necessary to re-unite d.
yided party, in order TO fight common ad.
yersary, did more to inspire the people Of this
State to faithful discharge Of their duty,
than those Of any other man
Fealty TO party does not consist in uphold.
ing the wrong, but rather in maintaining the
right; and II the party, or rather party man.
agement, does wrong, more true allegiance is
exhibited by man, who is truly in love with
the principles Vf his party, who contends for
redressing the evils which exist and seeks to
eradicate them that her honor may be vindi
Gated, than is manifested by those who yield
a bind fealty to party by asserting to what
ever Is done ia her name, regardless whether
il is right or wrong. An illustrious statesman
now deceased said. on one occasion, as is
well known, X would rather be right than
President. This is the sentiment which
should actuaie every true Democrat, Let
hila do right because Il Is right, and if his
party or us managers do wrong, let him labor
70 eradicate the wrong. This is what Mr..
Wallis has always done, and il Is because he
occupies this position that large number Of
the people Of this State desire lis services in
the councils oflhe nation. The late John J..
CFiiiehden, near the close Of his useful life in
the public service, said s.lhe longer | live
become more Of patriot and less Of a politi-
clan. What the people want in their public
representatives is more patriotism more true
love Of country and the welfare Of the people
and less political wire.puling and triekery.
Moro zeal for the rights and liberties Of all
the people, and less intriguing and nanipu-
lating "a public affairs for the benefit Of The
few farorites TO The delriment Of the masses
OF the people Fidelity to principle is fealty
10 party, aud II q man is not faithful in his
adiefence 70 the true principles Of the Dem