Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-06-11

eLilpIi, fRlDM E1ENl,G, IlNE II. 1856.
Let Is Reason Together.

Let Is Reason Together.
Mr. Voorhees, supporters have al
ready began an active campaign 10
promote his cbsnces for the Demo
cratic nomination for Delegate to
Congress. and II il now generally be
lieved that II was for this OBJECT that
the convention has been called three
weeks IN advance Of the usual time
OF meeting. The effect will be To
fores'all public opinion 10y necessi-
ta,ing the holding Of the primaries
and county conventions at = time
when public sentiment has scarcely
shaped itself into any recognizable
line Of policy. Its action will be III
effect like iransplanting a tender
plant from the hot bed before propi-
tious weather has given any promise
Of future growth. The plant IL. OF
course. . tangible reality. II will
make its presence known when Il
puts forth its fragile tendrils and
leaves to catch the favoring breezes,
but the seed placed in the ground to
sprout ct the proper time. would
stand . much better chance for ma
tnring into the perfect flower and
fruit. The frosty breath Of indifier-
ence has nipped in the bud many
flower Of promise that might have
grown 10 perfection under . different
system Of husbandry.
There arc several points on which
Mr.. Voorhees, former supporters
would like to DO enlightened before
they are called upon TO give him a
new lease Of power. A representa-.
tive 10 answerable 10 bis constituents
for his official acts, and should not
hesitate or avoid meeting issues
which constitute q valid basis for
passing judgment upon his steward.
ship. II is meet ana proper that
they should be discussed when his
claims are urged for denomination.
Harmony. sfter the selection ia made,
requires that all these preliminary
questions shall be met and properly
discussed. The effort. by those who
are actively engaged in " setting up
the pins" for any candidate, to waive
this opportunity. forces the pre-
sumption that his acts have no, been
altogether dsfensible. \
We are told by people from east
OF the mountains. that Mr.. Voorhees,
will undoubtedly DO the nominee,
and that IL 10 bes. 10 heed his request
for an early convention. just upon
what grounds they predicate this
opinion, IL 10 difficult 10 determine
when by svory principle Of jus,ic,
and fairness. tho Western division o
the Territory is entitled TO prece
dence after the Delegate has been
chosen from the eastern counties
many terms ia succession. Is it be.
cause that gentleman rode success
fully upon the Greet Of public opin.
ion at the last election Is this un.
expected, but happy. result Of for
tuiious circumstances, Of sufficient
importance to leave no doubt o.
future success? Does lightning
very often strike twice precisely il
the same placor
1t is useless to urge that there mr.,
no aspirants for the position i,
Western Washington. 1t is absurt
to affirm that we have no candidates
in every way eligible for the Office
east and west. There are many old
tried and true Democrats, ampl,
qualified in every respect, who pos
ssss the unqualified confidence OF III,
people, who will make the race i
nominated with quite a. bright ,
prospect Of success. The prestige
Of victory in the last contest doe,
not belong 10 tue candidate elected
but to the people who elected him
Aud it in quito as much Of fsllacy
10 hold that success at the polls il al
infallible criterion Of merit. No
body elevated to position can oh
tain hold upon the popular conf
dence except by benefits rendered
Public Office is . trust, and tbos,
who gil Office must demonstrate thai
they can be trusted, in the amples,
sense Of the term. before they car
urge il rs a claim for continued
trust.
There are many staunch and true
Democrats who would like TO receive
an account OF Mr.. Voorhees, stew.
ardship. before they 60 to conven.
ton prepared to ignore the claims Of
hitherto unrspresented section az
we'll - Of individual service in the
party. If, with o fair understand
ing, the present Delegate receives
the nomination. the party will be
united; but without it, there will be
dissension, difficult TO heal, and
which may result in defeat. 1t ia
not from any personal feeling, but
in the interests Of peace aud bar
mony that the STANDARD urges the
importance OF a fair start.
MEssRs. Munday, Henry, Semple,
MetcAlf md Juasou ara c.u.J a.