Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-02-22
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES.
Comments on the Evening journal" by
Some of Delaware's Prominent Citizens.

Comments on the Evening Journal by
Some of Delaware's Prominent Citizens.
DOVER, Feb 20.-The Declaration Of
Principles in the EVENING JOURNAL on
Monday evening attracted general inter
est here among Democrats and many kind
words were expressed for the paper and
/ its courss IN coming out as an advocate
of Democratic principles The need Of
the paper was everywhere declared, and
the Democrats of Kent county expressed
determination to give il an enthusiastic
support The following expressions Of
i the change were gathered from party
men ia Dover tonight:
Attorney General Biggs--"Think it il
very bright little sheet and glad to
know it is to be straight-out Democratic
paper"
Judge Advocate General Cooper ~
think it is an excellent thing to have a
Democratic daily, and the party should
encourage the paper. think it is first
day
state Treasurer Herbert-'It is somes
thing that ought to have been done long
while ago. We have not had straight.
out paper for years, and If we expect to
be successful in the future, which have
no doubt about, we must have a paper to
advocate our principles and cause. The
paper Is very popular with our people in
New Castle, and Is taken by large num-
Der OF Republicans as well as Democrats.
and If 1t continues to be conducted as it
Is at present can't help but be a success
John +, Saulsbury-'Th action of the
paper will strengthen the paper in New
Castle county and such course as out.
lined will tend to neal up all fractional
differences. IL is an ably conducted
paper
Senator John p. Donahoe-'I like the
paper and the change Of politics to
notch, and hope 1t will have the fullest
measures Of success
Senator Calvin w. Crossan-tI am
very glad TO hear of the change in the
policy Of the paper, like the paper very
much.
J. N. Fooks-"I think the cause out
lined is the proper course We need a
paper that will advocate the party candi.
dates and its principles The paper is a
very good one and Democrats should
take it.
General T. +, Armstrong; am very
much pleased with the change Am well |
pleased with the paper, and the editor-in- !
chief, coming from the editorial staff Of |
the Louisville Courier journal, is a sufIi- |
cient guarantee that 1t will be ably and /
edited"
ID. T, Marvel-"Just what has been
wanted and wish You every success. The
5arty should support you
Speaker i. v Lewis-'I endorse your
Declaration Of Principles. II is some, !.
hing the party has wanted for Some
ime.
Ex.Speaker Collins-'I think the prin.
iples declared correct and are the right
principles. If 1t were not for these there
would be no need Of holding conven-
ions"
!. l.. williams After reading the
Declaration of Principles, Twill begin to
AXE the paper from this day"
Joseph Bnrchenal ~ shall read the
'aper with great deal OF interest as
ong as it sticks to the old landmarks.
m with You. The JouRNs. is a good
'aper and should be takenlw every Demo
rat.
SUMMIT BRIDGE, Del, Feb. 90, 1882
Please send paper to address below.
Am glad to find Democrat daily in the
state. NJ. SALMON
The EVENING JOURNAL of Whining
ton, Twin be a straighout Democratic
newspaper, and will pitch in to fill a
ong felt want We wish IL success In
verifying but its politics Chester
Times.