Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
STONE OUT OF THE aAoE.
Another Post-offioe Candidate tRui
IN Inn Et.c :

AnOther Post-0tftce Candtnnto Rkun
Ola the Track-Nothing for s'siik
stockings.
George W. Stone, the leading candi-
date for the position of postmaster, has
sent the following letter to Senator HiR-
gins, asking that his name be withdrawn
from the list of candidates:
WILMINGTON, DEL, June eth, isg0.-Hon.
Anthony HIGGINS, UniGd States Ssndtjr-MY
DEAR SIR IL has come to my knowledge thnt
there is an onpoa'tn on the part Of certain
persons in the l'"publican party To my APP
pontment az postmaster of this city. | un
informed TINT the reasons assigned nre Of u
political nature, and In no way reflect upon
my personal character or integrity.
While am we'll aware that this opposition
rests upon no Just or renson1ble giounls, but
IL the result Of misapprehension and preiu-
dice, | am nevertheless entirely unwilling that
any act or acts Of mine ahall afford tho
slightest pretext to any man calling himself n
Republican for failing to do his utmost for the
party in tho Important campaign now In
progress.
have always held that individual in forests
should not be considered In an important cr-
bis Ike the one now pending. decline 10 en-
courage IN any manner, directly or indirectly,
any spirit OF faction whatever.
u ever there was ~ time when every man
with even spark Of loyalty 70 the Repub lean
cause should sink all his personal Wishes and
ambitions When they are found 20 conflict in
any way with the best interests of his party,
this Is that time
do not see how can preach this doctrine
and not practice 1t Without losing my own self
respect.
Twill therefore ask that you kindly return
my letters Of recommendation and other
papers, which ! prize very highly, and that
nection with the position Of postmaster of this
city. lam very truly yours,
The unexpected communication has
still more involved the intricscies sur
rounding the yexed question. While Mr..
Stone speaks clearly for himself, it is
openly stated on Tuesday that he was
"ordered to pull out"
In explanation Of this II Is said that
such strong opposition has recently de-
veloped among the "workere" on account
OF stones record since 1882, at which
time he drew out Of active campaign
work, and, as his opponents say, has been
nothing Init party obstructionist ever
since. It is remembered against him
that at that time he advised the party to
lay down their arms, to surrender, that 1t
was useless to fight longer against the
Democrats and that the proper position
of the Republican party was one Of
paRsivity.
The "workers" continue in asserting
that ms has done literally nothing for the
party for the past sight years.
Said Republican worker on Tuesday:
Wedo not propose having the silk stocking
fellows who lay down when there ia work
to be done, gather all the best plums
Mr.. Stone, he continued, "would be very
obliging postmaster as far 60 his relations
with his social acquaintance went, but
the man In working garb would have
but little consideration at his hands,
This view ia generally shared by the
ward workers and they are having an ct
'tentiye hearing in the distribution of the
polls. The Young Mems Republican
dub or the stronger faction of the
organization are expressing much de-
ight over Pr. Stone being run
If the track. A Representative
# this wing In the club had no doubt
,ut that Mr.. Stone would make q good
postmaster, but he is regarded IS politi.
pal disorganizer. As this is considered O
nigh crime in Senator Higgins camp,
Stone WAS put on the plant. Another
Republican who is in position to be
well informed upon the moves and balks
upon Senator Higgins political checker
board. states that Mr.. Stone was run of
the track by "Tony" himself, who had
been in the city from Saturday until
Monday afternoon. During his sojoufn
here the workers took occasion to call at
the senatorial residence end inform Mr..
Higgins tibet IL he appointed Mr.. Stone
to the post-office he would raise tempest
In this city, compared to which the Mil
ford racket was mot marker.
II is stated upon likewise good author.
ity that the withdrawal Of Harry O.
Mahafy from this vexed and Rgitated
contest was based in part upon the re.
tirement Of Mr.. Stone from the field Of
candidates. But Mr.. Stone, with Mshaffj
out Of the way, is said TO have redoublet
his efforts, and was making such progress
with his canvass that the workers feare(
he would ultimately win the prize, ant
they rallied in protest against him.
The turning down OF Mr.. Stone b.
BenAtor Higgins is taken as an Games
that no ''silk stocking" applicants Cal
expect place under Senator Higgins
While this element Of the party is hell
responsible to sn extent for Senator Hig
gins elevation to the Senate, it is eviden
it will have no voice in dividing tn
loayes and fishes. 1t Is known that til
small politicians have thus far had al
the say on the divide of spOils, and nearl
all the benefciaries in this section hav
been workers for the cause Of Repubi
eanism in the INDECENT negro bureau
which was conducted here in March last
What view this political whirligig ma
present tomorrow, no one even makes
suggestion. 'Ms. Stone who was nut
Monday regarded as the coming man ha
been bowled OUT and Dan Stewart is NO
the favorite In lhe field with heavy odd
in his favor The tone of Mr.. Stone
letter given above odmitS OF the oonclr
sion that he was not cheerful gutter
Contractor Daniel T. Stewart, No. lOg
Lancaster avenue, has immediately SUI
oeeded Mr.. Stone in certain Republics
circles around the city IS the person be
suited for the position of posttnaste
Mr. Stewart IL well known contraoto
and was mailing clerk for three yea
under Postmaster Pyle. He Is unde
stood to be backed by the du Pont il
terest.
Talking to gentleman upon the su
iect last Monday Mr.. Stewart EXPRESS
himself az not particularly anxious Il
the position. He is doing good bus
ness lust now and doubts whether
would pay him to break business CONNIE
tions.
In Mr.. Stewards case also as 10 that
Mr.. Stone the workers stoutly objs
asserting that his record is identical WI
his predecessor in the candidacy. |
also threw up his hands In alright in =
and has done nothing as party work
ever since.
The name Of Letter carrier JOSEF
Duffy is extensively on the lips of u
rank and file OF party workers. u
prominence in G. A. Il. circles is nAtu
III, lnahs Il unnu aR a grbHtRDtiRl AlG