Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-07


40 5Ruad the TicRet.
Editor Hasttts d journal: The fght
over the nomination for governor in this
county Is bringing to the surface much
bitterness and threats. In fact il is the
hEht Nf last campaign over sgsin, one
faction swearing that shouid MIR. z. J.
hsAnolds be noninsted that he will be
cut several huadrad votes (Which seems
highly probable, AS he is reg Arded as ons
who Is Responsible for the enforcement
OF the unit rule.) Last cam psign there
was difference OF over 40 votes be-
tween those on the sshaa ticket who were
eatisfactory TO both, and the fsotional
candidates, besides the loos of over 500
voters who refnaed to vote on
aoe1nnt OF the o ljsodonabie ticket
presented thsn. J5s year one. fourth of
the above can de'saf tho ticket, leaving
us 200 or 300 In the majority. These
men say that the opposition by forcing
oplsotionabie men on the ticket oompsla
tnom TO continue the f sht and that they
VIII do so 20 the bitter cad, aad they de-
clare openly that Republican would bs
less Questionable to them than Mr..
Reynolds.
There is strong effort being made by
the opposite faction to force Ii out or
Kent county. This would be suicidal to
the party, also as Mr.. Reynolds land he
voices the sentiment of his faction)
threatens to retaliate by saying 1t is Kent
county's turn and we have rights that il
Will be dangerous to ignore.
Our only salvation this fall Is 10 select
ing an independent, honorable man whose
past life will he taken as guarantee for |
MS future actions. Ruch man is Hon.
James Williams, who has always been an |
active Democrat but has not allied him |
seit with either faction, VINO has always |
assisted those who were right and con.
uemned those who were wrong in an |
open manly way which compelled the re-
spect OF all, and if nomirat d he would
receive the unanimous and enthusiastic
support of all Democrats and, when
elected, which he certainly would be IL
nominated, he would be governor of the
whole State; not leader OF small CLIQUE
or coterie OF office grabbsrs who only bring
diBcredit on he Office. He is n man who
would confer dignity and credit on the
ONCE. His record both politically and
morally will bear tho crucial test that the
candidate VIII be Analysed by the oppo.
sitioh In this coming contest. With him
as standard bearer we would have the
most enthusiastic busting campaign, for
all factions would then work shoulder
70 shoulder. The selection of him as
eader would bring CONSERVATION and
1iamay on the Republicans Of this county
Tho depend solely on our Kilkenny
lights for any chance OF succsss to their
1arty, and their candidates are anxiou.Iy
waiting to see the outcome of our com {
nR convention before they will announce
themselves as being ill the field
nd disposing OF their Doodle. In
e6 they wRited uutil after our
convention and ss We run it harmoni- {
'usly they acknowledged the hopeless
Tess OF their cause and refused to put I
lcket In the field; but in 'S5 they waited !
Nc same and, upon the adoption Of the :
NIT rule, they nominated q full ticket !
nd elected msjority OF it. This year .
ley are waiting and hoping for us to L
AIMS factional candidate. Any man who $
'as strongly identified with either fac !.
on must remain in the background OF {
le same result will follow as at last cam $
align. There is strong desire among I,
U for harmony and believe judicious 4
ourse at the coming convention will q
ring peace that will be lasting. Y
August 9th, 1890. KENT COUNTY, il