Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-09-18
aRn EsrunL1oAs NomlNsEs.

The Republicans OF Delaware have
spoken. They have met in convention
and named candidates and adopted their
platform of principles, which will be
found In full eiaewhere. The latter
covers all the issues that are prominent
in our State at this time, and will meet
the demands OF the people to be relieved
from the present mode Of State govern
ment.
The plan Of taxation as pursued by the
Democrats has been not only onero1a but
unjust in that il made the real estats
bear all, while bonds, mortgages and
other forms of moneyed securities were
wholly exempt from taxation.
The resolution in relation to calling q
constitutional convention is explicit and
concise; il fully meets the demands of
the hour for conveniion-and that in
1891, not at come remote day. There
are some powers in the constitution re-
served to the people, and the calling OF q
convention is one of them. But plat
fosms and candidates must be in accord,
and in this case there was no mistake.
Both candidates favor q convention and
voted for it in 1883. Convention planks
in a platform will not count with the
people when it is known that the csndi-
dates did not favor it when submitted to
the people for ratification.
In every issue touching the interests OF
the people of this State both candidates
are known to be in accord with the
masses Of the people. They are young,
progressive, successful business men, in
whom their respective communities have
entire confidence. With such candidates,
and being In touch with the people, their
election ought to be an assuyed thing.
Let the people see to it that their present
grievances be righted in fact, not trust
ing longer to theories and PROMISES It
is with them, and we abide the result
with confidence.
ALL THAT COULD BE DESIRED.
Ode ssh Herald, Rep
The candidates, Massrs. Richardson
apa Cannon, are all that could be desired.
Mr.. Richardson is popular with every
body. He will poll large Democratic
vote. He Is q young man and SO is MIR.
Cannon. In fact, it is q young mans
campaign. The platform covers every
issue. It is not framed iu 'sglittering
generaiities" and ''dull lesien plati-
tudes," but it has true, honest ring and
what ia far better ii has party behind 1t
determined to carry out the pledges con.
tanned in 1t, which is more than can be
aaid Of the Democratic platform. 1t, the
platform, has been criticised bscause OF
it's length. But the Democrats sro 70
epcnsihle for tAat. Il thsir admini9tfa-
tion OF this affairs OF State and c0unty
had net been conspicuous for 50 nany
abuses, thera would not have been any
necessity for 50 many plAnks to cover
thoss sbnses. Gnis is tbs reason it is
long.
WILL TRAyEL ON THEIR BEAUTY.
| Newark Ledger, Dem
Il ,ertslMy WEa 4 grand nlsating of the
faithtul ut Dover, pnesday. WHAT 'besu
tifuf' men wsra nominated. Tbs cani.i
dates are sure 0t election on theif souG
locks. They STE working on their luuh'
entirely this yssr. Tine spseuh Of tht
learned barrister Of Wilmington was full
OF new ideas, ard so funny. IL fact il
was the funniest thing out. The funny
remhrks about Robert j. Reynolds, the
Democratic candidate for governor, Bets {
halo of glory about the head Of til;
speaker and Eli Perkins Gnd Bill Ny
have gone out uc the business.
The whole meeting was financial sue
cess. Mr.. Richardson and MIR. Cannon
are the two sanknowns" outside of theil
family circles. 1t would be a pity to takt
them away from home; and 1t is probable
they will remain.