The advocate., 1891-07-22
HOW AND WHY THE REPUBLICANS LOVE
THE OLD SOLDIERS.

The KepuDllcAn Parry loves the Ola
soldier, especially when he votes that
ticket, but when he does not, they do
not know so we'll about It, There is an
instance which occurred at Langdon,
this county, a few months ago, that will
go a long way toward showing how much
and why he is loved.
Mr.. Holland, an old man, an old SOL
der and very poor in this worlds
goods, was about two years ago ap-
pointed postmaster at LangdoD. There
was never a complaint Of inefflciency or
inattention heard against him. He was
everybody's friend, until he acted very
foolishly( Y)last fall by leaving the Repub-
lican party, and voting with the people.
He was suddenly and without ceremony
dismissed, and his successor appointed.
This action of the department 80 enraged
the people that they began to look into
the matter as to where the trouble lay.
The following letter was written to Sen
ator Plumb:
LANaDoN, Ram, Feb. 16.
P. B. PLUMB-We do not wish to intrude
upon your time nor your patience, but we
shall be under obligations to you if you will
ascertain the cause Of the removal Of Post
master w. T. Holland, from the postoftice
at Langdon, Reno county, Kansas.
Comrade Holland was an old soldier. is a
poor man, the main part of his support be-
ing the earnings of the Office. He has been
life long Republican and worthy man,
and so far as we can ascertain, filed the Of
foe to the satisfaction of all. He was ap-
pointed postmaster in February, 1889, and
relieved of said office on January /, without
so far as we know, any cause being assign
ed for the removal.
Il. E. WARREN AND OTHERS.
To which Mr.. Plumb replies:
WASHINGTON, Feb. q.
DEAR SlR:-I ann in receipt Of your lette
of the 18th, signed by yourself and Others
asking for information as to the reason TO
the removal of Mr.. Holland from the post.
Office at your place. On going TO the offic'
find that the removal was recommended
by your representative on the ground Of in
efficiency and inattention to the Office.
It has been the almost inevitable polio!
of the postoffice department for more than
generation TO accept the recommends
tion of the member of Congress from the
district the postoffice is situated in as conclu
sive. The department has practically nc
means at it's hands Of finding out the loca
sentiment or of determining many other
questions which relate to the qualifications
of postmasters. p. B. PLUMB.
Mr.. Warren then addressed the follow.
Ing letter to s. r. Peters, the member Of
Congress referred to:
LANGDoN, June 8.
s. R. PErHRs:-Some time since Ireceived
a letter from Senator in Washington, and
in reply to my request he stated that he
thought you recommended the removal Of
w. T. Holland from the postoffice at Lang
don. If you did so was it on your own per-
sOnal knowledge Of an existing necessity,
or was it at the request or instigation OF
other parties, and il 80, by whom3
Now, in explanation, Mr.. Holland is an
old soldier and an old man, too old to labor
for his support, and so far as we know, has
always been prompt and faithful in the dis
charge of his duty, and remonstrance
bearing seventy light names was sent TO the
proper officials, but il was ignored and
Charles Miller was appointed TO fill the Of