The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-01-14
TrinI Justices.

In this county there are several places TO be
filled by appointment to the office Of Trial
Justice, and in each case there is a greater or
Jess scramble for the place.
The anxiety to get the place leads us to
think that there must be considerable profit
In II. and thinking thus IL occurs 10 us that IL
might be we'll 10 reduce the salaries some
what.
We have taken no part, as yet, for or against
any candidate, and have no idea that we
would have any influence, even If we exerted
ourself.
But while on this subject, we would remark
upon the fact that We have heard that Cover
nor Tillman has said that he would give no
man an appointment who voted for Colonel
Haskell.
Such a course may he well, and 1t may be
wise, but we do not think 81.
In the first place, mere vote does not quail.
ify or disquallfy citizen for holding judicial
or other offices.
In the next place. The alleged course Of the
Governor Is iupolitic, and can have no other
effect than 10 diminish his own influence over
the whole people whose Governor he is. Lit.
tie determinations against differing-or err
ing-politclans may do during an exciting
campaign, but we submit that when rs the
Chief Executive OF this State Governor Till
man gues behind the returns, and attempts TO
punish any class Of respectable citizens and
deny them the right TO hold office, he makes
u mistake.
We understand that one of our former trial
J istices was left out for the reason that he was
among the few white men In this county who
voted for Haskell
Governor Tillman ought not TO forget that
this is the home-the nativity-of Colonel
Haskell, and however erroneous or impolitlc
his race for Governor, yet the people here, al.
most without exception, voted for Mr.. TILL
man.
Many OF them voted for Mr.. Tlllman from
choice, but 1t Is also true that many others
would have preferred TO have voted for Mr..
Haskell.
They voted for the Democratic party, and
they did so TO prevent breaking up the party,
and in the hope that Mr.. Tillrpan by his wis
dom and conservative official career would
disarm opposition, by proving that he would
make good Governor, who would be true to
his friends and conciliatory to his opponents.
The Press and Banner has, In its humble
way, sought TO prevent disruption OF the
Democratic party, and those OF AS who op.
posed Mr.. TIllman's nomination, but who
voted for him at the election, can only trust
to him now to unity the party, and bring
peace and harmony to our ranks.
Governor Tlllman ought to show that he is
above using his official power to crafty a III.
tie resentment against the private citizen.
AS the Governor OF the whole people, he
should not resort to such things.
Even though he had the right, he ought TO
show that he has q larger heart and kindlier
hand than TO exercise petty spite against the
huinblest citizen who petitions for his favor
We have faith in Governor Tillman's abili.
ty and integrity, and with wise and con
servative administration, he may com
inand the respect and esteem OF even those
who opposed him. II isn't customary for the
officer TO lug his campaign grievances 10 his
Office with him.
Governor Tiliman was elected TO office BY
an overwhelming majority, thousands OF
these votes being from men who personally
preferred to vote for Mr.. Haskell, but who
acted, as they thought, patriotlcally, in the ei-
fort 10 preserve the integrity and unity OF tn,
Democratic party.
Now, let Mr.. Tillman know in the applicant
other qualification for office than the manner
OF his voting.
TO enquire how citizen voted before he
can receive appointment to Office is not up To-
our notions OF the highest standards, and we
sincerely trust, II Governor Tillman. In hs
anger. made such test, that he will In his
calmer moments, rlse to higher grounds and
act from more worthy and more noble mo.
tives thsn that Of revenge.
We believe Mr.. Tillman will make good
Governor, and we should be sorry TO see his
record marred by an act which we think l.
not up TO the high standard which has govern.
ed his ExcellcpS~ in other matters that are
Of more importance than that of listening to
petitions from citizens who seek official rec.
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