Evening journal., 1895-06-01
We DO Not believe Il.

GefE bhhL Luey nave hhSuhhhcce tNohH
Governor Watson that he will appoint
Mr.. Neary clerk Of the peace Of New
Castle county.
We do not believe It. We cannot
imagine such an honest, upright and
independent man as Governor Watson
allowing himself to be befouled and
besmirched by the influence OF such
man as Mr.. Neary. We cannot conceive
how any self-respecting man can recom-
mend Mr.. Neary for any position Of
public honor and trust.
He is man whose political transac
tions have been most damaging to him |
as Democrat aud most disastrous 10 the |
party, which he has used as shield for |
himself. An administration which falls |
under his influence or which recognizes
in him potent political factor is sure TO
suffer most disastrously in public eati
nation.
Governor Watson has entered upon
the performance OF the duties Of execu-
tive Of this state with the intention d
making for himself a record which, II 1t
does not lead to his nomination and cleo
sion for full term two years hencs.
will be one upon which he may, IN future
years, look back upon with pardonable
pride
His official conduct thusfRr has been
irreproachable. Even the Republicans
who are usually the most niggardly In
their bestowsl OF praise upon anything
Democratic, have been forced to say nice
things Of Democratic governor who
exhibited such commendable traits Of
independence and fairness
The governor has been pursuing
course which will, II persevered in,
result in the complete obliteration Of
factional lines. and send the Democratic
party, united and triumphant, against
the disordered and disrupted Republi-
cans two years hence, most probably
leading the Democratic hosts himself.
II he were to appoint Patrick Nesry to
the office Of clerk Of the peace o. New
Castle county he would undue all that
he. has done, both for the party and
himself. 1t would lead to Democratic
disruption in this county and bring the
governor and his administration into
disrepute the state over The appoint
ment would be both unpopular and Inn
polite
1t was Neary influence which wrecked
Governor Reynolds's administration ant
sent him from office the least-regretteC
executive that Delaware has had sine
the war The sams pernicIous influence
would make Governor Watson and hi
administration just as unpopular.
Patrick NearF soils whatever h
touches politically. lie has, by hi
conduct, disgusted not only the better
element OF his own party, but also tina
large class .of Independent voters wit
which every polite organization shoul
strive to and favor.
He is man who is most unscrupulou
in his political methods,
He Is man who owes his credit sn
his wealth to party which he has nevs
scrupled TO dsbase If such debasem su
would serve his own private aim an
interests.
He Is a man OF such rehued greed that
although strong and able-bodled,
draws miserable little pension from Il
Treaaury.of the United States and the
walks around the wards talking sbol
the pension abuses Of Republican az
miniatrations.
He is man who could not run for u
lowest cfice on the Democratic tick
and be elected BY popular vote,
He isa factionist or the most pr
nouncsd and dangerous order, and o
who does more to keep alive the "a
tional feeling than all tae other Den
cratic leaders combined.
He is man who has done little for 1
party, bat much for himself.
He is a man who never did cle'
and original piece of political work in
life. Like some other self constitu
leaders be gets credit for much that
never did much that somebody else
and much that nobody did.
He Is a man who looga exeeediD
wise but does nothing further than Z
to entitle him to distinction for politi
wisdom.
He never sets s political scheme
foot that it is not discovered and une
cred by the Republican leaders
before it can possibly benefit
Democratic party.
He has built up private credit on
strength Of public funds which he &C
never hsve handled nor had the use
but by the grace Of the Democratic pa
His whole political career has had /
interest for ita foundation.
Hs Is not 6t man for the Office.
would use its powers not merely to
franchise Republicans but as clu
hold over the heads OF Democrats
might sea ft to disagree With hiE
matters Of party policy.
There are other men in the FIELD
the place Without naming then
say that there Is not one Of them
tweuld not be batter man for the {
and mora acec able to both the r
and the peoT'
Mr. Eeary's race is run. He st