The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-04
LET ,NvEsTIGATroN BE PUSHED
TO A FfNISH. 49, 5

TO A FfNISH.
In It's Thursdays issue The yirglnlan
asserted that the people wanted and en-
pected ~ promp. examination of the
charges of presumed rottennessf and
frauds of the administration. which the
present administrati Itch succeeded. and
even the preceding administration.
They were promised this prompt
investigation in the exciting cam
| occur In the. administration The party
| now in power was pledged to the peo-
pie 20 this effort. as the public looked
upon 1t as' the most important business
in hand. The memorable campaign oc
1894 was full Of reports as to the park
job. street railroad franchise. favors to
par-ro0mS that sold special brands OF
cigars. Determinations in the allotment
and assessments licenses. jobs. deals
and down right steals. in Councilmen
being directly interested parties in sales,
purchases, awards. etc. The public fully
remember these charges. and for the in
formation of the Pilot. The Virginian
as the public expected that there would
be n speedy examination and thorough
investigation as soon as the new govern
ment went into power. The pledge to
do this was made at every meeting, and
in the most solemn and emphatic man.
ner.
Il is presumed that the pledge was
overlooked in the hoEGish scramble for
the flesh pots and spells on the part of
the Sanctified Band. and by reason of
the immense trouble that numbers ,of
their own appointments gave. So un-
savory were they in character and re-
putation that an old style ringster was
put to blush. However. the charges are
again made and they are town talk"
The parties accused. tina. is the few who
have been named. deny tn truth OF the
charges against them. ana they assert
their purpose to be able TO make good
ths word when the matter is brought
10 court. Why should the Pilot ask
The Nirginian TO join in an absolutely
necessary preliminary investigation?
Has not The Virginlan demanded that
there should be Q. prompt investigation
Has 1t not demanded that the light
should be turned on? 1t has criticised
delay Ito the eve of an election, and re-
marked that the public looked with sus-
p!cion on this as a simple purpose to
advance selfish ends and political advan-
tage. but, Notwithstanding this. ii said
IN its issue of Thursday. However. now
that the work has been started, let 1t bC
pushed--push1d to- n fnish-free from
personal selfish and political purposes
bu; in the SENSE of DUTY-duty thai
Is based on patriotism. ana that is ami.
mated by a high sense of what /.
RIGHT"
unquestlonably. In this line and con
ception of duty. The Vireinian favor:
thu necessary expense involved in tn,
| research. Why should this point b,
;ased? Why should there be any hest
t2tion on this scope? 1t is cruel ant
wrong and prosecuting to be continually
| making charges against character anu
population, when 1t is possible that tn,
| charges may be without foundation
Therefore. especially in cases of this kind
| the public demand a thorough eXami
nation, and a quick bringing TO the ba
| Of justice, and the question of Legitimate
! expense should not stand in the way. ]
the parties charged are guilty the,
should be punished. If innocent thei
character IL indicated. Let. therefore
the lawl officers of the government d.
their duty. Let them push 1t to finish
Let the light be turned on but in jus
tice, lei not tho accused be- p:eiudse(
while the case is in progress. certalnl,
not in spirit that is animated to simp
~ advance selfish or party ends. Sucl
course would be eminently improper
and deserving honest censure and indig
nant condemnation.