The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-04

The citizens OF Seattle have nobiy re-
sponde6 to the question whether or not
they we're IN favor Of high standard In
municipal morals. BY an overwhelming
majority they have demonstrated that
Seattle stands in the front rank OF pro-
~resslye cities, and that her people are
arm IN their determination. always mani
Tested when the issue Is raised. that II
exalts the city's welfare above all Gues-
lions OF party. faction or personal prefer
ences.
Admirable as the selection OF officials IL.
that point Is subordinated TO the grander
and broader principle so gloriousiy af-
hrned yesterday that our municipal gov
eminent must be conducted upon the high
est plane OF public policy.
The effect OF yesterdays election upon
the future OF Seattle can hardly be exag-
gerated. a dark cloud passed momentar-
fly over our sky. but 1t has been dissipafed
30 quickly that no apprehension need ever
be felt that shame can overtake our peo-
pie. There never was fear of the chaS-
acter OF the voters. the only doubt ever
expressed was that they might underrate
the danger and refrain from voting. This
they have repealed; the vote was fully an
large as the most sanguine expected. and
the result II such as to inspire every citi-
zen with renewed patriotism and to arouse
him TO a sense OF tho power for good that
Is In the people when they choose to ex-
ert IL.
1t Is with the purest and most exalted
qualification that Seattle may today point
20 sta triumph over the disgrace threatened
BY the appearance OF an unworthy candi-
date for the highest civic honors, who
thrust himself between good government
and tho people. No city animated by the
patriotic spirit which blaxed out yester-
day need fear for It's future Built upon
the substantial foundation OF purity and
integrity In the conduct of its municipal
affairs, IL appeals successfully to con-
fdence IN its honor and viii be magnifi-
Gently rewarded by the prosperity which
Will pour wealth into It's commerce. fur
nish profitable employment for it's labor
and spread abroad the glory of its name.
1t would be an injustice to many of our
fellow citizens TO claim for the Republican
party the honor OF victory. While that
party has fulfilled It's destiny by tho nomi-
nation OF men entitled TO command tho
respect and confidence OF the electors. it
Is due 20 citizens not affiliated with Us on
national questions 10 extend them fun
need OF credit and praise fer their devot-
ed loyalty TO Seattle.
IT Is worthy OF note. by the way. that
the entire campaign has been sIngularly
free from the too frsaaenS personalities
OF fsrvent contest The temptation was
very great TO pass beyond the discussion
OF public life and public character. and 10
disclose private deilnqueaeles, bat that
temptation was resisted. and nothing has
been said OF any one which has not been
dernan ded by the exigcneies OF the sttua-
ton. Tho convention which nominated
the successful candidates VIII long he re-
membercd as singalarly free from bitter
ness and unseemy wrangling. there were
no contests over primary elections. and the
record shows tina, thu people heartily APP
proved the good Judgment OF their acered-
tied delegates.
The rejoicing today will be general; We
have faith that the interests which formed
the minority viii eheerfuily accept the re-
sals. ana VIII join the majority in gen
eroas aud unstlnted support Of the prin-
eiules 30 enphAtlcaliy proclaimed.