Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-27
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THURSDAY. JULY %, 1899.
THE SENATOR: NOT THE MAN.

The Norfolk Virginian- Pilot is deeply
engaged in the Senatorial contest, and
as an advocate of Governor Tyler is
run mad with enthusiasm. An ardent
support is. in many respects. com
mendable. but when a journal INDUCES
in personal TRADES the reaction is sure
and certain.-Suffolli Herald.
That is a cheap way 10 meet argu-
ment and truth, by unfounded asser-
lions, and we defy our esteemed con-
temporary to show any evidences from
our columns that we are run mad at
ell, with enthusiasm, or anything else,
or that we indulge in personal Trades.
To maintain its own good character the
Herald is bound to reproduce ut least
one such TRADE from our columns, and
we are sure 1t will not for it cannot
as we are quite sure we have INDUCED
in nothing of the sort. We, for our part,
are sorry to see our esteemed contem-
porary indulging in this trickery $50
cheap and common) of attempting to
discredit a contemporary, without the
slightest proof, and so dismiss both
truth. right and reason without the
slightest sober discussion.
We dare affirm on behalf of the Nlr-
ginian-Pilot what Gov. Tyler says for
himself in this battle between reform
and anti-reform:
ct shall make the fight squarely on
the principles which have represented.
and which the people of Virginia know
] have represented for n number of
years. / shall avoid all personalities.
shall not speak i'll of anyone. because,
as individuals, / have nothing against
the men who oppose my views. | repeat
that do not wish to criticisc any man
harshly on personal grounds. | attack
only principles and methods. If certain
men behind those methods and sup
porting those principles happen to get
in the way that is their fault, not
mine"
If we have offended against that code
of ethics, of course the Herald can
and will show us up by chapter and
verse. We are glad, however, that our
Suffolk friend discovers and credits us
with being deeply engaged in this
Senatorial contest" for we should be
ashamed not to be deeply engaged in a
matter of SO much grave Importance TO
the State and people.
1t is with serious and earnest interest
tUdL we tdhe UP All sum ilttlS. anu
when we have come 10 what our best
judgment assures us is right, It is with
serious and earnest zeal. IN every case.
that we commend our views 10 our
readers. If the subject is worth attcn-
ton, we give it careful thought and ar
rive at what we believe to be Il just
opinion upon it, and that opinion.
free opinion, our opinion, we advocate
with all our might and main, because
we believe it to be right in principle
and will be best in practice for Viz
ginia and her citizens.
Yet not in personal trades" nor in
any TRADE that forgets truth reason
and logic; nor in mad enthusiasm"
nor with any special regard as to how
our advocacy may effect action or re-
action: holding to Davy Crockctt's
motto Internationally: "Bc sure YOU
are right: and then go ahead" Still
though mad enthusiasm" personal
TRADES" nor results, action and re-
action. are issues in this vital struggle
for right and truth. the Virginian- Pilot
and great cause, with all that ii
stands for before heaven and earth, are
not to be put aside by the bare and
empty clap-trap that neither dare. VEN
fure on categorical denial nor adverse
statement, sustained by proofs nor on
rational debate ruled by logic.-but
seeks. like a pettifoggng attorney in
q. sheep-stealing case. not to find tl.s
facts and their meaning, but to defame
tho plaintiff, or prosecutor. by vague
ynsinuations or naked allegations.
The virginian-P Pilot Is imporsonal. It
6 fcr principles and policies first, and
ssoondariJy for or against men as they