Evening journal., 1900-07-12
PENINSULA PRESS

The Kansas City convention stands
out in striking contrast TO the Philadel-
.phia convention. The Republicans per-
formed their work well and ouielxIv
and there was not a Jar in the pro-
ceedlngs. There was no pulling and
hauling and the three sessions held
were marked y a unanimity of action
that made it the most remarkable con-
vention on record The Kansas City
performance, both inside and outside
OF the convention hall, was marked
by the most unseemly wrangles and the
bitterest sort of feeling.-The Morning
News.
The Union Republicans having been
successful in their contest for recogni-
ton by the recent National Conven-
ton. are now for peace and harmony
between themselves and the Regulars.
They thought, too, that his recongition
carried with it a right to the offices
yet to be filled by the president of this
State. The latter illusion has been
rudely dispelled by the appointment of
Regular. Jesse T. Sharp, to be post
master at Seaford, this county. The
Union candidate was almost sure Of the
position, but it was not to be.-Dela-
ware Democrat.
True to the old compact with his for
mer allies, Governor Tunnel has ap-
pointed the registration officers for
the State Of Delaware from his own
party and the small faction Of former
regular republicans" In Kent county
$500 Union Republicans were ignored
and a faction numbering 1872 was rec
ognized. This is small politics indeed,
and 1t is amazing that the chief exec
utive OF Delaware should act, or to put
1t moderate, be party to such small
ness.-Milford Chronicle.
A Wilmington paper claims that the
next governor of Delaware should come
from New Castle county. They are
nearer right In this than some other
things they have been claiming
Smyrna Times.
The platform of 1896 did not meet
with our favor, and we regret that Mr..
Bryan has forced the silver issue again
to the front, but in choosing between
Mckinley and Bryan, between a con-
tinuation Of the present policy and
that for which Mr. Bryan stands, there
is everything in favor Of the Demo-
cratic nominee. and suggests his sup
port by all those who tremble for the
future of the republic.-Cecil Demo-
crat.
It Is a momentous time. The coming
election is fraught with the greatest
import. The issues are big with results.
The fight will be battle royal. The
time for holding back is past. The
time for honest, hearty and conscien-
tious work has come.-Dover Index.
It was a great convention, composed
Of representative American citizens
and the effect of its work will be felt
at the ballot box in November when
this work is endorsed by America s
citizenship.7Dover Delawarean.
There has been fight in the Repub-
lican ranks for some time over the ap-
pointment Of a postmaster at Seaford.
The Union Republican candidate was
Mr. Frank Prettyman while the Regu-
lars supported George Spicer. Both
sides made a hard fight to land the
plum for their favorlte but we're unsuc-
| cessfuL Jesse T. Sharpe, who is a
staunch Regular Republican, entered
the field as a compromise candidate
and succeeded in getting the office. The
appointment was made on Saturday and
cast a gloom over the Union Republi'
cans from one end Of the state to the
other. The Regulars are jubilant ant
say we knew DUPONT still had the pat
\ rOnage of the administration. Th'
Unions are saying all kinds Of bat
things OF Mckinley. Addicks and Ad
dicksism are doomed in Delaware
Seaford News.
We dip our colors to the Hon. Wash
inton Hastings. During the days o
last week he delivered a broad side int
: the report that he was affiliating will
the Addicks crowd. which has destroy
ed every doubt. The people Of Della
ware and of Sussex county have know
Mr.. Hastings for years as an indomit
able fighter, one who preferred a han
to hand conflict with bolos to Mause
! at long range. and they are pleased Z
. know that he is still in the army G
= deposition TO Addicks. VIII ex-Senato
Higgins please speak or will he cor
tinue TO wink the other eye?-Dela
ware Pilot.