Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-19
SAYS THE INDEX.

The vigorous reply of the Regular
Republican State Central Committee to
the so-called harmony proposals of the
representatives Of the union ropubi-
cans was, unQuesticnably, declara-
tlon Of war upon the latter. and as such
10 has been accepted by them.
a mere cursury perusal of that reply
which was In reality an open address 10
Republicans generally. would serve 20
convince the average man that har-
mcny between the two factions was
NOW scarcely even a remote possibility;
but the action OF the union republicans
SINCE the publication OF the reply would
appear 20 render this possibility still
further remote.
The call Of the regulars for the pri-
maries and state convention was a
matter OF surprise 10 most OF the pub
/ lie, on account of the unusually early
date fixed. Two grounds for this ac-
/ ton have been suggested by those not
initiated One that II was necessary to
strike while the iron was hot and Sc
cure the endorsement by the conven-
ton Of the action OF the state central
tcommittee II was stated that some OF
the rank and file OF the regulars were
not IN sympathy with the conduct of
the committee in thus committing 10
the public a declaration of hostilitlea
(which could never be recalled, and thai
Il was necessary TO secure the approval
Of the convention 10 stine the murmurs
lcf discomfort The ether reason given
is that In holding the convention first
any subsequent action Of the union re.
lpublicans could be given the semblanct
Of bolt on their part
Whatever the true reasons may BE-
lhcwover the union republicans wer,
leudently uneasy and are now attempt
ling 70 make countermove by settinl
the same dates for their primaries AM
convention
Il is very possible. nevertheless. tha
they have made a serious mistake in
doing. FIRST, this absolutely precludel
any further step toward harmony. Sec
I ond, 1t may be made to give them thl
p appearance Of resorting 10 all mode
, Of humiliaung their factionist oppo
nents
(, OF course the main incentive Of boil
factions Is the desire TO receive officia
. recognition at the National Republican
: Convention In June next The regulars
q naturally, feel confident through tn
I action OF the former convention, an
"a because Of the attitude OF the admins
n tration toward them. Il is quite Ger
I tain that Mckinley and McKinley's in
n terest VIII dominate and control IN
n coming Philadelphia CONVEX lion, an
y the regulars know that they hay
y the presidents ear. On the other hanl
Y tho union republicans have only thei
n numbers and strength as their relianc
= Tor official recognition, and they re
\ member how useless this proved thef
= before. Nevertheless they feel that tn
h contrast between the forces as shown D
70 two different sets Of primaries held {
N the same day, may still have its effe.
\. upon the convention. This hope
4 theirs may be met by the regulars sin
he ply naming delegates at meetina
II without the holding OF formal primal
n les, and thus making no show Of the
Nv numerical strength.
SAYS THE DELAWARE LEDGER
pt The condition Of the republican mar,
ny In this state is most remarkable.
Il 70 the principles and policy OF the nj
re donal administration IL is a unit ar
or yet il Is hopelessly divided as 10 "a an,
an didate FOR United States senator an
he regulars. as they are called. have !
en- particular candidate for that positlo
Of but they declare emphatioaiiy ia
mt they viii not under any circumstanc
ny support J. Edward Addicks. They .
yer sert that be Is not qualified 10 III
len c1aree the Gutiea. OF such high al
But responsible place, and that he Won
are neyer, have been thought Of ia come
nd ton With II but Cor his wealth
ces The union republicans, on the. 9th
hand, have Mr.. Addicks as their or
The lCandidate and DECLARE fhn,, o,iIl d.f,