The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-02-13
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 10, 1000.
ALL Of the Democratic papers in

ALL Of the Democratic papers in
the State approve of the rejection
by the Regular Republicans OF the
proposition to unite with the Union
Republicans in support OF the same
candidates at the next election. 1t
is not often the Democrats are so
unanimous in the approval of any
act of their political opponents.
Not only the editors OF the papers,
but also the rank and file Of the
party are delighted. They could
not have pleased them half so we'll
1T they had resolved to disband,
and formed no ticket whatever. II
the Regulars had done that the
field would have been left clear to
the Unionists who would have pre-
sented ticket that would in all
probability be elected. There
would be quite as much honor in
disbanding as in pursuing course
that is certain to lead to the defeat
OF the candidates at the election.
The Democrats are congratulating
each other on the prospect of an
easy victory and the possession of
all the offices for years to come.
Through Legislation they hope to
make it impossible for the Republic
cans to elect candidates in any flu
ture contest. Unless the leaders
adopt more conciliatory course,
they will never be successful, and
they will 60 down to their graves
in a hopeless minority. Already
scores Of Republicans are declaring
they will not register, that they
will save dollar if two sets Of Re-
publican candidates are nominated
and will thus show their condem-
nation Of course that leads only
to defeat and accomplishes no good
purpose whatever. All good Re-
publicans, who prefer the success
OF the party to their own aggran-
dizeme are willing toilet bygones
be bygones, and trust that through
success all may come out right in
the end. Sensible men will not de-
liber a tely commit suicide and eth
er will they deliberately butt their
brains out against any opposing
obstacle, merely for the sake OF
Furnishing an opponent, however
bad he may be.
THE new treaty with Great Bri-
tain, permitting this country to
construct canal through Nlcarau-
ga at an expense of over 800, 000,-
900, and making it free to all ma
tons in time of war as well as
peace, will not pass the Senate
without considerable discussion.
The provision that the canal shall
not be closed against the ships of
hostile nation at any time, is in
keeping with the siaspins anu sell
fish policy OF Great Britain, and it
should never be acquiesced in by
our Government. Ii this country
constructs the canal, it should close
or DESTROY it whenever it bee anne its
interest to do SO, without asking
England or any other power for the
privilege of doing so. Such
domineering policy is distastetul,
and it is not surprising that Great
Britain has the hand OF almost
every nation against her. She
shonld be less sraspins if she ex-
poets either sympathy in her trials
or respect for her policy.
THERE are many very poor Chris
tians among the members Of the
different churches. II the minister
happens to make any allusion, even
IN general way. to d common sin
tul practice, some are read y to APP
ply it personally and resolve that
they will sever their connection
with the church, or, at any rate,
they will never hear that preacher
preach another sermon. Another
set may think they are sighted in
the management OF the church af-
fairs, and forthwith resolve to with
draw their contributions and labor
to render other friends dissatisfied
with their pastor, There is more
or less contention in most churches,
and too many are always ready 10
engage IN an Improbable contro-
versy. Fault finders may be very
con scientIous, but in nine cases out
OF ten, the churches would be bet
ter off without them. They Shout d
learn to be more Chart able, IS
without charity they become as
sounding brass or Il tinklIng Gym
bal.
IT IS reported that the Car of
Russia has determined to take adj.
vantage OF the English war in
South Africa, to establish ports on
the Indian Ocean and Mediterra-
mean. The Russians have long tried
to obtain other ports for shipping
purposes and there is no good rea-