The Delawarean., 1900-12-22
THE TWO SENATORS.

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We have already expressed the opin-
ION ,hat members of the Legislature
should rise above mere partisanship
in the selection of two Senators this
winter. Party considerations usually
have, and not improperly, a controlling
Senators. But at this time a peculiar
condition confronts our legislators.
They are face to face with a serious
problem, and good citizens, not only
in Delaware, but all over the country,
are looking forward with great inter
est to the result of their deliberations.
We trust THAT majority of them may
be able to lay asidenarrow partisanship
and in spirit of broad liberality and
craftsmanship to meet the crisis in a
way creditable to themselves and to
the State.
Our Legislature will have the op
portunity to elect two United States
Senators. In the Legislature there
will be, we ehink, twenty-five Demo-
crats; nearly as many Union Republi-
cams, and about ten or twelve Regular
Republicans. The ONE supreme object
of the Union Republicans will be to
send Mr. Addicks to the Senate, and
they will leave nothing undone which
in their Judgment could accomplish
purpose for which the Union Republi-
can party of Delaware exists, and to
that organization, now as always,
everything else will be subordinated
to its one great purpose. To both the
Democrats and Regular Republicans
the defeat of MIR. Addicks is of para
mount Importance. Both of these or
ganizations are opposed to his election
TO the Senate and 10 his control of the
affairs of this State. 1t is unnecessary
TO discuss the reasons for such op-
position; It's existence is we'll known
and every where conceded.
Granting THAT the defeat of Mr.. Ad-
dicks is desired by the Democrats and
Regular Republicans, the question
recurs cam it be accomplished? If in
more than one way, what way would
be most creditable to the members of
the Legislature and advantageous to
the State and country? We believe
not only that his defeat is possible, but
THAT his election is out of the question
Hnless brought about by the blunder-
ing tactics or perfidious treachery of
Those pretending to oppose him. There
are two possible ways Of defeating Mr..
Addicks; one is repetition of the
fiascos of '95 and 49, THE other way
lis for the Democrats and Regular Re-
publicans to vote for the same candi-
dates. Of course, we do not count
among che ways of defeating Mr.. Ad-
+dicks a combination between the
Regular Republicans and Union Re-
publicans which while not electing
AR Addicks himself would elect some
one favorable to him who could after
wards resign and make vacancy to
be filled by q Union Republican Gov
sAor.
"A protracted deadlock this winter
would be dangerous. Great pressure
would be brought to bear upon amy
Regulars who might be a little weak
kneed and NO effort spared to whip
them into lime for Mr.. Addicks. We
hope that no Democrat i'm the Legisla-
ture could be seduced from his loyalty
and duty Ito his party, but it is folly to
fgnore the danger Significant hints
made by Union Republicans and in
Union Republican newspapers show
THAT they are not without hope of
Democratic votes for their candidate.
Even if THE deadlock should be main
tained Ito THE end and the seats left
vacant, there would be the same fight
in two years. Besides, the seats ought
not Ito lbe vacant. The State ought to
have it's representation, and the coun-