Evening journal., 1902-09-04
an UNvARNIsHED TALE

II
The Union Republicans by their act
on Tuesday, as the case stands, have
made the election Of Republican
congressman impossible. Claims that
either OF the candidates already named
can win. are the result, either OF an
unbalanced mind. or a contemplate
and absurd effort to deceive the voter.
II the nomination made on Tuesday
means anything, it is that Democrat
is preferred by a wing OF the party, to
DR.. Ball, as its representative in
Congress.
This being true It is well to inquire
into the motives of those who are re-
sponsible for this state OF affairs, and
to determine what must be done. There
can be no question, we think, that this
nomination is due to the efforts of
Addicks. While there had been talk OF
nominating a candidate in opposition
to DR.. Ball, yet that gentleman was
really acceptable to the great mass of
Republican voters. Certainly Mr..
~ AnR was AA0A AtkalQtl tin u lfbnclDll-l
ity; in fact he had not been thought
OF until Addicks signifed that he was
his personal choice. Strong opposition
developed in the convention. and there
are those who claim that had there
been a concerted effort, Addicks could
have been defeated, and the man OF his
choice turned down. This is probably
not true. since there was n sufficient
number who would have voted for any
man at his dictation. But practically
all the members of that convention
who were not under personal obliga-
tions to Addicks. and who still retain
their independence. revolted against
sacrificing a Republican congressman
for mere spite-especiall when that
man was DIR. Ball.
Now all Of this is singular when we
scan closely the record that DR.. Ball
has made. and think OF his fine chat
acter and his kindly, genial nature.
No man in DR.. Balls position would
have given less offense TO his oppon-
ents unless he had gone squarely over
to them. DR.. Ball is what he was, and
what all men knew him to be when he
was nominated two years ago. He was
a Regular Republican then; he is the
same today. But few men could have
consistently and unwaveringly main
tained that position without giving
greater offense than he has done. Every
citizen has had courteous treatment at
his hands. In all his conversation and
in his public utterances, while he has
expressed his loyalty to the Regular
Republican party, yet he has avoided
Expressions that would wound the feel
ings OF those who held different views,
and he has steadily advocated all har-
mony that could come without the sac
rihce OF principle
DR.. Ball has made an excellent con-
lgresssman; we don't think that state
mept has ever been seriously ques-
toned. He has been loyal to his part!
and to the Administration, and ha'
/ given his vote and influence for Re
4 publican measures in Congress. AS ia
as Delaware is concerned, her interest
a have never been more carefully locke
r after. and if tested by results, his wOrI
e must be pronounced most satisfactory
s Then what is the motive for thi
l. violent opposition to DR.. Ball? II
o because he would not lend himself
L. ItI.. 81 - AHIfn1rG n
e. Alice. When he was nominated tV
rs years ago. not word was said regar'
lie ing the Federal patronage. Addict
e, was so certain that he would be elect'
ID to the Senate that he thought he cou
attend TO that matter himself B
when he was thwarted in his ambitio
~ he determined TO secure the inhuen
that naturally belonged to DR.. Ba
70 He tried to secure this by virtue of
'e office as National Committeeman, a
failing in that. Frank Alice made Z
y mands as State chairman of the Uni
Republicans. He sent letter after i
- ter to Washington claiming TO repl
sent almost the full Republican vo
and demanded the patronage as a M
the ter OF right He was turned down.
,ay course. and then great was his II
ntv against Dr. Ball.
Now great deal has been said abb
this patronage, but only two offices
on any Importance have been filed on
ng, Balls recommendation. What was
ton natural course for him TO pursue?
I'M dicks and Alice were trying TO M
'rm these nominations over his head,
ries while he was the congressman
uld didn't consult him in their recomu