Evening journal., 1902-02-11
TO SECURE HARMONY

TO SECURE HARMONY
The apparent hack OF interest which
the Republicans Of the State have
taken In the Addicks harmony tender
would be surprising were 1t not for
the fact that II is a virtual revamp Of
the prefer which has been made in.
previous campaigns. There seems TO be
little Thought of its acceptance, since
that would only complicate matters fur
Their. and lead to no satisfactory re-
suit. The unfortunate strife arose out
of differences, which are deeper than
party politics. and they are as deep as
ahe natures Of the men who hold them.
On the surface there are differences in
volved in leadership. and the control
OF party machinery; at the bottom
there are differences that cannot be-
reconciled by political jugglery, and
which can only be removed by a re-
turn to the fundamental ideas which
formerly were the foundation stones Of
the party. Even though the leaders
should patch up a truce uhe voters
would fail to ratify II as long as the Old
bone Of contention remained It may
as well be stated that the wounds of
the party cannot be healed while the
irritating ulcer remains.
Let us suppose that common pri-
maries shall be held throughout the
State, preparatory TO a convention
which shall reorganize the party and
name a new State Committee. That is
recognized as a game OF chance in
which each side stakes all and one
side wins all. VIII the mass of Repub-
lican voters have their conduct decided
In suoh a manner? We believe a ma
jority Of them would repudiate such an
arrangement in advance and would
stay away from the primaries. Conse-
quently they would be under no obliga-
ton to radfy any deal, and at the
election would make their votes count
against it. But, supposing these pri-
maries should be held and a conven-
tion called. Upon a test vote if. it is
found that the Regular Republicans
have a majority Of the delegates and
They proceed to form a State Commit
tee composed entirely OF Regulars. and
the Addicks men are bowled out would
the Addicks people come up and ratify
the agreement? Would men like J..
Frank Alice. c. r. Layton. George W.
Marshall and DR.. Burton loyalty sup
port IL? We don't believe they would.
If it is claimed that such a result would
be impossible, since the Addicks men
would win. Then there is an admission
that The tender was trap meant 10
catch Regular Republicans.
But, on the other hand, II the pro
posed convention should result in a vic
tory for the Union men. what would
the Regular Republicans say--men who
have taken a stand in opposition TO Ad-
dicks? Is It reasonable TO presume
their answer would be: I'VE have op
posed the Union organization because
IL represents Addicks. and all that W.
believe is reprehensible, but any agree
ment entered into by a convention 4
support Addicksism we will hearth.
ratify"? Not much: you cannot contro
men who do their own thinking in tina
manner. The conclusion is irresistibl
then, that party differences cannot
settled In any such manner.
Is there any way of settling IN
unforuunare dispute which deprive
Delaware OF her representatives in IN
Senate? Yes; and the only solution lie
in the election Of senator's. No lastin
compromise can be patched up viii
This matter remains unsolyed. It ma
be assumed that Addicl1s controls Il
organization for which he speaks.
is not in good taste. then, for him
come forth with a harmony tende
when ne has been, and Is, the cause
disagreement A Legislature is in e.
istence which the Governor is willir
10 call together at any time on the a
surance that senators will be electe
Let Addicks arrange with his men
Go this. and harmony is assured. It
within his grasp and he is under
promise to the national party to secu
this end Men may cry peacei peaC
but there is no peace" and there ca
not be while the problem which A
dicks has in his hands remains u
solved.
Why doesn't be do it? He could ma
a senator, one in sympathy with
views. and thus reward the loyalty
follower He could insure The 81
ton OF many OF his friends in
State and in the respective counties.
could bring peace to the party he
processes to love. He holds the key
the situation