Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-27

put Tan DO More Good by Moving Each in
W Its Own Path-So, in Effect, states the
conmIttees Letter-What Mr.. AddiCks
and MIR. Alice Think About 1t.
The text of the Regular Republican
EtRte Committees reply to the Union
Republican State Committee's s harmony
Aovafture, as adopted at Saturdays
Vmeeting, Chairman Philip Q. Church
man being authorized to transmit it to
Chhrman j. Frank Alice, is as fol-
lows:
{d. Frank Alice. Chairman of the Union
IHepublican State Central Committee of
Delaware Yonr communication of
January 25th was duly received, and sub
mitted to the members of this committee,
who, alter mature deiiberation direct me to
ssubmit the following reply:
f We join you in expression of the wish that
the efforts of all the Republicans of the State
may be bent TO securing Republican victory
at the coming election. We believe that the
Huccess of our party Is necessary to secure
the best government for the State and the
several counties, and to this end We counsel
the use of all honorable means, and the put
Wing aside for the time of all personal am
bitions which are likely to defeat this object.
Awe assure you and the electors you repre-
Bent that the opposition to Democratic
Acharacterized our party since the time of
Lincon, yet remains prime feature of our
organization.
But, while entertaining these sentiments,
I'VE deem II the part of wisdom, before
Entering into any new arrangement, to
weigh the reasons for the merger of tho two
organizations. as proposed in your con-
Ulnunication. We are led to ask whether 1t is
practicable whether it would be permanent,
and TO the advantage of the party at large.
N lin your letter you suggest n method where
Eby the Republican parties may become
Emerged into one organization under single
NStRte committee, under which you propose
that all the Republicans and Union Republic
cans shall Loyalty fight the battle of the next
calnpaign.
1--WE regret that though our wish to see an
end of Republican strife is no less than
yours, and that although the nope of Il
united party to fight tine common enemy is
Httfactve, yet we are compelled TO conclude
that tine ends desired cannot be attained i'll
tla manner You propose; but we are con-
3Htfained to say that in our Judgment. we
iatonld by its acceptance imperil Republican
ieuceess, or render it impossible.
uIeaving out of consideration the matter
nf he apportionment of delegates as sug-
1gnsted by you, to which we might find seri-
0ua objection did we deem that matter at
issue. we must recognize that the reasons for
4ls6 formation of the two organizations con-
4iilnh. and that further differences have
NUffSen IN the last rev years Wnlcn make
fa9aplete reconciliation extremely difficult.
4Sln thus adjusting the party machinery we
should leave untouched the principles an
Hdherence to which has caused the present
hffiiihtions, and the mass of Republican
Tbters would deem our action mere political
5ugRlery without reference to the motives
Acfsiating their conduct in assuming the
rnsition they now hold. This committee has
no such powers, and could act in the
Abrehises, only when authorized by a regu.
lHrly constituted convention of the voters ol
our party. called for that purpose.
4.A State convention such as your com,
1laittee proposes would result in a majority
the delegates for either the Republicans
! tox The Union Republicans. This would in
crease rather than allay the bitterness which
! an2 present exists, Should such convention
assemble il would proceed TO establish rules
\ for the government of the party at large. II
this nature of things these would favor tht
! eolltentions of one party. and meet with thu
bitter opposition Of the other.
tRHA new State committee would be formed
coihposed of the representatives of the twt
examinations rs now constituted. One
If3arty would have a majority, and woulC
proceed TO elect chairman of its owl
faith and to conduct the affairs Of the or
qilnizaton i'll accordance with its owl
policy. The members of such a COMMITTEES
could not possibly work together harmoni
oufly, and the result would be diastrou
! Ntof the party at large.
! AS at present constituted. the two partie
ifsold the allegiance of their respective fol
s1owing, and this combined constitutes tn
Tfull Republican strength. Under the system
which has been followed i'll the last tw
Eeampaigns there has been an agreement ol
ieandidntes, and this has resulted in the POI
Epf the full vote, which meant victory. Ii
our opinion. until the fundamental differ
eYices between the organizations are re
moved, this represents the only feasible pla
Of securing the support of all Repuhica
Electors, and in our opinion it should b
uontinued
Under these conditions, looking to IT,
success of the party at the polls next fal
and with the hope that personal ambition
may be subordinated 10 that end, we cannc
bht refuse to comply with your request
While indulging in the hope thnt the RET
cause of party strife may disappear, whe
Harmonious and fraternal action may agai
be possible.
ADDICKs IN sCRAPPY VEIN.
]. Edward Addicks was asked at hi
tClaymont residence, Sunday, wha
lhe thought of the Regulars decision
0"We have built stone wall aroun
the State of Delaware, and will figf
~ out if it takes all summer, he dt
olnred. 1.-THE action of the Regular
will have no effect on the Union RI
rublican organization. We intend I
go right ahead, and ] feel sure we wi
win out at the coming election by a
\ overwhelming majority.
INfN CHAIRMAN ALLIES VIEW,
State Chairman j. Frank Alice
the Union Republicans, was with M
tAddicks. Mr.. Alice said: "We desire
10 bring about joint primaries an
Wanted harmony for the sake
harmony. Our policy is that the mi
iority shall rule, and our fight is wit
the Democrats, not with Republicans.
Mr.. Alice claims that the membe
of that Regular State Committee a
not representing their constituents. I
SAYS the universal sentiment in ii
Iarty is for harmony, but we will
1t alone. -
'They are but mere puppets
George V. Massey" broke in M
Addieks. sit is my belief that Il
EUnion Republican party can carry Il
BS State against both the Democrats al
the bolters. In case we do not win
Kthe coming election it is only que
Kfion of time when we will, and
Hkfppose to fight it out if it takes
yQars longer.
R1$ Present for MIR. Tufts.
Ieonard d. Tufts, road foreman
engines of the Delaware division, was pl
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