Evening journal., 1904-01-18
LETTERS FROM
THE PEOPLE
DEMOCRAT NAMES HOLLAND

Hundreds of conscientious men have
sustained Mr. Addicks in Delaware
because they believe he has been un-
justly treated by the party, and to es-
cape odium by desertion seems, to
them, cowardly and ishonorable.
They are not willing that his downfall
should be attributed to unfaithfulness
upon their part. but If circumstances
eliminate him from the affairs Of the
State they will rejoice with the honor
able men of opposing parties. They
lament the fact, as much as anybody,
that politics have so degenerated, and
in their hearts they are longing for
better men and cleaner methods.
II anarchy finds Judgement in our
country it viii be because the rulers
viii not obey the laws they themselves
have made to enforce against the law
less. Governors, judges and attorney
generals cannot execute the laws that
they have themselves violated in OBJ
tanning Office. They would go to
prison themselves, and where bribery,
fraud and violence reign Justice can
never govern.
With everyone familiar with the cor
ruption of the past, the great political
crimes. It seems now an opportune
time for reformation, and all parties
should join in the States redemption.
Party pride should be accentuated in
the nomination Of honorable, clean
men, who may be depended upon to
execute the laws, and to set forth
principles in legislation.
In connection with this line of
thought there comes to my mind a GU
bernatorial candidate for the Democ-
racy who, IL nominated, win be a credit
to the party. and il elected a credit to
the state. Energy, intelligence and
honor have characterized the career
OF Joseph Emory Holland, and a man
so true TO friends will never be re-
creant to the people. He has been
mentioned a number Of times before
in this connection, but hitherto his
business affairs would not permit con
sideration of the matter. Now, it is
understood. he is willing to accept the
honor, and upon whom could it be
more worthily bestowed?
In business affairs he has been sue
cessful. accumulating a competency
in early middle life with methods
scrupulously clean and honest though
liberal to fault. From him no worthy
person is ever unaded turned away, and
this generosity has endeared him to
the poor Of his home community,
scores of whom will abandon the op-
posing parties to cast a ballot for him.
He is a member, too. of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, prominent in
its State and national councils, hav-
ing been honored in many ways by this
denomination. This is the dominant
religious body of the State; among
them he is recognized as a man Of
force and executive ability, of spien-
did Christian character. and the clergy
and laity alike are ready to do him
honor. This powerful influence might be
brought to bear in his behalf against
an adversary intrenched in fraud and
bribery, and what could money accom-
push against such a force? Mr.. Hol-
land is Democrat, loyal during the
past strenuous campaigns, but above
that he is a Christian gentleman.
Another qualification that commends
him for the nomination is his gift of
oratory. swaying and influencing his
audience to an unusual degree. His well
chosen words rarely fail to reach the
people, and his wit is most effective.
What an advantage he would have
over our adversary before the public.
and what an interesting and instruct
I've campaign he would conduct.
II the party wishes to set it's face
against the methods of the past. if
ii wishes to combat bribery, and elm
mate political crime. it can find no
better or more popular man to place
at the head of the ticket than joseph
Emory Holland-an ideal candidate.
embodying almost every qualification.
and where can another such be found?
Sussex Democrat.