Evening journal., 1906-11-17
Saturday, November II, 1906
FArE oF ne MALrEsERs.

IT HERE seems TO be more or less speculation
\ among the politicians as to what is to be-
come Of the remnants OF that element split off
from the Republican party, and in the last cleo
ton known as the "Maltesers.' knowingly or
unknowingly, for profit or loss, they were organ
lied and kept their ticket in the field solely for
the benefit of the Democratic party and its can
didates. They had not the slightest chance OF
electing their ticket and if they did not knox it
at the beginning, that fact pointed out TO
them time and time again. The purpose of the
Maltese ticket was to prevent as many Union
Republicans as possible from going back TO their
former camp and their natural place of abode II
was not supposed that any Republicans or
Democrats would vote the ticket. The most
that was expected or intended was to hold back
enough Unions from voting the Republican
county and legislative ticket TO elect the Demo-
cratic candidates. This plan was pointed out to
the voters on numerous occasions, and it was
also brought TO the attention OF those who were
responsible for and backing the ticket, and also
those on it. 1t influenced hundreds OF former
Union Republicans, but the leaders of the Nal
teSers stood hrm.
The fate of the Maltese ticket at the polls was
only natural one and it should serve as warn
ing TO those men who might, either through
malice, or, for mercenary purposes, be inclined
hereafter 10 support a rebel ticket. Had the
Democrats won, these men might have been
warded for their treachery but even that is
debts are paid. There was no principle at stake
that justified the existence of the Maltese party,
and its members have no reason to feel that they
are political martyrs
From the boisterous claim Of having with them
four-hiths of the Republican voters in this
county, their support dwndled to 4S4, which was
the vote OF Benjamin A. Groves. candidate for
recorder Of deeds, and who led the Maltese
ticket.
We dare say that the great majority OF those
who voted the ticket have by this time, regretted
their action. They see it was a mistake on their
part which probably is explainable by the mis-
representation and inducements made to them.
With the exception of few, those who voted
the ticket are not known, and they can, if they
desire to do SO, come back into the Republican
party without II having ever been known how
they voted this year. With the ring-leaders and
candidates it win probably be different.
II is said that John Edward Addcks bitterly
opposed running the Maltese ticket, but his in
fuence with the men who a short time ago fell
upon their knees at his veriest nod was so di-
minshed that they paid no respect to his wishes
and gave no heed TO his advice so that in the
final round-up, 4Nddicks played no part whatever
at the last election, however much he tried 10 do
so. Although he was opposed to the Republican
ticket and the method of its formation, yet he
was not permitted to have any say in the man
agement Of the Maltese party, which he hepec
to form from the remnant of his once powerful
organization Peacefully and quietly did he pas
out. and to those disposed to think kindly Of him
it is a pleasant memory that his last efforts wer
directed. unsuccessfully it is true, to help saw
those of his last supporters from a step tina
meant political ruin to them humiliation TO thei
old leader, and threatened the success of the Re
publican ticket.