Evening journal., 1907-11-22
Friday, November ~, 1907.
A WORD Q FTHE FUTURE.

a WOkD y -FIfE FUTURE.
II HAT the people of Delaware can be aroused
\ and that they do take spirited interest in
affairs pertaining to the State and city govern
ment has been amply demonstrated of late They
have shown many evidences of aertncss and
desire for clean administration and good govern
ment There is a wholesome public sentiment in
The State 1t may Have been latent at times, but
Il can be easily aroused, and we then have the
voters stirred in support OF any cause that may
be near their hearts
The statement cynically and frequently made
that the people turn their affairs exclusively
10 the politicians will not hold good in Delaware.
During the last city election we saw large vote
rast on the initiative and referendum proposals,
which were merely an evidence of the will of the
people regarding various suggestions for better
ment in municipal government The citizens read
the discussions of these matters and voted ac-
cording to their beliefs.
At the recent local option election the State
was aroused as. perhaps, it has not been before
in our generation There was absolute break
ing Of party lines, campaign of education and
free vote Of the citizens Of Delaware. 1t was re-
ally an old-tme campaign of discussion, criticism
marked by widespread interest It is probable
tldJ the people Ou liNoN tN0 'NN-1tNt' 'ie.f't'-
shown their real concern in the welfare OF the
State and of this city, will be alert and active dur
inc the next campaign which will be OF vital inn
portance to Delaware.
The next Governor Of the State will appoint an
entire new judiciary. The Importance, then OF
the selection of governor cannot be overesti-
mated From the present indication there is no
likelihood Of a change in the political sentiment
OF the State. Delaware has been under control
OF the Republicans for some years. There is no
sign that the Republicans will not continue as the
dominant party The people are satisfied with
their administration. On the whole the county
governments have been well conducted, the State
has been well represented in Washington, and
the administration of the governor has been cred
table It was the character of the governors
personal appointments on the State Revenue
Commission that saved that body from absolute
condemnation, even before it had started its
iabors That much for the record.
The leaders and the voters Of the party must
see that the high standard maintained in the
general administration Of the affairs Of Delaware
shall be continued so that the party can hold its
power. And it is not too early for the Republi-
cans Of Delaware, and for members Of all parties
for that matter to consider seriously the various
aspirants for office, and to see that worthy men
are nominated for position.
THE JOURNAL believes that the people
themselves viii have free foot in making these
nominations There win be no effort at dictaton
and If such an attempt is made it could easily be
upset. The party has a splendid opportunity to
continue "to make good to the people, The
Democrats are divided, as they have been foI
some years past and in no position to put up a
winning fight. But this weakness of the political
enemy should stimulate the Republicans to ever
greater efforts towards efficient government anc
earning and deserving the thanks and confidence
Of the people Of Delaware.