Evening journal., 1908-10-07
EIeotion of a oovernor.
Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL.


The Democratic platforms assertion
that the Republican party has proven
its inability 20 govern this State is one
Of the most absurdly false statements that
this campaign has produced. The char.
acter Of the Republican State administra.
tion has been equal to the best anywhere
The Governors of the state elected by
the Republicans have all been gentlemen
and good citizens In the very highest
meaning OF those terms. or Governor Can
non, elected in 1862. there never was a
word said that was not respectful and
oommendatory. His memory is held IN
highest esteem by the whole citizenship
OF the State. or Governor Marvel. who
like Governor Cannon. unfortunately foI
the State, died before he had opportunity
70 do any OF the good things anticipated
from his administration, the tongues Of
partisanship have found no words of dis.
respect 10 utter. A good man and citi-
zen the memory Of whose career IS one
Of the cherished passages Of this States
history.
OF Governor John Hunn's administra-
tlon. assailed as he was by the most bit
ter partlsans and factionalists nothing
but good now remains 10 be said. No bet.
ter citizen. no more conscientious nor hon.
orable executive ever graced the Cover.
norship Of the State Filling that office
during the first entire Republican admin
| istration, Governor HUM holds place
unique in its history-the beginning Of a
new era Of bettorment and progress in pol.
iuca. law making and administretion-ir
/ which he win be honorod while the state
continues. as a defender Of its honor and
promoter Of its progress in every goot
way.
Governor Lea's administration has been
/ capable. liberal and honorable through.
out Happily not subject to the violent
partisan and factional criticism that as
sailed his predecessor he has devoted him
self to the duties Of his high office with ar
ability and industry that barring rs
eminent success, would have disarme,
an adverse criticism Under these condi
tons criticism has given place TO prais'
from all sections Of the State and from
I an classes Of its citizens. As a Repuhli
can Governor OF this state he has uphel,
the States honor, made her respected Il
the person Of her Chief Executive an,
made an excellent record for his parry.
This brief record Of the Republican
Governors OF Delaware. the excellence o
I which cannot be truthfully denied. Prov
/ the Democratic platforms assertion o
| Republican incapacity TO be totally false
/ The selection Of MIR. S. S. Pennewill a
/ its gubernatoriai candidate, the Republi
can party gives to the people Of the Stat
! the highest possible guarantee Of th'
continuance of the able and honorable
administrative record of the State unde
Republican control In personal character
its candidate is above reproach. In intel
lectual equipment he Is the peer OF th'
best men who have filled the office o
! Governor Of Delaware. His nomination Is
| OF itself evidence of his party's purpose
and capacity for good government. Hi
election viii be a demonstration of HI
States loyalty to Republican Ideals
equal rights in citizenship, honesty and
capacity in administration.
Yours truly,
An Observer.
wilmington. Del, Oct, G.