Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1911-02-22
WANTED--LIGHT NOT HEAT

such. These honest convcuons are
fought out on MISUNDERSTANDING aside
all personal feelings OF amnesty ana
grudge, barring all personalities. Any
question or conflict so argued and
fought out is one deserving the respect
OF every one irrespective OF personal
opinion of the point at issue.
Last week, in sincere good faith,
realizing the difference Oh opinion OF
our citizens in relation to the lease al
iected by Council and respecting the
honest motives OF those ettecting the
lease and believing in the good intent
of those opposing, we suggested a con-
ference, representing both sides. we
refrained from stating our PERSONA
views solely on the ground OF ignor-
ance OF the true stipulation, thinking
as we do vet, that cool Judgment had
been lacking in the action OF Council
and in the meeting OF citizens pro-
testing against that action by con-
ference we thought there would be
public spirit, civic pride, and manly
concessions displayed sufficient to sat
isfactorily adjust the matter and save
the town the odium OF this publicity
and the treasury and citizens the
money otherwise expended in Court.
Fortunately or un. Unfortunately Ia
ccording to the point OF view our
duties have kept us from close touch
withthe situation. Our instructions
were to not only permit but solicit ex-
pressions OF opinions OF both sides IN
order that our reader might have all
sides OF the questions laid before them.
Not until today, however, have we
heard OF any serious criticism OF our
attitude or suspicious OF our rela-
tons as a publisher TO either OF the
factions. After several phone calls on
Tuesday the ultimatum came that the
future OF the Post depended on its ut
terance in this weeks issue. Coming
as it did from a highly respected and
representative citizen, heretofore loyal
supporter OF our efforts, it naturally
struck us with some concern. Regret
ting, as we do, the loss OF support
given by him, realizing as we do his
influence among the people OF our
town, we can only say that we have
done and hope to SO continue to tht
end, however soon that may be, thu
best we can according to the light we
have--and just now, that iS-A Con-
ierence-not by the leaders 81 the two
factions, (they are in no mood fCr
compromse). but by representatives
OF the town at large. We still believe
this can be done. AT least it is worth
j trial If a boay OF men open to ar
gument representing the opposition,
were to ask Council for hearing,
Council is bound by all sense OF fair
ness and justice to hear the complaints
and present their version OF the mat
ter. Public officials can effect arbi-
trary rulings but when pubic opinion
asks lor a fair hearing. they for the
protection Of their reputation as cill-
zens, must listen. They cannot haunt
such insult as to refuse an audience
wit hthe people who elected them-ii
approached as men, by men. The ex-
pense OF this litigation has to be borne
by the poor people of the town and II
is not fair to them to let what may be
termed an insult to dignity keep you
from making the attempt There are
men in Newark that can approach
Council and secure conference and
discuss coolly this subject-and per.
haps effect a Cancellation.
Today we asked representatives o
both SIDES for their views. We give
here the words OF each and leave yor
to Judge for yourself
Il hope Council will spend every
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their work
Il would give ten years Oh my time
in heaven to see some OF Newark II
Greenbank | am in favor OF the TIA
and feather idea and nothing wou,t
give me more pleasure than to assist.
These are expressions OF two rep
resentative citizens shameful to admi
of any community
We are and have always been. il
favor OF Municipal Ownership OF pub
lie utilities and in towns where civil
pride and duties OF citizenship hav
reached healthy proportions it is sue
cess. Only where men are to be foun
who are willing from sense OF pub
lie duty, to give some o. their time t
its management and realize that its oh
legations are more sacred than privat
gain does municipal ownership prov
proud asset to a town
we do not approve OF the actio
taken by Council unless the public ha
been taken into their confidence. No
do we approve OF bills being presente
to the Legislature without the sam
courtesy shown to Council
Leaving aside the question of thei
merits or the attitude Council ma
take on them, they should have bee
given that privilege winch Is i
demanded by the people regarding til
lease.
Nor do we approve OF the whoesa
denunciation and insinuation regar,
ing individuals Graft and theft al
not pleasant words and should II,
be insinuated They should be e.
posed and proven and until you ca
successfully do that, it is only wise al
fair net to play with them.
We are busy n.he subject OF high,
Education for Women--who God know
need the training Of strong mothers
they are to carry our Government
the successful conclusion, planned |
our ioretathers.
Just word more, We have state
our views with the Information
hand We understand that Coun
will in this issue present their view