The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-12
\ UNITED DEMOCRACY

The State papers with pretty general uuani-
nifty are calling upon the Democracy 10 forget
he factional differences. emphasized by the re
cent campaign and to unite in promoting the
prosneets of Democracy and the progress Of tho
State. We heartily second the suggestion.
Maryland presents at this time an inspiring
example to Virginia The organization eandi-
dates In that State we're victorious. Vet their
opponents have buried their feelings, if they
lad any, and they viii present solid front
10 the enemy in the general election This
is as It should be. Tie will of the majority
Should prevail and the defeated faction should
manifest a gracious disposition to accept the
rerdict at the polls and give hearty support TO
The candidates of the party
There is 10 threatening RepnbHcanjsm in
Virginia. but We face the problem Of wise and
senefcent legislation and administration The
highest purposes can only be served and the
largest successes assured by the union Of all
good Democrats in this cause We trust there
aill be no unseemly citation and no disposition
u lord IL upon the part Of the victorious
faction. nor any sulking in the camp among
she vanqushed Neither should there be any
xarpetuatiou Of factional lines in the admins
ration Of the government. Every problem
should be considered upon It's merits and men
should determine their conduct by the dictates
i reason aud conscience. and not be swayed
~ partisan predictions or fractional rretndices
ne duty and opportunity of every Democrat is
clear. the conscientious and patriotic effort to
nd q
,ne Commonwealth
we Go not understand the tremendous ma
.arity given the regular Democratic organization
IS indicating any desire or intention Of delivering
ne affairs Of JHe state into the hands ri a
saw men Voters we're constantly assured that
there vas no ring in the party and the charge
,bat the Offices Of the state were awarded ans
administered for the benefit Of the organ'za
ion vas met with indignant reputation The
voters accepted these statements at their faet
saue and we apprehend that the party is eX
pecred to serve the whole people with hdelN
sd n1par,ialty The people gave the ma
.orttv and the people expect the successful can
s.iates to serve them.
The Senators elect might pause to conside
that their puWCFE are UPiVEdtiur ttot VI AS't''s
md not nalienable They can best vindicat
the judgment Of the people in thus honoTn
and trusting them by discharging the duties an
n Responsibilities of their high Offices in disintei
nsted, impartial and patriotic fashion # the
are moved By the highest impulses they WI
pass upon all measures and men coming ee'oH
ttssr sz,f.saerat{o .s upoH ehe basis of merl! an
q .hat alone In their relation to pubic ahalf
and public appointments there must be no DIS
nosition TO visit punishment upon thelr OF
moments nor to grant special fayors to the1
friends The best method Of disarming Ia
men who bring charges Of ring rule IS TO :
make merit the measure of their eonou'
Il as n demonstrate that selfadyantage ana vac
,.opal favor are not considerations
Messrs Martin and Swanson have been eiee'
"a Az the nomination is the equivalent, l
serve the people. not themselves nor an
e,,one nor any interests They must serve IN
naonle upou the platform of Democratic prime
n,es let them be diligent, earnest and iait'
full in doing.