The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-21

The following letter to the democrats
of Jackson county, by Hon. c. L. VIII
son, in behalf of the candidacy of his
brother, Hon. Emmett Wilson. who is
now making the race for congress
against Dannitte H. Mays, constitutes
a tribute and an appeal that will
touch a responsive chord in the hearts
OF all who know the two men and Of
all others who read it,
One Behalf of Brother.
To the White Democratic Voters OF
Jackson County:
With enmity towards none. and with
the kindliest feeling for all the candi-
dates and all men, write this letter in
behalf Of my brother Emmett Wilson,
who is a candidate for congress from
this district. / have hoped to be able
to go out in the campaign and see the
people and make some speeches in his
behalf, but practically ever since his
announcement our circuit court has
been going on in this circuit, and my
clients interests, and more especially
my official duties as state attorney of
this circuit, have made 1t imperative
that I should be in attendance upon
the circuit court. have strong con-
viction that fidelity to official duties
should be required of every person
elected or appointed to an office; and
neglect of official duties for the pur-
pose Of engaging in political cam
paigns Is inexcusable; for this reason
have seen fit to continue to perform
the duties which / owe to the state,
and at the same time have been doing
whatever work I could in a legitimate
way to aid my brother in his cam
pa!gn.
To those who may have any doubt
about my attitude in the matter 1 de-
sire to say that I earnestly and sin
cerely want to see Emmett Wilson
elected: and any help and votes given
him will be just as much appreciated
by me as they would be if you were
voting for me. His defeat would be
felt more keenly by me than it would
be by him. / sincerely hope that all
my friends, and all others who believe
in the progressive principles of de-
mocracy, will give him their support.
His Qualifications.
To those who know him it is useless
for me to mention his qualifications;
but for the benefit of those who do not
know him personally, and who do know
me, / will say that he is able, pro-
gressive, active, energetic, and fear
lessly honest In the performance of his
duties. do not suppose any man will
question either his integrity or his
publishing with this letter the platform
upon which he is running. and in
which he is a strong believer. Read it
carefully, for it shows him right on
the great political issues of the day.
| am also publishing with this an
editorial that came out in The Pensa-
cola Journal, one of the leading daily
papers of Florida. 1t was a free and
voluntary discussion of Emmett Will
son by one of the leading newspaper
men of Florida who happened to know
him, and shows how he stands among
the good people Of his home town.
Ever since the Third congressional
district was made, the congressman
has come from over in the eastern end
ana the same town. Is there any good
reason why we should not elect a con-
gresham from West Florida?
We have never had one from West
Florida since the district was organ
lied. Won't you come over and help
elect Emmett Wilson? This is not an
idle appeal. Jackson county is the
home Of my choice, and has been for
many years. / love her red hills and
fertile valleys, her beautiful pine lands
and her fruitful fields. I love her peo-
pie; they are my people; their in
terests are my interests; their JOYS
are my joys, and their sorrows are my
sorrows; my children were born and
reared in their midst, my life's work
10 among you; whatever of success
have achieved you have helped me to
do It; and when my work is done and
! shall pass over into the Great Beyond
1 expect to sleep until the resurrection
within the bosom of Jackson county.
1t is not a stranger appealing to you
now; but II is one of you whom you
have seen mt to trust in the past. Will
you have enough confidence in me now
to answer this appeal by voting for
Emmett Wilson when tell that he is
worthy of your trust and your conf
dence?
Sincerely,
c. L. WILSON.