Granger Delegates and the People in Convention
Editor Herald notes a Granger article attacking candidates and urges delegates to reflect the will of the people. It argues that delegates should not be trusted to bestow favors and calls for a broader review of county candidates, praising honest, capable locals and cautioning against disloyal defeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Clay
Webster
Calhoun
Benton
Jackson
Washington
Wesont
Inen
F. Wixa
Times
Fletriots
David
Shammah
Jesse
Pasa
Samuel
Joase
U. U
Atuky
Assensor
Rank Wilson
Tulbon
J.P. Clanton
Corruption of the Elective Franchise Debate
Editorial echoes Tilden and Hendricke platform calls for reform of the elective franchise. It argues office holding should be public trust, not private perquisites, urging Grangers and Democrats to act now to curb corruption and reduce the prize of elections as a political battle. The piece cites labor and reform voices urging action against a corrupt, overbearing political class.
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Tilden
Hendricke
Dlass
Grange
Grangora
Messrs
Kulture
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