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Editorial
April 10, 1885
The Palatka Daily News
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
What is this article about?
After their candidate's unexpected defeat by 32 votes in a city election, the editorial graciously congratulates the winners, praises their qualifications and commitment to public good, expresses hope for their success, and notes the orderly transition without disorder.
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Thoroughly beaten as we are, with our candidate overwhelmed by a majority of thirty-two when he should have won by a majority of eighty, we can but congratulate ourselves that the winners are all thoroughly identified with our city; that they are all so well qualified that no plea of incompetency can avail if they are found wanting, and that they now seem honestly desirous of continuing the good work begun by their opponents. Therefore we shall wait and hope, trusting earnestly that our fears shall be groundless and longing to join in any good work honestly proposed for the welfare of our city and the advancement of our public interests. We cannot but be very proud that the change has been effected without disorder and unattended even by an unusual number of drunks in the mayor's court.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Election Defeat
City Winners
Public Welfare
Orderly Transition
Qualified Officials
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Post Election Congratulations And Hopes For New Administration
Stance / Tone
Gracious Acceptance And Optimistic Hope
Key Arguments
Winners Are Thoroughly Identified With The City
Winners Are Well Qualified Against Pleas Of Incompetency
Winners Seem Desirous Of Continuing Opponents' Good Work
Change Effected Without Disorder Or Unusual Drunks In Court