—Yes; a silent vote.
How do you prove that Hancock is a true citizen?
—Because he has profound respect for the laws and constitution of his country.
When did he show this?
—He has shown it all his life.
But more particularly?
—When the war was over he put up his sword. Grant, Garfield & Co. insisted he should rule with it. He refused. He told the trembling Southern people they had the same rights in peace as all other American citizens, and that he would make his army protect those rights.
What are those rights?
—Trial by jury, habeas corpus, free speech and free press.
Did he put that down in writing?