Daily Republican., 1880-05-07

saying Lun N0nF6DtlOu WUuth uVL nav
much time In which TO transact III
business, in order that the New -Castl'
men could catch the north bound train
lie urged harmony In the proceedings
aud said pesce would te harbinger o
success in the Fall.
He then moved that George W. Busl
Of Wilmington, be temporary Chairman
Of the Convention, and favored him il
a few remarks, which were applauded.
The first step in the opposition wa!
then taken. Major Lohand Of Ken
arose &nd moved TO amend by substitu
ting the name of |. N. Mills. saying h
did so at the request of majority o
the State Central Committee.
THE sNTH WARD CONTEST.
A question now arose as 10 how tht
election should be held. One delegat,
ny calling the names and
letting each one vote. This in turr
brought up the question Of the Ninth
Ward contest, which was stated by
Mr.. Bird.
The chair--I hold 4 list of all the
delegates which were furnished by the
Chairmen Of the County Commmittee
and on these shall depend.
Rx-Judge Fisher-I! is true thai
there is an election contest.
The chGir--None that am officially
aware OF.
Mr.. Bird--At our caucus a few min
utes ago q committee on credentials
were appointed; there was much disor'
der and the committee did not get te
report. / hold that the chair has nc
right to decide as 1t wishes to do by
recognizing the men whose namss ap'
pear there whose seats are contested.
Let both delegations be silent or both
vote.
The chsir-I hold the returns here
On these lists, from the three counties,
all duly certified.
Richard Harrington-the returns are
not made to the State Central Commit
tee. The chairman is simply there to
put motions, not to make them aud
slect his man. speak for a majority
Of Kent (cries Of Eyes, yes,") | speak
for a Majority OF New Gas.
tie, (criss Of "no, no." and for ma
jority of Sussex.
DR.. c. R. Lsyton-No not for ma.
ority Of Sussex.
Mr.. Bird here declared that the
Chairman Of the State Central Commit
zee was dictatorial. Nine OF the eleven
IN the Committee. wished Mr.. Mills,
chairman Of the convention.
Finally, after running oolloquy
the Chair and Mr.. Bird, Mr..
Fisher suggested that both the cont test
ng delegations be allowed to vote un-
il the committee on credentials could
PASS on their case.
Mr.. Bird was pleased with this idea
md sad that Mr.. Bush was good man
,ut he had unfortunately identified
himself with one of the New Castle
county factions. If we are to stop this
we must put up man not
to either faction. Mr.. Bush
elongs 10 the party of which the State
CENTRAL Committees chairman is one.
Mr.. PickelS-That is not 30.
Mr.. Bird--Then you cre the most a
used man in Delaware. Mr.. Mills is
good man, not associated with either
'arty, and Republican from the
'ord go.
DR.. Laytop-Mr. Bird talks of who is
lentiied with factions; why does he
ant to make Mr.. Mills chairmar-be-
ause ne knows his man. Ifhs wants
'sace and harmony let him show fruit
leet for repentance, as he started this
uarrel. loud applausel
Mr.. Higgins-When Kent county
eeps clear Of factions and lets us people
, New Castle alone we will have q
arty which will rule the State Zap
lause.) 1t is justice to the gentleman
ho has been nominated by Mr.. Pick
.s to say that If there ia any who de-
,rve justice and honor fer making Re-
ublican success possible it is he. To.
ay the party is emaneipated if he is
ads leader; If not it is throttled. Mr..
igsins also held that the chairman
ad right 10 take all votes on the list
store the contest had been decided.
Mr.. Harrington Kent had disposed
keep quiet on this matter, but |
tho assertion that Kent is n
ctionist. She is the only solid county
the State. A majority of the State
'rtral Committee got together and
ggested the name of Hon. George P.
sher, (hisses) All yes, | see the rank
ng hatred OF ten years breaks forth
ain. Objection was made and We
ok up Mr.. Mills; better selection
uld not have been made.
Dir. Higgins-You cannot say one
,rd for Mr.. Mills as q man that will
It echo.
Mr.. Harrington went on to state that
r. Piekels was dictatorial and exer-
,ed the one man power. He wanted
see the delegations from the {
NTH Ward sit still, but was sure that
g contesting delegates were fairly d,
scted. s
A vote was then taken with the fol- {
wing result. Kent casting her vote '
lid for Mr. Mills: |. N. Mills New 9
site 81, Kent 40, Sussex 10, total 30; /
'orge w. Bush New Castle 43, Sussex I
d, total s.. s
Mr.. Mills was declared elected amid
plauss and on taking the chair said: !!
of the Convention--I feel |
eply the honor conferred upon me by \
mt County, of which have so lately q
come resident, and thank you all. Il
can do anything | shall be pleased
do 1t. know no faction, know no il
N who wants an office and do not t
nt an Office myself. l stand here as /
and want to b. treated AZ 8
Republican. 1t may be said that this I
the action of a corporation in me &C. C
,ting this-I say that it is my indi- {
lual act. | mean just what say all t
, time and will further and aid sths q