Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-08-19

For BENJAMIN T. Biggs.. .101 |
EOr Willhm Herbert. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 70
For DR.. Swithin Chandler. ............ 81
For DIR. John J. Black. .............. al
Chairman Davis then declared Mr.. Biggs
the nominee and some one yelled for
three cheers for the united Democratic
party Ct Delaware"
Senator McWhorter promptly moved
that the nomination Of Biggs be made
unanimous, and the motion prevailed
with only SOLITARY nay. The most inter
esting feature of the convention having
been finished most of the audience and
many Of the delegates left the hall.
Analysis OF THE BALLOT.
From the best information obtainable,
il is believed the Biggs vote comprised
80 from New Castle, rs from Kent and so
from Sussex, while Herbert received SO
from New Castle, 28 from Kent and 10
from Sussex. DIR. Chandeliers votes
comprised Ave from Mill Greek and three
from Christiana aud DIR. Black'stwo votes
came from Kent.
NOMINATING CONGRESSMAN.
''Ihe nomination for Congress is next
in order" said Chairman Davis. "Who
will you nominatep"
There was quite a pause until /. N.
Fooks Of Sussex named John Pennington
of Dover. John Mitch Houston moved
that he be nominated by reclamation.
The question was quickly put, and met
quite decided number of noes, while
several attempted TO get the chairman's
recognition before he put the question.
The chair settled the matter by declaring,
'.the ayes seem to have it; you can appeal
and call the ayes and nays, if you want
tor
L. O. Vandegrift did appeal, and the
roll was called, which resulted In the de-
cision Of the chair being sustained by 88
ayes TO 81 nays. Secretary Moore declared
the chair had been sustained and Mr..
Pennington nominated by reclamation.
THE PLATFORM.
John f. Salisbury read the platform
as follows:
THE PIATFoRM-THE FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIONS
ENDORSED.
The Democracy OF Delaware, through
| their delegates In convention assembled,
declare their adherence TO the principles
enunciated by the national Democratic con-
vention held In Chicago In 1884, and insist
that their faithful Observance In the man
agement of public affairs is essential to
proper government and the prosperity and
happiness of the American people.
Federal taxation can only be rightfully
| imposed TO provide forthe necessary expen-
| ditures OF the general government, includ-
| ing the payment OF pensions to persons
| entitled thereto; tho maintenance OF the
| public credit and the gradual reduction OF
i the public debt. We therefore favor such
/ revision and modification Of our tariff laws
as will relieve the people OF the country
/ from unnecessary burdens while providing
tho necessary revenue TO- meet Legitimate
i demands upon the Federal treasury.
The Democracy of Delaware, In common
with the people OF the whole country
recognize In President Cleveland an homes
and patriotic Chief Magistrate, anxious t
| secure q proper administration OF public
affairs and entitled to the confidence ant
support Of the American people.
The Democratic party OF Delaware point
with pride to Its management OF the affair
OF the State for the last 80 years, as thu
strongest possible claim to the continues
confidence and support OF the people OF tn
State.
On motion of State Treasurer Houston
the platform was adopted.
THE LAST SHOT.
Senator McWhorter offered the follow
ing; 49,. 80 j.,
favor OF rotation In office, and do horeb
condemn reappointments to tho eJuni
building offices.
John f. Salisbury moved its adoption
aDo you mean that for the outgoing o
incoming administrations" inquired Z. c
Vandegrift.
"For BOTH" replied John f., an
then the motion to adopt prevailed.
THE WIND UP.
By this time scarcely 20 delegates wer
left, and they were only held with grei
,, difficulty while State central committe
was named as follows:
New Castle county-Theodore f. Arm
strong, p. A. Horty, w. p. Biggs,
Frank Ball, Richard Ferguson.
!, Kent-B. B. Allen, John p. Salisbury
, George IL. Gildersleeve, John s. Harrint
: ton, William Hutchinson.
Sussex-Robert II. Davis, !. N. Fook
DIR. Edward Fowler, Elihu Morris, Wn
N. Stevens.
Then the great convention finally az
, journed.
sKRENApINa THE NOMINEE.
! When the up train bearing the delegat,
homeward arrived nj Middletown sto
of half mi hour or SO was made and I'll
entire party, preceded by the Middleton
band. marched to the residence of Hol
B. T. Biggs and swarmed up the stel
and all over the piazza to shake hant
with the next governor, who came OF
bareheaded and welcomed his visito
with cordially. The band played awf
: with n will, while the enthusiastic del
vates after such words of greeting as $50
! ernor, / am proud and happy to congrat'
I late Won" proceeded to give three rousir
4 cheers for ttMnior B. T. Biggs, the ne,
. governor of Delaware" Finally, whe
y the courteous major had shaken han'
with everybody who could reach him AT
things had quieted down little he said
Av FelIols Democrats: thank you for II
distinguished honor you have this day pa
me. thank you one and all, my friend
for helping mo to win one Of the create
l. Victories ever fought In the State OF Del
II | ware. There has been an effort put forth
4 | detraot from and down, as they said OF m
|; Hthe long haired OK. Congressman; but
fought the battle and he had some OF d
abIest lieutenants thateyer stood In the hH
a ness, and to-day you won It. In the comb
some were Cochran, some Cooch and son
N Herbert men, but now we are all Big
Democrats. [Great applause.l ~
IA Yet, my friends, can say to You with 9
a sincerity Of heart, that 1t mattered not
y your humble servant what your verdi
V might have been, would say to you
is Ruth said to Naomi, your people shall
&c INV people" and your candidate snail no !
candidate. IApplause.l Nowi will not deta
40 YOU presume your train Is az the ueps
a. int Tor 81 years have marched under :
? Democratic flag andnever during that TIL
r. ms there been a campaign but my vol
Oh ms been heard from Brandywine TO SUISSE
n from one end of the State to the other, a
lis when nv help Is needed my voice shall
heard proclaiming the undying doctrir
ii. of the democratic party. lApplause.l
,rs thank you for the honor you have &C
ferred upon me ana lust As sure as
co am rises IN the east and goes down in
he west / feel that, whatever opposition m
ep arlse. Won will give me your votes anu i
he am alive, az hope to be, Will be tne NJ
nm executive officer OF the State OF Delawa
10 IApplause and cheers.l
nd The upward-bouud delegates then b.
no the genial major rousing goodbye 81
Of returning to the depot. re-entered th
,ut train and resumed their journey, arrivi
o, in Wilmington at 0 p M
,us BENJAMIN t. BTdos.
be BENJAMIN t. Biggs, the nominee
al oover,or. was born in New Castle con-
I'D October lat, 1921. His father, il
sw Bieps, was a farmer, born in Cecil conn
IF buf resided most of his life in Penca
Oh hundred. Benjamin I. Biggs was 90
IN atto,,dont at the public schools of