Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-22

Ndfe tO'uAy ls any criterion, harmony |
nhould prevail IN the ranks OF the Demo.
psstlc party OF Delaware throughout the
tSallng campaign. Both factions whose
Hlter warfare resulted In Democratic d.
test az the last election were represented
kh the committee, but factional cont ests
spsre eschewed for the session. and the
senimittee strove for such conclusions only
30 are likely to conduce to harmony and
party unity, and make the Democratic
party OF Delaware as aggressive and VIC
POROUS as II has been In so many memora-
Via campaigns OF ths past.
%he committee, as was telegraphed to
EVkaY EVENING, went into session Ia the
ball OF the House OF Representatives at
1eO O'Clock. nine OF the 10 members being
present. The chairman, Colonel William
~. Stevens of Heaford presided, and City
Auditor John N. Newell OF Wilmington was
ssoreary. There was a protracted but
Thoroughly good natured discussion over
the date for holding tn State convention.
yolonel Newell and William l.. Weir OF the
tsw Castle representatives oontended for
August 18th, while the other members were
divided between July AID and 29th. Messrs.
Rewell and Weir held that II would be bet
fer, in addition TO being In accordance
With precedent, to make the campaign as
snort as possible. The others maintained
Ahat the sooner the convention was held
ne less liability there would be OF getting
aeto q fierce faotlonai fight IN Kent county
sser the selection OF candidate Tor gov
senor.
Another argument, urged with especial
foRce by the Kent county members, WAS
hat the convention should be held AID the
nominations made before the camp-meeting
IeRson opened. These camp .meetings ara
great occasions for political missionary
work, and some OF the sturdiest licSH OF the
campaign are put in there between the re-
igous services. 81 want to go to camp
meeting and talk for the Democratic candi-
1ates and Democratic principles urged
one Kent member, "but II the ticket IL not
nominated can only work in the interest
OF Que man or another as the candidate"
Some OF the Kent county politicians outside
OF the committee also urged tins camp
meetings as potent reason why the con.
vention should be held at au early date.
After a thorough discussion the argu.
ments OF Colonel Newell and Mr.. Weir
began to bear fruit, and they succeeded III
making converts. A ballot was taken on
August l2th, and 1t YVES selected by the
following vote:
Ayss-John N. Newell, William Il. Weir,
Peter X. Meredith, Isaac N. Fooks, Henry
Harshall-5.
Nays-William Oooch, William L. Hall,
John ID. Burton. William II. 5tev5ns-i.
Then the votG was made unanimous, and
one important item OF business was out oi
the way.
AN ADDRESS TO THE VOTERS.
This propristy of issuing an address TO
the voters OF the'State. detailing the issue.
OF the campaign and the necessity foi
united action on the part Of the Democratic
party, was suggested by Colonel Newell,
After thorough discussion, the sugges
ton wAD arp owed and the following sub
commiltee VI Two from each county wat
appointed to have the address prepared
New Casrle-John III. Newell, William
Cooch; Ksnt-William u. Hall, John ID
Burton; Suasex-lsaae N. Fooks, william
II. Stevens.
The committee will meet In Wilmington
at an early date upon the call OF the chair
man, Colonel Newell, to prepare and issu
the address.
TO SPREAD TARIFF TRUTHS.
An important and practical topic wal
laid before theco nmittee by William Oooch
Mr. Cooch had with aim two OF the tariff
tracts issued by the Reform Club OF New
YORK, fairly bristling with facts showlnl
how the present tariff law work sEains
tho material interests OF tbs farmers OF thu
cOuEtry. They showed with especial In
cisiveness how the manufacturers OF farm
ing implements, enjoying monopol
proteetiou OF IS per cent and upwards
place their wares In foreign markets q
Ia aay OF the protected markets OF thi
country, Mr.. Cooea urged the committe
to take measures 10 have this oonvincln
AMI practical tariff literature spread broad
cast among the farmers of the Stats, A
an instance OF how the tarih leaVen
working, he tod about five Reput
ican farmers right In his own district WIN
voted for Cleveland at the last Presidentit
election greatly to the surprise aud cor
stetnatien OF their former political assC
ciates. They had become converts solel
and entirely by their Gloss analysis OF IN
tariff and Its injurious bearing upon u
farming interests Of the country.
The committee approved MIR. Cooch
suggestion and will take atepj TO suppl
the farmers OF DalHWgre literally wilt
sound arguments upon the tariff. III
formation OF clubs In the school dlstric
OF the state for the discussion and slut
OF this absorbing question will also
recommended.
A question affecting the Kent county pi
narius was next touched upon. 1t Is abo
the proprlety Of having two polling piac
Ia South Murderkili hundred ut the prima
elections. Heretofore the voting has I
been done at FELTON,, compelling me Peep
of Frederick TO drive dozen miles IN ord
TO vote The last Legislature divided Il
hundred Into two election districts, wi
polls at FELTON, and Frederick, aud 1t Is pr
posed to have both polls opened at the 81
Inarles The question is whether to divl
South MurderkilPs quota OF eight delega'
trict TO choose four, or TO run iull tlcR
OF eight delegates over the entire hundre
The COMMITTEES favored the latter cours
but tooK no action beyond Il recommend
ton to this effect TO the county commits
iesming It a matter more properly with
the province of tho latter body.
lhis ended the business before the CO..
taittee and Adjournment was made snblt
to the call OF the chairman.
meeting OF the Kent county Democra
commit was also called Tor yesterd
afternoon, but u quorum did not respol
and no session was held. Chairman VI
ton L., Williamson and several OF the me
tprs gathered ln Colonel Il. L. Coope
office and discussed the situation. ~
regarded the outlook as much more fav
pbie than 1t was some months ago, W
increasing ev deaceso Of pronounced
poaltion on the part OF leading rnembafH
Inc Old factions to forget past dihsrea
ma nn're 70 hearty support OF the pa
and Its nominees.
TALKINd ABOUT THE GOVERNOR.
There WAS little or no discussion
puberuAtorial candidates by the menh
81 the o0nnittee, and among Kent cou
Democratic generally there Is mcch ieSs {
position then formerly TO talk about
merits OF this or that particular nomil
The burden oil consultation now Is now
secare candidate VINO will prove "
oughly acceptable TO both the old factit
ON he be found In Kent county or vii
b9 necessary to go to Nav Castle OF suji
This is tha question over which many
county Democrats nre ponaering.
AZ present the Only two contestants
Kent county's delegation In the State G
yention are ex,State Treasurer Robetl
REYNOLDS and TX State Senator Calea
Pennewill. And yet 1t is by no means
tain that the delegation will be divided
tween these two candidates alone. Kn
ing politicians clsim that soma OF tn d