Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14

Daliotb feter IL. cooper moved tine nomi-
nation of Reynolds by aoclsma.ion.
Ex-Congressman Martin questioned
his right to make the motion while the
ballot was in progress.
L. II. Cochran said that New Castle
county desired to ballot and then the
voting proceeded. The ballot and count
occupied 20 minutes.
REYNOLDS NOMINATED ON FIRsT BALLOT.
The ballot resulted:
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UPRoAR OF APPLAUSE.
The convention let itself loose In an
uproar Of applause. The oonnt reached
majority for Reynolds when Chairman
Stockley announced the result.
MADE UNANIMOUS.
The motion to make the nomination
unanimous prevailed with rush and q
cheer. One ballot contained the names
of both Pennewill and Reynolds. 1t was
rejected.
oAUsEY FOB CONGRESS.
no uOuluhtluu vi EAOU. bOun W.,
Oausey for Congress was made in q
speech by Joseph e, Holland of Milford,
an intimate friend of the nominee, which
was characterized by an unusual degree
of eloquenee and personal tribute. The
secondlng speech by q. r Cochran was
marked by the sincere earnestness of
cloee personal friendship and ardent poll
tioal admiration.
1t was received with generous ap-
plause.
He predicted 700 Democratic ma
jority in Sussex with MIR. Causey on the
ticket.
w. f. Smalley, Jr seconded the nom
nation and e. Il. Cochran followed in
the same vein.
NOMINATED by AocL4MATIoN.
On motion OF ]. w. Cocoon, Mr.. Causey
was nominated by soclamation.
A sTRAiaHrFoRwARp SPEECH.
Being escorted to the platform by the
committee named to apprise him OF his
nomination, Mr.. Robert j. Reynolds
was given an enthusiastic reception.
When the applause had subsided he spoke
SIS follows:
Mr.. Chairman and FelIoD Citizens: 1t
was not my expectation that should
before you to-day, neither was it in my
mind that l sho1ld have to appear in
person before such an assemblage of rep
resentative Democrats as this to thank
you for the honor conferred upon ms.
But, gentlemen, am Democrat. TAP.
plause. With me my party is first. I
come from long line of Democratic an
cesters who never deserted friend or
turned their backs upon an honorable
foe. applause. Gentlemen, the pri-
maries have spoken and You have come
here, and, so far as am aware, you have
come without money and without price.
You have nominated ms as your cam
didate for the highest office within
your gift. There has been some
rumor that was here to-day to
decline this honor, but, sirs, I am
hereto accept this nomination Applause1
and expect to accept the eleeGion on the
4th OF November [renewed applause and,
when eleoted, will be the governor of
the whole people of the State OF Dela-
ware, ,pplause aud, so far as the Offices
Within my gift are concerned, shall GER
tainly distribute them amongst all my
Democratic party friends, without re-
gard to past differences. Applause. I
Now, there may bs some OF you presenV
who doubt this assertion, but let me say
to you-and don't you forget my remark
If you live long enough you will see
am telling you the truth Applause II
because believe ons OF the first steps in
order to get out of this unpleasantness
il to make every member of the
party feel that 1t mskes but little
difference who is nominated, they will
bs rightly and fairly dealt by. am not
prepared to make speech. As you are
aware, have bsen here since yesterday
and came fnr the purpose of comforting
with the party's friends. have said by
the roadside, on the street corners and
in the public streets that I would NOT be
q candidate for any faction, but if I
this nomination would accept
II as coming from the whole Democratic
party. Now, gentlemen, l sincerely
thank you for this mark OF honor ami,
In doing so, oaly wish that could 20
with you to your homes and impress
upon you the sincerity with which have
made these remarks. [Applause and
cheers.
Mr.. Reynolds spoke of hand and with
4 simple and direct earne9tness that
made an excellent impression.
ON BEHALF OF JOHN W. oAusEY.
Calls for John W. Oausey brought out
his brother, ex Secretary of State w. F.
Jausey, who said that John had left for
Milford by the morning train. leaving the
that he had confideuce in the
Democratic party and that whoever might
20 nominated for Congress would receive
he support OF the party. In his brothers.
name Mr. W. F. oausey then returned
hanks to the convention.
COMMENTS ON THE TICKET.
From ooncensus of opinion freely
after the Adjournment of the |
the prevailing idea is that
he Delaware Democrats have named /
fighting ticket" Robert j. Reynolds ia
egarded as one of the strongest political
workers in the State ana John W. Oausey
8 held up as the hero Of many hard
ought political battle. It Is expected
hat they will make an aggressive cam
)Rigu and there is feeling Of entire !
confidence in their election.
Hon. Edward L, Martin OF Seaford
aid he was satisfied with the ticket and
Vould do all in his power to secure its
lection.
Isaac N. Fooks heartily endorsed the
icket and said he believed 1t would win.
Attorney-genera John Biggs said he
elieved the ticket was the best that
ould be nomin ated and predicted its
lection.
Willard Salisbury, Jr., Esq, said that
fter the manner in which the ticket had
cen nominated he could not see how any
could refuse to support it.
John F. Salisbury said that he would
import the ticket.
N. II. Hutchins. an active Salisbury
eutensnt, said the ticket would receive
is vote and support. Ex-Representative
ohm In tl e..