Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
Democrats Have Hopes of Success in
the Little State.
MINISTER BAYARD A POSSIBLE FACTOR
He May Come to the Senate as
Compromise.
G Z n E r A L COS SIP

Tomorrow two out Of the three counties
which comprise the state Of Delaware will
select democratic candidates for the state
legislature, to be elected in November. This
event is important because upon it hangs the
selection of a United States Senator to sue
coed Senator Higgins, II the state goes
democratic, and IT may, under certain con-
tingencies, involve a change in the most
important diplomatic mission under the
government, the British Enthusiastically,
now held by Mr. Bayard. "a
Democrats Hopeful.
One side Of the political situation in Della
ware, which is an interesting one, was ex-
planned to a Star reporter today by a man
holding a responsible position under the
government In this city, who is very IA
miliar with Delaware politics. He recently
returned from the state convention which
nominated Mr.. Bancroft for Congress to sue.
coed MIR. Causey, and he said that the dem
ocrats are unusually hopeful of success at
the coming elections. The tariff question is
TO be the issue, and the democrats are going
into the fight under the administration BAN
ners, indorsing the Wilson bill. the Chicago
platforms silver plank. and saying as little
as possible about the income tax. The leg
islature which Is to be elected will choose
a United States Senator.
Two Most Likely Candidates.
The Stars informant discussed the sena-
torial probabilities In the event Of the legis-
lature going democratic. He said the two
most likely candidates will be James l..
Wolcott, the present chancellor Of the state,
and Congressman Causey. 1t is almost
certain that the next Senator will come
from one of the lower counties-Kent or
Sussex-as Newcastle county Is already rep
p6 no M and
II is not probable that the state would con-
sent to Newcastle county controlling the
entire congressional delegation. Both OF
these men are said to be popular and strong
with the people, and 1t would be hard
matter to predict which will carry the most
votes. The representation Of each county in
the legislature is the same, and the two
agricultural districts OF the southern por-
the wealthy manufacturing district OF the
north. Mr.. Wolcott made vigorous race
for the senatorship against Mr.. Salisbury
several years ago and developed consider
able strength. Mr.. Causey has become IA
miliar with the voters Of the state through
his two terms in Congress.
Bayard as aHCpmpromfse.
1t was the opinion Of The Stars inform
ant that in case it sheNld be found impos-
sible to choose between Mr.. wolcott
and Mr.. Causey. Mr.. Bayard may
be selected as a eompromise between
the other two conflicting interests. 1t
Is said to be the opinibns OF a great many
people in Delaware that Mr.. Bayard would
very willingly come back to the Senate. He
is not a wealthy man. and the social exac-
tons Of his office involve a heavier financial
outlay than the emoalintents thereof pro-
vide. 1t is thought THAI Mr.. Bayard is
pretty well satia.ed with diplomatic honors
by this time, and that he would find the
Senate very much to his liking. Mr.. Bay
ard Is expected to return to this country
next month on a leave Of absence, and his
coming has revived the gossip about the
senatorship. 1t is known that the Presi-
dent would be glad to have Mr.. Bayard In
his old seat as a stanch and able defender
OF the administration. 1t Is said that IL Mr.
senatorship he will find two very sturdy
competitors, who are not at all inclined to
yield without a struggle.
III the Republicans Win.
II the republicans carry the state there
will be three candidates for Senator Mr..
Higgins will run again. Then there is Mr..
j. E. Addfcks, q man Of great wealth, his
income being about $4,000 a year. He Ia
already an avowed candidate, and, 1t is said,
has expressed his intention to do his duty
toward the campaign fund. The third man
Is George Massey, said to be an exceedingly
popular man and to have a considerab BILE
personal following among even the demo-
Gratis. He resides at Dover, and Ia the
counsel of the Pennsylvania railroad.