Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06
A srRoNG CANDIDATE.

A Dover Journals Estimate of the Demo-
cratic NOmtnee for Representative in
Congress.
Dover Index.
samuel Bancroft, Jr,, the nominee for
Representative in Congress, is success
full manufacturer and farmer. Formerly
Republican, he came TO the Democratic
party number Of years ago, because
the principles of that party agreed with
his convictions in regard 10 tariff re-
form, local government and opposi-
ton to Federal interference with the
elections. The abandonment OF the Re
publican party by MIR. Bancroft was
the result vi q conscientious Investiga-
ton OF the Republican party--of the
principles and methods of that party.
He found after such an investigation
that no man actuatCd by patriotic
motives could continue his identity
with the Republican party without
being u contributor to the means by
which the hard time through which the
country is passing was brought about,
| This is II strong evidence of Mr.. Ban
croft's honesty of intention and strength
| Of character Mr.. Bancroft is scholar
and student of economic questions,
and is perhaps as well qualified To dis
cuss such matters, either Oh the hastings
or in the halls of legislation, US any man
in the State. He is u man of large abil-
tiles and of rich store OF useful and
| practical information, from which he
may draw at pleasure in the discharge
of any public duty that may devolvc
| upon him. The nomination of Mr..
Bancroft by the Democrats Of this State
with his views OH all vital national
questions, gives assurance to the
factory wage.workers and 10 the farmers
and other lahoring men that theil
interest will alike be protected, without
discrimination in favor of one against
the other. Mr.. Bancroft is Il benevolen
man. He has been constant con
tributor to all charitable institutions
and has literally assisted in the erection
and maintenance of various public
enterprises. During all Of the panic
that have broken upon the country
there has never been strike in hi
mills, and he has never reduced til,
wages of all emplDye. ln fact he ha
kept the names OF his men on the pay
roll when the wheels of the factor,
were not in operation.
About Bancrolt's mills has grown NJ
II thriving and prosperous village, witt
electric lights and all modern improve
mGnts. The homes are owned by thos
who live in them, or are enjoyed Il
moderate rates Of rent. Ii any on
wishes u witness Il monument Of MI
Bancroft's ability as Il business man, hi
kindness as an employer and his usefu
ness as u citizen, let him look aroun
Bancufts Banks and view the comfort
and happiness which abound there u
,, compared with many other localitie:
This, together with the fact that h
had the courage and honesty I
: renouucc his allegiance to part
with which he and his ancestors ha
belonged since it had an existence
because it was being used as an INSTR
mcnt to Cypress the toiling masses {
c the land, bespcai for him a claim upo
a the sutIrages Of the people of the Stat
y the business and force of which cannC
II we'll be denied. We congratulate ii
5 Democracy of this State upon the woi
a OF their convention. The auspicioi
/ beginning should end not only in
= Democratic victory but complete II
c publican rout. Let every Dcmocr
l. now buckle on his armor for the aifrl
l. ana the result cannot be in doubt.