Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-06
THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES.
Men who Will be Elected the Next Cover
nor of Delaware and the Next Repre-
ssntativein Congress.
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Men who Will be Elected the Next Cover
nor of Delaware and the Next Repre-
sentative in Congress.
Delawaroan, Sept LIST.
Mr.. Tunnel is too well known
throughout the State to need any intro.
duction to our people. He Is man OF
sterling worth and of the strictest IN
tegrlty. His life has been absolutely
free from scandal and his character Is
without stain. He is hlgh-minded
gentleman and enjoys the esteem and
confidence OF all who know him.
The nomination was not sought by
him. Indeed, he discouraged the use of
his name in connection with the office,
and it was only in obedience to the
urgent entreaty Of party friends that he
consented to become the candidate. The
compliment to him of being the spon-
taneous choice of his party for this high
office becomes all the more marked
when VIC remember how rich old Sussex
is In true and able Democrats worthy Of
the highest honor. But the people
months ago fixed upon Mr.. Tunnel as
their choice; and, in spite OF his rellc-
lance to accept, the sentiment in favor
OF his nomination has constantly grown
stronger. Nothing could better attest
his popularity, or be more conclusive
proof Of the real strength OF his candi-
dacy.
lie is admirably equipped for the
duties of the important office TO which
he will soon be called by the sutfrages
of his fellow-citizens. He is gentle
man of pleasing address and gracious
manners. He is still in the v!gor OF
manhood, being less than so years age.
lie is gentleman Of culture and educa.
ton, well fitted to represent the State
anywhere and upon any OCCASION. His
interest in literary and historical sub
jccts Is shown by his connection with
the Delaware Historical Society, OF
which he is vice. president. lie is free
from factional and all other embarrassing
entanglements, and is man of sound
judgment. lie knows his party well
and is thoroughly acquainted with the
condition of public affairs in this State
He thus possesses in remarkable degree
the qualifications needed in the execu
tive Of Delaware. -s-s
OF his election we have no doubt. Our
confidence in the good sense of the peo-
pie forbids our questioning it for u
moment. We have no hesitation in pre-
dieting for him II successful administers
ton. He will be governor of whom
our people may well be proud.
THE NEXT CONGRESSMAN.
The convention on Tuesday nance
Samuel Bancroft, Jr., of Wilmington
as the next Congressman from thi:
State. ....-.
Mr.. Bancroft is one of the best known
citizens III Wilmington. He is extern
tensiyely engaged in the manufacture
of cotton goods and is the proprietor o
| EVERY EVENING. His square dealing
and liberality have made MIN exceed
ingly popular with his employees AM
with workingmen generally. In spit,
of all the labor troubles which have &C
CURED elsewhere during Mr.. Bancroft
business career, there has never been ,
strike at his mills. Though prices hay,
gone down and profits been diminished
he has kept the wages OF his employee
up to the standard of the most pros
porous times. Indeed, it is said tina
even at times when his mills have beel
closed the pay OF his men has gone on
just the same.
lie is cultured gentleman ant
scholar, and is well fitted for the i'm
portant duties of the office for which Ii
has been named. In the event of hi
election, of which there seems NO doubt
he will make an honest and eflicien
Representative. We believe he will
strive to promote the best interests o
his constituents and of his country.
We predict his election and wish hin
pleasant and successful Congressiona
| carecr.