Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-09-13
WILMINGTON, THURSDAY, sEPr. 10,


Tuesday the Kent Democrats were
happy in their convention, which was
made notable by the cordially with
which they welcomed the presence of
Ebe w. Tunnel of Sussex, and Samuel
Bancroft, Jr., of New Castle. 1T was
the first public appearance of the two
nominees of the recent State conven-
ton. Neither of them lays claim to the
somewhat rare accomplishment of off
hand stump speaking, but each of them,
unexpectedly called to his feet, made
before the convention some remarks of
deep significance in the campaign now
well begun.
Mr.. Tunnel announced in substance
that he would make an active canvass.
He will be no drone among the political
workers. This means that he will mingle
freely with the people of the State, and
talk with them in their homes, in their
places of business, and in public places,
upon the questions, SO important to
Delaware NOW, at issue between the
political parties. 1t means that the
Democrats are to have the full adyan-
tage of one of the most charming per.
sonalities. He is man that old friends
love and trust; and even stranger
cannot grasp his warm hand, look into
his true eyes, and listen to his sincere
and honest voice, without being at
tracted to him and feeling at once that
he is trustworthy. He is the best man
in Delaware for governor, and that fact
Is stamped plainly upon him. The an
nouncement that he would as far as
possible see the voters personally.
aroused applause and enthusiastic con.
tidence, for wherever Ebe w. Tunnel
goes he will win Democratic votes.
The substance of Mr.. Bancroft's re.
marks was that he is Democrat, and a
Democrat from principle and convic-
ton. He believes in the reserved rights
of the States and stands for home rule
against the centrali2ing Of all power at
Washington. In that connection he
said that no part of our State platform
was more pleasing, than the section re-
joicing over the wiping out of the
odious Federal Election laws. On the
tariff question his position is identical
with that of the soundcst and most de.
voted Democrats. He is for tariff pre-
pared in tine interest OF the whole PEG.
pie; and, being manufacturer himself,
knows that the manufacturers do not
need the so-called protection. They
are able to meet the Britishcr in the
markets of the world, and by defeating
him there to defy competition at home.
The announcement of Mr.. Bancroft's
incorporating Democratic faith was
recognized by the Kent Democrats as
deeply significant, in view of all that
has been said; and it was received with
enthusiastic satisfaction. 1t means that
no honest man can hereafter in this
campaign question his position. II
means that the loyal, principle loving
Democracy of Delaware has chosen for
its candidate for Congress man in full
sympathy and accord with it on ma.
tional questions.
The Democracy of Delaware has now
named all Of its candidates At the
Kent convention the candidates on the
State ticket opened their campaign in
modest, but not uncertain, tones, The
whole party is up and moving in har.
monious lines, sweeping towards
complete victory in every county.
Those who grumble at tho names ON the
ticket are few, and now is their last
opportunity to fall into line and claim
their share of the credit of victory.
Those who do not fall in. will be left
behind, for an army in the hour of con.
tiict cannot delay for the convenience
OF the timid, the stragglers, or the de.
serters.