Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-16

Smithers and StansbnryJ. Wiley, after
which the nomination was made unnni-
nous. DR.. George w. Marshall, j. w.
Agnew and Joseph Truxton we're ap-
pointed committee to escort Candi-
date Willis ID the ball. He was greeted
with tremendous applause as he stepped
upon the platform and unfoldeo bis
carefully prepared speech. He talked
for several minutes, and In the course
of his remarks condemned the Demo.
cratic party and gave his personal opin-
ion OF the Chicago convention. be
said he had been advised by gentle
men in both wings OF the Republican
party to accept the nomination, but he
would not have done so had be thought
that by declining peace in the ranks Of
the party would be restored. +" II 1t is
found later on, - he said, "that peace
can be restored by the substitution of
another name for mine, ] will cheer
fully step aside. " He emphasized the
statement that he had no personal in
terests 10 crafty. He was loudly ap-.
plauded.
At the conclusion Of Congressman
| Willis remarks there were loud calls
for Addicks. After considerable per-
suasion, the gas king arose and said
be heartily endorsed the nominations
and hoped for the success of the party.
After three cheers bad been given for
Addicks, the convention adjourned.
Every action of the convention was
unanimously approved by the dele
| gates, and ID was very evident that
there were no persons present who
were opposed to Addicks.
While such was the case at the con-
vention proper, it would not have been
81 had not trouble been nipped in the
bud in the New CASTLE county caucus.
The attempt made ito select Mr..
William Q. Spruanc, one of the most
| pronounced Regulars, as the choice of
New Castle county on the electoral
ticket was undoubtedly an effort to
curry favor with the Regulars, and 1t
is thought that some OF the New Castle
| delegates had this object in view when
they arrived in Dover. In fact, after
the convention one OF Addicks' lieu
tenants informed Every Evenings rep
resentative that il 1t could have been
known that Mr.. Sprnance would accept.
/ ho wouio have been selected, in spite
| OF the desire OF most Of the delegates
in convention TO keep Regulars off the
ticket The remarks of John Moore of
Wilmington after he had made the
nomination were construed by many to
be a direct thrust at Mr.. Addicks, who
advocated the selection Of James @.
Shaw. Those who opposed the wish Of
| the gas magnate were silent In regard
to their choice after the caucus, and
| ii was evidently intended that the little
tilt should not leak out.
In suggesting that the caucus favor
/ tb. nh st,o ~ 1AhK IfA@anIr.,r
for Governor. Mr.. Addicks said he
thought such nomination would have
| the effect OF restoring harmony IN the
1 party.
There was not ripple at the Kent
caucus. Beniah Watson. T. @. Moore
and DIR. George W. Marshall did most
of the talking. and, in fact, managed
affairs, which was done to the salts.
faction OF all the delegates from the
| county. ~
The feature Of the caucus was most
eloquent speech. which was delivered
by Theodore M. Williams, a coored
man from Duck Greek hundred, who
had offered a resolution to be inserted
In the platform, and was speaking in
support of the measure. The resolu-
tion advocated increased school facili-
ties for colored children, and his ex-
pIanatory remarks we're highly credit
able and he vas loudly applauded. He
was successful in carrying bis point.
The Sussex delegates were equally
1 harmonious. Dr. Q. r. Lavton had
his plans laid beforehand aud what he
said and did was unanimously ap-
proved. In fact, the very last business
Of the caucus was the adoption Of DR..
Layton's motion that Chairman Lingo
should be delegated to certify to the
convention thar everything that had
been done was the will OF the entire
delegation. AK X $El
! 1t was the will Of the caucus that
DR.. Marshall should be chairman OF
the convention, but he declined the
honor, which, twas conceded belonged
to New Castle county. Itwas the ex-
pressed wish of the delegates OF the
county that sx.Judge Fisher should
nominate as candidate for Representa-
tive Hoe. j. s. Willis. The Kent dele-
gates had Intended to endorse Judge
4 Fisher as chairman of the convention,
but on account of his age, It was de-
cided best not to press the chairman
ship on him.