The sun., 1898-12-27
ton Correspondent, Philadelphia Inquirer


which will come before the General As
sembly when it meets on January 3. is
becoming more complicated daily. No
one can yet say who the man to succeed
Senator George Gray will be. The Union
or Addicks Republicans are still making
claims that J. Edward Addicks will be
elected
They are basing their claims OH the
suppositon that the Regulars will not
dare refuse to go into the caucus. Their
latest claim is that only four men, Sena-
tor Knox and Representatives Pilling,
Lattamus and Clark will refuse to vote
for Mr.. Addicks under any circum-
stances. This would leave twenty-seven
Republicans, enough to elect Senator.
The Union Republicans will not stick
to Mr. Addicks, however. They want a
Republican elected, and when it is seen
as it will be-that Mr.. Addicks can
not be elected they will vote for some
one else.
1t is admitted that the New Castle
County Republican strength will go for
Colonel Henry A. du Pont. 1t is not be-
lieved that Colonel du Pont will be able
to secure any of the Union Republican
votes. He played prominent part as
far as the appointments were concerned
in Delaware, and not one Union Repub-
lican received an office, no matter how
small.
1t is believed the contest for the Sena-
torship will be fought out on the floor
of the Legislature, and eX-Congressman
Willis and Dr. Hiram r. Burton will re-
ceive votes and be factors in the cleo
ton. II tie-up should follow, which
is more than likely, the friends OF Mr.
Higgins claim all hands will come
around to the support of the ex-senator
! In 1888, as result of a similar situa-
tion, Mr.. Higgins was elected to the
Senate for the first time Should the
election of Mr.. Higgins be impossible, his
friends will rally to the support of Mr.
Willis. He is popular in the lower part
of the State, and, it is said, could get a
LARGE portion of the Union Republican
vote.
With only week before the conven.
ing Of the Legislature, the fifty-two mem
bers are turning their attention toward
the organization of the House and the
Senate. There are now six out of nine
Democratic Senators candidates for
speaker. The candidates are John Pyle,
George NJ. D. Hart, Charles H. Salmon,
of New Castle county; S. r. Meredith,
of Kent, and William T. Moore, OF Sus-
sex. The Senate will also dispose of the
protest of DR.. Hiram r. Burton, who
claims he was elected to the seat held by
f. c. Maull.
The candidates for clerk of the Senate
are W. L. McFarlane, of Smyrna; Wood
burn Martin, OF Georgetown. c. w.
Kenney, of Laurel, and Alexander M.
Day. George G. Rothermel, who was
defeated for coroner of New Castle
county, is mentioned for sergeant-at-
arms.
During the week James w. Robertson
has..been mentioned in connection with
the speakership of the Senate The other
candidates are James d. Kitchens. John
Pilling and William Tharp, the latter Of
Kent county. The candidates for clerk
of the House are w. Scott Vernon, W. T.
Smithers, A. A. Watson and +. D. Davis,
of Dover.
Walter II. Hayes, of this city, will
probably be counsel for the House.
Wilmington Correspondent, Philadelphia
Press,
First Citizen Hilles? When this coun-
try becomes monarchy.
See to it, that women are represented
in the Board of Education.
Good, live political gossip is needed by
THE Sun, SO send it along.
The "Jedge" had John cornered and
he squeaed like stuck pig.
Many hot games will be played when
the General Assembly convenes.
The Regulars are Of the opinion that
these are d troubulous times.
Ii Hung Chang Bach is again trying
his peculiar methods as disruptionist.
Both "Doc" and "Joe' paid visit to
Tony quite recently. There are breakers
ahead.
Some of Steve Downey's friends are
J speaking OF him for councimanic
honors.
: Isn't it nearly time for Wash Hastings
, to become an aspirant for another ap-
( pointment?
, How many members are there of the
Lincoln Club who can pay their dues?
Ask the Botch.
. The "Regs'' will do it though the
!, heavens fall. The Administration says
q Gray and that's all.
j. The statement is made that High
n Priest McLear will sell his corner in the
J. ink market in June next.
n Will Mr.. Clerk of the Peace Foard file
d his confirmation papers before he retires
a from Office? Wait little longer.
1t is said that ex-senator Daniel F,
1t Stewart may become candidate for the
o Republican nomination for Mayor.
'r The letter carriers received well de
J. served rest yesterday. During the pas
D. two weeks they have been overworked
= James G. Patterson of the Sixth ware
;s is Republican candidate fJr City Coun
No No Gil. The present member is George M
n Fisher.
N Just why Congressman Handy has no
m communicated with his private secretar,
Y, Mr.. Wallen, since the crucifxion is no
Ss known.
d. Would-be Recorder of Deeds -for.lif
Id CORTLAND G. Montgomery is not sorr,
IL that his bluff worked. He's $1,000 t.