The sun., 1900-06-15
The Story oil the Day.

Philadelphia, June -Delaware's
contest before the National Republican
Convention is still undecided The adj.
vantages of the fight, which is the most
interesting and important one before the
convention, are still with the Union Re-
publlcans. They have accepted every
proposition made by the executive com
mittee conducting the investigation. The
ti-Addicksites have declined to accept
the committees propositions, and have
declared their intention to carry the con-
test to the floor OF the convention and
fight it out there regardless Of conse-
qnences. Ire manifest difference be-
tween these contestants, and very vital
one in Delaware politics, is the expressed
willingness OF the Union Republicans to
accept any fair proposition for compro-
mise and united action in support Of a
ticket representing the Republican voters
OF all divisions of the party and the nn-
Willingness of the Anti-Addicksit to
listen to any proposed settlement of the
controversy that does not leave them in
absolute control of the party organiza-
tinn.
The first hearing OF the Delaware case
by the executive committee began at 8
O'Clock last night. The Union Republi-
can case was presented by Walter H.
Hayes, Esq following the line of the
brief filed with the committee in which
was recited the whole history of the
controversy including the party history
prior to and since the bolt from the Re-
publican State Convention of 1896. The
effect of this presentation was markedly
favorable to the Union Republicans.
Levi G. Bird followed Mr.. Hayes pre-
sentiIg the Anti-Addicks case and re.
peating the statements made at st.
Louis.
Dr. G. R. Layton responded in fifteen
minutes speech of telling effect, his re-
marks were frequently interrupted by
questions from members of the national
committee, and in each case his answers
came with convincing promptness and
perfection OF detail. DR.. Layton's dec
laration that the Union Republicans
would under any circumstances do all
they could to defeat the Democrats and
elect the Republican ticket proved to be
the turning point in the argument. He
backed that up by declaring that the
Union Republicans had offered to divide
the State ticket, and pledge themselves
to abide the decision of the majority as
certained at common primaries and at
the polls in November.
The Union Republican State Central
Committee's proposition OF January last
was read to the committee, as was also
Hugh G. Brownies answer to it, in which
be said for the AntiAddicks State Com
mittee that they would not treat with
the Union Republicans until Mr.. Ad-
dicks was eliminated from the party.
Senator Scott, of Virginia, asked Mr.
Bird il his party still adhered to that de-
cision, and he answered that he was not
authoriz9i to answer that question. The
question was repeated TO Chairman
Browne and he declined to ans wer in
the absence OF authority OF his State com
mittee.
Chairman Payne asked Mr.. Browne if,
in the event of Mr.. Addicks' death or re-
moval from the State, his party would
treat with the Union Republicans. and
to this question the reply was, so, yes."
MIR. Payne's response to this went W tue
heart of the controversy. He said: 81
see, you are engaged in man hunt"
In reply to questions the Union r.
publicans explained the constitutional
divisions OF the State, regulating legisi-
tive representation snd agreed to do any.
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