Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-10-11
MR.F0RD ANDSENATOR BACON
Address a Large Democratic
Meeting at LeWes.
ABLE GRAFTON BY THE GEORGIAN
He Advocates the Policy OF
Americanism.
Governor Tunnel Presides Over the Meet
ing-Mr. Ford says the Democratic Party
Is Militant in State and Nation--Meeting
at Frankford In the Afternoon.


Lewes, Oct. 9.-This, the home town
Of Gov. Ebe W. Tunnel, honored the
presence OF United States Senator
Augustus o. Bacon of Georgia and Mr..
Peter ]. Ford, Democratic nominee Tor
governor OF Delaware, by Iiiiing. the
lyceum Hall last night with one Of the
most representative audiences which
ever assembled here to listen to dis.
cussion of campaign issues.
RAIN wind and thunder did not
abate. the ardor OF the Lewes Demo-
Gratis. Even the ladies showed their
interest in the success of the Demo-
cratic ticket by presenting themselves
at the hall, nor was their presence the
only mart they took in the proceedings.
As Mr.. Ford concluded his remarks he
was presented beautiful bouquet OF
roses by Miss Marion Mustard. To tie
bouquet was attached card with best
wishes for his success
The speaking was iptarspersed with
music by an orcestra, with Mrs. Robin
son as pianist. Tho meeting was an
entire success and the applause, which
was generously accorded was divided
between Mr.. Ford and Senator Bacon
Gov. Tunnel presided. In opening |
tho mesting he paid high tribute. to
the people Of Sussex county and thanked |
them fer the loyal support which they
| had accorded him. E.r
OVATION TO SENATOR BAcoS.
The introduction of Senator Bacon
was the signal for an ovation. lie is
not 8 stranger to the people OF this
town. Mr.. Bacon was here four years
ago, and left behind him a host OF
friends He said in part.
II admit that | am embarrassed to
stand before an American audience
and defend the Declaration of lnde-
pendence. 1t is novel issue in Amerl-
can politics for the people OF this
country to be called. upon to decide
whether the bio5d and treasure that
we're sacrificed in the Revolution were
all snent in vain or whether we snail
preserve the traditions, the glory, the
very fabric of this government, which
the monarchs of Europe declared to be
impractical and impossible to per-
petuute
1.-The leaders of tho Republican party
are attempting to inaugurate new
school of rolitics when they question
what the Declaration OF Independence
: meant when it declared that all govern
ments derive their Just mowers from tho
consentiof tho governed. Their orators
, aud newspapers dodge the issue of i'm
perialism, for they know that when
once their Republican following is
thoroughly informed OF the radical and
T. dangerous departure they are attempt.
D ing they will foresee too much of the
D dangers and horrors that must follow
in IFS wake. --o-,-..es. +.e,-s
81 say 10 you, my Republican audi.
:! tors, that | might surrender some OF
q | al ipi an ff tho nOcifinn nf
my party ON economic issues. but that
8 if the positions Of the parties were
Il reversed on this fundamental question
i of government would desert my party
u and stand with the Republicans.
o have confidence enough in the
Is patriotism of the Republicans of this
Q country to believe that thousands Of
n them will rally to the cause of country
in preference 10 the behest of party anG
n insure tho overwhelming defeat oi
It advocates of empire and the foes of the
70 republic. " ...,. il.
FORD ON MILITANT DEMOCRACY.
\ Whom Gov. Tunnel introduced Mr.
a Ford the latter was greeted with ;
m round OF applause. In part he said:
!, 1--WE are militant democracy il
70 this campaign of 1900. We have n,
ID defence to sustain, no apologies t
n render, but realizing that the prid
and ambition Of our people for goo'
n government are looking to our party 70
an the fuIfilment of these hopes, We ar
40 investing the occasion with every pur
8. pose not only to win on the 9th c
a. November, but with the permission o
IN the good people of this State to ben
TO every energy, to exercise every effor
10 to render such an account of tn
tv stewardship of Office as shall confirI
no in us the confidence OF the people c
IS Delaware, by reason OF promises re
lie deemed, p" SO"
n "Wo are not appealing on the nal
be rowness of partisan lines. We gay
mn all good citizens, irrespective OF part.
he that there can be no such thing as
he good government for Democrats that
'er a bad government for Republicans, {
10 good government for Republicans tht
of is bad government for Democrats. Or
n. aim and pledge to the people of tn
II State are for a conscientious discharg
;Ia | of duty and the encouragement an
development Of every possible line Il
the progress and advancement whic
appeal to public spirit and concern tt
general welfare of our people
"Na thoughtful administration Of Il
la affairs of commonwealth can fail
nd regard that the underlying foundatit
ird of our public progress and SECURITY
j.. our wisely devised system of publ
sct schools. The growth of this system
INV never to he regarded as an accomplish
to ment, but merely az the evidence of
The development that is to be stimulate
es- aud advanced.
to- LIVERY foot of farm land in this Sta
ari would be enhanced by better road
has They not only cheaper the cost of trar
he portation and travel, but they beauti
me and make attractive the whole countr
ork stimulate the pride Of the people
sed their homes and lands and attra
n q foreigners to occupation and improS
ment of our vacant lands.
1--WE must not forget thai sluggi
and Indifferent administration stagnai
the public spirit and discourages privf
, OF effort. But an energetic rallyIng
ted pub ,ic interest and stimulation
lses personal effort among our people @
lie find practically no limit to the acco
! OF plishment for coed. We want to un
was the people Of this Stats as one comm
ella family striving for the general welfa
var. A proper administration OF, our affa
re- means such faithful and intelligt
let discharge of official functions as eh
ned encourage all men to regard that I
he State Is being run not in the inter
of clique, faction, or caba,
for that grand family of-citi2ens viii
e comprises all of whatw style the. lit
u OF State of Delaware. -"
n. JOHN O. GRAY FOLLOWS.
d in Mr.. John G. Gray followed Mr.. Fo
e., l T.. 10 a