Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-10-04
DELAWARE CITY MASSMEETlNG.
Held Under the Auspices of the
Democratic League of Delaware.

Speeches Made by Peter j. Ford, Peter L.
Cooper. Jr., T.. irving Handy and John
q. Gray--The Attendance Large, and the
Speakers Enthusiastically Applauded.
A massmeeting of Democrats was
held in Central Hall, Delaware City,
last nightweek, under the auspices of the
local branch of the Democratic League
of Delaware. Speeches were made by
Peter ]. Ford, nominee for governor,
Peter L. Cooper, Jr., nominee for at.
to,ney. general, Il. Irving Handy and
John G. Gray,
John Gu sca called the meeting to
order. II, Bayard Heisel was made
chairman and II. E. De Silva, score
tary, OF the meeting,
Mr.. Ford's speech was as follows:
My Fellow Citizens--I appreciate
both the honor and the responsibilities
OF the nomination for governor SO gen
erously rendered me by the Democrats
of Delaware. [Appause. At no time
In the history of our State have the
people here Eeen faced with problems
as Important and far-reaching as those
involved in the present campaign. The |
history OF Delaware has been cause OF |
Just pride to our people. She has ever |
stood in the forefront of the nation
in all matters pertaining to the ma
tional progress and the national vel
fare. At home our people have been
proud Of the upright men who upward
of a century have guided the destinies
Of our little State; abroad our fellow
citizens of other States, while boastiug
OF larger area, have chserfully acknowl-
edged that in men OF large molds, in
men OF high ideals in governmental
| principles, in men of capacity and
| fidelity In public affairs little Dela'
ware stands unrivaled in her service to
| the nation. Applause. 1t is with an
honest pride that we point to the fact
| that the honorable record of our State
| was made when her affairs we're di-
| rected BY stalwart Democrats acting on
| the principles of stalwart Democracy.
| 1t is now for the people of Delaware to
| prove whether they are worthy to pre-
serve the legacy of honor transmitted
to us by our political predecessors, or
whether they are now ready to hand over
the destinies of the State to crowd
Of political manipulators whose loudest
boast ia their ability by the unstinted
and corrupt use Of money TO degrade
the electorate of Delaware. What
will be the answer of men mindful OF
public as well as of private honor? The
4 Manu- Vi but 10 az tuO thloup Vi
Delaware. Will the good men Of the
State stand passive while the grip Of
corruption tightens its internal grasp?
The answer will be in November.
Then from all sides will come the sons
of Delaware showing their devotion
and loyalty to this time honored State.
From old Red Lion We expect to hear
the answer that the land of the Bayards
cannot be polluted by the hands of
J Addioss, that manhood is still held
above money. that bribery and corrup-
} ton ply their arts in vain among the
staunoh citizens Of Delaware, and that
the salvation OF the State and the honor
] of her sons can be secured only through
3 the power OF a triumphant Democracy.
, And this answer will come from all
3 the State; from old Sussex, where the
friends of deoency are thoroughly
8 aroused from Kent, stirred as she has
+ never been before and eager to strike
r the corrupt intriguers in what they
2 shamelessly boast is their stronghold
4 and from New Castle, jealous of oul
Q past and resolute that the present ant
y the future shall not be defiled b,
y handing over the State to Addicks anc
:, his agents. Nor will we stand alone
Party ties will be broken in this con
It lict. 1t is happy boast to make tina
l. there are thousands Of our fellow-oiti
10 zens who, though strong 10 their be
IS lief in the principles of Republicanism
= will not follow their would he leader
IT in their efforts to lead them throug
81 the auagmire of Addicksism. A birth
right has been sold before for mes
vt of pottage. Some Republicans are MOI
D. making a sad spectacle of how mind
Or thought to be honest can be warped b
is the seduction Of office. But the peopl
In will stand uncorrupted. Applause.
as They cannot be bought with mouey o
or seduced by office, and the masses of th
1t people will prove to their false leade
~ that they value honor above money ar
or conscience above place. Continue
70 applause.
be Democratic hosts to victorious battle
It's but l recognize that in this confli'
there looms up principles greater tina
ne any principles which aside fro
pit the personalities of candidates summc
he all coed citizens irrespective of pa
ed ties to the vigorous support of Del
W ware Democracy.
to 1.-THE Constitution of Delaware b.
to- greatly restricted the duties of go
led ernor, but such duties as now appe
OF tain to that office will, if am elect
he governor, be discharged with caref
it regard for the rights of the people al
ay a Just concern for the progress OF Il
or State. In making appointments
Mt, office twill be my aim to secure
the public service men qualititd
character, reputation and capacity
2 the duties they are called upon to d
CHARGE l will regard neither frie
ina nor foe in this matter. My rule
L.. conduct.wIll not be my personal WIS
MS but the demands OF the position a
.. the interests of the people.
pre- will do all in my power to furtf
OF the cause Of public education. q
fls' ruption cannot win more than hones
'fe- II we expect men to do right we mi
NIX teach them what is right Public &C
y. cation ID the groundwork of our g
alu ernments,
az. 81 believe it to be the duty of
ine State 10 furnish ample facilities
ION the proper education OF every child
ing Its borders, and will, If elected g
ass' ernor, do all in my power in support
'per our excellent system OF public, scho
Tue as theyat present exist and enCouri
res Eli r,aas,,,ea landing to enlarpe th
usefulness along the lines approved
Ill, the experience of the past. do
r Of believe In stinginess In this matt
and In every bundled throughout the-St
the there ought TO be public schools o
Ep- good basis for the benefit of
ere. children of our farmers aud citizens
p to II shall encourage legislation to
rsey ing to improve transportation thru,
+ D. the State. Liberal appropriate