Evening journal., 1900-08-21
c. ". PuSey, ManlOVe Hayes,
D. J. Layton, Named
As Electors
WILLIS TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN
Opera House Packed With Republicans
Who Are Working for Har-
mOny With EORlr

Republicans are in this city from
every part OF the state, not only as
delegates, but as visitors to the largest
convention Delaware ever has had
Many delegates came up from down
the state points last night, and took
up quarters in the hotels incidentally
strolling to the Republican headquar-
ters. where there was much in the at
mosphere to interest them. Politics,
district, ward, hundred, county state
and national, were discussed.
Members of the State Committee
who came to Wilmington last night at
tended the committee meeting In the
Republican headquarters.
The first train up from the Delaware
division this morning had a large
crowd. Not long after their arrival
they visited the Opera House. Some
went to the Republican headquarters,
on King street, and others visited the
rooms Of the Young Mems Republican
Club. On the streets, Notwithstanding
the rain, groups Of men gathered to
discuss the chances OF nominating the
various candidates mentioned. The
prospect Of party success at the COM
ing election was considered to be
bright, and the chances for electing
the state ticket, Notwithstanding the
stubbornness Of the Addicksites and
their refusal to entertain a harmony |
proposition, were assured.
The topic which brought forth the |
greatest discussion was the guberna-
torial contest, to be taken up by the
convention. The chances Of George S. |
Capelle, DR.. L. Heisler Ball, Martin B. |
Burris, Daniel w. Corbit, Theodore F. |
Clark and DR.. Joseph H. Chandler were
given varied consideration.
Long before the time for the OPEN
ing Of the convention the delegates and !
visitors wended their way through the !
corridor Of the Opera House. Restless
ly the visitors awaited the sounding of /
the gavel that would start in motion |
the machinery Of the best organized |
political gathering ever called in Della
ware.
STAGE DECORATIONS.
On the stage in the Opera House. the |
Speakers stand was surrounded with |
palms and other pOtted plants Sus-
pended from the stage drops over the |
stage was red, white and blue bunting. |
and the balcony railings also were fes-
tooned with bunting.
The visitors included the prominent
Republicans of Kent, Sussex and New
Castle counties. Several Democrats
who We're desirous Of observing a we'll
regulated organization had. prominent
seats. A few Addicksites were present
and watched the proceedings.
Last night thara uac a dor,o,d Co.
tickets of admission. Every commit
teeman was besieged for tickets by per
sons desiring to witness the conven-
tion proceedings. Early this morning
it was observed that there would be a
crush, and before the convention was
opened the aisles were filled by stand
ing spectators.
While the delegates were caucussing.
Hyatt's Military Band played several
selections for the entertainment Of the
spectators. Former State Senator Sam
uel Alrichs, Of Pencader hundred, oc-
cupied one Of the chairs in the audi
torium.
THOSE ON THE STAGE.
Among those on the stage we're:
Former Speaker OF the House Theo-
dore +. Clark. Former Speaker Of the
House H. H. McMullen, Former Sheriff
Philip R. Clark, Former Representa-
i've Charles Walton, John Huxley.
Former Representative Thomas Day.
Elias N. Moore. Allen Gawthrop. For
mer President Of the Levy Court Rich
ard G. Buckingham, Colonel VAIN
wright.
NATIONAL CANDIDATES AP-
PLAUDED.
The large portraits OF Mckinley and
Roosevelt were excellent likenesses OF
the Republican nominees. When thew
were placed and draped hearty an
plause greeted the action.
AWAITING THE CAUCUsEs.
Among. those noticed in the auditor
ium before the caucuses had concluded
their work were:
William S. Hilles. CITY Solicitor IT
Conrad. Assessor Charles Whann.
Thomas Tatnall. William II. Church
man. William T. smithers. Francis n
Hoffecker, James H. Hoffecker. Jr..
George L. Townsend. Jr.. George L.
Townsend, Sr.. Charles H. Scott. CITY