The Washington times., 1905-02-13
REGULARS LOOK
FOR ADD|CKS BREAK
Chary, However, About
Placing Desertion Time.
IRI-C0L0R NEcKTIE BATTLE
Union Mems Red Cravats Call for
"True Blue" Scarfs and
Purity White
1RI-C0LOR NEcKTIE BATTLE

DOVER. Del. Feb. 13.-Another week
of the Legislature begins today with the
republican factions apparently as tight
~ deadiocked as ever over the election
CT q United States Senator to succeed
DR.. L. Hetsler BAH.
predictions have been freely made
tiiat there will be a wholesale break
from J. Edward Addicks, and a desper-
ate attempt TO elect Col. Henry Dupont
Senator The Regulars. however, are
cHafy about saying when the desertions
from Addicks will begin
Many observers believe the session
viii result in vacancy, as icany Ad-
Gicks men declare they will never sur
render. With all the members present
at the Joint session. five Union Repub-
means could prevent an election, and it
IS thought Addicks could hold out a.
least that number should he desire 10
do SO. Regulars are hoping that enough
Union Republicans will come TO them
to compose majority of the Republican
members who could control a caucus
against Addicks for Senator.
Collector of the Port Robert q. Eous-
tons paper declares this would be a
Hindit ton OF the deal between the
county during the last campaign. under
which the Regulars supported Union
candidates for the Legislature and elect
ed them.
Lea Still Doomed.
There are indications in some Ad-
dicks newspaper that either Addieks
will be chosen Senator or some man of
his own selecting. They believe the
Regulars, rather than have a vacancy,
would agree to the election of almost
any one other than Addicks. But If a
| or y q
want to win man VI ere chosen jt would
leave the Regulars without representa-
ton at Washington.
Although Governor Lea has pra cticaily
announced that he proposes to serve out
his term as chief executive, mention of
his name in connection with the Sena-
torship viii not down. Should the gov
ernof consent to his own election 1t
would give the Union Republicans his
successor as governor, as Lieutenant
Governor Parker is a Union Republican
Should the Addicks men finally agree
70 permit a Senator TO be chosen.
Governor Lea, under these cireum-
stances. would be the most likely choice.
The governor Is giving the Unions am
pie representation on his staff, and has
been very friendly with some OF their
leaders. The governor, too, is proving
himself an independent force.
Red, White, and Blue Neckties.
Senator Alice has returned The Union
Republicans have received a fresh sup
ply OF red craSats, anG Will try 10 have
all their devoted followers wear them
today. Addicks Is supplying the ties,
The Democrats have adopted blue. as
their coIor-"true blue" as Representa-
tive Cooper expresses it-and now the
Regular Republicans propose to have
white as their color an emblem OF
purity, as one of their opponents sar-
castically expressed it
The Democrats viii probably hold a
caucus this afternoon, and may drop
Willard Salisbury as their caucus nomi-
nee for Senator, Some other prominent
Democrat would be taken up, as the de-
sire is 10 distribute the complimentary
votes.
The fierce fight over new charter for
the Wilmington board of education Is
expected to come up this week. A com
promise seems probable.