Evening journal., 1906-09-12

the effect OF which is, the abandon
ment of the cause pending in the Unit
ed states supreme Court. and leaving
the boundary question unsettled.
This compact gives 10 the state of
New Jersey more than she ever claim
ed. to wit.-tho jurisdiction to low
water mark on the Delaware shore
1t prohibits Delaware officer from
arresting New Jersey fisherman, for
violating certain uniform fishing laws
provided Tor in said compact
II interfcres with and largely takes
away many of the rights of the Dela-
ware fisherman and redouds TO the
benefits Of the New Jersey fishermen
alone
In a word this compact hetrays, sur
renders and sacrifices the jurisdiction
sovereignty and honor of the state In
"a most humiliatng way.
We severely dcnounce this action OF
the Republican party as vicious un-
patriotic and disioyal to the State, and
we call upon an good citizens TO aid
US IN uphoiding the dignity and sover-
eighty of our state, by pressing the
boundary question 10 q final and satis-
factory conclusion, while the oppor-
tunity is ripe
II elected to power. the Democratic
party pledges itself to have this vGx-
ing question settled
II the Republican party should be I'm
power in the next Legislature. they
win surely stand by and sustain this
most vicious compact
The Holland Defeat
Former Assemblyman e. Wise War
rem, Holland man. made this statement
Of the Holland defeat
The political situation In Sussex
county. as revealed by the Democratic
primaries held last Saturday. ind by
the convention convened here to-day.
is interesting. suggestive and unusual
Upon one side was arrayed all Of tho
old leaders. who for years had exc
plotted the party. together with the
liquor and powerful corporate inter-
ests Against them stood one young
man with his heart set upon the policy
OF rescuing the party from such con-
troll. placing Il I'm line with the Ma
tional party under Bryan's leadership
and On sympathy with the people.
! Ignoring the political methods OF the
past his appeal was TO the rational
and moral sensibility of our citizens,
and they responded la setting him
forth as the reform leader of the coun-
ty.. If not the State. In this contest
John p Holland has shown himself a
man Of high ideals, unusual ability
and ind0mitable courage. He Is un-
satisfactory 20 predatory wealth he is
not plant. he viii not be the tool for
I lie a.. ftsN.
1 for the Pennsylvania Railroad-but
though detected for the congressional
1 nomination. the people of Sussex rec
spect and honor him for the enemies
I he has made
Tho Platform.
The platform as finally adopted in
addition to the bribery plank. is as
follows
The Democrats Of Delaware invite
the cooperation of an respectable
voters 10 rescue our state from the
present corrupt and criminal control Of
our political affairs.
We believe that Delawarcans. hav-
inc at heart the welfare of our state
who wish 20 relieve her from the dis
rcpute into which She has sunk under
so-called Republican domination, are
I quite capable of managing our politi-
aal affairs.
We oppose predatory wealth. mo-
noply and plptocracy ia every form
and IN common with all good citizens
OF this State feel deeply the humili-
alton and shame to which the Powder
Trust subjects US. through It's control
Of the Republican organization.
In National affairs We stand upon
] the Democratic platform adopted by
our National Convention at ST. Louis
I'm 1904 and as our candidate for Presl-
dent IN 1903 we endorse and favor one
whose clear vision forosaw the evils
Of plutocracy and predatory wealth
which have come upon us, the Hon.
William Jennings Bryan. and we be-
lieve the people have come TO under
stand that fears OF the exposure OF
nefarious methods have chiefly animal
ed his former detractors.
The plunderers of the people who
control the trusts, the insurance COM
panies and the railroads. and those
who rob the people under tariff laws
have no special objection TO our cheers
for Bryan so long as they control oui
legislatures and get the votes Of our
Senators and Congressmen.
The Democratic party if entrusted
with the control OF the political affairs
of this State win abolish voters as
sistants as the chief instruments OF
bribery ana provide by law for q
simple secret ballot IL win enforc,
our constitution and laws against
bribers and grafters. 1t VIII stop tn,
extravaganza now characterizing oul
state and county governments reduc,
, taxes and return TO simple habits o.
Z honest economy. 1t viii. with az
strong remedial measures as may bl
necessary put stop to the disorder
= assaults and crimes OF the most ignor
T. ant classes of our population and viii
make the public highways of thi
= state and an Of them safe TO b
! ! travelled by white women and chill
> drcn.
We charge the moral responsibnit
for the serious crimes of the negroe
: OF this state TO the political manager
: Of the Republican party
We favor the initiative and referen
T dum theequal taxation ofcorpora
I tion and Individual property. and sui
I hcent legislation to punish with inn
q prison'nent the officers OF any corpora
J. tion which shall contribute money fc
any political purpose.
We favor the completion of the In
. hand Waterway; the construction