The Washington herald., 1908-08-26

oIeclal 70 he Washington Herald
Dover. Del. Aug. 25.-The Republican
State convention met here to-day and
nominated its ticket for November
Hardly before in the history Of Delaware
politics has there been so much Uncer-
tainty and so much discord-
Everything was in chaos the night be-
fore. and although the organization had
selected the men Il wanted. there was
much doubt as 10 whether ii would have
the courage TO try and force upon the
people Of Delaware men whom they cid
not want
The belief that the machine would try
10 jam its ticket through was 70 a great
extent dispeHed-
Charges Of bribery were. openly made in
connection with the primaries. and It was
stated by many that over 5000 was spent
in Congressman Burt0n's own district 10
beat him. Il was said that 50 bills were
handed around Ike newspapers
The result was a sweeping victory for
the Organization. which controlled more
than 100 out Of the $50 delegates
All Goes One Way.
A large delegation Of the leading busi-
ness men OF Wilmington was there TO
urge the denomination OF Congressman
Burton. Chairman T. c. Du Po1t said
that the State committee was not nom
mating the t.czet. but Il was evident
yesterday that T c. Du Pont. who IS
head OF the Organization" and member
of the national committee, was IN abso-
lutte control and could nominate whom
be wished for each Office.
The delegations from the three counties.
Sussex Kent. and Newcastle. went into
caucus about Il o'clock yesterday morn
ing. buy were unable 20 come 20 any
agreement. thus throwing practically the
entire fight upon the floor Of the con-
ventl0n. BY that time. however. II could
wei be seen that the organization had
decided 70 force its candidates for the
most important Offices. W. H Head for
Congress and Simeon 5. PeulewI for
governor. while the less important Of
fees We're LEFT somewhat - doubt
The convention was called 20 order
about . O'Clock
Ex-senator L EsisIer Ball was selected
as temporary chairman
A resolution was introduced providing
for the reappo-co1me1r OF delegates. Civ
ing Kent County 81. Sussex 81. rural New
castle 81 and Wilmington g. changing
the total from -so 20 Is5. T. was moved
and seconded that this resolution be car
rled over 20 the next convention. and
after some contest the motion was car
red by So 10 g.
The Nominations.
The following nominations were then
made.
Electors fo- Preslde1t-Earry P Scott
and Charles H Sackett. OF Lincoln
Cougress-yV- Il Head. Of Wilmington.
nominated by George A. Elliott Repre-
sentative Burton. realizing that the or
Ea-izarion was determined 20 nominate
HeaId and that IL was all -cut and
dried" " did not allow his name 20 be pro
posed for denomination On his behalf
Ruby VI Vale moved that Ee5Id's no1li-
nation De made unanimous The motion
was carried
Gcver-or-Simeon s Pe1newfL
Lieutenant Eoveruo--JoEu NJ Neldin-
hall. There were three candidates On
the first ballot NenGinEaI received -
votes Howard =. Ross =. and I r Par
ker A. Ross withdrew ln favor Of Men
dinhaU and moved that 1Ierd'nhaU be
nominated by acclauation-
Attorney G-eue-aI-Fra-k II. Davis. OF
Dover. Nominated by P E Chester
This was the greatest fight q the day
Daniel o. Hastings. oS Wilmington, was
nominated by Merritt y. WilIitJs, and
was plainly a fav0rite-
One Of the strongest speeches was made
by Dr. Caleb r Layton, auditor OF the
State and other departments II Wash
ington-
Davis won BY a vote OF s. TO Hast
inEs' "a
On motion. the nomination was made
Insurance Comnissioner-Cha-les z
MapIl, OF Lewes- On motion made unani-
nous
STATE Treasurer-David o. Moore. OF
Laurel
State Auditor-Thecd0Te F. Clark
There was much comment made on the
ticket as a whole Il seemed TO be the
opinion Of not q few that the Democrats
have an excellent chance in the coming
election. The claim IS made that many
Of the nominees are anything but popU-
lar.
Platform Adopted.
Taft and Sherman and the platform
upon which they viii ride IN the coming
campaign were indorsed. II was also
voted to commend the action and admin
istration Of the Republican party IN the
state during the last four years.
National Representative in Congress
from Delaware were commended for the
excellent work they performed for the
state
Many needed laws are TO be asked for
from the Republicans at the National
Capital If they are successful this fan.
One OF the requests VIII be the passage
Of laws to improve the conditions Of the