Evening journal., 1910-09-12
DEMoCRATIC CONYENTON.

II HE chief interest in the Democratic State
a Convention which meets tomorrow, seems
to centre round the choice of a man for Congress.
One of the puzzIing questions is as TO which coun
ty, Kent or Sussex, is entitled 10 the nomination
Former Attorney General Robert {. White and
Albert F. Polk got into the field early for the nom
nation, acting on the assumption that the nomi-
nation would go TO Sussex county. But SEN
timent has developed in favor OF Kent on the
ground that the place really belongs 10 that county.
Kent county candidate could have been named
al the last convention without much difficulty
for il was at the last moment that the convention
finally decided for Mr. Handy OF this city, although
the New Castle county caucus favored Judge Ball.
1t is not improbable that the shift Of the politi-
cal cards at Dover this evening and tomorrow
will result in the place again being given TO
New Castle county. Perhaps If the friends OF
Mr. Josiah Marvel became very active they could
nominate him, although it is said that Mr.. Marvel
is not even a tentative aspirant The selecting
OF New Castle county man may be an easy way
out of the conflict between Kent and Sussex.
1t looks as if there would be lively wrangle
over the nomination and if the liquor question
would enter into it.
The two names most frequently mentioned in
Kent are Mr.. William Salisbury and Mr.. Henry
Ridgely, while the friends of Mr.. Alexander M.
Daily would not be adverse to seeing his name on
the ticket. The reports say that Mr.. Ridgey
is not desirous of the honor, in fact he does not
seem TO be ambitious of political fame.
The friends Of Mr. Salisbury have been sound
ing public sentiment one of the remarkable re-
suits of such activity being that of the rivals
of Mr.. Willard Salisbury for Senatorial honors
are favorng Mr.. William Salisbury for Congress.
But the license element which is still strong in
the party in the lower counties will be against
Mr. Salisbury because of his activity for the
"Drys" during the memorable local option cam
paign.
However, we think that Mr. Salisbury could
control the Kent county caucus in a fight and
the question then would be whether the other
counties would permit Kent TO place pronounced
Dry" man on the ticket. If the ticket is TO be
made up with caution as to dividing the names be-
tween the 'wets' and "Drys Mr. Salisbury might
be put on as one of the Dry" representatives,
but even this would meet with opposition be-
cause member of Congress at any time is likely
- called on vote on matters respecting liquor
legislation.
rormer Attorney General White during the
license campaign was opposed to prohibition and
have not heard that he has changed his views.
Therefore II is likely that whatever influence the
license forces possess at the convention will
be thrown towards Mr.. White
There will probably be some lively disputes
over the platform, which may cause the Demo
Gratis trouble. Our opponents always have
more or less strenuous time in making their
platform. The party is divided TO its view:
on many topics. Doubtless some of the things
suc1 good roads, which are supported in the
Republican platform will be favored by the Demo
Gratis, for the subject of good roads is not par
tisan matter We should all favor them
The question of Public Service Commission
will also probably come before the convention and
the Democrats will be divided on il. The chief