Evening journal., 1910-04-01
SEE VICTORY
FOR DEMOCRATS
Party Leaders at Democratic
League Banquet Say all is
Rosy
GORE AND STANLEY
DISCUSS SOME ISSUES

Thomas p. Gore. the blind Senator
from Oklahoma, and Congressman Au-
gustus A. Stanley, of Kentucky, were
the bright particular stars" of the
evening at the fourteenth annual din
ner of the Democratic League in Ger
man Hall last night Possessing a
most persuasive rhetoric and a humor
that kept his audience in constant
good nature, Senator Gore I'm his first
appearance here met Delaware DEM
ocracy's every expectation Of him.
An orator and a practiced politician,
Congressman Stanley was hardly less
interesting. Both foresaw the trl-
umph of Democracy. Other speakers
were William H. Stayton, of Smyrna,
formerly Of New York and Hettie
Green's lawyer; Willard Salisbury,
Thomas i. Bayard and George NJ
Gillespie. John c. Gray was toast
master.
Congressman Henin, of Alabama,
and Judge Clayton, of the same state,
were to have been speakers. but they
were unable TO attend
The members of the league and their
guests marched TO German Hall from
the club house on French street after
a reception to Senator Gore and Con-
gresham Stanley lasting from TO 8
o'clock.
Following an inspiring march by
Rawnsley's Orchestra, during which
the diners had had time TO admire
the decorations Of American flags and
palms, an hour or more was devoted TO
the following menu, served by zm-
norman
Tomato Consomme
Boiled Halibut La Hollandaise
Celery Fried oysters Olives
Roast Turkey Filling
Cranberry Sauce
Mashed Potatoes French Peas
Potato Salad
Mixed Pickles onions
Finger Rolls Bread and Butter
Ice Cream Fancy Cakes Coffee
Cigars Roman Punch
Mr. Gray in assuming charge as
chairman spoke OF the enthusiasm OF
the gathering as evidence of the sur
vival Of the spirit Of Democracy. The
Democratic party with less CONNER
cialism and more patriotism, was dis
tinctly the party Of the people and II
could never die.
They can't kill it," yelled an old
veteran amid cheers. Senator Gore
was introduced as the honorable and
courageous Hon. Thomas p. Gore and
was cheered to the echo.
Blind Senator Speaks.
The blind senator expressed his ap-
probation of what he termed the mag
niicent assemblage, royal and loyal
Democratic tigers"
lie would not be able 70 justify the
chairman's encomium, but he was not
less grateful for his recommendation
He was not an entire stranger TO Del
aware since Delaware had sent To Ok
lahoma a few of the best Democrat
and few of the worst Republicans. II,
brought greetings from Oklahoma anC
bid Delaware Democracy be OF gooC
cheer. forecasting a Democratic trl-
umph in November.
He would never be contented dnti
Delaware returned TO the house OF
her fathers. For t6 years she hat
strayed after strange gods but on hcl
return she would have a magninccut
welcome. A Salisbury q Bayard or O
Gray should sit in the United States
Senate as a representative OF thi.
splendid commonwealth. Delaware
was once known for her reputation but
what was the answer today. How had
the mighty fallen2 He was glad e
be here in March for in March hac
been born Andrew jackson. William J
Bryan and Grover Cleveland (cheers)
Let no one say that tho Democracy ot
Delaware has not united and reunited
Delaware expected every Democrat tC
do his duty i'm the coming campaign
lie exulted I'm Democratic victories fl