Evening journal., 1911-12-08

The Sons of Delaware, who gather
once each year to sing the praises of
their State. tell boyhood stories and
listen to some of Delaware's sons
who have grown great, banqueted for
the Goth consecutive year at the Belle
vue Stratford, Philadelphia, last
night. The spirit of Delaware revived
itself. and the staid men became boys
as the old songs were sung, and the
speakers told of the State of the Blue
Hens Chickens.
From the first course of the menu
to the end of the last speech every
thing was Delaware. There were
Delaware oysters Delaware river
bass, guaranteed by the management
of the hostelry to be genuine-Dela-
ware turkey, cranberries and real
Sussex county guinea hen. while
every course and every item was
either pTefxed or suffixed with a Della
ware name, and every speech was fill
ed with the deeds and achievements
of the sons of Delaware.
The gathering was a notable one.
Aside from the members Of the Sons
of Delaware in this city, the COM
mittee always brings up some of the
best and greatest of the real Della
waIeans, who have not delf ted from
the confines of their State. Last night
the number was a large one, compris-
ing a dozen or so of the leading Off
cials of the Commonwealth a num-
Der of the most prominent states
men, three or four ex-Congressmen,
number of lawyers, ministers and
men in all walks of life.
Charles S. Richards Secretary Of
State. spoke eloquently of Our Home
State" in wnicn ne eAtolled Delaware
and Delawareans and painted the
glories of his Commonwealth.
Everett c. johnson, who was intro
duced as a leading member of the
Fourth Estate editor of the Newark
(Delaware) Post. spoke regarding
"Recall'-the recall of achievements
of the State-in which he gave his
views concerning capital and labor.
The Rev. Dr. Benjamin c. Warren, of
Newburg. n. Y, a former son Of Della
ware, spoke on state and National
Birthright" his remarks being ap-
plauded.
l.. Irving Handy, eX-Congressman.
was present and again, as he has
done at many Delaware banquets,
evoked continued laughter as he poked
fun at the members.
Someone suggested that IBig IrN-
ing" give a base drum solo, but eVE
dently he did not hear the interrupter
William w. Smithers, president OF
the organization, acted as POSTMASTER.
Mr.. Smithers, together with Vice-Pres-
ident Robert McCaulley, Jr., Second
Vice-President DR.. Charles :. Hearne,
Treasurer Leonard c. Dill~and Sec
retary John w. Graham, Jr., were all
reelected.
Capital and Laber.
Everett c. Johnson was the first
speaker. In opening he pointed out
that "Purgatory Woods" are near
Cooch's Bridge and in the clearing is
Heavens Point. That's where |
live" he said, and added that last
winter he went to Dover during the
Legislature and found another place
south of purgatory.
Mr.. Johnson recalled deeds of the
sons of Delaware, relating IN vlNlu
metaphor the valor of Delaware S
Revolutionary son, Caesar Rodney
The speaker provoked much applause
when he said that the Hall of Fame
for Delawareans still had a number
of empty inches, but that the last one
fo be filled was filled with the name OF
Genral T. c. DUPONT Speaking of cap
ital and labor, he said:
IF / read Alright the signs of the
times, there is a lack OF reverence duo
the past a disregard for institutions
and a growing respect for )ur laws
Our danger is not from an external
war but from an internal conflict
This applies, not only to a lack or
reverence for law by the few, but dis
respect by the many.
"Evadiug the law by capital is
wrong, but that in no wise 1usuhes
disregard for it by labor. Property
acquired by American genius and in
genuity is constitutionally protected
This representative government is
based on the passion of the populace
but founded on reason Of thinking
citizenship. Our laws must be made,
not by the sentiment of a composite
citizen, but by a representative OF "A
aane majority. And the Interpretation
n these laws means justice dealt out
eo men and without heed TO an un-
thinking sentiment of the majority.
"The economic question is not busi-
ness against labor but more business
and better labor. Let one recognize the
other and competition will follow its
natural evolution into cooperation.
Labor must recognize the rights OF
capital, whose genius is stamping the
century as the day Of practical useful
ness, but at the same time capital
must admit and give dignity to the
labor that makes it possible. But If It
comes to the old question that right
wars against wrong and law and order
line up against riot and insurrection,
as loyal and worthy sons you have
duty to perform"
The Rev. DR.. benjamin c. Warren,
formerly a resident of Frederica,
told how the spirit of patronism was
instilled in the hearts Of all sons OF
Delaware. and declared that the ac-
ton f the state in being the first to
sign the Constitution had set a pace
for LOYALTY, which was faithfully fol-
lowed by those who since lived with
In the borders of the state The
speaker deplored the election methods
of recent years, and expressed the
hope that some means would be found
10 effectually prevent bribery at the
ballOt-boX
He scored the purchasable voter,
reiterating a statement that a man
sells himself for less cash than hog
can be purchased. Patriotism is
needed but not that brand as found
I'm the books advocated by Upton Sin
cIafr he said