Evening journal., 1914-09-01
Democrats URGE
RETURNOF OFBROCKSON
Friends OF Kent Man Tell
Party Members Congress
man Has Made Good
POW WOW BRINGS
TOGETHER VOTERS

Democrats from all parts OF the
state, numbering between five and six
hundred. gathered at the Demo
cratic League. here last night to 1t
tend the statewide Democratic rally,
held under the auspices Of that or
ganization. While it had been planned
to hold the speechmaking IN the large
hall I'm the building, it was found
necessary. on account of the large at
tendance, 10 hold the meeting in the
lrish-Amcrican Hall, which adions
the League.
Excellent musical selections were
given by Compton's Orchestra prior to
and during the meeting. Following the
meeting those present were enter
tanned at buffet luncheon, whicn
was served in the POmpeian room OF
the League. During the rally, which
was very enthusiastic, the speakers
were unanimous in lauding President
Wilson's administration and the
pledges which have been fulfilled by
the party at Washington.
At the opening of the meeting, Mr.
Bayard was introduced by Mr. O'Neal,
and he in turn introduced Congress
man Brockson as the first speaker
Before making his address Mr
Brockson read the following telegram
which he had just received from Sec
retary Tumulty, at Washington, which
/ he said was especially interesting To
the gunners OF Delaware:
"The White House. Washington, d.
nH fflI..
President has this day signed proc
lamation legalizing shooting of reed
birds September L. The announce
ment was received with applause.
Congressman BrOckson said that nc
has been a Democrat since he was old
enough to know what a Democrat
was. and has cast a straight Demo
cratic ticket for 20 years He said
that he had advocated the election ol
william Jennings Bryan, which drew
forth much applause from the audi
ence.
The sneaker then declared tina
President Wilson was the creates
president in history.
"No matter what personal bereave
ment. what great perplexing prob
lens from abroad he always has tn
unfit Of the American people a
heart" he said. The speaker refer
red 10 his personal efforts withou
rest or recreation. In speaking of tn
criticism directed against him becaus
of the appointments as postmaster
he said: ASK them what 1t is the
object to. No man Will impug
TO me anything more than a mistak
of Judgment and won't concede tina
p I believe that what ] did was right
, He spoke of the press of busines
+. at washington which he stated d'
E manded him there. He stated IN;
e he would stand on his record. Cor
! cluding, he said that after all It wa
3 for the Democrats to say whetn'
e he was to be nominated or not.
d CONGRESSMAN Sisson was the ne
speaker. but prior to this MT baya'
= stated that he had received a leIu
r from United States Senator Saulsou'
q who. owing to Illness, was very sor
he could not be present but wish
To be with the meeting In spirit
CONGRESSMAN SissOn was a We
witty speaker and kept the crowd
an uproar. He dwelt principally
the national significance of the Dem
cratic party, and its Accomplishment
In referring to the denomination
Mr.. Brockson he declared that SIN
the Delaware Congressman has be
In office he has given good serVl
10 the state apd has been capan
faithful and active representative
Congress Barnhart, speaking
Congressman Brockson, declared
was one of the most loyal CA
full. painstaking and reliable congre
y men on the floor of the House.
= Speaking of the accomplishments
the present administration, Mr.. Bal
Il hart. declared that they were rea
HI remarkable. In conclusion, ne
iii declared that Brockson should
HI elected by big majority.
al Former state Senator Thomas
III Monaghan was the next speaker a
IL he discussed state and national
III sues.
III Mr.. Tunnel. chairman OF the )
III sex county committee, was the C
III cluding speaker. He discussed
III tional issues and referred to the p
III tvs accomplishments. He hoped q
III the next congress would be Der
III cratic so that the present polio
I'll could be supported. He made
III erence 10 the coming election in
III State. and declared it was up TO
III people TO put all Democrats IN orr