Evening journal., 1914-09-03
SEE VICTORY WITH TICKET NAMED AT DOVER

tary Of State less than two years ago
and his ability in the administration
OF the ONCE and his fidelity to duty
had been recognized not only by
Delaware but by neighhoring states.
Mr.. Tatnall eulOglzed the excellent
qualifications Of Mr. Miller as shown
by his public record, for the Office
of Congressman.
Thomas A. ID. Hutson, Of Whining
ton, praised Mr.. Miller as a worthy
son Of a noble sire" who i'm Office
and in his appearances before the
public had made many friends by his
ability and his manner He spoke of
the service of Mr.. Miller as secretary
to Congressman William H. Heald.
and said his knowledge and expert
Cnce would be fitting aGjuncts to his
aggressive yOuthfulness Mr.. Hutson
spoke OF the wealth and the indus
tries in Wilmington and said he be-
lieved Mr. Miller with his knowledge
of conditions could more flttingly re-
present the interests Of the upper
end Of the State than could a Sussex
man.
Presents Townsend's Name.
General George II. Hall placed in
nomination Colonel John q. Towns
end for Congress. IL am from Sus-
SEX" said General Hall amid ap-
plause. "We haven't the wealth and
industries there, but we are Republi-
cans He referred To the unanimous
selection by the Sussex caucus Of
Colonel John G. Townsend an able.
respected son of Sussex" and asser-
ted that Colonel Townsend could re-
present the interests of the State as
well as could a New Castle County
man.
Clifford E. Burton, Of Angola.
seconded the nomination of Colonel
Towsend. who. he said. wasn't born
with a silver spoon In his mouth but
Is now able TO put one there by the
work of his own hands and brains"
David S. Clark seconded. on behalf
OF Kent County, the nomination Of
Mr.. Miller.
Then came the surprise OF the Con-
ventiOn Senator George Fisher
Pierce. OF Milford. said Colonel
Townsend desired to say a few words
and he was given the privilege Of the
floor He was appiauded as he went
not necessary for him to go to the
platform when urged TO do SO. He
said he was deeply appreciative OF
the honor his friends particularly in
the Sussex caucus. had paid him
But in view Of the circumstances, q"
he added impressively. 81 ask 10
withdraw my name in the interest OF
/ harmony"
] NXfs4hd~a.. re.... Ha.taaN
There was pause for minute.
and when General George Hall did
not ask to withdraw the nomination
/ he had made. somebody in the body
of the Convention made the motion
and IL prevailed without objection.
4 Then. on motion. the nomination Of
/ Mr. Miller was made unanimous by
| reclamation.
Samuel l.. Burris suggested that
q committee be named to notify Mr..
J Miller. who was at the State House,
and escort him to the Convention
hall Mr. Burris and James A.
HirOns we're two members of the
committee Mr.. Milled was welcomed
with shouts and cheers when he ap-
peared and in response TO demands
he went to the platform He thanked
the delegates for the confidence im-
posed IN him and II elected he said
he would represent all sections OF
the State.
Mr.. Miller to Campaign.
"rhe cry abroad rs 'On to Paris
said Mr. Miller. but ours now is 'on
to Washington stand ready ia
give the best that Is in me- / am
going through this State in the com
paign. | am going to Sussex, where
know / have friends and where
Sussex. as I have been told by your
able leader (pointlng to former Gov
ernor PennewilD will he behind me
Butt am not going to make a Ions
speech. I accept the nomination"
William j. Swain, OF Bridgeville
was nominated for State Treasurer
by acclamation and without oppOsi
ton. He was put in nomination as
the choice of the Sussex caucus by
c. Sudler Richards, aud was secon.
ded by General A. r. Benson William
S. Hilles and Charles H. Colbourne
For State Auditor, David s. Clarl
put In nomination Charles J. Luff. o
Dover General Benson seconded tn,
nomination of Mr. Lulf and aske,
: Sussex and New Castle TO stand b!
b him.
Frank W. Davis put In nomination
} the name of Colonel Theodore Town
, send, of Milford. "A man known &
] / all Delawareans."
George NJ. Fisher. OF Wyoming
urged as a candidate asked permls
! sion OF his friends to withdraw 81
d that his name be not presented. MI
. Fshor voiced a desire ior harmon,
Z Mr.. LuH Named.
{ Charles II. Maull, OF Lewes. secon
10 ded the nomination OF Colonel Town