Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-10-11
Presidential Electors
William H. Head of Wilmington
William Denney of Dover
William l. Simpson of Milford
ious walks of life and various
phases of thought.

lOuS walks OF lie ana various
phases of thought.
"If l have any of the qualifica-
tions necessary to serving the
State, it is the fact that my work
has brought me in touch with peo-
pie all over the State. In the woods
as lumber man, at the cashiers
window, in the directors room, as
a producer, as a business man, my
experience has been such that |
can in some degree feel the needs
of these men. My work and asso-
citation with them have made us
acquainted. They can express their
views in my language, and actual
experience in their work, has given
me an appreciation and under
standing of their point of view.
This living with them, working
with them, has given me an expert
ence that will, l believe, enable me
to measure up in some degree to
the honor you have bestowed on
me. | can by this experience bet
ter feel their needs. My contact
with the mechanic, the farmer, the
business man, the work | have
done gives me better sense of
appreciation. | feel their needs,
because feel them myself.
Speaking of this understanding
and appreciation of the needs of
the day, l have felt that Delaware
is about to make another stride in
advance. The relationship of Will
mington and the rural sections is
one solely of understanding, a bet
ter acquaintance and appreciation
of each others needs. Neither
can attain its greatest success or
realize its fullest opportunities
without the cooperation of the
other. Rural Delaware needs
Wilmington's aid and support,
likewise Wilmington needs the CO.
operation of the country districts.
Surely, we have reached the con-
viction that one is vitality essen
tial to the success of the other.
The growth of your city demands,
no doubt, legislation. Considera-
ton and careful working out of
your plans, not only adds to your
efficiency but to the rural growth.
If can be in any way the medium
of a better understanding and
closer relationship, | should be
proud indeed. This is a campaign
not for sectional superiority but
for State advance. And there is
much to be discussed, thought out
much to be done.
"lf Delaware is going to keep
pace with the hustling changes of
the day. it behooves us to give our
time and energy to the task. This
old state, prided as the Unions
first, has history and tradition of
which we cannot be too proud. We
read of the struggles and achieve
ments, making our state what it is
today. Those leaders of thought
and action make up our proud and
boosted Toll of honor. Thinking
we may catch their secret of sue
cess, we read of their problems
and the way they faced them. But
no, our problems are different, our
issues are not the same. We can
catch only the inspiration. 1t be-
comes us then to take increased
determination from their success. |
and face, with honesty, our prob
lens as they with such sterling in
tegrity faced theirs. Only by
such determination can we mea-
sure up to our responsibilities. |
New conditions exist. Their lives
and history bring out the issue of
the hour-a determined expression
of manhood.
I'm speaking of Delaware's his
tory and her roll of honor, we can
we'll feel proud of the part that the
Republican party has played. It's
representatives have figured in
the council of the nations pro-
gress, it's record in state admins
trations is well-earned boast.
Today, the party awaits challenge.
We stand on our record. Questions
Of national thought can well be
discussed by our representatives.
IN the state, the administration