Milford chronicle., 1918-07-26


ginning to warm up with the advent
of summer weather, and the leaders
all about Delaware in both parties,
are seen calling upon the ward and
district workers. With the dates for
the primaries fixed, the situation will
rapidly develop. Just how either Of
the leading parties expect to unite all
voters of their political faith into
loyal support of any candidate, with
out an informal series of district
meetings being held in every repre-
sentative district in Delaware, to get
the sentiment both pro and con, as
to the standard bearers for the voters
10 support, would appear to be a mys
terry to most men. The Democratic
/ party is holding down the safety valve
and apparently the political work is
going on under cover of secrecy, but
it is certain that Senator Salisbury
will have a bitter contest TO win re-
nomination. Kent and Sussex Coun- |
ties give indication that the opposi- |
tion to Senator Salisbury is deep |
seated, and even tho he be victor at
the primaries, there will be those in
considerable number who will not
support him at the November cleo
tiOns. The Republican Party is in a
willing and receptive condition, as a
body, and it will depend entirely upon
the wisdom of those who are direct
ing the movement to bring about un-
ity and loyal support of the nomin-
ees. The faction known as the or
apparently is standing in
the attitude of being willing to ac-
cept any move of the independent Re- I
publicans, and support any represen-
-ative candidate for the United States I
who has ability, patriot
SIN, and honest political purpose; .
and, in accepting such a candidate, n
llign themselves fairly behind the d
leadership of those who will be re- q
ponsible for the future results. At c
his time there must be no personal
or persecution. but an ear 4
lest and determined effort to get a II
tctory at the polls next November. HI
which will mean wise support of the u
overnment in its efforts to win the ,l ili
reat war. but at the same time sup or
ly men from Delaware who will aid
prepare this country for the great IA
organization which must come after
eace shall have been brought about. In
is a grave and serious situation
hich Delaware must face. and the
an representing her in the United
ates Senate needs to be broad no
inded and capable of looking into pa
e future. At present, the Republi- AT
ms of Delaware are trusting to the uu
dividual acts of a few, rather than +b,
tempting to gather from the prole- fer
riat that loyal support which comes mo
ly from confidence as the result of POI
ing taken into the conferences, or cH'
least being consulted as to his opin- 80
n. The campaign of 1916 was car Iv
ed to such extreme and unfair rni
ethOds in both the primary and the
conventions, that the par rae
was shaken in its foundation. and VII
rely escaped total wreck, and for .to
at reason the independent Republic few
MS revOlted and are now demand ent
9 square deal. There must be a we
mmon realization that both sides oas
lst be considered, for as sure as | -"
e day follows night, it will require car
united Republican Party TO win the jol,
,ction next November. 1t would be of
ly to place upon the ballots names In
men repugnant to any set of indi- ioi
luals. There are men, a score of -
I'm, who can meet the requirements
d who are of character 10 get and
Id the confidence of the people. Il
inmate such a man, and Delaware Chi
publicans will send him to the U Iac'
Senate. Ruby Vale of Milford is r., IT. =
= who will meet these require the
nts. dus
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