Evening journal., 1918-07-29
Spirit of the
DeIntoruio Press
WARNING UP

WARMING UP
From the Milford Chronicle.
The political situation ls beginning
TO warm up with the advent Of sum-
mer weather, and the leaders all about
Delaware in both parties, are seen call
ing 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 eX-
pect to unite all voters Of their polit-
ical faith into loyal support Of any can
didate, without an informal series or
district meetings being held In every
representative district In Delaware, 10
get the sentiment, both pro and con.
as to the standard bearers for the vot-
ers to support, would appear to be a
mystery 10 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 bitter contest to win renOmina-
ton. Kent and Sussex counties give
indication that the opposition to Sena-
tor Salisbury is deep-seated, and even
though he be victor at the primaries,
there will be those in considerable num-
Der who will not support him at the
November elections. The Republican
party is in a willing and receptive con
ditlon. as a body, and it will depend
entirely upon the wisdom Of those who
are directing the movement to bring
about unity and loyal support OF the
nominees. The faction known as the
Organization" apparently is standing in
the attitude Of being willing to accept 1
anv move Of the independent Republi-l |
cans. and support any representative
candidate for the United states Senator I
ship. who has ability, patriotism, and
honest political purpose; and, IN ac-
ceptlng such a candidate, align them !
selves fairly behind the leadership OF
those who will be responsible for the
future results. At this time there must
he no personal exaltation Of persecu-
tIon. but an easnest and determined ef-
fort TO get a victory at the polls next
November. which will mean wise sup
mort Of the government in Its enorts
10 win the great war, but at the same
time supply men from Delaware VINO
will aid to prepare this country Tor
the great reorganization which must
come after peace shall have been
brought about. It is a grave and seri-
Gus situation which Delaware must
face. and the man representing her In
the United States Senate needs to be
broadminded and capable Of looking into
the future. At present, the Republicans
of Delaware are trusting to the indiyid-
ual acts Of a few, rather than attempt
ing TO gather from the proletariat that
loyal support which comes only from
confidence as the result Of being taken
into the conferences, or at least being
consulted as 10 his opinion. The cam
palgn of 1916 was carried to such ex-
irene and unfair methods in both the
primary and the nominating convention
that the party was shaken In its found
alton. and barely escaped total wreck,
and for that reason the independent
Republicans revOlted, and are now de-
manding a square deal There must be
a common realization that both sides
must be considered, for as sure as the
day follows night. It will require a
united Republican party to win the
election next November. II would be