Evening journal., 1918-09-11

tates OF our own conscience
Chairman Hazel next called on former
Congressman L. Irving Handy for a
speech. The delegates had called for
Mr.. Handy several times during the
afternoon and he was given a warm
welcome. He said he had been think
ing Of Senator Salisbury as the friend
OF Woodrow Wilson. "He has stood
by Wilson and Woodrow Wilson's friend
Is a friend Of humanity" said Handy
81 too. am ready, somewhat sooner
than Mr.. Marvel to make his nOmina-
tion by acclamatlOn" This remark
caused much laughter and applause
Harry A. W. Behan, a representative
of the Central Labor Union, Whining
ton. was introduced. Mr.. Behan laugh
ingly remarked that he suggested TO
Mr. Marvel Monday afternoon that he
agree 10 make Saulsbury's nomination
unanimous. but he was not ready TO do
so then. The speaker stated that he
did not come before the convention as
a Democrat or as a Republican, but as
a representative Of organized labor. lie
told Of the Central Labor Union adopt
ing resolutions endorsing Salisbury and
referred to him as a friend Of the work
ing man.
He asked that John c. Saylor, district
Of the United States EN-
ployment Service, be allowed to read
letter from William r. Seward, presi-
dent of the Central Labor Union, urg-
ing the denomination and reelection Of
Senator Salisbury.
Senator Saulsbury's denomination was
then made by acclamatiOn
James NJ Tunnel, of Georgetown, |
who was the only candidate TO an
nounce himself for the Senate against |
Senator Salisbury, made a speech plac- |
ing the name OF Congressman Albert r. |
Polk. Of Georgetown, before the con- |
vention for denomination He said Con- /
gresham Polk's record had been 100 /
per cent. American, and that he was |
asking for his denomination because he |
had made good and earned it.
John f. MallOy, OF Wilmington, in |
secOnding the nomination of Congress- !
man Polk, pledged to him for New Gas
tie county the same support as would |
be given Senator Salisbury. L. Irving /
Handy seconded the nomination on be- /
half Of Kent county and it was then /
made by acclamation.
Arley B. Magee, Of Dover, placed in /
nomination for State Treasurer, Francis |
NJ. Soper, Of Rising sun, often referred |
TO as the Apple King Of Delaware"
His nomination was also by acclama-
tion.
Chairman Hozel nominated former |.
state Senator J. Hermon Anderson, OF
for State auditor Of accounts.
William r. Valiant, OF Laurel, placed /
in nomination Clarence Donoho, Of Sea-
ford. Before the vote was taken, how
ever, Mr.. Valiant Withdrew the name
Of Mr.. DonOho, and the nomination
was then made by acclamation.
Chairman Hazel delegated Senator
WolcOtt a committee to find Senator
Salisbury and Congressman Polk and
escort them 10 the platform. In a few
Senator WOlcOtt returned with
the senior Senator, and after he had
Senator Salisbury, Chair
man Hazel formally presented him to
Ihe convention. Senator Salisbury said
ne tried TO give his best for his country
and state. and would continue those ef-
Iorts If reelected. lie said he greatly
appreciated the honor conferred on him
ly the convention.
Senator Salisbury referred TO the
great problems confronting the coun-
ry. and said that he doubted that he
would make what might be termed a
political speech during the entire cam
paign. The issues confronting the
country. he said, are too large for
political issues. Differences among pa
lriotic Americans, he declared, are al
most nOn-essential. In concluding, he
said: "If elected. and ] am going to be
elected ! shall have nothing to say
against my opponent, but will leave IL
to the people OF Delaware TO say
whether ! shall serve again"
Senator Wolcott reported that he had
been unable TO find Congressman Polk
and the convention then adjourned.