Evening journal., 1918-11-01
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At $50 o'clock he was the guest Of the
organization committee Of the league
at dinner at the hotel Those in the
party at dinner In addition TO Mr.. Tar
and Mr.. Warner, were Governor John q
Townsend, State Senator Oliver A. New
ton, OF Bridgeyille; Harry II. Blllany
president OF Young Mems Republican
Club; Daniel J. Layton, Jr., OF George
town, chairman OF the Republican state
Committee, and the following members
OF the organization committee: Samuel
q. Cleaver, William A. Barr, Elmer T.
Bye, Colonel George A. Elliott, c. ID.
Garretson, Robert ID. Kemp, Townsend
w. Miller. Edward b. Mode, Robert p
Robinson, s. ID. Townsend, Louis Top
kis Joseph 3. Weaver and former Mayor
Horace Wilson.
II was shortly after o'clock when
Mr.. Taft made his appearance at tle tle
atre accompanied by Governor IoWn-
send and Mr.. Warner. He was given an
ovation that lasted some minutes. Ihe
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
Band furnished music during the even
ing. In front Of the speakers stand was
q pretty display Of flags Of all the Allied
Nations, which attracted considerable
attention.
The immense theatre WHICH seats 2OOO
commenced TO nj up as soon as the
doors were opened early in the evening.
There seemed q never-ending stream OF
men Of all political parties who desired
TO hear the speaker and the building
was crowded long before the time set
for the meeting. Members Of the Young
Mems Republican Club attended the
meeting in a body. The Voters Non
Partisan League also was well repre-
sented. o.,
Many prominent Republicans from all
parts OF the state were seated on the
stage and scattered through the crowd
Members Of the organization committee
OF the league also were seated on the
stage.
Candidates on the state and county
tioket were also on the stage, including
DIR. L. Heisler Ball. candidate for United
States Senator; DR.. Caleb r. Layton
candidate for Congress; George NJ. Fish
er. OF Kent County. candidate for state
Treasurer. and Daniel Thompson, OF
New'ar. candidate for Auditor OF Ac-
counts.
Former Federal Judge Edward q.
Bradford and former State Judge lg-
natius C.. Grubb were among the occu-
pants OF one Of the boxes. Others no
ficed on the stage or in the boxes were
Harry II. BIany, Colonel ]. Ernest
smith. Charles II, Grantland, Colonel
George w. sparks, former Governor
Charles r.. Miller, Robert II. Richards,
William 5. Hilles, Samuel II. Baynard,
Isaac C. Bowers, :. ID. Townsend, for
mer Judge Daniel o. Hastings, the Rev.
Charles II. Bonner, JChn B. Bird and
others.
Ovation for Governor.
Charles Warner called the meeting to
order and introduced Governor Towns
end as the chairman. Governor Towns
end was given an ovation and in pre-
senting Mr.. Taft he said:
"Delaware has served well her coun-
try. In every crisis she has responded.
Time. money and men, she gives free
lv. In times Of stresn, sacrifice is a
part Of per nture.
"But. az no time in that history. glori-
ously>as she has responded. has the call
20 her thinking citizenship been so
seriously strong as today.
Thought, keen, patriotic, practical
thought Is the demand now made on
American citizenship.
American Institutions which are be-
ing so nobly defended in war, must be
preserved On the coming days Of peace.
THAT part " our citizenship known
as Republicans which has played such a
vitality leading part in the defense and
mpbuilding Of the nations interest re-
sent seriously the accusation that pa
trlotism can only be expressed by the
Democratic party.
I'm the conduct Of this war, in the re-
construction days 10 come. Delaware
Republicans expect 20 take their right
ful part. They base this right on the
record made in the past.
"Our guest this evening needs no in
PRODUCTION. The nation stands uncoy-
cred when he speaks and those citizens
fsvoring unconditional surrender, and
preservation OF American institutions
take seriously his words.
with honor and appreciation ! pre-
sent William II. Taft"
When Mr.. Taft arose It was the signal
for another demonstration, which lasted
some minutes. His genial smile ap-
pealed 10 the immense audience at once
and his chuckle from time to time
when making some especial point kept
the crowd cntnuSe0.
Mr.. Taft spoke briefly on matters per-
tanning to reconstruction sfter the war,
and also criticized President Wilson's
zrecent appeal for vote OF confidence,
out much OF his time was spent in dis
secting the fourteen points Of President
Wilson's peace terms. He was inter
rupted often by applause, and his state
ments relative TO the work Of the Re
publlcans in Congress supporting war
measures even more Loyalty that the
Democrats was effective
Mr.. Taft appealed for the election Of
Dr. Ball 20 the Senate on the ground
that there is great need for a Republl-
ran Senate to adjust matters following
The war on sound basis.
That the Republicans Of Delaware are
united in this election was demon
strated last night, as representatives Of
oil former factions We're in attendance
and are determined after hearing Mr..
Tafts great address 10 even strive
harder than ever 10 bring about the
election Of Or. Ball TO the Senate, Dr.
Layton to the House and the entire Re
publican ticket.
Mr.. Taft left Wilmington Immediately
after the meeting for Boston.
When the applause which greeted Mr..
, Taft upon his introduction by Gov.
= Townsend, had died away and he could
make himself heard. Mr.. Taft said
"Lades and gentlemen OF Wilmington
and Delaware, my fellOw-citizens With
the exception Of an address delivered at
the commencement, this is the first time
] have spoken In Delaware since l was