Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-24
DELAWARE c. O.P.
FEUD LAID ASIDE
Slate Selected and Way Paved
for Harmony as Con-
vention Opens
CATER TO THE SUFFRAGISTS
b. n star Correspondent

Ia BIZ stag Correspondent
Dover. Del, Aug "a. Good old
"party harmony" took the center of
the stage when Republican state con-
vention met here at noon today, and the
Townsend Layton feud raced to the
woods for today. at least.
Custom spoke for the unanimous re-
nomination of Representative Caleb Il.
Layton. but the Layton forces had de-
feated Governor John G. Townsend for
national delegate last spring and the
Townsend forces brcatacd defiance and
revenge. Layton's anti school code
stand hurt him, too.
For a while this morning. II looked
a. though Sussex county delegates In
caucus would choose Governor Town
send himself as the nominee. Then said
rumor, by a magnificent gesture. the
governor was to decline in favor of Doc
tor Layton on the floor of the conven-
tion.
Il was all very dramatic and thrill
Ing. but after much sober thought II
was called off. The organization steam
roller, painted and shining like a fire
engine, is ready and waiting. When the
whistle blows it will roll. and the or
ganization slate is expected to go
through.
-. Denney Tor Governor IOdaE
Caucus nominees follow
Governor Colonel William d. Denny,
of Dover: Lieutenant Governor. Major
J. Danforth Bush. of Wilmington; at
torney general, Sylvester ID. Townsend,
Jr., of Wilmington; state auditor,
Daniel Thompson. of Newark State
treasurer, George NJ. Fisher, Of Wyom-
ing.
All Of the above is as was expected.
For the 40 train on the Delaware
Railroad decides more political destines
In the state of Delaware than people
give it credit for.
Il reckon we will get through in time
To, get the 40 is the phrase that has
decided the fate of more than one bill
In the Legislature. The delegates to
this convention also hope to make that
train this afternoon.
Back to Economic Basis
Chairman Warner in opening the con-
vention, said:
1T seems vitally necessary to get our
country back on an economic business
basis and in support of pure American
policies. The Republican party is the
only force to get the country back on
this right track at this time.
Hence our responsibility As a party
IN so great that | felt sure all personal
and factional differences would promptly
disappear when true Republicans fully
realized the need of our country and our
party. feel sure that you will allow
nothing TO interfere with the safe con-
duct OF our party to a victorious cam
paign.'
Du Pont Presidential Elector
Henry A. du Pont was chosen presi-
Dental elector unanimously at the New
Castle caucus Daniel Thompson was
renominated for state auditor. Colonel
Deuney was the choice of the Kent
county caucus for the gubernatorial
nomination as per program. George NJ.
Fisher was the choice for state treas :
urer. Former State Senator John w.
Houston. of Clayton. was the choice
for vice president Of the convention.
After fighting suffrage tooth and nail
Delaware's Republican organization
blandly extends hearty welcome tt
women in their forthcoming participa
tiop in politics, now that Tennessee has
mt il over. 1t is all in the tentative
platform adopted last night at the meet
ing of the state committee. preceding tn,
Republican state convention today.
Suffrage was beaten in Delaware. bu'
that doesn't prevent the organization in
its platform from proclaiming that sex
should be no obstacle in the holding OF
Office in the state.
And then. getting down to brass
tacks. for organization is nothing If not
practical. the state chairman at last
nights meeting was authorized 10 ''or
ranize women voters who believe in Re
publican principles whenever he deem:
it advisable So much for that
Delaware is now officially on the suf-
: frage band wagon.
National Platform IndOrscd
In addition to suffrage planks. the
Republican convention platform OF June
a was indorsed by the state committee,
belief in the principle of protective
tariff was reaffirmed and satisfaction
was expressed with the records of Sen .
ator Ball and Congressman Layton.
, The Wilson administration was con
demned, and pride was expressed in the
efficient administration OF Governor
Townsend.
The platform favOrs efficient develop
ment ~ the conduct Of municipal HnC
state Offices and urges a budget system
Pleasure was recorded in the public in
terest shown in school questions anC
the belief expressed that character anC
ability should be the only requisite fol
% holding office, race and sex to be no Oh
stacle.
Other Things recommended we're
Co operation between capital and labor
furtherauce Of highway work. legisla
tion furthering the prosperity Of tn,
farmer and the collective purchases o
supplies and equipment for the farm
Wilmington's activity in building up
seaport was commended.
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