Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-02
ALFRED /. DU POINT
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An effort was made by Every Evening
today to ascertain whether it is proper to
draw this conclusion, but as both Cole
man and Alfred were out of town, no
statement could be obtained from either.
1t is regarded by some as significant that
nearby all of the Sussex Republican legis-
lators who are opposing suffrage, nclud-
ing most of the Republican representatives
who voted that way yesterday, are affilIat-
ed with the faction headed by Alfred /
1t is known that the suffragists have been
hoping that Alfred would declare himself
on their side, with the belief that ii would
influence some of the down state ''stand
patters," but it did not develop until
after the vote had been taken what his
convictions were in this behalf In view of
the fact that the opponents have been
making it plain that they were ignoring
the party whip because it was contrary
to the wishes of their constituents, it is
not believed that any will see any reason
to change if the subject is revIves. later
In the session.
1t is admitted that the first effort to do
something will be made in the Senate,
which has not acted, with the hope of
swinging the necessary vote there to
adopt the resolution This accomplished,
an effort would be made TO bring about
turnover in the House. However, as nine
more votes are necessary there than were
lined up yesterday, when all but four
members went on record, it seems like
Herculean task.
NEXT MOVE IN THE SENATE.
whatever final action Delaware may
take has a double significance" said Mrs.
Florence Bayard Hilles, head Of the Della
ware branch of the Woman's PARTY, to-
day. at cannot. by favorable or un-
favorable action, prevent the adoption Of
the Nineteenth Amendment. With the
Republican majority SO strongly en-
trenched and so thoroughly responsible
for whatever action may be taken, it may
be the cause of the greatest blow to the
possible success of the Republican party
in the coming Presidential election.
"The Delaware Assembly has still in its
power to make good and we hope for
favorable action with the roconvening of
the Legislature next Monday"
Mrs. Hilles said she is hopeful Of the
Senate taking favorable action. She
understands the resolution will be called
up there on Monday.
BRIBERY REPORT DENIED.
Reports having been in circulation for
several days that efforts were being made
TO bribe members of the Legislature To
vote for suffrage, that there were hints Of
offers of money, Mrs Hiles was asked
whether she had heard the reports and
whether she knew anything on which they
could be based.
II know of no offers of money for votes
either for or against suffrage" she said.
While | am not the mouthpiece Of the
'anti's,' | know that the suffragists are
following no such method, nor do ! be-
heve the 'anti's' are.
MIR. DU FONTS REASONS.
According to Dover dispatches. Alfred
|. du Pont has been conveying his views
to legislators through kilograms, letters
and personal telephone calls.
Mr.. du Points declaration and mes
sages ask for support of the suffrage
measure for three outstanding reasons,
the dispatches say: First. as an impelllng
sense of duty to the nation; second, his
firm belief that women will exert needed
stabiizIng influence on politics and third,
his conviction that Governor Townsend's S
offer to withdraw as candidate TO the
Republican National Convention upon
suffrage ratification leaves the Republican
legislators no alternative No other candi
date, it appears. enters into the situation,
only a personal opposition TO the Gov
nor.
Up 90 this time it had cen supposed
that Mr.. du Pont was neutral and in
tended 10 remain so.