Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-04
GO VERNON WILL WIN
IN SUSSEX FIGHT FOR
Ma T|ONAL DELEGATE
Opposition is bsiding Since Rec-
ignition of Coleman du FONT
as Party Leader.
LAYTON MAY STEP ASIDE

o.,t,l f,orrespoudence OF Every Evening
Georgetown. Ma rch 5.-Members OF
tho Republican County Committee met
here Tuesday afternoon for the purpose OF
talking over plans for the campaign this
fall and to see if some decision could be
reached over the selection of delegates to
the national convention of the Republican
partv. 1t cropped out at the meeting that
there was dissatisfaction In some sections
of the county to the selection of Governor
Townsend. but despite the concerted
move on the part of some of the district
lea ders to defeat him there Is little doubt
In the minds of those who are IN position
to know the situation that he Will be vlc-
torious In the event of fight. The oppo-
sition comes from those who during the
past two years have been warm support
ers of Alfred l. du Pont and who have OPP
posed oil of the constructive legislation
that has been enacted during the term OF
Governor Townsend.
Indications at this time seem to point
TO fight in some districts among those
who aspire TO be the district leaders, but
lust what bearing it may have rs to the
selection of Governor Townsend as one oil
the two delegates to the national conven-
ton from Sussex county is problematicai'
The meeting, according to one oil tue
prominent factors in the party, cnded
with everything up in the air, but IT IS
conceded bv some of the governor most
bitter opponents that he will be able to
rally enough support to carry him to vic-
tory by safe margin.
In view of the rumored retirement OF
Alfred l. du Pont from the Delaware
political arena, Republicans IN many
sections of Sussex county are at loss TO
Al - he nraNf al Ef
fights. since it is admitted that Coleman
du Pont. present national committeeman,
is the recognized leader In the state and
will be the directing head during the com
ing campaign. That he is so recognized Is
evidenced hv the warm tribute paid HIM
on SATURDAY. night by viii III. Hays, Re
publican national chairman, ut the meet
ing held in the Hotel du Pont, in Whining
ton, MIR. du Pont. will, from what can be
learned from the leaders IN this county,
have the solid support of Sussex Tor re-
election as a member of the national com
mlttee.
The fight, it seems. will he waged for
the two delegates. with Governor Town
send who is entitled TO election by virtue
of his official position as the target, be-
cause he has not worshipped at the polite
nj shrine of some men In this county who
are considered the leaders in the lower
mart of the State.
For the sake of harmony in the ranks,
Congressman Caleb II. Layton, who also,
because of his official position. Is entitled
to go as q delegate to the national con-
vention. is said to have expressed his
willingness to step aside, rather than make
a contest.
Democrats who are in position TO
know the condition of affairs in this coun-
tv also scent trouble at the next primar-
les. but some of the leading Democrats IN
Sussex are said to be holding out the olive
branch in order that harmony may pre-
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