Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-25
7. COLEMAN DJ PONT
ARRIVES FROM WEST
TOBECOME SENATOR
Saw Friends in Wilmington To.
day Before Going to
Washington.
NEW POLITICAL RUMORs

7. Coleman du Pont and Mrs. du
Pont who since May have been at
the Hotel Broadmoor, Colorado
Springs. Colorado. reached Whining
ton shortly before 10 o'clock this MORN
ing. From then on General du Points
day was one that a very healthy man
would have dreaded, and il was only
because he has benefited by his west
ern rest that Gen. du Pont was able
to stand IL.
While of course, there will be a
great deal of politics mixed up with
his trip East. and his stay here for a
day or two. primary and ultimate OBJ
Ject of the trip was to take the oath
of office as United States Senator from
Delaware.
Immediately on his arrival here MIR.
and Mrs. du Pont went to their home
and the General next hurried to his
before he reached there, scores OF
friends who wanted to shake him by
the hand or discuss some political or
business matter with him had either
visited his offices or else telephoned to
learn when they could have an inter-
view.
From the time he arrived it was one
man or woman after another who
paid their respects and congratulated
him on looking so fine and on his ele-
walton to the Senatorship. The Re-
publican National Committeeman from
Delaware is indeed looking better than
he has for long time. But he is the
same energetic vitaIized Coleman du
Pont whom his friends knew so well
He was interviewing visitors, telephon-
ilg, directing the work of his Office
and putting away vigorously on a
cigarette. all at the same time. The, G
is no difference in the man, apparently
only that he IS more vigorous. if tina,
could be possible than he was before
he left for the West.
Following his taking the oath OF
office at Washington, General du Pont
accompanied by Mrs. du Pont will
either return to the West or go some
where else, ii was said. IL is likely
that quite a number of friends and
acquaintance win go TO Washington
in time to see the new Senator take
his position.
Says Plans are Indefinite.
I'm feeling fine said the General
IN response TO a question as to how he
felt. He said that he would return 10
this city tomorrow evening. after tax
ing the oath as United States Senator
land that it was likely that he would
return to the West in short time. al
though his plans were not settled.
He said he would discuss politics in
formally with friends this afternoon
but would not admit that he was soine
to attempt TO straighten things out
insofar is political differences among
his colleagues in Delaware were con-
icerned.
Asked if he was going to name his
secretary today, the General said thai
ne couldn't say what his plans would
be IN regard to this position.
Grantiand May Be Secretary.
One of the first things that he VII
do. it is expected. will be to name ;
secretary. This really important pos
will likely be decided upon this after
noon. Charles II. Grantland secretar,
| OF the Republican State Committee an,
also secretary of the Industrial Ac
cident Board. has been suggested TO
secretary. There are many of hi
/ friends who believe ne would be O
more value to the party by remainin,
in his present positions. This matte
of selecting a secretary will be one o
the topics. it is said TO be discusse,
this afternoon.
The time of the new Senator thi
.f.sar
visitors and transacting business. Thi
afternoon and this evening, however
will be given over to political discus
sions informal in character, but fa
reaching, just the same.
/ Among the matters that viii b.
threshed out, doubtless, will be tina
| of internal revenue collector. Unite,
States Senator Ball wants TO see hi
private secretary, Thomas +. Peeney
named for the job TO succeed Harr,
t. Graham. But Mr.. Peeney may no
be successful. II is known that he i
not looked upon with favor by other
| than the $40 King street crowd o
Republicans. So far as could b
learned, the leaders have no MAJ
definitely fixed in mind for The Job, s
1 that leeney may still slide through.
! The disagreement among the Re
publican leaders over the naming of
State prohibition commissioners i
another matter to be discussed. Dr
/ Ball wants Robert G. Elliott of Sea
ford named and it is said that MIR. j,
Pont is likely to concur in this, Will
Congressman Layton wants TO hav
! G.. Roy Bennett of Milford made DIR
director. In both instances, Mr.. di
Pont appears to be the balance tina
will settle the questions.
Among those who were early ol
hand to greet General du Pont wer
former Governor John G. Townsend
former Governor Simeon s. PennewiI
| State Treasurer George NJ Fisher
State Senator Asa Bennett, Represen
t2tive Harry T.. Clandaniel. Mayo
Harvey. William z. White, John Titus
and John II. Harlan.
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