Milford chronicle., 1936-09-25

ing adopted that attitude towards
Senator Hastings and feel that it
now behOOves the citizens of the
State of Delaware to show their ap-
probation OF his sacrifice by giving
him their whOie-hearted support at
the election November g."
Sees Party Inspired
Robert X. Jones of Harrington,
former chairman of the Kent County
Republican committee. and member
Of the Republican State Committee.
said:
Mr.. Hastings acceptance will in
spire the party, its leaders and work
ers to victory because of his very
fOrceful leadership in Washington
and his knowledge and presentation
of the issues OF the campaign from
the Republican standpoint. Our
chances of winning in November are
greatly enhanced by his decision
Clarence A. Switzerland, prOmi-
nent attorney of Wilmington, and
former Attorney General of the
State, said:
Having nominated Senator Hast
ings for denomination at the partys
convention at Dover, naturally am
delighted to hear of his acceptance
and think the party. the state and
the country are fortunate in having
an opportunity to send him back to
the United States Senate"
Rep. ]. George Stewart. Republi-
can candidate for reelection. said he
is highly elated over the action
taken by Senator Hastings. Il feel
that the presence of Senator Hast |
ings will add strength to our ticket. |
He is making great sacrifice. but !
Senator Hastings is too great a pa
triOt to permit anything to interfere |
when the welfare of his country is .
at stake"
Col. Edmund Mitchell, chairman of ,
the Republican State Committee, !
said, "In accepting this nomination.
he simply is satisfying the demands
Of the people. not only in Delaware
but all over the country. While Sen
ltOr Hastings is accepting the nom
nation at a great sacrifice to him
self, at the same time he is doing it
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his country and state
Wonderful, fine. I'm glad to hear
L, was the comment of Albert Stet-
Ter. chairman of the New Castle
County Republican executive COM
nittee, when told of Senator Hast
ngs' acceptance. His decision will
meet with the general approval of
he committee and the public, and
I'M glad of ii. The senator's record
Turing the past six years has been
EXCELLENT, and from his record this
vas the best thing to do. l heartily
pprOve this decision"
Mrs. Davis Delighted
Il am delighted to hear the news"
eclared Mrs. Frank Hall Davis.
ice-chairman of the Republican
tate Committee. Senator Hast
lgs has represented our state !
lOst ably in Washington and he
hould be returned there. The wo-
len of Delaware should give him !
heir whole-hearted support for re-
lection"
Herbert b. Mearns, treasurer of :
he Republican State Committee.
lid, 1T is a nomination well de-
srved and well earned. Il is the
lty OF the citizens Of the state to
sturn him to the Senate" q
Il am gratifed to learn that SEN !
or Hastings has accepted the
George C. Herring. Jr.,
sputy attorney general and the \
epublican candidate for lieutenant
,vernor said I'm doing so he has !
II aside his personal ambition and !
lsires to return to private life. No :
'ubt he believes his experience ,
the Senate and his knowledge Of
ltiOnal affairs are of such value to
If state and nation that il is his y
ity to sacrifice personal ambition n
r public service. Senator Hastings
me as candidate for the United &
ates Senate TO my mind" he said. "
ssures the Republican ticket sue a.
ss in November" H