Milford chronicle., 1936-09-04
DEMOCRATS NAME
JAMES II. HUGHES.
FOR u. S. SENATOR.
[COHfiHHed tram Frsf PGgel
test for Senator, and Sussex County,
Andrew J. Lynch. of Georgetown.
Senator GuffeV Sneakers


The convention heard an addres.
by United States Senator Joseph F
Guffey, of Pennsylvania, who it wa.
understood, came to Delaware as the
personal representative of President
Roosevelt. He is a close friend OF
John Biggs, Jr., chairman of the
Democratic State Committee, and the
permanent chairman of the conven-
tiOn. Senator Guffey's speech took
the place of the usual keynote ad
dress. This feature of the conclaVe
had been dispensed with due to the
illness of Mr.. Isaacs, who had been
designated for chairman.
Urges United Front
Senator Guffey, who was given a
rousing welcome upon his arrival.
urged Democrats of Delaware to
urite on a good ticket, forget fac
tiOnal differences, to have no fears
in the campaign and to work hard
for success. He predicted victory not
only for the State ticket but claimed
Delaware would support President
Roosevelt. Following his address he
left for New York to confer with
National Chairman Farley.
Allen COngratulateS Hughes
Allen, after his defeat, congratu-
lated his successful opponent. Later
outside the convention hall he told
friends he would 90 along with the
ticket. He agreed to become a can
didate for Congress when urged to |
help the national ticket, enhance /
the chances of President Roosevelt, /
and unite his party in Delaware.
Chairman Biggs called the con-
VentiOn to order at 1872 o'clock. The
invocation was offered by Rabbi
Henry Tavel of Beth Emeth Congre-
cation i'm Wilmington. In brief adj
dress. Mr.. Biggs said he considered
this one of the most important days
in the history of the Democratic
party of Delaware. He predicted the
ticket to be selected would be elect
ed.
we will do more than that" he
continued. I'VE wilr be aiding i'm the
national fight to re-elect that great
leader of the Democratic party.
President Roosevelt"
This touched off the first Outburst
of enthusiasm. Mr.. Biggs compared
conditions before President RoOse-
welt took Office with conditions to- 4.
day. He said the real issues were l
Roosevelt and the success of the l
Democratic party in Delaware. There
followed the routine of reading the
convention call and the temporary
roll call. AS this was concluded, Sen Z"
atOT Guffey walked into the theatre
Chairman Biggs appointed Austin y
Smith and J. Harry 'Latchum a com y
mittee to escort him to the platform. "
The guest was given noisy well =
come.
Recalls Delaware Friends y,
He expressed his pleasure at be-
ing able to attend and recalled a,
and acquaintances in the tb
state. He mentioned Senator Bay re
nd, George Gray, and the latter's ST
on. Andrew C. Gray, both of whom fir
re now dead. He said he became ac- vc
uainted with Andrew Gray while fir
hey were at Princeton. st
Delaware" said Senator Guffey. sv
is one of the three most corrupt tn
tates in the Union politically. The az
tier two are New Mexico and Penn sll
ylvania." Al
Monday in Washington" the SEN nr
tor said. I'VE filed complaint with fo
that will stop the stealing 90
Pennsylvania this fall They are 81;
OF going to buy that state with cor hi,
lpt money" IN,
Il feel you people in Delaware ne
an win on election day this year. If III,
Du have but one plank in your plat s,u
'rm, you can win and that is a wa
eclaratiOn that if you are success wa
j you will go to Washington and the
DhOld the hands of the President tai
10 per cent in his administration.
he real issue here today is ROOse-
1t and the New Deal"
He made various references in his hOL
dress to money" He criticised say
e Republicans. Senator Hastings NC!
I'd the duPOnts. A
THE Republican candidate for esc'
esident," he said, has had a re- MS
irkable build-up through the as ierr
itance of Hearst and propaganda. uele
ndOn is known for two things. bal cam
cling his states budget and as an coul
producer. | know a thousand oil stat
1ducers in Pennsylvania who are D.
well qualified to be President as Zoo
and. as for balancing his states nate
ieet, he can take no special credit III
that, because it had to be done COo'
der the constitution of Kansas. was
len the people of this nation have pull'
ed him up and get a full under than
nding of him. his campaign will the
lapse. In my judgment, Roose- lsaa
will carry every state he car mucl
in 1882. tlclp
Remember 80 per cent of the votes
IS of this country is against u.s."
atOr Guffey said I'VE must carry Eu
message by word or mouth. | nam,
see that you are supplied with Mem
the literature you need. Pay no nomi
ntion to the various polls which will
will see published from time to Mr..
:. All of them are planted mucf
INST u.s." ed Il
hen Senator Guffey concluded, outbl
Biggs said he felt sure his ad- 81
s would be powerful medicine" you
the Democrats in the approach selee
campaign. Demo
le convention was delayed by the
nittee reports. Rather than re- "W
the chairman called on several mine,
brief speeches. James NJ. Tun- Demo
of CanPuafOwn national onm- o,ya,l