Milford chronicle., 1937-05-21

committee. nominated Senator Has
tings for national committeeman.
Buck Resignation Regretted
Mt. Stetser regretted the resigna'
tion of former Governor Buck ant
praised his record. He said eve
are, however, fortunate In having 9
man of outstanding ability and par
ty devotion, known not only In Del
aware. but nationally, to replace
Governor Buck-Senator Hastings.
Nominations were closed on motion
of City Solicitor James r. Morford
chairman of the Wilmington COM
mittee.
Before reading the resignation col
Mr.. Buck, Colonel Mitchell said that
in his resignation the party "has
lost a factor of great Importance
and praised the work of the former
governor. Mrs. Frank G. Tallman oi
Wilmington. national committeewo-
man and Harry v. Lyons of Lewes'
also praised the former governor.
Col. Mitchelps Services Lauded
Mrs. Frank Hall Davis of Dover,
vice chairman of the committee,
presided when Colonel Mitchell Of
fered his resignation. You have al
ways helped us and you have been
a power in our party for. many
years." Mrs. Tallman said in ex-
pressing appreciation for Colonel
Mitchell's services and regret on his
retirement. His resignation was ac-
cepted with regret on motion OF
Mrs. Robert w. TomlinsOn. vice
chairman of the Wilmington Repub-
lican Committee.
While Mr.. Buck and Colonel Nit
chell were present, neither Senator
Hastings nor Senator Chandler at
tended the meeting.
Both the resigned officers told the
committee that though they were
retiring from their posts. they will
always be available to help the par
ty whenever needed.
II won't be out in front leading.
but I will be in the trenches ready
to help whenever and wherever
can," Mr.. Buck said.
The retiring national committee
man thanked the members for the
support they gave him and stressed
the importance of attention to the
election in Wilmington.
Colonel Mitchell thanked the COM
mitteemen and women for their 10y
atty and sincere efforts. He also re-
ferred to the Wilmington elections.
Harmony And Unity Urged
Mr.. Morford told of his efforts to
secure harmony and united front
in preparation for the Wilmington
campaign, declaring that those OBJ
iectives "are my watchword now
and will continue to be even after
the Wilmington election not only
for Wilmington but for the State.
81 do not speak for any clique,
group, or person. and hope no one
in Republican circles believes l do"
he said in his plea for united effort.
"It is essential that our coordinated
units be welded together. think
we have achieved this in Whining
ton. We have unity and cooperation
at the bottom. l ask cooperation
from the top and we will not fail
June S at our city election"
Mr.. Morford expressed the opinion
Wilmington will be Republican by
about 5000.
Mr.. Buck commented that what
MIR. Morford said was timely. and
promised that he will be available
to help at any time he may be call
ed upon to assist in the Wilmington
campaign.
at is our duty" he said, ITO see
that Mayor Bacon is reelected"
Committeeman Resigns
William Saunders OF Newark. an
active figure in Republican politics
for 35 years or more, resigned as
member of the committee because oil
his health on advice of his physi-
clan. Mrs. Carrie NJ. S. Pipes sug-
gested his son. Earl Saunders, as his
successor. The place will be filled
by the New Castle County Commit
tee.
Senator John G. Townsend, Jr., in
a telegram to Colonel Mitchell ana
others said:
Newspapers report that Cover
nor BUCK mas tenuereu hie ie''e"a
ton as national committeeman to
YOU. It is also reported Colonel
Mitchell is resigning as chairman
of the State Committee and mas
called meeting of the State COM
mittee today to fill those vacancies.
81 hope this is not true but II true
the selection of national commit
teeman and chairman of the State
committee is so vital to the success
of the party in the future desire
to request that the committee take
no action on this matter until after
the June elections or until ALI
those who are interested can give
expression to what is best for the
success of the party in the future. II
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