Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-08-12
Tothe Dem ocratic Conservative Voters
of Montgomery County.

Feiioip. Citizens IL hereby renew my an
nouncement as n candidate for the LEGlS-
LATURE, subject to your decision at the
Primary Election, 10 be held on the 9th in
slant.
As | have heretofore explained at some
length, am in full sympathy with the Gov
ernor, in the effort which he is making. as
believe In good faith, to fulfill the pledges
made 10 the people in the Democratic plat
form of 1879. ! believe, also, in the correct
ness OF his statements, showing an unneces-
sary expenditure of money drawn from the
people by taxation, that should now be in
reserve for the payment of the State debt II
is said that this exposure is an attack upon
the party. should say not, for he shows
that the fault is not with the party, but with
the agents who have failed TO perform the
conditions upon which they were employed.
1t is also said that these discussions are per-
sonal and transient That they are personal
| deny, for il is the wisdom and propriety of
legislation that is called into question, and
the Legislature, rs II body, that is arraigned,
and personalities have been carefully avoided.
Let us hope they are transient for the unity
aud harmony of the party are necessary to It's
strength, which we hold is essential 10 keep
ing in check the aggressive policy OF the OPP
posite patty, upon the reserved rights of the
States, and the freedom Of local selfgoyern-
ment.
As the peace, happiness and prosperity of
the people is the legitimate object of govern
menI, II is evident that these blessings eau
not be secured however wise and beuefcent
the organic law, unless its provisions are
sacredly observed, and wisdom, honesty and
economy prevail in the councils of the Stale /;
therefore a reduction of public expenditures,
as far as practicable aud consistent with due
regard 10 the efficiency Of the public service,
is righttully and justly demanded by the peo-
pie who have the burden OF taxation to bear
hence il is clearly the duty Of their represeu-
tatiyes, by every consideration of public policy
and private right, TO set aside personal preju
dice and partisan bias, and earnestly and
fearlessly press forward every practical meas
ure of retrenchment and reform.
Since giving the subject great deal Of
thought, considering ii, us have endeavored
TO do, in all its bearings, feel il my duty 10
advocate the taxation OF mortgages, for am
unable 10 see, in the present condition Of at.
fairs, anything TO justify discrimination in
favor of such Investments, and ] think il is IA
settled principle, that except where .eYemp-
tions are made for obvious reasons OF Public
policy, simple justice demands that all per-
sons and bodies corporate, should be required
10 contribute 10 the support Of government
in proportion to their property Of every de-
scription, the full enjoyment of which is,
thereby, secured TO them
Although i, should seem unnecessary, il
may not be amiss 10 state that | would op.
pose any legislation TO put in jeopardy the
blessings secured TO us and the rising genera
ton by the adoption OF Local Option.
Now, fellow Democrats, have been thus
plain, because am unwilling 10 assume the
great responsibility OF representing you in
the Legislature without squarely meeting
every issue in the canvass for II my judg-
ment is at fault and must be condemned, /
would rather il should happen before the
election than afterwards but II you endorse
my views and can have confidence in my
fidelity and ability 10 stand by and defend
them, ! respectfully solicit your support,
THOMAS WATERS, of S.