The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-01-14
REPUBLICAN NOMINATION.
GOV. HAMnroN's POSITION.

IL 10 quite evident that Gov. Hamilton has taken
decidedly independent position In his views re-
garding what may DO termed Democratic policy
a. Il relates 10 the management and administra-
ton Of pariran affairs In Maryland. Il Is mani
fest that the Governor differs In his policy very
materially from that held BY many Of the leaders
Of the party-Perhaps We may say majority Of
them-upon topics hitherto held as eanonical by
Democratic leaders throughout the State. also
members Of tho existing General Assembly. II is
no secret that Gov. Hamilton, for q considerable
time back and at the present, has shown commend
able Independence In setting his face against wha,
10 called the "ring," or In other words the old
"bosses" or managers Of Maryland Democracy,
including partizan Affairs, partizan movements
and all else Of political nature in the State, even
to the running Of the Legislature, the Governor
himself, the appointments to Office, etc.
Now II Is we'll known that We have differed and
do still differ with the Governor In his politics and
partizan views, but at the same time cannot
but applaud and approve his open, manly and
honest independents In taking and pursuing the
no has thus far made manifest as we'll in his
past actions rs in his recent very able and salts
factory message.
II has been our pleasure to read this message
with much attention, and are free TO say Il
ranks among the best-if not the ablest-Guber-
material State paper Of it, Kind that has bee m
presented 10 the citizens Of our Common ealth in
many years past. We say this, too, as par,i1an
opponents Of its author, being wholly free from
prejudice. Aside from It's containing a vast
amount Of satisfactory, useful information
to all Marylanders regardless Of political bas--it
begets the impression that the Governor il thor.
oughly honestin advocating the views and measures
he so forciby sets forth, looking to the ultimate
benefit and good Of the whole people. This hon.
esty Of purpose Is unnistakably shown In the Gov
ernors proposing and advocating measures which
he concsves Of paramount importance to mere
political policy having other aim than TO gain
party advantages. This he does in numerous
propositions looking to the good Of the entire ci,-
zsnshiP, even though the adoption Of such mea-
sures should work adversely TO the interests Of his
own party, simply as a party. lie has plainly
ma s manifest such desire by advising or asking
Tor numerous reforms and the passage Of such laws
as will give to the people fair elections the honest
untrammslled exercise Of the right Of franchise,
the prevention (if possible) Of fraud at primary
and other elections, the waste or squanderins Of
the peoples money, paid through taxation, the
esonomring Of the public expenditures. the cur
taiment 81 useless, sinecure Offices and officials and
n variety Of other things too numerous Just now
to mention, in all Of which the Governor sets forth
very plainly that great service can be done the
State as government and to the people generally.
In advocating such measures and reforms. thong h
he runs antagonistic to prominent leaders and
men Of influence in his party. yet cOmmendable
honesty Of intent is shown because Il 10 clear that
the adoption Of such measures would be in accord
with true principle and independently right
That the great body Of the people Of our s,ats
want new, better and more effective registry law
not shanefully open TO fraud rs the present one
is, all honest men admit. This Gov. Hamilton
earnestly comments.
Take his message In its entirety. so far as II
argues and proposes In favor Of the general pub
lie and the combined advantage Of all as a whole
body polite. IL is paper not only calculated to
meet the popular win. but to speak most favorably
for Ito author for honesty Of purpose, giving an
earnest that he has the interests Of the citizens
the State At heart. whilst we cannot 70 with the
Governor In his partiEan sentiments, yet Il gives
us pleasure, as In other things where real meri,
takes precedence Of selfish ambitions, to appreciate
him for his independenee and honesty in doing
what hs thinks and believes will be best for the
whole State as . government aud her people indi-
vidually and eollectively. We doubt not all good
Republicans will give him full credit for hi. ap-
Parent sincerity Of purpose and sustain him In his
efforts to do what Is right.