Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-08-03
Mr.. Waters on the Situation.

Mr.. Editor In the discussion of polti-
cal affairs the selection of suitable person
as the chief standard bearer Of the Demo-
cratic-Conservative party in the approach
ing campaign in the State seems To be the
absorbing topic.
In connection with the gubernatoral nom
ination number of distinguished gentlemen
are held prominently before the party by the
press, and doubtless any one of them would
NIL the exalted station with dignity, marked
ability and fidelity.
In the face OF the fact that the prevailing
sentiment of the party, as expressed by the
most prominent leaders all over the State,
is that rings, ring -leaders and political ma
chine managers must be set aside, and the
rank and file of the party left free and UNI
biased in making their selection, it is sur
prlslng to find that portion of the Demo
cratic press has singled out from the list the
Hon. VIM. L. Hamilton as a subject of bit
ter denunciation and has raised a fanatical
war.cry against him. This is all the more
astonishing in view of the fact that these
identical journalists are, above all others,
loudest in their professions of desire to
promote harmony within the party.
In 1879 when he was nominated for the
same position discomfort and disaffecton
were manifest in the party, and such was
his standing with the people that his name
alone, at the head of the ticket, was sutil-
cient to re-assure them and the entire State
ticket was elected by large majority
Now that the fourth and last year of his
term of service is rapidly drawing to a close,
and there is this difference between him and
the other gentlemen named in connection
with the office that, as to it, he has been
weighed in the balance, and will these gen
tlemen point out the particulars in which he
has been found wanting?
| True, in order to cut off all expenditures
OF public money that We're not absolutely
necessary, he has been instrumentalin de-
| priving portion of the Democratic press of
very remunerative employment in the pub
lication OF the laws. These persistent re-
/ vilers OF the governor have manifested great
Indignation at the bare intimation that their
amnesty toward him had been kindled ON
mat account AS the press is a great edu-
Gator OF the people, and therefore potent for
good or evil, it is Of the first importance that
its tone be elevated, and it is certainly to be
regretted that respectable journalists should
lay themselves liable to the charge OF being
prompted, in their dealings with matters of
such great Importance TO the whole people,
| by sordid motives Hence we would gladly,
and perhaps may justly, assume that such
is not the case, but thinking and practical
people are not satisfied with bare assertions
ana are not readily brought to settled con.
| illusions and fixedness of purpose until their
minds are enlightened and their Judgment
convinced by the presentation of something
tangible and intelible. Therefore, il is in
cumDent upon these gentlemen when they
attempt to drag down and debase one who
has hitherto occupied such an elevated posi-.
ton In the minds of the people to make out
clear case and show them that by some
act or acts OF a public or private character
he has forfeited their respect, or by malfeas
ance In Office he has proved unworthy of
sucil an important trust, or by an unwise
pubic polcy has accomplished results Diet
rimehtal 10 the interests of the people and
damaging TO the honor OF the State. Is il
because he is so conspicuous as the pioneer
Of reform in this State that they would ar.
raign hmY
| Your neighbors OF the Adcocate set forth
that, The controlling issues in the Presi-
dental election of 1884 will be reform in
the government and retrenchment in the
public expenditures and it seems that in
their view movements in that direction are
commendable provided there is no invasion
of Maryland. viii they undertake to saw
that there is not ample room and pressing
necessity for reform hercg
But II is said of the Governor that he Is
violent and imprudent and that he busters
IN the Executive Chamber True il may be
that he is not SO smooth and pleasant as
some other distinguished gentlemen and
am prepared to admit the truth of a still
more serious charge, and it is that in the
dispcnsalion of public patronage he is not
overly Jealous in looking after the private
interests personal friends
But suppose upon examination we find
"a in Ia Ia No 49,. 49, a.
finances, &c, he tells the truth; should we
not obey The divine injunction and receive
1t for the truths sakeY
But the Montgomery Allocate says, '"rhe
greatest need OF the organized Hamilton
party Is literary bureau of Democratic
color in each and every county Repabi.
can papers with the Democratic party have