The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1883-03-23
T. l. A 1 II, NJ d.
Democratic Reorganization.

An earnest effort seems to be making tc
reorganize the Democratic party of Maryland
for the approaching campaign, with every
prospect of success. Senator German, State
Treasurer Compton, Hon. VIM. Pinkney
Whytc, Gen. Bradley Il. johnson and Police
Commissioner George Cotton have all ex,
pressed their individual opinions, with more
or less reserve. Whilst some minor differ
ences and little jealouses are apparent, all
unite in declaring that two things are abso.
Iutely necessary to reunite and solidify the
Democratic party of Maryland, namely, fair
primaries and candidates Of known and APP
proved integrity and ability. These declara-
tons alone would inspire very little conf.
dence, since the non-ofllce- seeking members
Of the party have heretofore been deceived
with similar professions, but they are follow
ed by wise, practical suggestions of plans fol-
party unity which every Democrat, whether
he voted the regular ticket or not last fall
can cordially endorse.
A large majority Of thevoters of Maryland
are as sincerely attached to Democratic prin.
ciples as ever, and will checrfully fall into
line in support of the straight Democratic
ticket, provided they have voice in its Sc
lection and it is composed of men recognized
as Democrats, who measure up to the Jeffer.
sonian standard of honesty and capability.-
Unfortunately Democrats, in times past, have
felt constrained, in order to maintain Demo.
cratic supremacy, to vote for men who an.
swered none of the requirements indicated
They have seen the men they elected betray
their trusts, and between concealed and open
foes to Democracy they prefer the latter
They have now arrived at the conclusion
that they will take the matter of nominations
into their own hands. At the same time
they recognize the necessity of thorough and
complete organization to ensure success
They are willing, therefore, to listen respect.
fully to suggestions calculated to secure fair.
ness and honesty in making nominations
without questioning the motives of those
who make them. They will weigh all sug.
gcstions carefully and follow those leaders
whose wisdom, ability and experience entitle
their opinions to respect
The Baltimore Dty, nm able and faithful
Democratic journal, which has discussed at
length and in n spirit Of candor the views OF
various prominent Democrats, as published
in the Sun, concludes one of its articles as
follows:
The problem before the Democratic party
Of Baltimore and Maryland is, "What shall
we do TO be saved9" The universal answer
now from all quarters is that il can only be
saved through the nomination of candidates
by conventions fairly chosen and composed
Of men representing the wishes and desires
of the body of voters How to accomplish
this is the immediate question, and sincere
Democrats are ready to listen to proposals
by Mayor Whyte, Senator German, Cover.
nor Hamilton or any one else. They do not
care brass farthing about the speculations
by one of these gentlemen as to the motives
of the others. They will judge the plans
submitted on their inherent motives, and in
sist that the best of them shall be fairly car
ried out; and this being done they will elect
the candidates thus nominated without say
ing "by your leave" to any leader.