The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-02-21
THE STATE PRESS ON MR.. CUTTINGS.

The appointment of Mr. John S. Cuttings, of
Baltimore county, to the Office of State Treasurer,
appears to give general satisfaction, judging from
the press comments, some of which We herewith
append:
Annapolis Advertiser "Tkfs gentleman is well
known throughout the State for his fidelity and
faithfuness to the best recognized Democratic
standards and methods. The party has had the
benefit Of his services in other positions requiring
administrative ability and the exercise of his well
known financial experience and ability, and he
has alwas measured up to a high mark, and ad-
ded to his credit and reputation. Particularly
was this the case at critical period in the financial
affairs of the State, when the public credit had
been threatened and was in an unsatisfactory and
even perious condition that required exrraordi-
nary care and tact in order to extrcate it. This
was three years ago when Mr. Cuttings was called
to the craftsmanship of the House Committee of
Ways and Means. Mr.. Gittings'S connection with
the financial measures of that session, which
have resulted so wisely, are a matter of history,
and deserve the most honorable mention"
Kent Meas: "Mr. Cuttings is thorough bust
ness man; has long been engaged in banking
concerns and is specially fitted for the position for
which he has been chosen. The Governor has
certainly made a very wise selection. Mr.. Git
tings, as State Treasurer brings about change
in the Board of Public Works, which is composed
of the Governor, the Treasurer and the Comptroll-
er. Whether the new appointment will be in fur
therance of the spirit of harmony in the Board
concerning office holders under its control, and
other matters heretofore regarded fractional
bones of contention" remains to be SEEM
Hagerstown Mail: ave have every reason to
believe that Mr.. Cuttings comprehends the finan-
cial condition and needs of the State; is sound
upon the sinking fund and debt paying policy of
Az hal hav tha
pectation that he will conduct the Office upon the
highest business principles, and required by
the Constitution and the laws; that he will in no
case allow departure from or an invasion of
either, but that in all things he will to it that
as far as it lies in his power there shall be faith
full execution Of the laws. Mr.. Cuttings brings
youth, vigor and, we take it, practical experience
to the discharge of his trust and with this, does
he but only bring that honorable and Independent
ambition to serve the State and the people and
nothing and no one besides, he will have done
that which the people have right to expect and
that shall gather to him good name for good
Deeds"
Hartford Democrat: "Mr. Cuttings is not only a
fnancier by profession, but his experience in the
Legislature of 1884 as chairman of the Ways and
Means Committee of the House, familiarized him
with State finances and he is credited with origi-
mating and influencing the passage of the laws
that have placed the finances of the State in their
present very satisfactory condition. The indica-
lions are that Mr.. Cuttings will make good
Treasurer"
Frederick Examiner "Mr. Cuttings Will hold
the Office of Treasurer until the election of his
cessor next January. He is a well known banker
of Baltimore, and is o. grandson of the late Jonn
S. Cuttings, after whom he was named. AS chair
man of the Ways and Means Committee of the
House of Delegates in 1882, he became acquainted
with the finances of the State, and is well fitted
for the position to which he has been appointed"
Westminster Advocate "Mr. Cuttings is the
head of the firm of John S. Cuttings & Co., bank
ers, of Baltimore, and his selection is good one.
He will assume his duties on March I'd, and will
hold the place until his successor is chosen by the
Legislature"
Frederick Citizen, "The many friends of Mr..
John s. Cuttings will be glad to hear of his APP
pointment as Treasurer. Mr.. Cuttings is one Of
the most popular young men of the State and will
make a most excellent and efficient Treasurer.
We feel sure that his administration will be
crowned with success"