The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-13

ton, Whyte, Roberts, Walsh, Baugh-
man, Dennis and scores of others
who had given brains and character
to the party were thrust aside to
make way for men of small caliher.,
"What do you think caused the de.
feat in Virginia Was it apathy on
the part of the Democrats ?"
Putting himself out, the ex-senator
replied: "Not bit of it. Barbour,
who spent a fortune in money, put
all his brains and energy and time to
organize the party against Malone
last year, found when the victory was
won that Daniel received the reward.
1t was Barbour. and not Daniel, who
should have been elected to the Uni
ted States Senate to succeed Malone.
1t was not apathy. Had there been
more votes, the Republican majority
would have been larger"
"What do you think of next years
contest in this state ?"
at Is too soon to TELL" was the
ex.senator's concluding remark. "but
if read Alright the signs of the times
there will be a political cyclone in
this neighborhood next year. But
we shall see."
Last weeks elections will very
likely have an effect on the move
ments within the Democratic party
next year. 1t was stated In The
american some weeks ago that some
of Col. Baughman's friends were IN.
willing for him to undertake the con.
test in the Sixth district, lest his
defeat should interfere with his gub-
ernatorial aspirations next year. 1t
was also intimated at the time that
some Of the supporters of other cam
didates for the goyernorship would
rejoice at Col. Baughman's over
throw in his district. because it
would put out of their way formid-
able antagonist. 1t is now claimed
by those who are booming candi.
dates for this Office that the result of
last Tuesday has taken the Colonel
out of the list of available candidates
despite his brave efforts. State Sen
ator E. E. Jackson, of Wic0mico. the
president of the Senate, is now loom
ing up as prominent gubernatorial
candidate. Mr.. Jackson does not
deny that residence in the Execu.
tive Mansion would suit him. He
was spoken of for the position at the
time of Governor LlOyd's election by
the last legislature. The inroads
made on the Democratic majority by
Mr.. Hodson have alarmed some Of
the regulars, who now believe that
the Democratic party will again
have to 60 to the Eastern Shore for
its governor. If Mr.. Jackson de-
cides to 90 into the contest, a lively
time may be expected. Mr.. Jack
sons election as governor would
place him in line for the senat0rship-
in 1889, when successor to Senator
Wilson Is to he chosen. The name
of Congressman Compton is still be-
ing mentioned for the goyernorship.
but it is considered possible that he
would give way to Senator Jackson.
Postmaster Frank Brown will spare
no effort to secure the nomination for
the governOfship. He boldly an.
nounces his intention to contest for
the Office. and he expects to win.
One of the obstacles in Mr.. Browns
canvass will be the objections from
the partisans of other candidates that
the present attorney general is Car
roll county man. and that another
state Office should not be thrust upon
another citizen from the same coun-
~. Attorney General Roberts is also
spoken of for the govern0rship. If
both are candidates. or if MIR. Rob.
erts decides to be candidate for re.
election to the Office he now holds,
much will depend upon The way Car.
roll county will vote in the prima-
ries. If either il defeated in his own
county, there will be no hope for
him in the convention. Mr.. Brown,
it is understood, will have the assist
ance of ex-Congressman Talbot I'M
his contest. The Talbot people say
they are under obligations to Mr..
Brown for aid extended them by the
Postmaster when it was soreIy need.
ed, and they will do all in their
power TO carry Baltimore county for
him. On the other hand. Mr.. Rob-
erts and DR.. Shaw, of Carroll, will
very likely antag0nize Mr.. Brown.
In Hartford, Montgomery and the
Southern Maryland counties. Mr..
Charles B. Roberts is said TO be the
popular candidate for governor. With
the Eastern Shore for Senator JACK.
son, and the balance of the state
divided between Brown, Roberts
and Compton, a dark horse is pos