Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-06-14
DECLMlfIOE.

Messrs. Editors Sometime ago
gentlemen eminent in the Republican
ranks ADVISED me of the fact that /
was their thoics for the Republican
nomination from the 5th Congrsssion-
al district md requested the use of
my name II this connection. This was
granted. It was conceded, at the
time, that The Hon. Barnes Compton
would be senominated 6y the Demo
cratic Congressional Convention
II a nominee of the Republican par
ty, | wnld have preferred to
have opposed Mr.. Compton because,
unless intelligence is fed, and prelu-
dice overrlles interest, such a man
cannot command the support of Dem
ocrats in fsyor of popular education,
having been a party to the diversion
of 81 zoo, 600 of the public school
money, Of which there is record evi.
or those il favor Of free inspection,
having Len his influence in the inter-
est Of the I'D system.
Besices the fres-trade or "tariff for
revenue oily" element don't admire
Messrs. German and Compton on this
issue. It II claimed that they measure
up too neas to the Republican idea.
Such Democrats might not support the
Republics nominees. but many of
them vii pt support Mr.. Compton.
t-Alk-tA ss<a~txnees-ts}l stEeesiye-
ly agAinst Mr. 0ompton's reelection
and force the conviction that this gem
tlenan who electioneers not as a
statesman, but upon promise Of office.
-paltry positions, will not receive
the Democratic strength of the dist.
If any further proof were needed, it
could be found in his own recent
efforts to gerymander the State to
make the 9Th District safe for himself
Since my connection with the Re-
publican party, have striven to up
hold and maintain its principles be-
cause / believe them right-because l
feel they mean, not only in words,
but in reality, equal rights, equal
justice to all classes and conditions of
men, and in doing so. I have given an
earnest and unqualified support to
every nominee OF my party, whether
County, State or National.
! am, in a political sense, a creature
OF circumstance; my guiding STAR
duty, and as some members of my
party, while expressing preference
for me, think others would make
stronger candidates, I incline to their
belief and am resolved to show to
them and the public that I have no
ambition, saVe and except that of a
faithful performance Of duty. by
stating in advance / will not accept
the honor of the Republican nomina
nation for Congress, if rendered to
me.
! In this connection it may not be out
OF place to add that Mr.. D. G. Ham.
NETT is spoken of in connection with
the position. l shall use my best en-
deavors to secure his nomination, not
only because he is a county man, but
because ne is a gentleman of integrity
and honor, and eminently qualified
for the position and, if nominated,
will do all to secure his election that
| oonldshsSe done to secure my own.
Though never ambitious for politi.
cal preferment, I shall always feel
and take an interest in politics wheth.
er County. State or National, because
upon the honest and an unselfsh in
terest Of upright citizens, depends the
safety of American institutions.
Permit me in this, my declination,
to thank the members OF my own
party for the warmth and earnestness
with which they have seen fit to ad,
vance my claims; also numerous
democratic friends throughout this
Congressional district who have, in
advance, promised their votes and
substantial support.
FRANK N. HOLMES.