The Democratic advocate., 1891-07-18
POLITICS IN THE STATE.
MIR. Brown Called 10 Europe by the
Illness of His Son.

From the Baltimore American, July L.
Mr. Frank Brown has been suddenly called
to Europe, on account of the illness OF hls
little boy, Frank. Mr.. Brown received
cablegram from Mrs. Brown Monday, telling
him Of the little boys illness, and that the
attending physician thought he had better
come at once Yesterday he received another
cablerram, saving he was no better. Mr..
Brown determined to go at once, and left
Baltimore yesterday afternoon for New York,
and will sail for Liverpool this morning on
the steamship Majestic His family are at
Wiesbaden, and it will take him about thirty
six hours to reach there from Liverpool.
Mr.. Brown says his first consideration is
for his family, and that his political ambi-
tions must be left in the hands of his friends.
He thinks his boy has the grip, as he had
letter from him some time ago saying that he
was sick with it. Little Frank is nine years
of age, and bright, interesting child. II he
has the grip, Mr.. Brown is afraid bis wife and
little girl will also have it. He has cabied
Mrs. Brown to secure the best physicians and
nurses that can be had. Mrs. Brown took a
nurse and governess with her.
If his family are well enough, Mr.. Brown
will bring them back with him, but, OF course,
he can form no idea as to the time OF his
return. He cannot, Of course, be here when
the convention meets, on the both, and mas
left his canvass wholly in the hands OF his
friends.
Mr.. Brown telegraphed from New York
last night, stating that he had received an
other cablegram, which said that there was
no immediate danger, but that the doctor
did not like to take the responsibility Of pro
nouncing the child out Of danger, and that he
would proceed on the Majestic to Europe.
So far as Mr.. Browns going to Europe, 1t
can be stated that his absence will not Affect
his position politically in any way whatever.
His affairs are in good hands, and, besides,
it had already been determined upon that he
would be the Democratic nominee for gov
ernor and that Hodges would be, or really
had been dropped las stated in last Sunday
American by the bosses, when they saw that
their further efforts to stem the tide would be
useless.
Mr.. Browns position has been absolutely
secure for more than month. Rasin, who
is recognized as the big boss in Baltimore
city Democratic politics was obliged to come
over to Brown really as a matter OF selt-pres'
ervation. Mr. John Quinn, of the Fourth
ward was one of the first ward leaders to
come over to Brown, and this, too, in spite of
Rasn's urging that he ''hold off for awhile"
Bat Mr. Quinn saw the way things were
going, so it is stated, and told Rasin very
fatty that he was tired Of "holding off Il
WHILE" and that he would announce himself
publicly for Brown, and so he did that very
day. lie told Rasin that if he didn't, Brown
would carry the ward, anyhow, aud then
where would he be. Then came other ward
leaders with the same complaint, and every
body remembers how John Q. A. Robson 5
friends, in the Sixth ward, whooped things
up for Brown at Standard Park, on last Sat
urday evening. That was the last straw, and
Rasin saw that one by one his b-leaders
were going away from him, and that, in order
to keep them, he had to go with them.
HODGES INFORMED OF THE INEVITABLE.
1t is understood that yesterday morning |.
Freeman Rasin, sent for Mr.. Hodges and told
him without reserve that it was "all up,
and that his chances for the gubernatorial
nomination, this year, at least, were not
worth farthing, and that the regulars had
decided to stand by Frank Brown.
A prominent business man said last night:
II am a friend of Mr.. Hodges, but have not
been at all active in this canvass; but have
seen for the last thirty days that it was i'm
possible for Mr.. Hodges to be nominated for
governor. 1t is noticeable that it was almost
impossible to find man who favored his
nomination whose name and opinions were
not quoted, but no one took the pains to cal,
culate the number, or publish the names of
the people who were outspoken in favor of
Mr.. Brown. 1t has been very clear to me
that the people Of the party had declared for
their choice without word from the man.
ayers, and now there is no nSe in the man
ayers saying who they prefer. 1t may have
been mistake for Mr.. Hodges not to have
made contest, but if there was any show
for him, the fight should have been com
menced long, long time ago. The little
bosses in the wards have nearly all declared
for Brown within couple of weeks, and it
was none too soon, as other leaders were com
ing up to lead the movement and sentiment
for Brown, and the old ward leaders would
have been left if they had followed the advice
of the bigger bosses to wait while longer.
The counties have been declaring for Brown
right straight along, and even in them the
people spoke out ahead of their leaders, who
fell into line afterward. p"
The trouble which calls Mr.. Brown to
Europe calls out for him everybody's sympa-
thy, and there is not the least danger of any
change in the position of the people of the
party. They made the decision in favor of
Mr. Brown, and they will see that it is car
ried out.