The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-08-01
over ninety and nine just men made perfect.
The resolutions were passed with hurrah
Nominating Speeches.

Nominating Speeches.
Nominations being in order, Hon. Frank
r. Shaw nominated Hon. Frank Brown, of
Carroll, for Governor in the following speech
Mr.. PRESIDENT:
to present to the assembled representatives of the
Democratic party of Maryland for the high Office of
Governor the same distinguished gentleman that
shall commend this day for the same exalted posi-
lion. Notwithstanding he was then given Halter
ing recognition the choice fell upon another; yet
he and his friends gracefully accepted the result
and put forth their best efforts 10 secure the ratca
ton by the people of the selection then made In
again presenting the name of Frank Brown for the
highest Office at the disposal of the people of the
state, am encouraged by the conviction that am
yoicing the almost unanimous wish OF the Democ-
racy OF Maryland, together with large number of
the agrcultursts of the state who hitherto have not
been in accord with our political faith.
The farmers of the state have made their prefer
ence plainly known to the majority OF the members
Of this convention Ihey nave as6ea a. tn nat
date of the Democratic party Tor the responsible
Office Of Governor.
and callings have heartily joined in this request
and their representatives for whom now speak,
are instructed to submit such request formally to
The farmers of this state and of all the states are
aroused. 1t is upon them that national ana state
of our people, 1t was therefore to be expected
that period when the oppression OF the existing
iniQuitous tariff system is most heavily felt and
when a hope is INDUCED that state taxes can be
more equally distributed the farmers of Maryland
ination is be made for Governor of this state They
feel that in spite of proptious seasons, abundant
crops and the most rigid economy upon their part,
their affairs have gone wrong; they see tnelf iaDor
enriching Others while it leaves them poor. They
are crying out against laws which discriminate
against Them and insisting as they have right 70
do upon just and fair proportion OF the wealth
they create from year to year.
Although the Democratic party Is III no sense
responsible for any legislation which Expresses the
farmer any other class of our people 1t is wei to
realize that we are confronted with the most thor
Ouph and WiuegDread agricultural movement oil
this or any time. The farmers are ready in squads
and companies and battalions and legons to be led
against the unjust governmental methods which
hinder their prosperity and doom them TO Il lille OF
servitude.
sion it is altogether reasonable that they should
prefer those of their own guild TO lead them ms
is the logical explanation of Frank Browns p9Pu-
Agricultural Association he spared neither tne nor
money promote the best interests OF agriculture
in his native state, and in many other ways willch
could mention did time permit, he has 50 cndeared
himself TO this class OF our people as TO Command
their highest esteem and fullest conid nee:
But do not wish to convey the impression lhal
Mr. Brown will if chosen to the hlgh Once 70 whlc
he aSpires, countenance class legislation IN pehat
of any interest. He is too well grounded IN Demo
cratic principles not to know that equal ana eAact
justice to all and special privileges to none IN mat
tiers of legislation will insure the greatest good TO
the greatest number. .
Whilst it is not within the Jurisdiction of the chief
magistrate of any state TO fully redress the wrongs
which have been inflicted upon certain classes OF
the peope py gross and shameful violation Of this
golden political rule by the party i'll control of our
national affairs, il is competent Tor the peoNe OF
state by their selection of chief magistrate to en-
phasize and record their disapproVal OF measures
which impovcrish the many and enrich the few.
There times when the people of this State mani
fest but little interest in the selection OF candidates
for the higher offices within their gftand permit the
choice to be made by those who make politics pro
fession at other times they so clearly Indicate their
preference that there is no mistaking their WISHES
and then the sagacious politician takes heed ana
assumes TO lead a movement when III truth ne IS
only following. There has never beeh PeIlon,
within my recollection in the history Bureaucratic
politics in Maryland when the masses of the party
were so nearly unanimous for any candidate for
Governor as they now for Frank Brown.
In making this statement do not mean to reflect
invidiously upon the other distinguished gentlemen
whose names have been so frequently mentioned III
this connection for either of them would discharge
the duties of the Office with honor to the State and
credit to himself. But the people seem TO have DC
termined in favor OF another, ana / am sure th az
none Will yield more cheerful acquleScenee 10
their will than the gentleman to whom have Just
made reference
While Mr. Brown is neither brilliant writer nor
u gifted orator. he is blessed with vast deal oil
what some one has APPLY termed "old cornheld com
mon sense" He is possessed of sound Judgment
fine executive ability, sterling integrity, ana the
courage to do right to the best of his understanding
He is by no means without experience in public
affairs having served creditably two terms III the
House of Delegates of Maryland, and several years
as postmaster of Baltimore. By the enterprise which
characterized his administration OF the duties oil le
latter office he contributed largely to the conve-
nience aud comfort of its patrons and to this TACT
he is in small degree indebted for the enviable
place he occupies in the esteem and affection oil the
people of Baltimore
In conclusion again commend Frank Brown 10
this Convention its nominee for Governor with the
confident that should he be chosen he viii
win for you most glorious victory, and VIII enter
upon the high duties of the position with firm re-
solve to administer the affairs of State as to win
from you at the expiration of his term of service the
best plaudits of which our language is capable
well done, thou good and faithful servant"
Robert Crane, of Baltimore, and Edwin
Warlield, of Howard, seconded Mr.. Browns
nomination. On motion of Mr. Keedy the
nomination was made by reclamation.
Marion DeKalb Smith, of Kent, was nom
mated for Comptroller by reclamation, as was
also John P. Poe, of Baltimore, for Attorney
General. For Clerk to the Court of Appeals
}. Frank Ford, of St. Mary's, and DIR. Geo.
Wells, of Anne Arundel, were put in nomi-
nation. The first ballot stood Ford JOB,
Wells s. Mr.. Ford's nomination was then
made unanimous.
After the nominations speeches of accept
ance were made by all the nominees except
Mr.. Brown, who is in Europe.
Sketches of the Nominees.
Hon. Frank Brown descends from Abel
Brown, who emigrated to this country in 1870
from Dumfries, Scotland, and settled near
Annapolis, Md. Later he removed to this
county then part of Baltimore county, and
purchased large tract of land near Spring
field. This land was brought to high state
OIL CULTIVATION, anu ueSGeDutu 10 IIlldS DEOhHY
Sr., in 1898. He had four sons, all of whom
served in the war of 1872 against England,
and one, Elias Brown, Jr., became prominent
in the state, was a member of Congress and
a Democratic Presidential elector Another
brother, Thomas Cockey Brown, inherited the
estate, and from him it descended to his son,
Stephen Z. c. Brown, the father of the Dem
ocratic nominee.
Frank Brown comes of good Scotch stock,
and from 1870 to the present day the descen.
dants have been engaged in agriculture. All
of the family have taken an active interest IN
public affairs, and every generation has had
representatives in the Legislature or in Con
gress, aud all took an active interest in edu-
cational and church affairs. On the field OF
battle, also, they have shown that same de-
termination and courage that has made the
family prominent for more than century.
Stephen I. c. Brown, father of Frank, was a
member of the Legislature, one of the origi-
nal subscribers to the Maryland Agricultural
College, and leading member of Springfield
Presbyterian Church, which he was mainly
instrumental in establishing.
Frank Brown was born on August 8, 1876,
and consequently is nearly 40 years of age.
He worked on his fathers estate, and at the
age of Is his father gave him well stocked
farm adjoining the homestead, which he sue
cessfully managed for several years, and then
took position in an agricultural implement
and seed house in Baltimore. where he re-
ceived practical business training. Subse
quenty he was appointed to a place in one of
the State Tobacco Warehouses, which position
he held for six years. Like his ancestors he
took an interest in public affairs, and was
elected to the House of Delegates in 1875 and
was re elected in 1877. He then retired from
political affairs to take charge of Springfield
and tho Dnttarcnn intoractc This ranuirp1
executive and financial ability, and he was
equal to the task. In recent years Mr.. Brown
has taken an active interest in politics again,
and he has been probably the most liberal
contributor 10 the Democratic campaign fund
in the state. He aspired to the Governorship
four years ago, aud received aattering support
in the convention. In the recent race he
virtually had no competitors. His popularity
with the people made it evident from the
opening of the canvass that he was sure
winner.
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