Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-08
THE MAINLAND SITUATION.


Aeou 10 . truce.
The situation Of the republican party in
Maryland due to Col. vannort's announcement
that he would Withdraw as the republican can
| didate for governor if Mr. Chas 7. westcot.
accepts the chairmanship of the republican
central committee was the subject Of confer
ence in Baltimore last night The Baltimore
american today says: number of republic
cans, mostly friends Of Mr.. Chas. T. westcott,
chairman-elect of the republican state central
committee, and nearly all of whom had been
| favorable to the nomination Of Mr.. Harry NJ.
Clabaugh for governor. held conference last
night in reference to the party trouble at the
Carrollton Hotel, from p. m. till 10 p. M. and
though the conference adjourned at midnight
number of those present remained 10 arrange
matters arising out of the conference.
The different gentlemen gave their views. and
IL was stated that there was no change in the
situation. nor had Mr. Westcott and his friends
changed their view that he should and would
accept the craftsmanship 1t was stated that as
some of Col Vannorts friends had PROPOSE
ton to make it was not thought best to take
any final action before hearing it, and with
that in view il is understood thst a committee
was appointed to take the matter in charge,
and another conference will be held on or be-
fore Thursday
On. CT the gentlemen present stated that as
to Mr.. Westcott's position it was the same as it
was on Saturday, but they would like to hear
from. the other side if they have any PROPOSE
ton to make.
Among those present at the conference.
all county men, we're: Hon. Louis E. Nc
Comas. Messrs. James A. Gary, George L.
Wellington, Charles 7. Wes!cott. Capt Burchi-
nal, Harry NJ. Clabaugh. Charles W. Adams,
Capt H. Clay Naill: DR.. Washington G. Tuck,
W. b. Bradley, S. W. Bradford Edward Stake.
Henry A. Godfrey, Maj. Joseph F. Carter and
one or two others. Mr.. Stabler, one Of Col
Vannorts friends, stated yesterday that they
had proposition to offer. During the after
noon Mr.. Westcott had an interview with Col
lector Of Internal Revenue +. Snowden Hill,
Col. John E. Wilson of Cecil county and Capt
VIM. d. Burchinal OF Kent county. the surveyor
of customs. Messrs. Wilson and Burchinal re-
manned n long time with Mr.. Westcott and Capt
Burchinal said Mr.. Westcott told him that he
(WestcotD was going to accept the chairman
snip OF the state committee.
TALK OF TRUCE.
The Baltimore Sun today says: The friends Of
Col. Westcott say there is no doubt of his final
acceptance of the Craftsmanship, and he will
assume the duties Of the position without the
retirement of Col. Vannort from the republican
ticket. truce is expected to result from
mutual concessions. There was no representa-
tive of the Vannort or custom house faction
at the conference.
WAITING FOR OFFICIAL NoTIFTcArIoN.
A special from Chestertowr to the american
last night says: 'The uncertainty of the de-
cisioI of Chairman elect Westcott and its effect
upon the future movements has been matter
OF general discussion in political circles today.
Col Vaunort has spent the day busily engaged
at home in regular farmer fashion, fixing up
his gan den and grounds preparing for the win
ter. and has nothing 10 Say in regard to the
political situation other than that nc possible
combination of influences or circumstances can
effect his decision &c withdraw from the hesd
of the ticket in case OF Mr.. Westcott's accept
ance OF the craftsmanship of the committee.
"Col. VanLort says until he il officially in
formed of Mr.. Westcotts acceptance Or decli-
nation he has nothing to say, but at tie proper
time, should Mr.. Westcott accept, Ills resigna-
ton will be promptly forwarded, with a request
that it be promptly acted upon.
Mr.. Westcott and Capt. William ID. BUrchi-
nal, before leaving for Baltimore yesterday,
had conference with Mr. Vannort, when he
stated that his decision to withdraw was final
IN the event of Dir. Westcotts acceptance.
Whereupon MIR. Westco.t, it is stated, told him
to prepare his resignation. This. it would seem.
would settle the question to a certain extent"