The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-06-13
A Farmer Governor:
From the Maryland Farmer for June.


From the Maryland Farmer for June.
The Maryland Farmer, as is well known by our
readers, is not party political paper. Neither the
Democratic nor the Republican party, as such, has
any grounds for claiming its support If says any
thing on political subjects it is not in behalf of
party but only in its honest support of the interests
and welfare of the farmers. 1t is the advocate of
the farmers interests always without any regard
for political parties as such.
But the Maryland Farmer believes that all farmers
should see that proper candidates are nominated by
the dominant parties such as will look to their in
terests in every state well in the general gov
ernment In this state of Maryland the Democratic
party is the dominant one, and it is of the utmost
importance that every farmer-not as party man,
but as a farmer-should use all his influence to
have a candidate nominated who will be in full
sympathy with them.
The farmers need the right kind of man. and
the right man in every respect, as governor. They
should be careful 10 make mistake IT. as all the
past indicates. such man is nominated by the
Democratic party, he will be elected. Very much,
therefore, depends upon this nomination so far as
the farmers are concerned.
Why should it be the Hon. Frank Brown:
Let us introduce him to all those who have not
hitherto been acquainted with him. He is a man
of medium stature-a sturdily built, healthy frame
bearing the marks of the sun and wind on his
countenance-one of the people in every respect
in appearance just such man every farmer feels
to be his friend He dresses in harmony with this
no display of fine clothes. if they made the man,
but in ordinary business or farm suits. Thus intro
duced everyone of you will find him ready to meet
you with warm grasp OF the hand and pleasant
word, which will place you thoroughly at home in
his presence.
This last is one of his best characteristics. His
manner and words are cordial appreciative, and he
gives everyone that cheerful attention and hearty
welcome which shows his interest in whatever you
have to offer that commends itself to his Judgment.
Wealth, Office, position have no appreciable effect
to divert him from the consideration Of the one who
needs that consideration.
With this introduction of the man, let us now turn
to other matters of moment.
Mr.. Brown has already served in various positions
of great responsibility, and has never been found
wanting This may at first appear of little account,
but in reality it should have great weight Farm
ers want someone who has already proved himself
reliable in cases where great interests are involved
The state needs such man at its head. The past
gives ample proof that man of executive ability,
clear apprehension of results, foresight prudence
and perfect familiarity with Details is greatly need
ed. Mr.. Brown has shown these in a remarkable
degree and will carry them with him in the admin
istration of state affairs.
The principal question, however, which will come
into every mind will be, Is Mr.. Brown in full accord
with the farmers interests?
II is well known that he has been given the dis
tinciye title of Farmer Brown" His home is one
Of the most pleasant farms in the state. He has
there surrounded himself with all that can make
tI,a hn
personally conversant with every detail of farm
work and management, and nothing adds to his
good cheer more than welcome of a kindred spirit
who will appreciate his farm surroundings.
He has weighed long and well, and thoroughly
studied the of depression and trouble among
the farmers He believes that the prosperity of the
state and country depends upon the prosperity of
the farmers, and he is prepared to recommend and
use his best influence to secure such measures as
will promote this greatly desired object. lie pub
icy announces that his greatest interests in life be-
long To the farm-he is the farmer above every
thing, and he will carry his farm with him as part
Of himself in all that he does of public character.
It is just such man as this the farmers of Mary
land need as their champion in all state affairs and
if we could have more of them in Congress the
country would be vastly more prosperous.
But Farmer Brown is not narrow and contracted
in his ideas, and does not conine himself TO one
little field of experiment reform. His opinions
and principles take hold of all the issues and he
gets the best out of Them ALL He sees clearly where
often others, called great men, only see dmly lie
may be relied upon to act for the good of ALL under
standingly because of this clear vision and to leave
nothing undOnc which can be done for the general
good.
He believes in earnest work. also for the future
of Mar hat yb tl,a lafn Of tn
day should b. for its immediate advantage, they
should have far reaching influence upon its COM
ing prosperity. The state is yet to take its place
among the most eminent in all those elements which
make state great and he believes il ~ be our
mission now TO prepare the way. 1t is OH this ac-
count he graspS every opportunity to make the adj
vantages Of Maryland known TO the world. On this
ground the great Exposition of S9 was planned by
him. and Gn this ground he plans the proper repre-
sentation of Maryland in the Columbian Exposition
of9S. His spirit of progress too, enters into all the
best features of minor interest among the people
the reform movements in the matter of education,
criminal reform, the care Of the poor the sick, the
nfrm and the aged, restraints against the active
agencies of vice and all that would BETTER the
dtion OF the people at large He realizes, also that
this progress of the state involves the activity of
interest within its borders, and gives to each
an apptecauVe lnnuence III MS counsels Inc
commercial importance of Maryland is not forgot
ten and its great internal interests where labor is
involved, are present with him. He carries in his
heart the good of the entire people, and will act
honestly and earlessly wherever this lead him.
The Maryland Farmer would have the farmers of
Maryland, therefore, use their best endeavors to
have the Democratic party put Farmer Brown" in
nomination. We do not urge this as a Democrat, or
as belonging TO any party. The Maryland Farmer
IS wholy outside of all parties, but cannot fail te
see that the greatest good Of the farmers will be
cured if they can place him in nomination by that
party If so placed his election is reasonably GER
tain, when the farmers substantially his friends
And where is there another who can stand on this
high platform and demand an equal confidence and
support from us?