The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-05-14
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For the Democratic Advocated

For the Democratic Advocate
Although there is an apparent unanimity OF
sentiment prevailing with the Democrats
throughout Maryland, in favour of Mr. Cleve-
land, vet there is feeling Of doubt or uneasi-
ness, in reference to some Of the gentlemen
who have been suggested for delegates to the
national convention.
Although do not wish to disparage the
merits or honesty of any gentleman spoken OF
for the position, yet believe a large majority
of Democrats outside of the organized clubs,
prefer to be represented by those who are not
folIowers or rigid adherents to the behest OF
faction or clan.
II is not that they anticipate treachery, but
for tbe reason they wish to be represented by
gentlemen whose sympathies they know are
in accord with their own, and will endeavor
Inv all honorable means to secure the object
wished for by their constituents (viz. the nom
ination of Cleveand) and not merely perform
the duties in perfunctory manner
The above may be applicable to the whole
State, vet wish to speak particularly OF the "a
congressional district, for which several gen
tlemen have been suggested, two OF whom
have recently been announced IN ml-oIii'
cial manner, Mr.. Murray Vandiver and Mr..
John 5. Writ,
NV remarks are not intended to apply in
any manner to the detriment of Mr. Writ As
a citizen of Hartford will confine my criticism
TO Mr. Yandiver, also citizen, but ! can
truly say it is not in Il spirit of hostility, AS
have been, and hope to continue to be as true
a friend as he has in Hartford county. But III
the present case, |, in common with ma
iority of the people do not think he Is an ar
dent supporter or sympathizer OF Cleveland
consequently he would not be aproper repre-
sentative of those who are. In addition 10
his dubious position in reference to the sen
timents of the people he has been honored by
his county as her leading representative IN the
legislature and also elevated to the speaker
chair. He also has been recently honored by
an apnointment as commissioner OF Maryland
10 the Worlds Fair Is Hartford county so
extremely destitute of talent or ability, that
she is reduced to the necessity OF lavishlng all
her honors on single individual? II not, IS
il wise or Just to ignore all others, among
whom are many equally as well qualihed IN
all respects, faithful to principle, and ardent
in sympathy with the people. Among them
is Col. John carroll Walsh, who has ever
been as true as steel TO Democratic principles.
IL would, therefore, be graceful acknowl-
edgement to reciprocate his services through
life to the party, by confering the honor upon
him, thereby browning the political career OF
one who has never faltered in his allegiance.
There appears to be a disposition on the
part of the leading politicians to impress the
people with the idea that compromise can
didate is absolutely necessary to secure sue
cess. If they succeed in sending sufficient
number of delegates ostensibly for Cleveland,
but really to secure a compromise, their OBJ
iect will be gained-the defeat of Cleveland.
There is no just reason for anticipating the
necessity of compromise at this time. Mr..
Hill is not an equal competitor with MIR.
Cleveland on the national question paramount
in this campaign, Tariff reform, with which
Mr.. Cleveland has, by his clear and compre.
hensive expressions become inseparably con
nected; while those of Mr.. Hill are ambiguous
and contracted, therefore Mr.. Hill is only a
personal antagonist. Consequently it would
be ungratefu to sacrifice the man who has
placed in our hands the shiDoleth OF victory
merely to crafty envy. JUSTICE
H1IuoIjU H1rfOrd COUntU.