The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1894-05-18
FOR CONGRESS-.

The Democrats of Prince Georges
county will present name to The NOM
mating convention of the Fifth Con-
gressional district of Maryland. While
conscious of the fact that the Hon.
Barnes Compton, whose long, distin-
guished and useful service is an honor
to his State and people, halls from
this county, we nevertheless claim that
there are good and strong reasons why
his successor should be son of Prince
Georges. The party wants a candidate
who can win; it wants one who is free
from all political and fac. ional entang-
lements at home; one who is an expon-
ent of the young, progressive and active
Democracy of this sec ion Of the State,
and, above all, one who will be rep
resentative of the agricultural interests
peculiar to this portion Of Maryland.
We are advised that neither Calvert,
Charles nor st. Mary's will have can
lidate in the field, each of them being
well represented IN either the safe or
the federal servic :; Howard will scarce
ly expect Congressional convention
to recognize the claims of her candi-
date so long as she enjoys the proud
distinction of being the home OF our
honored senior Senator. The portions
of Baltimore city and Baltimore county
embraced in the Congressional district,
while always loyal to the party, would
naturally seek some other season to
claim recognition, and not endeavor to
mass SO many representatives in one
cenlal point so long as the Honorable
Fred. Talbot realms his well earned
popularity and continues to represent
the people Of his section in Congress.
Besides, Southern Maryland wants Il
Southern Mary'ander at the Capitol.
1t has peculiar interest in its tobacco
culture, and should have representa-
tive in full sympathy and touch with
the people Anne Arundel will prob
ably have candidate, but can Anne
Arundel name a man who will unite
the rival factions in her midst and
poll vote that will be truly represent
atiye of the party strength there !:
Would it not be polite to look beyond
her borders for an available candidate :?
Then where would the party turn
more naturally than t, Prince Georges?
We speak advisedly when we say that
the three neighboring counties to the
south are disposed to unite with this
county in naming the candidate. 1t,
therefore, seems logical and wise that
the Democrats Of PrinceGeorge's should
send delegation to the Congressional
convention to urge in every honorable
way the nomination of one of her fav-
orite sons. If The ENQUIRER could
be allowed TO name the one unto whom
this honor should be given, it would
say that in point of availability the
Democracy should choose William B.
Clagett, Esq. We believe, further, that
he Is the choice of the people for this
preferment. He has earned deep and
Widespread popularity. He is not only
a useful and respected private citizen,
but he has proven himself a faithful
and conscientious public servent in dis
charge Of the duties Of the position of
tobacco inspector. He has taken an
active part in politics for many years,
and has hosts of Influential friends
throughout the Congressional district.
The people Of our county will give
Mr.. Clagett their sincere and enthusi-
astic support and he will undoubtedly
go into the convention with stroug
and determined backing.