Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-18
THE SIXTH DISTRICT.

term, as probabilities, II the anti-referee
eement holds control.
THE SIXTH DISTRICT.
Political Gossip From Nearby Mary
land Counties.
Correspondence of The Evehng Star.
ROCKVILLE, Nd, June 16 1894
Recent suggestions relating to Maryland
politics coming from Represen tative Nc
Kaig have been published throughout Mary
land. and seem to have set some Of the
democratic managers to thinking. In
speaking of the gubernatorial campaign a
year hence. and the larger number OF as
pirants already in the field for the nomi-
nation. Mr.. McKaig called special atten-
ticn to "the fact that there is an import
ant election in Maryland which occurs
about a year before the one in which they
(the various aspirants) are interested"
Everybody says" continues the Congress
man. that two or three Of the Maryland
districts are doubtful this year." Without
giving Endorsement to what everybody
says" Mr.. McKaig makes reference to his
own district. and says: But one thing is
certain-the democrats have never been
able to carry the sixth district without
concerted action. and IL the various guber-
material booms are started. with the In
variable result that factions and cliques
are developed in the counties, the result
will not be beneficial. to say the least of
it."
While these suggestions may serve tenn
porarily to muffie the voices Of the eager
boomers, they may not be expected to
dampen the ardor OF the numerous candi-
dates for the coveted gubernatorial nomina-
ton. If they become less demonstrative
they will be none the less assiduous
10 tn arrtb t.
Ing denomination, and with his ample
barrel and all the means at his command
ne will relinQuish no effort to pave his way
to second term. State Treasurer Jones
Will not be for moment idle, and with
Senator German supposed to be at his back
will contest every foot of ground with all
corners. Col. L. Victor Baughman of Fred
erick county. J. Walter Smith Of the East
ern Shore and Internal Revenue Collector
Vandiver are all said to be In the fight to
remain to a finish. In furtherance OF his
purpose. Gov. Brown has already signified
ms intention Of rendering to Treasurer
Jones the circuit judgeship to be made va
cant next January by the expiration by
limitation Of the term Of Judge John T.
WINDOW OF this county. In the event that
Mr. Jones will not accept the appointment
II Is said that the governor will give IL to
Philip ID. Laird of this county. a prominent
anti-Gorman democrat, now holding the
ofnce OF state land commissioner BY plac-
Ing Mr.. Laird upon the bench the governor
with which to strengthen his boom.
The Congregational situation.
As observed by Mr.. McKaig. II seems to
be the general opinion that several of the
congressional districts Of this state will be
uncertain at the coming election, particu-
larry the fifth and the sixth. In addition to
the discouraging symptoms which appear to
embarrass the democracy throughout the
state, q fierce factional fight is already on
In the fifth over the control Of the an,
preaching district convention. II the re-
publicans can get together and nominate a
first-rate man. II Is thought they will have
little trouble to secure the election Of their
candidate.
The democrats of this Che SIXTH district
VIII have no trouble over the nomination,
unless 1t be in finding a suitable man who
will be willing to accept IL. II Mr.. McKaig
wants a denomination he will hsye no
difnculty In getting 1t, but he has recently
stated to several prominent political friends
In this county that he does not want IT,
and Will not accept It IF offered to him on
q silver walter" The opinion is held In
certain democratic quarters however that
IN case the republican nomination goes to
George r. wellington of Allegany county,
Mr.. Mckaig will not adhere to his present
determination, but will consent to be a
candidate again.
two years ago, the latter having run con-
siderably behind his ticket in Allegany
county.the home of both gentlemen, the
friends Of the Congressman believe he
would haye a lighting chance as against
his former opponent. 1t is also stated that
other prominent democrats would be willing
to try their fortunes in case Mr.. Wellington
is renominated by the republicans.
Mr.. Wellington is very anxious to receive
the nomination again. 1t is claimed by his
friends that, having used his efforts and
means in leading a forlorn hope" two
years ago. and having been defeated a
rumber OF times as candidate for other
offices, he is now entitled to another oppor-
tunity to retrieve his fortunes and recuper-
ate his losses. But his ambition may be
disappointed Col George A. Pearre, a
brilliant and popular young Alleganian, is
making stubborn contest with Mr.. Well
ington for the Endorsement of their county
He is very confident of carrying his point
The fight is so bitter. however, as TO en-
danger the chances of either. no matter who
may control the county delegation. The
other counties may probably deem 1t I'M
wise to take either man from Allegany,
after contest so fierce at home.
Perhaps II may be partly due to this prob
| ability that nearly every other county in
the district mas one or more candidates Of
its own. Washington, Garrett, Frederick
and Montgomery will probably all have
candidates.
In this county sentiment is very strong
I'm favor of a home man. Montgomery re-
putlicans say they have been voting for
years for candidates taken from the other
ana nave never Deen nOnOred with
the nomination since their county has been
part of the sixth district. They claim
| that II is their turn to have the nomina-
ton; that they have first-class COMPRESSION
al timber, and that, with the right kind Of
a candidate from Montgomery they can
wheel the county into the republican
column.
Four or five names have been talked Of
In connection with the choice of the coun-
ty. The aspirant who appears TO have the
In side track is Mr.. Thomas Dawson an
attorney-at-law Of Rockville Mr. Dawson
is exceedingly popular throughout the coun-
ty and is looked on as an able and active
nan and lifelong republican.
1t is the opinion of many people here that
by reason of special advantages he would
enjoy as n candidate Mr.. Dawson would
stand q chance of carrying this county in
the present state of local politics.
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