Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-13
A TIMELY wARNING TO DEMOCRATS

MARYLAND politics is attracting atten-
ton throughout the country. The
Alexandria, Va, Gazette sounds
warning to the Democrats of May
land in string editorial, which is here
reproduced:
"The Baltimore papers state the ke-
publican leaders of Maryland are much
encouraged at the prospect Of the cleo
tion OF their State ticket. This en-
couragement is based, not upon any
accession TO the ranks Of the Republican
party Of any considerable number OF
voters who have left the Democratic
party because they have changed their
views upon the questions of pubic pol
lev which seperate the two great parties,
hut upon the belief that a sufficient
number of the Democratic voters OF
MARYLAND will vote the Republican ticket
To insure its success. This, indeed, Is
the only means by which the Republic
cans can carry the State, for with an
average Democratic vote and the largest
Republican vote ever cast Maryland is
safely Democratic State. To one not a
resident of Maryland the possibility OF
the election of Republican ticket by
the votes of Democrats would seem to
be so remote as to be unworthy of con-
sideration. Yet the situation has to be
taken seriously if the Baltimore Amerl-
can can be believed.
"What will Republican victory in
Maryland meang 1t will mean disaster
TO the national Democratic party; 1t VIII
mean condemnation of the national
Democratic administration, it willme
the loss Of an mportant outpost IN the
great contest next year, discourage
ment to the Democratic party in every
State in the Union and corresponding
encouraging to the Republican party
everywhere. Two thirds Of the men,
bers of the Republican party in Mary
land are negroes. Are the people of
Maryland ready to turn over the COIL
troll Of their State to mOngrel combfna-
ton, one-third white and two thirds
blackY Is the property and intelligence
Of the State to be ruled and taxed by
the ignorant, the vicious and those who
have no stake in the community? No
doubt an attempt will be made to keep
the negro vote in the background while
Democratic allies are being cajoled, but
If Mr.. Lowndes should become Cover
nor his negro supporters will demand
aud receive their share of the offices. In
the event of his success the Democrats
OF Southern Maryland may expect
the appointment of negro supervisors of
election, negro magistra es and neglo
school superintendents.
This is the feast which they are in
vited to prepare for themselves. The
Republican spider asks the Democratic
fly to walk into his parlor. The legis-
lature to lie chosen this fall viii elect a
United States Senator and consequently
national affairs must be prominent in
the CANVASS. Mr.. Lowndes, the Republi-
can candidate for Governor, is in har
mony with the party on all national
issues. lie is 4 believer in the Nc
Kinley tariff Senator and if the legisla-
ture is Republican Mckinley tariff
Senator win be elected. Such a result
would please the Baltimore american.
bus how can the Baltimore SUI con-
sistently aid in its accomplishments
How can any Democrat in Maryland,
conscious of his responsibility rs part
OF the great national Democratic party,
give aid to its enemies and make more
difficult, ifnot indeed render impossible,
success in the Presidential election next
yearY The election of Mr.. Lowndes as
Governor of Maryland would be hailed
throughout the country great Repnb-
hcan victory. rs an omen of Repnb-
Ican success next year as the winning of
an important preliminary skirmish in
the Presidential campaign. It is idle, it is
wicked, To confuse the issue Of the cleo
ton in Maryland next fall. The con-
test is between the Democratic party
and the Republican party. Stand fast
Democrats OF Maryland: the eyes Of the
country arc on you.