The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-02


We take from the Baltimore sun the
following account OF how Dir. Hurst was
put In nominal ton at the Maryland con-
vention. What Is TO be expected OF
campaign which begins with this sort OF
division amongst the Democrats
Mr.. Bernard Carter nominated MIR.
Hurst. and his position from The time
he began 10 speak until the close OF ms
remarks was a most unenviable one. lie
was constantly interrupted by the Dem
ocrats ia the galleries, and all sorts or
examinations were put upon his sentences.
His opening sentence brought upon MIN
a chorus Of cat-calls and Kisses mingled
with cheers. and these continued untii
the end OF his speech.
AS q delegate from the second legis-
latve district Of Baltimore city. he said
Il ask your leave to suggest 10 YOU as
your candidate for Governor Of Maryland
the name Of John T.. Hurst
Here came his first interruption. Ihere
were cheers from the Hurst men, yells OF
disapproval from others. one fellow
shouted cut. poor Tom Hayes. why was
he thrown overheard" another sung out.
"Oh. rotten"
Il present 10 yon." continued Mr.. Car
ter "thc name OF one who. by his unim-
pcachablc integrity. by lis excellent bus
mess capacity. ty his uniiring patience
by the frmness and decision OF his char
acter. and by his honorable and kindly
hearing toward all men. has won the
highest respect and The warinest esteem
of all who know him. C'Pariiculariy
German" cried voice. Those quail
ties have placed him at the head OF
commercial house which. for its success
and for the extent Of its business rela-
lions with all those parts Of this great
country with which Baltimore has bust
ness relations, stands second 10 none IN
this city.
THE same qualities which have made
Mr. Hurst what he is and what those VINO
know him know him 10 be eminenuy
qualify him for the high position OF the
chief executive OF this State, and while
bearing friendly and honorable relations 10
all the eminent public men OF this state,
with hostility i'm his heart 10 none. under
no obligations of any kind 10 any one
But German" yelled the crowd, put
ting a termination upon Mr. Carriers SEN
tence that he had not Intended, and Gre
ating a great deal of laughter And then
the crowd broke loose again, and cries
Of Come off, come off. ION. my on
on. OHM The hubbub continued for
some time
"Now. gentlemen of the galleries." re-
sumed Mr. Carter. as soon as ne could
be heard. mo matter what you may
think Of Mr. German. you ought 10 be
gentlemen in this assembly and not in
torrupt the speaker on the floor. cap
plause)
Il repeat it, bearing friendly and honor
able relations to all the public men OF
this State, under no obligations TO any
NAM
But German" broke in the same voices
again. and the cries Of Germans man.
"Gorman's man." were resumed, together
with grOans and Kisses
Mr.. Preston, the acting chairman. raped
vigorously for order and threatened 10
have the police clear the galleries. This
announcement was greeted with cries OF
derision and OF "Sit down. Preston
MIR Carter. rcsuming, said; i say
without fear of contradiction that If he
Is elected chief magistrate Of this State,
he will be in the fullest import OF the
world
"Gorman's man." sung out voice.
"The Governor of the State himself.
continued Mr.. Garter. not needing the
interruption. More applause and more
eroans followed this statement. and cries
OF 'He can't be. for he can't be elected.
and while, like all other sensible peo-
pie" continued Mr.. Carter che Will at
all times be ready 10 listen anu WIS" ''''
views presented 10 him C'By Cor
man" shouted his tormentors AGAIN.
when they have been presented and
weighed ne will then be-
"Gorman's man. Germans man, Arthur
T. Germans man." sung put several
voices i'm the galleries. while others cried,
"He stabbed the administration"
Mr.. Preston again declared that ne
would have the GALLERIES cleared If the in
terruptions did not cease, but IL had no
effect
II repeat" resumed Mr.. Carter. that
while. like all sensible people. he Will lis
ten TO and weigh the views OF others.
when he has listened to them and weighed
them he will exercise his own untrammel-
ed and Independent judgment with manly
courage and fidelity to-
German, German. German cried the
men in the gallery.
with manly courage and fidelity TO
principle" continued Mr.. Carter, finishing
his sentence. while the Hurst followers
applauded.
"Now | say no more Mr.. Hurst has
not sought this nomination. He accepts
IL with reluctance and only with high
sense of duty. believing that his name
may secure to the party in TINS state
harmony and success. cit can't be done
that way" came from the gallery)
The uproar continued. Then. with rare
auickncss Of thought and readiness OF
tact, Mr.. Carter switched OFF on 10 Pres
ident Cleveland.