The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-08-03
What is it All Aboutp

the criticisms and counter criticisms? Why
the divisions? They wonder what is the sense
Of it? They wonder what is to be gained by
it? They know it is paving the way to Re-
publican success, and they exceedingly re-
greet 10 see it.
1t Is safe to say that every good Democrat
in the county desires success for the ticket
this fall There may be few who win only
vote the ticket provided it suits their individ
nal tastes, but their number is so small and
their impracticability 50 apparent they are not
to be considered.
1t being conceded that all good Democrats
desire harmony and union and success, the
way to it is very simple, if a few Of the more
prominent members of the party will lay
aside personal differences.
The campaign this fall is mostly a state af-
fair. National politics come in to some ex-
tenn because a United States Senator is to be
elected by the next Legislature. and the
Democratic party must strive to win in order
TO keep the state in the Democratic column
for 1896.
Il seems to be on National politics that the
division exists-or rather between the adher,
ents Of Cleveland and the followers Of Cor
man. Il is not 81 much difference on prin-
eiple. for even the opponents Of Mr. German
admit that his tariff bin has served to create
a great business and industrial revival Mr..
German. himself knows that his bin Is not
perfect. claiming that ii was the best that
could have been passed. The opposition to
him. then. Is as much personal a It is upon
principle
The opposition exists. however. II IS large
" in the majority in the county. Il has been
demonstrated and ought to he recognized.
Majority rule Is the cardinal principle Of
Democracy. Gormanism, however, is not an
issue in this campaign, any further than Sea
ator Gibson is a representative Of Garmanism.
Mr.. Gibson successor Is 10 be chosen by the
next Legislature. Public sentiment in Car
roll would demand that. If the Democrats are
successful in November that the Senator and
Delegates from Carroll should vote for some
other person than Mr.. Gibson for United
States senator. and for some other person
than follower Of Senator German. Mr.
German successor Is to be elected by the
Legislature Of 1898 to be chosen two years
hence. II the sentiment IS then as II is nov.
it will be the duty Of the. Senator aud Dele.
gates from CARROLL to vote for some other per-
son than Senator German for United States
Senator.
The Delegates to be chosen this fall will
vote only Cor Mr.. Gihsons successor. The
State Senator to be chosen viii vote for the
successor of Mr.. German as well s. for the
successor Mr.. Gibson. The Delegates and
Senator 70 b. nominated this year could be
instructed to vote against Mr. Gibson, and for
some one not follower Of Mr. German Il
would be scarcely right TO pledge the nomi-
nee for State senator against Mr GoFpsF
also. II Is two years aad- half before hE
saccessos is 10 be chosen. All present issues
may be Gnally settled Is that time and Others
arise in which Mr.. German might be IN ae-
cord with the majority Of the Democrats Of
Carroll. Various contingencies might arise
that his services, by reason Of his parliamen
tarv skill and experience, such as vas sxhib-
tied in the defeat of ;he Force Bill, might be
demanded. 1.-THE same opposition exists 70
Mr.. German two years hence as nov exists,
that sentiment viii find expression in the
county convention and instructions can be
given the State Senator By that body.
Upon these lines d compromise between the
now disagreeing factions can be made and
contests ia the next primaries be avoided.
The majority could grant no more and the
minority is entitled TO this much. While the
majority have the right 10 rule, aud it j. the
dmy Of the minority 70 aequiesee, still It is
we'll to remember that We are Of one faith,
az QUE household, and with one common pur-
pnse-to preserve Democratic control Of the
county. state aud country. There Is no oeea-
sion for the majority 10 ride rough-shod over
the minority. II is neither polite nor wise.
II Is not conducive 10 that harmony that all
wish aud through which alone success can be
achieved.
let the Democrats in the various districts
nj the next primaries select good. safe and
conservative representatives 10 the nextcoun-
ty convention, unpledged &c any candidates.
Let them come 10 the convention animated
only by desire to select a strong ticket-one
that will command the confidence and support
Of the whole party. let The Legislative ticket
be pledged against Mr. Gibson or any Cor
man adhereut, in accordance with the major
ity sentiment. and leave Mr.. German sue
eessor to be dealt with two years hence.
Then cease the discussion Of Cleveland and
German and 90 to work 10 elect the ticket.
As the ADVOCATE said recently. the contest
this year is preliminary to that Of 1896, The
desire Of the Democracy is to go forward and
complete the reforms promised ii 1892.
This cannot be done By putting BepHbiiedBs
II, porer. If Republican Legislature IS
elected in November. Republican will be
elected United States senator, and that Sena-
Tor ,riU rote 10 refigH 10 NeKiRlegisH, and moi
TO carry out the Democratic policy. If they
elect the Governor also. the election laws vii
be 80 changed that none but Republicans will
receive and count the votes, and il will take
10. 000 more Democratic rotes n ,ria aec'yeo
than this
Republican Governor would make all
the school boards partisan Republican, rs
they we're before under Republican rule, and
when none but Republicans were accepted as
teachers. He would appoint Republican
registers Of voters, justices of the peace, elec-
lion officers, and oil other appointive officers
would be Republican, 4 Republican Legs
latnre would not only elect a Republican
United States Senator, but Police Commits
sioners for Baltimore city, aud these would
soon create a partisan Republican police force.
The Legislature wouid also elect Republican
State Treasurer. and the State Tax Commits
sioner and Insurance Commissioner would be
Republicans by the vote Of the Board Of Pub
lie Works, composed Of the Governor. Comp
troller and Treasurer.
Too much hangs in the balance 10 be jeop
ardized by factional and personal quarrels.
Let them cease Those who have personal
differences should settle them among them
selves. and not BY and through the Democratic
party. The party was not formed for any
such purpose. II is union Of men holding
similar views Of public policy and principles,
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