The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-08-10
An Answer.

G. NJ T.. Charlotte Hall, Nd, asks-@'Will.
you please explain how You associate Hurst
and Reassessment in the same rally
MIR. Hurst has declared himself for a re-
valuation of property in this state. Eighteen
months ago he opposed re-assessmeut, be-
cause he thought that all values were too de-
.presssd-reaI= estate,. bonds, stocks and all;
securities were below real value. Thanks to
a Democratic tariff and repeal of the Sher-
man s'makeshiff, confidence has been re
stored, the wheels OF industry have been
started, wages have increased, the price of
agricultural products have advanced and real
estate. bonds and stocks have advanced in
value. The revival has only, begun, and by
next summer. the earliest time an assessment
can be made, values will be normal and the
time win be propitious for reassessment
Mr.. Hurst does not attempted conceal the
fact that he opposed reyaluation of property
last wear. He knows that new assessment
is the one Issue dear TO the hearts Of the peo-
pie of the state, but he has not attempted to
hide the part he took in the winter of 1894
against the Hayes bill. He boldly acknowl
edges it, and gives his reasons, as above noted.
There are none of the wiles of the politician
about him. He does not employ words to
deceive and mislead. His friends did not at
tempt to apologize for him by saying that Mr..
Hurst was in Annapolis on other business and
casually dropped in to protest against the
Hayes bill, like the friends Of Lowndes have
done Mr.. Hurst went 10 Annapolis pur-
posely to protest againt uew assessment a;
that time. and acknowledges it. He ac-
knowledge i when he is a candidate and
when he knows how interested the people
are in having a new assessment, and the
fact that he does is high testimony to his
character for honesty. He now says be is
in favor Of reassessment, and he stands upon
this plank in the Democratic platform
Regarding uniform and equal taxation mat
ter OF controlling and paramount obligation We
call special attention TO the necessity OF Feasses
nent and pledgng the party, through its delegates
ia convention assembled 30 unqualified fulfill
ment Of this pledge; we further recommend and
appeal to the Democratic votes Of the state 70 exact
OF their representatives on the DenoaIaiie tiekss
a solemn promise % carry out the wishes o. ne
people for q fair and equitable assessment q the
entire property Of the state
Mr.. Hurst IS not only pleaged 10 a fesssess-
ment, but he accepts the pledge made for him
by the party. And man who, when can
didate. Is honest enough to acknowledge,
without apology, an unpopular act, may be
depended upon TO carry out his pledge with
out reservation. Those who intimately know
Mr.. Hnrst-his ueighbors and business friends
all say his word Is as good as his bond. He
is the embodiment Of honor and integrity.
And not only Is the candidates on the state
ticket pledged TO a new assessment, hut the
party has gone further and recommended thai
the Democrats in each county exact sol
emn promise''E their Legislative nominees
10 carry ont the wishes Of the people for a
..iair and equitable assessment Of the entire
property of the state.
The Democratic party has resolved that
there shall be no further delay in the matter
of a new assessment, and 80 sure as the Demo
cratic party wins in November So sure is a
new assessment certain.
This Is why the AbyOcATs associates Hurst
and Reassessment in the same rally.