Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-04
AT MARYLAND'S CAPITAL
Senator-Elect Wellington Makes His Ap-
pearance at Annapolis.
Trying to Get Republican Members of
the House ToGcther-FfEht on
the Civil Service Bill.
T MARYLAND'S
S CAPITAL
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, February 4.-Senator-
elect Wellington has arrived in Annapolis,
and his presence is expected to have a de-
c:ded effect toward unifying the republican
members in the house of delegates in their
efforts to promote legislation. The state
senate contains an excellent representation
from both parties. and its work is con-
Quoted in an orderly. progressive manner,
but the large republican majority in the
house has proved to be unwieldy and bulky,
and is at present in disorganiZed coudi-
ton, and the strong driving hand of
leader is sorely needed. Mr.. Wellington
is now unquestionably the leading member
Of his party in the state, and no one is as
we'll fitted to bring order out of chaos as he
In company with Judge David 4. Sloan
of Allegany, the Senator-elect visited the
executive mansion shortly after his ar
rival, and spent several hours in consuta-
ton with the governor in regard 20 ;p-
pointments and matters of party policy.
Mr.. Wellington INTENDS to'Spend the mtst
Of the time from now on until the close of
the session in Annapolis.
Senator Brucc's Bill.
The feeling of antagonism manifested in
the hors of delegates against President
Bruce's civil service bill appears to be
supporters of the measure are dubious as
to the outcome. A number of political Or
ganizations in Baltimore have declared
against the bill, and the majority of The
city delegates were visited during the in
terval between the sessions by deputations
protesting against 1t.
One of the most active city members, in
commenting Oil the sentiment expressed by
his constituents in regard to the bill, said
he cDrreSDOnuent. l.
uents seem bitterly opposed TO the measure,
and l was waited on Ey seytral delega-
tions while at home. The impression that
the bill will build up an office -holding
class seems 10 prevail, and the people seem
blind to its virtues. Personally. 1 shonld
vote for the bill in its present shape did
not the Cambridge platform call for a
referendum, and il suci. a clause is at
tached l shall gladly vote for it, but other
wise not. L am afraid that the people
will defeat it at special election
These expressions are typical of the views
of the majority of republicans in the house
and as a member remarked, "Messrs. Cow
en- and Bonaiarte may as We'll save them
selves the trouble OF coming down to boom
civil service
In the meanwhile the democrats are
chuckling over the situation. One demo-
cratic senator said: Our position is clear;
We protested against the violation of the
law which resulted in the election of Mr..
Wellington. We all voted for the Bruce
bill in the senate, and we are prepared TO
pass a reform election law. We are the
reformers in this assembly, and the re-
sponsibility of failure must rest with our
opponents"
In the interests of the Bill.
The meeting in the interests of the Bruce
bill will be held Thursday between the ses-
sicIs and will be addressed by Congress
man John X Cowen and Mr.. Charles j.
Bonaparte. Notwithstanding the opposi-
fhn n,lx nfre nf l~sll
that this meeting may not be without its
effect, and they are working hard to secure
large attendance.
To ''LcxOv'' Baltimore,
Delegate Bye of Baltimore has introduced
resolution calling for the appointment of
commission to investigate the state and
city offices. The resolution is likely to he
passed.
Police C0mmfssfone rshfp Contest
The contest for the police commissioner
ship continues with unabated vigor. MANY
OF the candidates are on hand conducting
their own campaigns. The contest is one
that arouses great public interest and
anxiety In Baltimore. Mr.. Bonaparte's
name is being circulated freely i'm regard 10
one position, but the situation is much at
sea- and 1t still remains an open light.
To support the Bruce Bill.
Senator Randall introduced.a a civil service
I'LL today, which is designed to supplement
the Bruce bill which recently passed the
senate The bill provides that the governor
shall be authorized, at his discretion. to ex-
tend the civil service system to the counties.
if its operations in the city in accordance
with the provisions of the Bruce bill is sue
oessful The Randall bill is similar to tha
Bruce bill in the majority CT its features
introduced
amend the charter Of the Union Turnpike
Company. The amendment provides for the
levying of tolls on bicycles and traction en-
SineS using the road.