Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-23
NJ AR YLAND ITEMS.
Wellington the States First Republican
Federal Senator Since 1880.
VICTORY OF THE ALLEGHANIAN.
How II Was Formally Ratified Yes
tcrday-Dcmise OF the Ancient
sum Succeeds Judge Robinson.

ANNAPOLIS. MD. January 2.-Hon.
George l.. Wellington will be the first Re-
publican 10 represent the state in the
Senate since 1867.
AZ noon he was formally elected United
States Senator. TO succeed Charles II.
Gibson. for the term of six years, begin
ming March 4. 1897.
When the Senator-elect takes his seat
the Eastern Shore OF Maryland will be
without a representative in the upper
house for the first time.
The two houses met in joint assembly,
the Republicans gave the Allegheny Con-
zressman SO votes, while Mr. Golds-
borough received /. The Democrats cast
"a complimentary ballots for. Colonel
John Walter Smith, for John r. Patti
son. and ! for James Ellgood. Several
of 4he representatives declined to vote,
owing to their having conscientious
scruples i'm regard to the Eastern-Shore
law. Mr. wellington was. however, de-
clared duly elected. having received a
majority of the whole membership OF the
General Assembly.
AS soon as the announcement was naue
that Mr. Wellington had triumphed seve-
raj OF the more enths siastlc OF mis- paru-
sans started up the Doxology' Wnlch
quickly filed the chamber. The singing
was continued for some minutes, mingled
with Kisses and jeers. Speaker Mudd
finally restored order. ana the Joint con-
vention adjourned sine die.
4 large crowd was present from All
parts of the state. and Mr.. Wellington ;
victory was very popular one OF the ue-
feated Eastern Shore candidates express
ed The sentiments Of the majority when
he said: THE triumph OF Mr.. Welling-
ton is a distinct victory for superior
mental caIibre and experienced leader
ship. Had il not been for the state law OF
1s09 which limited the nomination 10
'fhe Eastern Shore Of the State, and the
fond traditions that clustered around
that ancient statute. ne would because
OF his great ability. have easily dlsarmeu
and beat down all opposition
CAMPAIGN PRESTIGE.
He went into the fight panoplied with
the prestige OF a bold and brilliant cam
paign management which swept the ke-
publicans into power in the state, Dut
the Eastern-Shore law. jealousies witnln
the party ranks, and the fear OF a reign
Of bossism in the event of his election,
initiated against him. and came near de-
feating his ambition.
Mr Wellington was elected to Congress
i'm is94 His term will expire March j.
1897. Just at the time his term as senator
will begin. He has. therefore, before MIN
a term of more than seven years in Con-
gress
AT the present time Mr.. wellington Is
confined TO his room. a pretty sick man.
l. ha nCrnaDS
before he will regain his health. He has
been threatened with pleuro-pneumonia,
thu lower lobe OF the right lung and the
pleura being affected.
When asked to express his views on
the currency question, Mr.. Wellington to-
day dictated the following:
II am in favor Of a currency that shall
be based on the highest standard OF
value a currency in which every dollar
shall be as valuable as every other dollar
and redeemable i'm the highest standard
Of value. / believe that this country, be-
ing one Of the greatest on earth, must
have a system Of currency which is re-
ouisite TO successfully conduct its busi-
ness transactions. commerce, and trade,
both within its own borders and with the
other nations of the world. I
Il believe the free coinage OF silver
would be a great disaster and that the
American nation cannot afford to adopt
it,
My efforts. by voice and vote. during
my term i'm the House of Representatives,
and as a senator when that term be-
gins. and during its continuance, will be
directed toward the consummation above
indicated"
Governor Lowndes to-day sent to the
Senate the nomination of Hon. George
II. Russum of Caroline county. to be
Chief Judge Of the Second Judicial Cir
cult. in place Of Judge John NJ. Robin
son. deceased. The appointment Is until
the next general election. The Senate, in
executive session. confirmed the nomina-
ton.
Judge Russum is 81 years Of age. He is
the only Republican member Of the Mary
land Court of Appeals