The morning news., 1897-08-27
POLITICAL WARMING PAN.
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTIONS
DECLINING TO HE HELD.

Address by the Dcposed Leader a
Tame Meeting In Hnrrisburg-Ne
brnska's Republicans Have "A Love
Feast.
Ocean City, Md, Aug. &.-By a vote
of 81 20 Sc, the delegates to the republ-
can state convention to-day refused to
indorse Senator Georse l.. Wellington and
his views as to the leadership of the party
in Maryland. The clash between the op-
posing factions began almost with the
fail Of the gavel which called the conven-
ton to order Senator Wellington, as
chairman of the state central committee,
took his place on the rostrum at 1885.
When the applause which greeted him had
subsidized he addressed the delegates and
spectators, in part as follows:
six years ago the republican state CON
vention assembled here. We meet to-day
as the representatives, of a triumphant
party in republican Maryland. We were
then surrounded by depressions the past
brought US no comforting reflection, and
the future seemed clothed by danger and
disaster. victory has been wrought,
after thirty years of continuous defeat
The halo of triumph surrounds our BAN
ners and the strong hand of party or
ganzation points to future success in the
onward march Of our hosts. with a firm
adherence to the tenets of republican,
ism, and with answering fidelity to po-
htical honor, we cannot fail to enlist the
sympathy and confidence of the sturdy
rcpublcanism and vigorous, Independent
thought in our commonwealth, and with
a combination of these forces victory will
inevitably follow.
With the purpose of causing such a
condition, l have labored diligently since
the last election ! have not selfish ambi-
lion, and l seek no personal advantage
IN the performance of the duties which
are incumbent on me-"
After eulogizing the policy of the nation
al congress ana eXtolling President Me-
klnleys administration the senator con-
unued: With such record for our party
IN national and state affairs we should be
able to hold with US the element which
the high standard of principles have won
and nominate a candidate-the very name
OF which will be "a synonym Of public
worth and personal honor. To bring
about SUCH nominations has been my earn
est endeaVor. / have been severely criti-
unwarranted Interference in the prelim-
mary contest in Baltimore city and other
sections of the state. | claim that il is
not only my right, but my duty occupying
the position l do, to exert what influence
l have toward the end that fit nominations
be made and suitable principles enunclat-
ed for the guidance of the republican par
ty.
Baltimore city is the key to the po-
iucal situation In Maryland. Success in
Baltimore means success in the state-de-
feat In Baltimore means defeat in the
state. Therefore, ii was my endeavor TO
bring success to our party In the city of
Baltimore. When il become evident that
by dint OF proper guidance and bringing
into action all the necessary elements the
nomination of an unsuitable candidate
might be averted in Baltimore city, de-
termned to do what lay in my power to
avert such a calamity and secure the NOM
nation Of a candidate whose personal
character, both in private life and as a
business man, was above reproach, whose
ability and standing In the community en-
titled him to the unbounded confidence Of
all classes of his fellow citizens ana around
whom would gather not only the solid
phalanxes Of the rank ana file of the
republican party but that great body of in
dependent citizenship which In a fair cleo
ton controls the state. If II be a crime TO
act for the best interests OF my party with
out regard for personal reference then |
am guilty. ! despse the political code that
relies on false accusations against antago-
nists and impossible promises to friends /
believe in a fair and open contest, giving
blow for blow in "A fair field. / desire no
advantage by methods OF lndrectio, and
believe that an honest primary is as neces-
sary for the honorable existence of the
party as a fair election is for the perpet-
uation OF "A free civil government I'm the
state. have never assumed authority that
was not OF right the prerogative OF the po-
sition / hold"
The senator's allusion to his position In
regard TO local politics evoked considera-
BILE enthusiasm among his adherents.
Nominations for temporary chairman
were then called. and the contest began.
Thos. Parran Of CalVart named Capt. f.
s. Turner Organization of Wicomi coun-
~. Congressman sydney r. Mudd OF
Charles county nominated Dr. Washington
q. Tuck (anti-Wellingt0n) Of Anne Arun-
del
The roll call resulted IN the election Of
Dr. Tuck by a vote Of 81 TO 55 Emanuel
w. iiarman Of Baltimore county was
elected temporary secretary by acclama-
ton. After the appointment Of committees
Of credentials. resolutions and permanent
organization the convention took 4 recess
until b. m, and when II re-asscmbled,
n was seen that the supporters Of Mails
ter. together with other elements Of the
party opposed 10 tho policy Of Senator
Wellington, had gained q complete victory.
The senator took no part In the second
session, which was brief but decisive.
Attorney General Harry VI. Clabaugh.
chairman Of the committee on credentials.
took the floor as soon as the convention
was called TO order ana presented resolu-
lions declaring nun ana void all the re-
publican primaries held ln Baltimore on
Aug. 23 1877. because Of irroRuarity. Tho
resolutions provide for the holding Of prl-
mary elections ana The holding OF city and
leglslltlnve district conventions IN the
city Of Baltimore on Sept ~. when an en-
tire new municipal ticket shall be- uomlna-
ted ana other delegates 20 tine state con-
vcntion ho chosen. The resolutions were
received with cheers ana adopted without
a dissenting voice.
The committee on resolutions asked FOR
further time. which WAS then granted
and then ~. Clnuaugh presented. ana tho
convention adopted. 70 resolution 10 na.
iourn 90 meet ln Baltimore on Sept. 9. al
noon.
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LITTLE ANTuIsIAsM.