Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-27
THE MARYLAND RAIDS
WELLINGTON DEFEATED ny A
VOTE OF OF TO SO.
COMPLETE MASTER VICTORY,
Recent Primaries III baltimore De-
clared Null and yoid-New Ones to
BE Held September 11th-Another
Convention September 18th.

publican State Convention to-day refused
to endorse Senator George Wellington and
his views as 70 the leadership of the
party in Maryland. The clash between
the opposing factions began almost as
soon as the convention opened.
| Senator Wellington. as chairman OF the
| State Central Committee, took his place
on the rostrum at 1885. When the ap-
plause which greeted him had subsded,
he addressed the delegates and specta-
tors in part as follows:
six years ago tho Republican state
Convention assembled here We meet to-
day as the represen tatives of a triumph
ant party in Republican Maryland. We
were then surrounded by depression; the
| past brought US nc Comforting reflection,
and the future seemed clou1ed by danger
and disaster. A victory has been wrought
after about thirty years Of continuous
| defeat. The halo of triumph surrounds
| our banners, and the strong hand or
| party organization points TO future sue
| cess in the onward march Of our hosts
with a firm adherence to the tenets Of
Republicanism, and with answering
I fidelity to political honor, we cannot fail
to enlist the sympathy and confidence OF
| the sturdy Republicans and the vigorous
| independent thought In our Common
wealth. and with a combination Of these
forces victory will Inevitably follow.
| With the purpose Of causing such con-
dition. l have labOred diligently since the
/ last election. / have no selfish ambition
| and seek no personal advantage ID the
| ucrlormance OF the duties which are In
oumbent upon me-"
| After culogiZing the policy or the na-
! tional Congress, and extoliing President
McKinleys administration the Senator
| continued: with such a record for our
party in national and State affairs, We
| should be able 10 hoil with US the ele-
ment which gave US previous success.
We can 90 so, pro.ided we maintain
our high standard OF principles. and
| nominate candidates-the very name or
which will be a synonym OF public
worth and personal honor. TO bring
about such nominations has been my
earnest endeavor.
BALTIMORE CITY.
"I have been severely criticised for
what some pronounce to be an unwar-
| ranted interference IN the preliminary
contest in Baltimore city, and other
sections Of the state. / claim that 1t IS
not only my right, but my duty, occH-
|
influence l have toward the end that
fit nominations be made and suitable
principles enunciated for the guidance
of the Republican party.
Baltimore city IS the key to The po-
Iitical situation in Maryland. Success IN
| baltimore city means success in the
State-defeat in Baltimore city means
disaster in the State. Therefore 1t was
my endeaVbr to bring success TO our
party in the city of Baltimore.
| "When il became evident that By the
want Of proper guidance. and bringing
into action all the Necessary elements
an unsuitable candidate might be nomi-
mated In Baltimore city, / determined 10
do what lay i'm my power TO avert such
| a calamity, and secure the nomination
OF q candidate whose personal charac-
ter. both I'm private life and as busi-
| ness-man. was above reproach; whose
ability and standing in the community
entitled him TO the unbounded confidence
OF all classes TO his fell0w-ctiZens, ana
around whom would gather, not only
the solid phalanxes OF the rank ana NE
of the Republican party. but that great
body of independent citizens which, III
fair election. controls the state.
after consultation, 1t was demon
strated that such a candidate had been
found I'm the person of Theodore Mar
burg. and il was for that reason, ana
for no other, that I recommended his
nomination and exerted every influence
| had TO have 1t made.
"Can Il be a crime 10 act for the best
interests Of my party, without regard
for personal preference? IL So then
am guilty.
81 desplse the political code that re-
lies upon false accusations against an
tagonists, and impossible promises to
friends. I believe IN fair and open
contest. giving blow for blow. in fair
Geld 7 desire no advantage by methods
| Of fndirection, and believe that an honest
urinary is as necessary for tho honor
abIe existence OF the party as fair
election Is for the perpetuation OF
free civil government in the state. l
have never assumed authority that was
not of right a prerogative OF the po-
siton / hold"
THE Senator's explanation Of his POSI-
tion I'm regard TO local politics evoked
considerable enthusiasm among his ad-
THE CONTEST.
Nominations for permanent chairman
were then called for and The contest
hepan Thomas Parran, of Calvert.
named Captain T.. ). 5. Turner (Organi-
zation). Of Wicomico county. Congress
man sydney u. Mudd. OF Charles. nomi-
mated DIT. Washington G.. Tuck (Anti-
wellington. OF Anne Arundel. The roll
call resulted in the election of DR.. Tuck
by vote Of 81 20 30.
Emanuel W. Harman, OF Baltimore
county. was elected temporary secretary
by acclamation.
After the appointment OF Committees
on Credentials. Resolutions, and Perma-
nent Organization, the convention tcck
a recess until p NJ, and when L reas-
sembled Il was seen that the supporters
az Malster. together with other elements
Of the party opposed TO the policy Of Sena-
tor wellington. had gained q complete
victory. The Senator took no part IN the
socond session. which was brief but de-
cisive.
Attornev-General Harry NJ. Clabaugh
chairman OF the Committee on Creden-
: tiaIs. took the floor as soon as the con-
yention was called 10 order, and pre-
sented resolutions declaring null and void
all the Republican primaries held in Bal
timore on August %, 1851 because Of ir-
regularity.
THE resolutions provided for the hold
inc Of urinary elections and the holdine
~ citv ana legislative district conventions
! IN the citv OF Baltimore on Septembc 81
11th when an entirely new municipal
tIcket shall be nominated and other dele
Gates TO the State convention be chosen
The resolutions were received with en-
E thuslasm and adopted without dis
senting voice.
! The Cornuittee on Resolutions asked
for further time, which was granted. and
, then Mr.. Clabaugh presented, and tn,
r ! convention adopted, resolution that The
, convention adjourned TO meet in Ralnei
Hall. In Baltimore, on September l5ti