New-York tribune., 1898-01-01
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GOV. LOWNDES OUT or THE RACE
NO LONGER A CANDIDATE FOR SENATOR
FROM MARYLAND-JUDGE MCOMAs
COMES TO TIE FRONT

Baltimore. Dec 81 (SpecaD.-Governor Iowndes
to-day announced his withdrawal as a candidate
for United States Senator 10 succeed Mr. German
This was startling Nind-up to a year OF political
surprises In Maryland. Even the Governors friends
and supporters were as.onished. He made up his
mind late last night to withdraw after a long con-
ference with Senator Wellington Judge Sloan and
several friends Of Judge Louis f. McComas at
which the situation carefully gone over. The
Lowndes combration had become convinced that
the Governor lacked thirteen votes 10 secure the
nomination In caucus, and that there no pos
slble chance for him to win without support
from the followers OF McComas. The Governor
realized that the sentiment for McComas was be-
coming too strong. and that Congressman Mudd.
the leader OF the Southern Maryland forces and
members OF the Eastern Shore and Baltimore City
delegations were swinging into line for the
Congressman from the With District
Charges that the Governor using the State
patronage to influence his own election also an
noyed him greatly, and he concluded TO get out
of the race and leave the field 10 Judge McComas
Major Alexander Shaw. OF Baltimore city. Con-
gresham. Barber and Colonel Mullikin. OF the
Eastern Shore. and John " l.. Finday. OF this
city. There are indications. however. OF a land
slide 10 Judge McComas. Major Shaw, Il is SAID
may withdraw II the city forces controlled by May
or Master cannot make an alliance with the East
ern Shore men and the friends OF Mr.. Gary Many
politicians tonight express the opinion that all ths
Republican votes In the Legislature eyoeps s0ne
from Baltimore city and e few IN the counues
will be cast for Judge McCom"s HIS friehos say
that the fight is all over aud ,h2t OF the second
ballot II not on the first McComas VIII pc uhahl-
mouslv elected Some OF the counties may want
m cast complin. ntary votes for "iavorlte sons
on the first ballot but that will be the last OF IL
Ashley NJ Gould of Montgomery County. Will DO
elected Sneaker OF the House and W. Writ Ran
DIN is Fcertain OF election. as President OF tho
Senate, Mutual friends Of Judge McComas ard
Senator Wellington say that the Governors action
Will have the effect OF ending the old feud that has
existed for many years between these rival leaders
In Western Maryland.
In speaking Of his withdrawal Governor Lowndes
said: "You may cay for me that my name VIII not
be presented 10 the caucus OF my party rs a can
didato for the United States Senatorshp 10 succeed
Senator German. l have decided 70 withdraw from
tha Senatorial contest This conclusion have
reached after carefully considering the oircum-
stances surrounding my nomination by the Repuo-
lican marty for the Office I hold. and the cir
cumstances under which I was elected 20 tnat
office Added to these are other reasons shdIt
NOT at.en,nt 10 conceal the fact that have had
an ambition to represent my State In tho Sena'f
Of the United States. and have so publicly eA-
rossod myself But all the reports 10 the con-
,rarv Notwithstanding, wish It distinctly uhder-
stood that It was never my intention. rs has been
IN situated 10 use my Office Governor OF this
state in the manner which has been attributed 20
me- I believe that II desired 10 use the patronage
OF nv office 10 make myself the Senator from
Maryland II could be done
II think those who know me feel that rather than
atifyany desire may have had 70 be Senator from
Maryland by the prostitution Of the once hold
tvoujd resign IL Tomorrow and never again enter
public lie speak with some feeling on this point.
as | have been charged In various directions win
having this in mind, and as haVinS alreauy a.,
tempted 10 carry out this idea believe IN the oin
theory that he who serves tho people best serves
his party best and shall continue 10 the end OK
my term to advance the best interests OF my state
without fear favor conten. tnat WORK mus ~,
shall convince the people OF Maryland thaI tney
made no mistake when the intrusted the kepuo-
lcan party with the management OF US aiiaiIs.
Governor Iowndes was asked what MS IDEAS were
regarding the Senatorial race, and wnat "ouLo 90
McComas has a strong following. He Is eminssntny
qualified 10 represent Maryland In the senate OF r9
ITnited States HIS long and useful puoilc Ire anu
his qualities as a speaker amply qualify him t0f
This DOsfiOu."