Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-28
MESSAGE ToJUDGEM'co
Is Officially NotiAed e His Election to the
Unite6.StatBs Senate.
Counsels CultiNatian Of Peace and
Harmony Nm HArty-Has No
Enen1es % Punish.

Tuesday chosen by the legislature of Mary
land to succeed Arthur p. German as SEN
ator from that state for the term COM
mencing March 4, 1899. The notice was
conveyed to the senator-elect by commit
tee appointed by the legislature, consisting
of Senators Norman B. Scott, jr., and
Frank 8. Strobridge, and Delegates Ash
ley M. Gould. P. H. Lenderking and Charles
r. Schirm. Senator Scott acted as spokes-
man of the committee, and after Delegate
Schirm had added a few words, Judge Nc
Comas, after recovering from the surprise
occasioned by the intelligence conveyed, ac-
cepted the trust, pledging his best efforts
to the interests and welfare of his state and
country.
The committee of notification was ex-
pected to reach the Cairo, where Judge Nc
Comas has his apartments, at clock, but
1t was nearly 6 O'Clock when Mr.. Schirm,
who had missed the train. arrived. Then
for an hour or more the committee and a
number of callers, who included Speaker
Schaefer of the Maryland house of dele
gates, Representatives Mcdonald and Booze
of Maryland. Mr.. c. w. Humrichaus, Dele
gates ]. Deb. Walbach, E. F. Tolson and
W. J; James, enjoyed collation.. in which
Maryland delicacies occupied a prominent
part. Judge McComas proposed the first
toast, Maryland. My Maryland" An ad-
journment to the judges reception room
lOllOWcU, anu tneFe the OIuCldl dHHOuUct-
ment of his election was made by Senator
Scott, Mrs. McComas, Miss McComas and
a number of their friends being also pres
ent.
Senator ScOtt's Message.
Judge McComas," said Senator Scott,
smilngly, Il see on the faces of those with
me and upon your own an expression of ex-
pectancy, one of great expectancy. My
friends here with me are charged with the
Hfo1, I hnr1 IN fnIT
and duty both pleasing and important.
In representative capacity we are charged
and authorized by the general assembly of
Maryland to inform you that you have
been selected by majority of that body as
its representative in the Senate of the
United States. We have had a contest but
in the clearing Of the battle animosities
have been laid aside, and will be forgotten.
Forces have been at work for and against
you as a resident of the sixth district Of
Maryland. but at no time during the con-
test was there ever word uttered against
your integrity, capacity, or qualifications to
fill the high Office to which you have been
chosen.
You embody the patriotic elements
which give confidence and command re-
spect. Personal elements did not enter
into the contest. and your general fitness
for the Senate is conceded by all. Those
Who opposed your election at first never
denied that your election would honor
Maryland, and admit you are the best
exponent of republican principles that
they could possibly have chosen. The COM
mittee is here to assure you that they are
glad you are from tine sixth district, and
believe you will know no geographical! d.
vision when you take your seat In the
Senate, but legisiate wisely for the whole
state of Maryland and the country at
large. Not only Will you work in the in
terest Of what Is best and right, but to
advance the true cause of the party. 1 be-
iieve that new era TO the party has come
in the state, and that you will not be
unmindfui of theegreat duty now IMPOSED
upon you. We congratulate you and the
state. and you have the wishes of the
republican party in Maryland for your
future success"
Delegate schifm Approves.
Delegate Schirm. added a few congratu-
latory words, expressing not only his per-
sonal gratificat ton upon the election of
Judge McComas. but also of the state
and country. While the contest in the
legislature had been a heated one it was
by no means one wherein personal objec-
ton entered No one in the legislature
questioned the ability or fitness Of the
man elected, and those who opposed him
have Joined in acknowledging the wis
dom of the choice made by the majority.
Response of Standardized.
Judge McComas, in reply, said:
Gentlemen of the Committee, Senator's
and Members of the House of Delegates:
six years ago took my seat upon the
federal bench and turned away from politi-
cal life. AS John Morley says of life, in
the house of commons, 1 had found that
life in Congress: is idleness without rest
industry without work, argument without
persuasion and majorities without power
In the STILL cool air; in the serene and
tranquil atmosphere of the courts was
personal independence industry yielding
results, congenial studies and the con-
seriousness of some useful labor each year
performed.
Upon me, thus engaged, you yourselves
and the other representatives of our peo-
pie in our general assembly, have suddenly
conferred the duty of representing our an
cient commonwealth in the United States
Senate. This is a high honor. 1t is a
great trust, and to the people of our state
and the representatives of our people l am
profoundly grateful for such confidence
"Other gentlemen, conspicuous in politi-
cal and business life, magnanimously
yielded their candidacy and Endorsed mine,
and with practical unanimity among its
representatives the majority party deter
mined upon my election. l am gratified to
believe this contest leaves no bitterness
among those who participated or between
the candidates who were urged
youth only is radical. The prime of
life brings conservatism in thought and
action. Our state is conservative. 1t can
be better aided by a legislator with some
experience in Congress than by one with
cut. l well know that q senator in his
first term cannot render the best service;
influence, power and position come with
longer service. pledge you. however, my
best efforts.
Though you, senators and representa-
tives, l pledge our people that, with loyal
ty to our common country and devotion to
our beloved state, will give the six years
of my prime, for which you have called
me, to unwearied endeavor and faithful
labor and honest zeal, as senator from
Maryland and at the close submit to the
considerate judgment of our people.
Peace and Harmony Only.
while I remain upon the bench it is not
proper that should make utterances of
opinion upon any public question. The OPP
! position in the legislature will never be re-
called by me, andiI shall have but one OBJ
ject-to serve my state and country as best
can.
IT need not say toayou, who know me,
that my first desire, my constant aim, will
be for peace and harmony in the party
now dominant in our state. Before 1t are
large opportunities; son 1t are great re-
sponsibilities; about sit grave perils Let
there be no warning factions but rather an
honest emulation 10 achieve a splendid rec
| ord Of public service .1n the executive and