Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-29
SMITH SURE OF NOMINATION
Result Of the Recent Primary Campaign in
Baltimore
Old Democratic Ring Back of Him I'm
the Contest for Guberna-
torial Nomination.
Special Correspondence Of Tie Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Md Julv % Is


BALTIMORE, Md, July -. 1870
This week closes one Of the most exciting
primary contests this city has ever seem
Monday next the democrats Will decide on
the name of the man whom the members
OF that party in Baltimore wish to have
nominated on Wednesday next as their
candidate for governor of Maryland There
is little doubt as to the result. All the
present indications are that Representa-
tfve-elect John Walter Smith will secure
large majority. Back of Col Smith are all
the old ward leaders and city bosses. with
the old machine in good working order and
running at high pressure, as 1t did in the
paimy days of the Rasin-Gorman ring.
they mean to win, or, as one of them
said to The Star correspondent today, they
nave to VIM and that is the whole
situation" Even il Mr.. Edwin Warfi-ld
mad any chance to carry the town under
ordinary circumstances, he would not be
allowed to do so, for his victory would be
construed into defeat for the ring. and
they do not intend to submit to any such
chances.
Canvass of the City.
In this primary contest the democrats
have adopted the plan long followed by the
republicans of Baltimore, and are holding
meetings in all parts of the city every
their primary campaign on the still hunt"
order, and everything was done quietly and
by house-to-house work. Mr.. Warfield
however, started out by making a few
speeches, outlining his position. His COM
petftor, Col. Smith, followed his example
ana now both candidates for governor. as
well as all the candidates for minor offices
are rushing from one part of the town TO
the other every night, addressing the many
meetings that are being held-all of wnlch
are largely attended Up to the present
time very few direct personalities have been
induIged in, but there is an undercurrent of
bitterness and hostility which will no doubt
last curing the ensuing campaign to plague
ta2se who may be successful III the con-
lenuDn, and which may have decided in
fIcHCc on the vote in November. The in
ciptndent democrats who hold the ba: ance
CT power. are taking no part in the strug-
g. ana talks with many of them indicate
tattt a considerable portion of that vote
VIII surely be cast for Governor Lind
ana also for the rest of the re-,,f-. can
ticket, provided the other nominations
Measure up to the high standard Of the
head Cf the ticket.
harmony in Republican RAM
The republican factions have AZ last
heard the voice of Eaason and are getting
together, realizing that their divided con-
d,tion lost them the city in May ana bids
fair to cost them tie state election IN No
ceptable TO all, as was recently stated in
TIC Star, and the work Of preparing = the
contest by uniting the party has .yoHc on
and is row about completed. Unless new
causes for disscns.oa arise the rapu3, cans
Will be able to 50 into the campaign in ii
state OF harmony such as has not existed
for many years. a2d Nth good nominal
lions which can be easily made, they can
retain control Of the state for anather
four years, and secure the electoral vote
for their presidential candidate next year
They can easily secure the support of the
large majority of the independents. who
are really anxious for their success. as
they fear the return of the Old democratic
ring to power, which would follow as a
matter of course should Col. Smith be
elected. Whether the republicans win or
lose depends. therefore. on themselves and
that they can win is believed by all impair
tial observers provided, of course, they con-
tinue their present wise plans and nomi-
nate the best men they have on the local
tickets to back up the state ticket. with
Gov. Lowndes at its head.