The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-08-12
SMITH, Herring ANDRAYNER
Some Press Opinions on the
Democratic Nominees.
THE TICKET REGARDED A STRONG ONE.

From the Baltimore sun, Aug. s.
The ticket nominated by the Demo
cratic State Convention yesterday i strong
in Its personnel and will make favorable
impression throughout Maryland. Col
John Walter Smith. of Worcester county,
the nominee for Governor. has been long
prominent before the people OF Maryland,
and has filled a number Of official positions
with credit TO himself and usefulness 10 the
public He is admitted by his political
opponents to be man Of exceptional
ability, of popular manners, an aggressive
campaigner and Of unblemished personal
character He Is not merely a politician,
but a successful business man, the pr,-~l-
dent of a bank in his home county and
connected with various enterprises OF pi;h
and moment He l., in short. sub
stantial and representative citizen, man
Of affairs with stake in the good govern
ment Of the State, aud with personal
aud social reputation and standing which
entitle him to public confidence.
Mr. Isidur Raynec Of this city. the
nominee for Attorney General. l. known
far beyond the limits Of Maryland a. an
effective aud eloquent political speaker aud
a. brilliant and able lawyer His record
in Congress was one Of unusual distinction.
and the State has had few representatives
in that body within recent years who CON-
manded such general recognition or wlcld-
ed such influence in the national councils.
He will be power on the stump for the
Democrats during the coming campaign,
and viii materially strengthen the ticket
with the masses.
DR. Joshua W Herring. Of Carroll
county the nominee for Comptroller. viii
prove tower of strength in Western
Maryland. Essentially business man.
his service in the State Senate showed him
to be made of the honest and reliable stuff
which is so rare and 80 much needed in
public affairs. A bank cashier and a solid
man in finance as well a IN character hl>
word Is considered as good as bis bond, and
those who know him feel that State inter.
eSts can be trusted as implicitly 10 hi,
capacity and integrity a. the private enter
prises which have prospered under his
hand
On the whole. the ticket. a. far a. It's
personal character Is concerned, seems
likely to commend itself TO the approval Of
all Democrats who desire 10 see the adop-
ton of higher standard Of nominations.
If the Democratic legislative nominees are
Of the same type, the chances Of Demo
cratic victory will be greatly increased.
From the Baltimore Herald. Aug
1t must be said that in the composition
Of this ticket the Democrats have eyinoed
a high degree of discrimination and good
Judgment, the leaders and party managers
having been manifestly influenced by
strong public sentiment to put their best
available men forward All the nominees
selected by yesterdays Convention are
well-known citizens of the Commonwealth
each having been distinguished in the past
official services in public places of high and
responsible trust. That the ticket.will be
acceptable to the Democrats of the State
generally, and that it viii evoke approval
in the city and throughout the counties.
may be safely assumed
From the Hartford Democrat
Each of the candidates are peculiarly
well qualified by training and experience
for the several offices they are expected 10
fill They are of irreproachable character,
marked ability, Democratic from principle
and of such standing in the State as to at
tract the suffrages of all Democrats and
many Republicans who are tired of boss
ridden and extravagant party and desire to
see good government restored to the state
and nation.
From the Montgomery Advocate.
The outcome of the State Convention
infuses new hope and strengthened pur-
poses in the Democratic party of Maryland.
1t affords corner stone four square upon
which can be re-established genuinely
united, thoroughly sincere, and grandly
victorious party in the State. In the
high personal character of the nominees,
their ripe experience in public affairs de-
monstrating their fidelity and conscientious
appreciation of public trusts, in their abili-
ty, attainments and high conception of
Democratic principles the people find re-
assurance to nerve them to an irresistible eff
fort for the re capture of the State Govern
ment and the establishment of its admins
tration in accordance with the true senti-
ment of her people and highest promotion
of the States great interests. The plat
form is admirable
From the Cecil star.
The ticket is not machine made, nor has
it the flavor of the bargain counter cling
ing to it. The voice of the party was
heard from all parts of the State, calling
for the nomination of Smith Wherever
his name was entered in a contest with |
another the verdict was in his favor, and |
all men know that he was even in the lead |
where the suggestion of favorite son was
made as matter of mere courtesy. So !
great was the enthusiasm that gathered
strength with each incoming delegation
that the favorite son was forgotten, and
all joined heartily in the anthem of praise
to John Walter Smith, the next Governor
of MARYLAND.