Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-31
DEMOCRATIC BALLY.
SMITH. RAYNER, STRAUS,
On The Issues of The Campaign
Enthusiastic Gathering
of Democrats.

One Of the largest and most enthus-
iastic meetings Of the campaign in this
section. was held last night at the Ma
sonic Opera House under the auspices Of
the Democratic Campaign Committee Of
this county. II was the first appearance
Of the Democratic State candidates
Messrs. ]. Walter Smith. Isidor Rayner.
and DIR. Joshua w. Hering-beiore this
people. and the yeomanry Of Anne Arun-
del Democracy we're out in force. and
packed the Opera House from the stage
to door. with one Of the most enthusias-
tic crowds that had ever assembled on
any similar occasion. The names of
Smith. Rayner and Herring. fairly en-
thused the people who were carried away
with their patriotic remarks. Many
countrymen came long distance. as
they said, ITO see the next Governor of
Maryland"
The campaign party arrived from Bal
timore late yesterday afternoon and en-
gagged quarters at the Hotel Maryland,
where large number of Anne Arundel
democrats had gathered to meet them.
| Mr.. Isaac Lobe Straus accompanied Col.
Smith. DIR. Herring and Mr.. Rayner and
shared in the ovation given the candi-
dates. DR.. George Wells called the
meeting to order and introduced Mr.. Jas.
w. Owens to preside. Mr.. Owens made
rhort address. speaking OF the existing
unity of the Democrats Of Anne Arundel,
assuring his hearers that all factions were
united this time, and predicted Demo-
cratic victory in Anne Arundel and the
triumphant election of Colonel Smith
He introduced Colonel Smith as "The
next Governor of Maryland, and the
ensuing applause was deafening. "Threc
\ cheers for the next Governor Of the
United States," shouted one enthusiastic
Democrat, and the cheers were given
with a will. in spite Of the proposer's ex-
pansion policy.
SPEECH OF COLONEL SMITH.
Colonel Smith said he was delighted
to be with his Annapolis friends, having
spent some time with them 40 a member
OF the Senate. 81 know" said he, that
the gentleman who occupies the Govern
or's Mansion is associated with you An
napolitans much more than State SEN
ator, and trust that you will not refuse
me an Endorsement of my present candi-
dacy." [Cheers and cries OF 1--WE want
you here.
Continuing. Colonel Smith denied the
statement of Governor Lowndes that he
| Colonel Smith) had been an officeseeker
for twenty five years. He declared that
he had never sought but one Office in his
lie. al am seeking that Office now," he
said, "and believe sincerely that am
going to get it." Cheers and cries OF
"You will.
( Col. Smith then rehearscd the claims
OF the Republicans for having put upon
the statute books various measures OF re-
form. The Democrats, he said. were en-
titled to as much credit for the passage
OF these laws as the Republicans, as they
were passed by a Legislature OF which
the Senate was Democratic and the House
Republican. He discussed the admins
tration OF Governor Lowndes, and delv-
ed into the financial reports of Comptiol-
Ter Goldsborough, claiming that the Re-
publicans bad increased the State debt
by nearly 81, 600. 900. and still promised
that they would reduce taxes. "It is a
queer system OF inance.'' continued he,
"by which the State debt can be increas-
ed and the State taxes reduced" ZAP
plause and laughter"
Touching upon the race issue, Colonel
Smith paid high tribute to the reputa-
bic, honest colored men of the State OF
Mary land. at the same time declaring
that the lawless element of the eommu-
nifty, whether white or black, should be
promptly punished for their malefactions.
Colonel Smiths entire address was lis
tened to attentively. and at its conclus-
ion he was generously appIauded.
DR. HERING's SPEECH.
DR.. Herring followed Colonel Smith
with most agreeable address. The popu-
larity which the candidate for Comptrol-
| Ter gained on the Eastern Shore seemed
undoubtedly TO have spread to Anne
Arundel, and the welcome which he re-
| ceived was as genuine as it was enthus-
| iastic. DIR. Herring commented upon the
| condition OF affairs in the Eastern Shore
counties and the southern counties of the
State, and said that he believed that if
the people Of Baltimore realized fully the
needs Of these counties there would not
be a single city Democrat who would not
support the entire Democratic ticket.
IsTDoR RAyNER.
Isidor Rayner appealed for local har-
mony, euloglzed the county candidates,
and said the State ticket would be hurt
| il local dissension prevailed. Anne Arun-
del, he stated, was the only place where
there were any Democratic dissensions.
| He gave q humorous and graphic de-
scription Of DIR. Tuck and Sidney Mudd
as reformers, and read newspaper ac-
| count Of Governor Lowndes' visit to MARI
boro, where, it is said. he kissed the little
Lloyd Lowndeses. but, said Mr.. Rayner.
not the diminuiive George Wellingtons.
MIR. Rayner. in happy vein. criticised the
Governors letter-writing. and said he
had given the Democracy much aid by
| his fad.
In concluding Mr.. Rayner made a
thrilling appeal to the Democracy Of
Anne Arundel TO stand by their county
ticket. "Swing into line. said he, "your
county. your party and your State-that
is your sloganl Your men stand for the
best principles and traditions Of your
county. The leading candidate upon the
other side. care not what his wealth
and possessions may be. stands for plum
der. know, men of Anne Arundel. you
will never 60 into suffers camp. You
will never part with your birthright and