New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-08
THE H4RyL4ND PLATFORM.

Ry renominating Governor Lloyd Iowndes
and adopting a platform in harmony with the
States true interests and most enlightened
sentiment. the Republicans OF Maryland have
frankly invited continuance Of their notable
successes Of the last four years. Indeed, If the
faithful performance Of promises already made
entities a political organization TO expect in
dorsement at the polls the Republican party in
Maryland should he able 10 look forward TO
victory this fall with settled and cheerful con-
fdence. The closing year Of Governor Lowndess
term sees every pledge made in the Cambridge
platform. on which ne was elected. fulfilled
both in spirit and in letter The passage Of tho
new Registration and Election LAVENDER
which honest elections have been enjoyed In
Maryland fer the first time in a generation
the reassesSment Of the States taxable prop
erty. the creation Of p free school book fund
the grant Of a new charter 10 the city Of Balt
more, and The reduction both Of tie interest
charges on the public debt and Of the ratio Of
taxation for state purposes. all these public
benefits testify 10 The breadth and zeal Of Re-
publican legislation and rho skill and economy
Of Republican administration. In National af-
fairs. too. for the last four years Republicanlsm
has stood uncompIomisingly for those policies
with which The states financial and business
interests have been most intimately bound mp.
II has championed an honest money standard
and a system of tariff taxation which should
foster domestic industries With responS bity
It's leadership has broadened and strengthened
till II represents as completely as any that has
preceded Il in either party the political intelli-
gence and personal character Of the state
The Baltimore Convention Of Wednesday was
not content. however with resting IT'S appeal
for popular support solely on the accomplish
ments of the last four wears It's platform con-
tains specific promises II further important re-
forms A second term for the present Gov.
ernor and the reelection ~ Republican Legis-
lature the party managers guarantee will TO
suit in the establishment Of non-partsan Pc
lice Board IN Baltimore. the enactment Of n law
controlling primary elections and further re
ducton ~ the State tax rate by at least n
Der cent On National issues as before. the
party stands for q currency redeemable in all
It's forms in gold coin at the option Of the
holder and for a protective tariff on imports
while 10 meet the newer questions raised by
the termination ~ the war with Spain, il sug
gests that we retain and pacify the Philip
pines and safeguard the interests Of commerce
there until the problem Of their final dlsposi
"tiOD be solved In such a manner that the alor!
"of our flag he not sullied nor the liberty !
stands for restrained"
This candid and open declaration Of prln
ciples, in which the guiding hand Of Senate
Louis f. McComas is plainly apparent. offer
an effective contrast 10 the evasive and disin
genuous platform on which ex-senator Gormal
and bis followers are striving 10 regain power
Ignoring all obligations 20 accept as bindn
the financial doctrines Of the National party
and putting forward as candidates for offic
men known 10 be absolutely lacking in sym
patty with the policies on which party car
vass should logically he made, the Msrylan
Democrats have tried to bring 10 the front thi