The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-05-20
THE BALTIMORE ELECTION.
Opinions of the Democratic Press
On It's Significance.
From the Hartford Democrat.

From the Hartford Democrat.
The result shows that Baltimore is a Democratic
city whenever the party is united and the candi-
dates are fairly nominated and worthy of support
From the Montgomery Advocate.
The costly mistake of even temporarily entrusting
the management of public affairs to party when
in no sense represents the intelligence and material
interests of the community has been so emphasized
by Republican ineficiency and worse in Baltimore
that the success of the Democratic party IN the con
test Just closed is a vindieation which, though
bound to come came all the more swiftly because
of the quick appreciation Of the people OF the
gravity of the error into which they had been mis-
led All the evils of Republican rule which were
predicted in 1895 and 1897 have been fully and
bitterly realized the public service has in no sence
been elevated, to speak mildly, and the race ques-
ton has so insolently protruded itself that those
who in 1895 and 1897 prOfessed no fears OF negro
domination were the quickest and loudest IN their
cries of distress
From the Belair -EgiS.
There is now but small doubt that the next Gov
ernor of Maryland will be a Democrat The election
in Baltimore proved that it is not necessary for the
coored brother to take up The white mans bur
den, and it is apparent that the day OF negro row
dyism is passed.
From the Rockville sentinel
1t was a grand victory. Every republican lott
and breastwork has been demolished their guns
spiked, their flag hauled down, and the old Demo
cratic Gag nailed to the masthead II is a victory
that viii send new life, new energy, new blood
into the Democratic heart throughout the state
II is victory that tells OF the awful and inevitable
retribution that awaits the Republican party Of
MARYLAND in November next, when the Old Com
monwealth will be in the Democratic column again
and ready to lead in the National charge OF 1900
1t is victory that speaks well for the people q
Baltimore. for it is an endorsement Of clean men
and a desire for good government
From the La Plata Times-C Crescent.
The glorious triumph of the Democratic forces IN
Baltimore city on Tuesday, although not party
victory in the strictes Of that term Will give
new impetus 10 the struggle for supremacy ~ This
State for which the Democratic hosts must ho"
contend 1t demonstrates that the sentiment OF
majority of Maryland voters is against eolored
rowdyism, ana corruption generally. in the admin
istration of the machinery Of government
From the Elicott City Times.
The people throughout the State viewed the con
test with intense interest. Had the Republicans
won there would have been brought 70 the front
elements so turbulent and persistent as 70 preclude
for many years to come the possibility Of strictly
white mans rule, now leading issue in the south
The people Of Baltimore have asserted themselves
in a most emphatic way ana the effect viii be saiu-
tary throughout the state.
From the Baltimore County Democrat.
The Democracy of Maryland has been greatly en-
couraged BY the result Of the Baltimore election
and will now go to work with renewed zeal toward
efecting thorough organization Of the party, with
full confidence in their ability 10 carry the state
next fall This can be accomplished by unity q
action and the nomination Of uniapeachahe can
didates.
From the Pocomoke Ledger Enterprise
The question now asked is What docs this victory
indicate for the next State election" Baltimore
has heretofore carried the state ami the election ot
HAYES Is confidently believed by many Democrats
to foreshadow the return Of the state to the rule of
the Democratic party Noris this feeling altogether
among the members Of that party epubHcausare
uneasy.
From the salisbury Advertiser
1t may b. safely predicted that The city's new
charter Mayor VIII inaugIrate reform Throughout
the city. If the Democratic managers VIII be a.
wise in their choice Of candidates for the state and
county Offices Maryland will soon be back into the
hands Of her former custodians
From the Cambridge Democrat.
The victory in Baltimore will enthuse the Demo
Gratis OF Maryland from the mountains 10 the Sea
Mckinley and Lowndes. McConas ana Wellington,
and all the government and state assistance and ili
luence that could be combined for Aaiser have
gone down before the righteous indignation Of the
people demanding that the city Affairs should be
conducted on the kigh principle that public Office
is a public trust wellingtou's assertion THAI tbs
Master crowd were behind the breast works, ana
intended 10 hold the front. cost him many vote
with those who hate bosses and ringsters and bate
still more 10 see United States senator 80 beittie
himself as to give utteFances 20 such low and yal-
gar political opinions. A campaign corruption
fund of $4,000. raised by assessing officials IN
Washington, Annapolis and Baltimore. did not
even check the rising tide that swept Master and
his crowd off their feet, r.ad though one twice or
thrice that size may be gotten together To bolster
up the Republicans in this state this ail, il wii
not suffice.
From the Annapolis Republican.
The Democrats Of Anne Arundel aud The other
counties Of The state should ponder well the lesson
taught By the election in Baltimore on Tuesday
tast. That lesson is this The people believe ami
know that the Democratic party IN Maryland i
.,esf capable OF giving good government and are
willing ready and anxiogs to return It 10 power.
All that necessary insure its return 20 power
in the State fairs election is % follow the
exariple Of the Democra5s Of Baltimore and H0ui-
nase tickets whose excellence shall be the partys
guarantee that the people shall have the very 6ast
possible ADMINISTRATION o. k4elF hllA&f&-
From the Denton Journal
The result OF Tues1ey's election In the great city
of Baltimore means much more than fhe ousiing
from power Of Mayor Master and the unworthy
and in some instances disorierly relinue fols,ei
upon that city through partisan blindness II
means. II we read the indication sright tile speedy
return Of the whole State TO its WOated position
among the Democratic stroagholds OF the country
there to abide.
From the Upper Marlboro Gazette
We deem il our victory, because It's benefits are
far reaching. only in its present effects but also
in the renewed confidence Il has infused into the
efforts Of all Democrats 10 make the white mans
party Of the state impFegnable stronghold
against which the Republicans and their sable
allies can make no impression. itwasa grand vic
tory; its import inevitable collapse for the
Republican party in our State in November next.