The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-10-14
DECLARING FOR LOWNDES.
SENSATION was sprung in Democratic party circles
"A throughout the State on Tuesday evening when the
Baltimore News, that prominent independent Demo-

4 Baltimore News that prominent independent Demo-
cratic journal, came out in support of Governor
cwndes ard advocated the continuance the Republican
State administration On Wednesday morning the Baltimore
Herald another independent paper also gave its endorse
ment the good government obtained under Governor
owndes administration and stated that Republican
in November would be to the best interest of the State.
ese only evidences OF the fact that the people Of Mary
land appreciate the good services rendered by Repub
ican administration and that they do intend down
he public servants who them well and faithfully The
News in the course OF its editorial said:
"Io begin at the end may well be said at once that
the Republicans deserve great credit the which
they have met in making up Legislative ticket for Baltimore
he nominations for the House of Delegates Second
Legislative district especially excellent the
tons Tor State Senate are satisfactory and, while
familiar with the qualifications of all the other candidates. the
impression that is made by the list a whole is
great improvement former years. The Democratic list is
also composed of better material the whole usually
presented in view of the opportunities in that
party the personnel of its Baltimore Legislative ticket does
not indicate anything like promising spirit that which
is sgnied by the Republican CHOICE
Referring to the State ticket the News said: CATER all
the question Isl shall we make changer Have the Demo
Gratis up valid claim for the turning down of the Repub-
and for their restoration to power? To this we have
to answer, No.
"The Republicans might have signed their own con-
domination by presumng the possession power defy
ing the best sentiment of the cOmunty they have not done
So but on the contrary have presented decidedly better
power unless their opponents offer something still better
"Chs they have decidedly failed do and it is an open
secret that chief for their doing is that the old
city boss is still the dominating power in the Democratic
councils Rasin behind the nominations, and the of
them is to be Judged only intrinsicay but also bv
reference the Rasn influence which overshadows them
The Democrats have made decided step in advance but
they have paid the price which situation called for
They boundif they wished to win back independent
voeo overbd the Republicans. Instead that they have
them. Indiy of
many be voted for their general con-
cuson to which mature thought will, sure lead the
careful citizen is that the time has the osng of
the Republicans and the restoration of the Democrats 70
power"
The Herald said in part:
GAS to the Legislative ticket in the City of Balt
more, believe that impartial critics will agree that the
Republicans have made the stronger nominations this being
particularly in the Second district and that the election of
the candidates of that party will afford the promise Of more
satisfactory record the Of the awmaking branch of our
State government.
Concerning the two Platforms have had occasion
to call attention to the weakness the Democratic
declaration and particularly its manifest evasion of the all
important issue of police reorganization. AS the Morning
Herald said at the time the Democrats have distinctly failed
public expectations this respect and the popular
disappointment occasoned thereby has assuaged
the subsequent adoption of refomatoy resolutions by the
Legislative conventions.
"lnstead OF broken promises, discover a
which the Republicans have been responsible the conduct
of public affairs.
Gas to Governor Lowndes it is be said that
his political opponents have been unable find ANYTHING
say against him or his administration of the State business
Perhaps Governor State of Union has ever been
reer from criticism at the hands political adversaes than
has Governor Lowndes Indeed all the discomfort that has
been expressed concerning his fument the duties of
chief executive has from the parisans spoisnen
within his party organizaton-a circumstance which is
to be Interpreted striking testimony his devotion To
the interests OF the whole people, and political Sep
thereof Governor Lowndes has redeemed every
made by him during the campaign of 1885, this he has
DONE at times in the face of facona opposition which is
less resoute and conscientious could have wbsood
"Ths being impartial review of the record made nv
Governor Lowndes it would just and logical that he
should again be ntrued with the executive Office. We say
this not in party spirit but in behalf of the cause of pood
government and the continuance of administration that
will insure to the Commonwealth nonpatsan and faitb,
conduct of its public business AS we'll known the Morn
ing Herald is independent newspaper having little regard
for party ties in the selection of State and city officials"