Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-07-14
LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK,

II the Democracy OF Maryland would be
triumphant In the approaching campaign
its action and decision in the formation OF
our State ticket must be 10 full accord with
the wishes of the people. Let the voice Of
the people be not only respected but obey
ed-let them know this in no uncertain
terms-give them to understand that their
wishes are TO be fairly cried OUTLET them
comprehend that we intend 10 deal honestly
with them, that no treaties will be made In
violation Of their views, and no matter whose
names we may hoist at the masthead the
Democracy will be victorious In the No
vember election. 1t is far nobler, far wiser
to deal generously and honestly with the
people In the PRONUNCIATION and adoption of
their views than TO resort TO q system Of
political masquerading, trickery and hus.
Ting, thus deceiving them, and as conse.
quence, bringing inevitable defeat In the
convention that is 10 assemble In Baltimore
on the End OF August, let the delegates com.
posing that convention, coming as they will
fresh from the people, knowing as they must
know their wants, bend every energy Of
mind, heart and purpose In 30 shaping their
deliberations that their wishes will be re-
garded in the selection Of candidates and
the adoption Of strong and healthy plat
form-let them do all they can do to brighten
their future, reclaim them from their present
political degradation, make them acquainted
with the proper spirit and elevating influ.
ences that have actuated them In the dis.
charge Of the grave trust they have imposed,
and there can be no doubt as 10 the result.
The structure Of our political system is
peculiar-the world, In its whole history,
does not furnish single parallel. The great
principle which lies at the foundation of our
government ls that which declares the PEG.
pie to be the source Of all power-it Is q
government springing from the people, rest
ing the authority Of Its rule upon their In.
herent rights and drawing the vigor OF Its
sovereignty from their will. The growth
and experience Of hundred years has i'm
bedded this great truth deep In the hearts
and lndelbly upon the minds Of the people,
and II will not do at this late day, whilst
the waves Of progress and intelligence are
throwing their pillows mountain high all
over this land, for congregation OF polit.
ical hucksters and politicians 10 assemble
either in or outside Of . convention and
utterly and absolutely disregard and ignore
the popular voice.
Bolingbroke has said that "history is
philosophy teaching by examples" The
political literature Of this State, during the
past ten years, discloses the frightful and
bitter errors our own friends have made
10 the general conduct Of the party. Let us
gather wisdom from these examples or errors
that now confront US. During the period
that we have mentioned this State was re-
garded as Democratic 10 the very core.
How is it to.dayf Every branch Of our
State government, both United States Sen
ators, four members Of Congress, the State
the Mayor Of Baltimore, all In
The full and undisturbed possession Of the
party, and all brought about by |
eason OF the folly OF our friends In not al.
owing the people 10 be voiced 10 their de-
berations. In other and stronger words
hillp grew drunk under the influence OF