The times., 1899-06-30
SENATOR WELLINGTON SPEAKS.
says the President Must Not sIed.iie
WIN Maryland Politics.


Cumberland. Md. June Ex-senator
seen the statements made in the papers
pertaining to Maryland politics. more al
pecially to the suggested candidacy CT or
mer Postmaster General Gary for the gov
ernorship and the insinuations CONCERNING
differences between the Administration and
himself He continued:
Il have not had the pleasure Of seeing
former Postmaster General Gary since his
return from his European trip and there
fore cannot say positively as to his inten-
tons. but know from all ny intercourse
with him previous to his embarking upon
his voyage to Europe Tat he was then,
and presume now is. heartily in favor Of
the denomination OF Governor Iowndes. I
think the suggestion of Mr.. Gary as a
candidate is entirely gratuitous and has
no foundation in fast, either with himself
or MS close friends I believe II will be
round that Mr.. Ga-y viii stand by Cover
nor Lowndes and aid him both for his re-
nomination and at the election
concerning the purposes OF the Admin
istration regarding myself. have no hesi-
fancy In saying there should be no oppo-
sition from any branch OF the National
Administration to my leadership in the
campaign In Maryland. cannot think the
National Administration intends to med
dle IN State politics 10 the de:riment OF
any oil its friends. | have stood by the
, Administration in many OF its difficulties
during the past two years and have never
iaiied TO give my support when it was
needed at important junctures.
1T is true that / am neither a time
server. nor do | defend mistakes when in
my Judgment they are made. / have for
some time noticed a renewed attempt to
create the impression that / was antago-
hlstic to certain Administration measures
and | am not surprised at the attempt
nave believed that it was mistake for
the Administration to permit cabals either
IN the War or Navy Department to con-
spire against or to attempt TO iniure and to
deprive OF their Just laureis such men as
Admiral Schley and General Miles.
may be wrong in this, but il Is my
honest opinion and I am independent
enough to EXPRESS my opinion at any and
all times. and what | have said to in
dividuals am prepared to reiterate to the
President and his Secretaries. / believe
further that frank criticism made in a
friendly manner is neither crime nor treas
on, and believe the President is both too
iair and generous to make a difference OF
opinion ground for attempted interfer-
enee to my disadvantage in political mat
ters In our State l believe those who have
been engaged in the attempt. both hereto
fore and at this time. will find their efforts
without avail
Il will support the Administration in the
future. as-i have in the past. on all meas
ures which are in the line of Republican
policy and in the best interests of our
country. Ii errors are made or Republican
policies deviated from, shall deem it my
privilege to differ and to make known my
opinion. II for this there is to be punish
ment, l am ready and willing TO meet it.
But any attempt. let it come from whatever
quarter it may. TO attack me in Maryland.
will be met with resistance from beth NY
self and friends"