The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-06

The near approach of the Maryland Dis
trfct Congressional conventions is bring
ing politics again TO the front throughout
the State. The boems of the various can
didates have received q sharp impetus, md
their friends are beginning to work for
them vigorously. The Democrats generally
throughout the State are in a most hope
full frame of mind. though they aeknowI-
edge that they will not be as beautifully
supplied with funds as the Republicans.
The two men who are likely to contest
for the honor OF running against Congress
man Sydney E. Mudd. in the Fifth dis
trict, are DR.. Wells, of Prince George
county. and Mr. Camalier. OF st. Mary S
county.
In the Sixth district Blair Lee, one of
the delegates to the National Convention
in Kansas City, is being pushed forward by
his friends as the opponent of Congress
man George Pearre. who has already Sc
cured the nomination Mr.. use IS regarded
as one of the few Democrats in the ds-
trict who could wage q successful battle
against the colonel.
In the First, or Eastern Shore, district,
State Senator John P. Moore is in the
lead for the long term nomination. The
short term will be offered E. H. Brown,
of Queen Anne's county, in order to pla-
cate those counties above the Choptank
River. Joshua Miles, prominently men
toned for the long term, is from Somer-
set county, and Mr.. Moore from WiComico
county.
In the Third district just two names Of
Democrats have been prominently brought
forward-thcse Of ex-Congressman Harry
Wells Rusk and State Senator Jacob NJ.
Ia lorT an in who
friends place great confidence. Congress
man Frank c. Wachter has already re-
ceived the Republican nomination in this
district
], Fred c. Talbot appears almost sure
of the nomination in the Second Gistr- CT
and his supporters are claiming that there
will be only six votes out OF twenty five
against him in the convention
A A. Blakeney, of Baltimore county, 1t
is said, has an excellent chance of running
against him, although it is said a strong
combination is trying TO prevent his nomi-
nation. Both the First and Second district
conventions viii be held August Is. the
former at Ocean City and the latter at
Havre de Grace.
Congressman James w Denny is sure of
denomination by the Democrats in the
Fourth district, comprising the most i'm
2ortant sections of Baltimore city. Former
Mayor Master has positively declined to
De the Republican candidate in this dis
:rict. These still in the race are David
". Newbold, Harry Casep r. Schirm, and
Leon Greenebaum.
The NEST important and practical fea-
lure Of the campaign to the Democrats just
low is the financial feature and much hard
thinking is being done by the leaders upon
slans for getting the necessary funds for
campaign expenses. 1t is generally real
zed, and has, in fact, been boosted Of by
republicans. that its organization will be
olenufuliy supplied with cash this time
One OF the principal reasons. it is claim
ID, why Senator Louis E. McCemas was
made the National Comitteeman from Ma
'yland was because he, better than any
other man, could get an appropriation from
he National Committee for campaign ex-
oenses in this State.
Many wealthy bankers and merchants
are looked upon as certain contributors to
he Republican campaign fund. such
trusts and banding houses as exist in this
State, said a Republican leader. should
voluntarily contribute to the Republican
.und this time as to their own interests
On the other hand, tn Democrats find
themselves without anything Of this kind
to fall back on, and do not consider it an
easy proposition 10 raise the money to meet
the bare expenses of the campaign in the
city and State.
Little hope is held of receiving any fnan-
cial assistance from the Democratic Ma
uonal Committee which from all iDGica-
tons, will not be oVerburdened with funds
Itself The Democratic leaders realize that
they will be handicapped in the struggle by
their lack of funds. but are not discour-
aged, and say conditions have considerable,
changed since 1895.