New-York tribune., 1901-10-22
GORUAN'S GRIP RELAXING.
WIDESPREAD DEMOCRATIC DIsAFFEC-
TION MAY GIVE MARYLAND TO
THE REPUBLICANS.

Baltimore, Oct. 21 CspeciaD.-The German Demo
Gratis working the ridiculous cry of 'nigger
domination for all it If worth-and that is not
much. Every Democratic newspaper in the State
controlled by the machine is harping upon It, as
is also leading newspaper in this city that four
years ago supported an independent movement
and helped defeat German for reelection to the
United States Senate This is the same newspaper
that in 1896 supported Mckinley and last year
turned tail and out strong for Bryan 1t Is
not supporting German openly. but. like him. has
thus far been working under cover, the cloak OF
nigger" domination a covert plan for avoiding
the real issue-Gorman and the mechine.
On Election Day the Republicans propose TO es-
tablish schools OF instruction for illiterates at
every polling place In the city and State. Or
course the work OF the campaign could not have
been done without effective organization. That the
Republicans have been able to build up the thor
ough organization which they have in this State
Is a surprise. II must be remembered, however
that the organization. although disturbed at one
time by the course OF Senator Wellington. who
was among those who laid the foundation owes IT'S
origin 10 the campaign Of 1925. In 1897 IT was sun
further strengthened Since then the work OF build
ing up has been progressing steadily. II is an Or
ganization of young and ambitious Republican,.
who have discarded old issues and have taken the
public into their confidence. The State committee
under the craftsmanship OF Phillips Lee Golds-
borough. untring leader, has built UP this nrst
class organization. United States Senator NC
Comas IS giving his personal attention 10 the con-
test and directing nearly every movement or the
campaign
Republican leaders declare that unless unfair
methods are used and the State is literally stolen
the machine cannot win. With the old election
law in force the Republican majority in 1885. large
would be eclipsed. for in that year there
was no break I'm the organization. Boss Free
Rasin then had with him all the influential lead
ers in the city; this time he has only one. Not
ward in the city is politically intact From the
First 10 the Twenty-fourth there is organized op-
position. and the Democrats in revolt know
Rasin's tricks when he is In a hole they may
block his game. They know that II Rasin wins
this time he Will be more powerful than ever be-
fore, while they will be shelved politically forever
more; and just the boss IS fighting for his po-
litcal life. they fighting for theirs. 1t now
remains 10 be whether Rasn. with the as
sistance of the police the entire State organza-
ton and a liberal outlay OF cash, can defeat the
great combination OF Republicans. independents
and Democrats formed TO effect his over
throw.
In the counties the situation IS similar to that in
the city. There is hardly in the State in which
| opposition TO the German machine IS not apparent
| Even in Garrett which is overwhelmingly Repub-
lcan the minority is split in twain because OF
the boss methods practiSed in the county In ftar-
ford where all the nominations dictated. in
huential sections which were neglected are under
stood to be dissatisfied, and the Democrats may
be surprised when the election returns are hand
ed In.
Carroll usually goes Democratic by a small ma
jority but this time the indications that the
Republicans will win. The disfranchisement law
has worked havoc in some OF the Democratic dis
tricts. A number of the old farmers who have
consistently voted the ticket for many years will
not be able TO mark the ballot. and their disbar.
ment has angered their relatives, majority or
whom Will either not vote at all or will come out
openly for the Republican ticket.
In Cecil the disaffecton is widespread, owing 10
is openly made that only those whom he indorses
obtain liquor licenses. Then, again. his oppo-
stiOn John s. Writ, who desired the nomina-
tion for Judge in the lid District. which resulted
in the county losing the Judge has embittered the
friends of Mr.. Writ to such a degree that they
may be depended upon vote against Mr.. Gro
thers's machine ticket
Baltimore County IS no longer safely Democratic.
Here. in other counties, there Is widespread
disaffection. There are as many white as lack
former have voted the Democratic ticket. The
negroes being instructed, but the whites Will
not submit 10 being taught by those who disfran-
chsed them.
Until last week Anne Arundel County. which in
cludes Annapolis believed by the managers
10 be safely Democratic. Recent developments.
however, indicate a change of opinion The two
factions not together by any means. On the
contrary they are now prepared TO DO some kntf-
ing which will seriously injuro the chances OF
several legislative candidates.
In the tidewater counties the oyster legislation IS
costing the Democrats hundreds of votes. In this
part Of the State money Will be used among the
venal voters to make good tho losses. One OF the
Shore has already been informed by of his
constituents that he expects $50 for his vote. To
win the State II appears that the Democratic ma
chine must cash literally and judiciousy,
steal the election by using crooked methods.