The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-03-14

with. When the sphere of such control is one
side of the Senate, through which virtually
the whole machinery of federal government
is controlled, his Importance is almost lnestl-
mable and his opportunities practically un-
limited. Senator German was elected CHAIR
man of the Democratic caucus in the Senate.
By virtue of this position he is the leader of
the minority on the floor of the Senate cham
Der, in almost absolute control of the attitude
of the Democratic members.
The great fault of the Democratic party
during the last few years has been the loose
ness of its organization in the Senate. Jones,
of Arkansas, an amiable and estimable gen.
teman, was neither quick witted nor torcetul
enough for the minority leadership. Inc ma
iority eaders-meu like Aldrich, Hale, ALI
son and Spoouer-could do with him almost
as they pleased. and the party as whole sui
fered because he could neither control nor
direct the formulation of its policy on pnohc
questions. Carmack, Bailey, I1ilman, Raw,
hns, Patterson and others Of the younger anu
more radical Democratic contingent paid no
attention whatever to Jones. They went Their
way. which was almost uniformly the wrong
way. and chaos has resulted The Democ-
racy in the Senate has, in consequence, gwen
the country frequent exhibitions OF irrational
ism and lack Of patriotiSm but 1t has accom-
plShed nothing definite, has lett not one Sln-
gle act upon which 1t can stand IN 1901.
Mr.. German Is an entirely different sort ot
A man. Aldrich and the other Republican
leaders will find in him a good match. He IS
shrewd. rsSourcetul and conservative, and II
will be surprising indeed It within the space
Of q very short tune he does no, bring the MI
nority to Soljd foundation On great public
questions he isa clear thinker. He will break
the minority in the Senate - a sane aud sober
way Of looking 81, talking about and acung
upon public matters. Should he succeed m
doing ihis-aad there is little doub, but that
he viii accomplish it all-he will restore de
cent Democracy TO the nation.
Philadelphia Press ReP.
Senator Arthur Pue German has resumed
his old place AS Democratic leader Of the
Senate without days delay. Senator Jones
steps out Senator German steps IN. Tue
Democratic party needs leader, and Senator
German, we may add after six wears Of un.
willing private life. has an uncommOuly sharp
appetite for leadership. His tact and bus
silence succeed the bullying and the believing
of Jones Where Senator Jones paused over
public questions Senator German Will handle
them Senator Jones wanted the public 10
know ne WAS a leader. Senator German will
be satisfied ii the Democratic party silently,
bat surely. knows II Is led. The Maryland
Senator is rational. He knows what Cannot
be done, in public aud party leader
a. important As knowing what can be-
done He understands the limits Of party
action If he is the keen politieian 10 every
fiber, he Is not a crude Gemagogue
He PLAYS to the hooy Of the Senate aud not
its galleries. He understands the necessity Of
conducting public business; though he y not
always Awake and aware OF the wisdom and
necessity OF considering public issues ia the
hight Of public needs Instead Of party neces.
sites. He is bat too often too auNIugs 20
succeed as a Democrat 70 br willing % 30 tls
duty as q senator. aud be j. always believed
that politics WIS a question % manipulation
and iinesse. forgetting that hat $ possible
and Serviceabe for the management IT = ward
or district utterly breaks down ju the Side
sweep Of national affairs, whose slider orbit
IS swayed by great forces and not % 0c coD-
irolied 10y small devices.
Baltimore Eveuiag wo-id, Ind.
Arthur Poe German is once more the Sen
aior from Maryland All OF Us may not be
altogether in accord With Mr.. G0rmsu's poll
teal methods OF bis political ASSOCIATES, bs;
We must admit THE maa ability, his force,
his Influence. !! must also b. admutei-tor
ia this case history Is too recent 10 he-ihai
be has been the one man iu recent years yg
give Maryland a standing among the states us
the uation, lie has been the one man TO
show that there are men within the borders al;
this slate who have brains and cspAbi.iiy Tor
an understanding Of public questions
savannah Ca Meas. Iod.
The Democratic party Of the country VII
feel better satisfied wilh German. Of MAry
land. ONCE more IN The Senate. That be ~l,i
succeed to TIE party leadership in that body
seems a foreg0nr conclusion IN both states
manship and practical politics be i al ADLER
man than Senator Jones. oi Arkansas, the
Democratic leader aho has just been retired
from the Senate.
New YORK worid Ind pym
In selecting Mr. German As their leader the
Democrats Of the Senate have al least got a
Trader Who can lead and a politician ~ho
knows the game. II they all follow hiU'
they are not likely 10 flop around and
scatter a. they did Ia 'he last Congress
Iudisnsp olis Joafual. Res.
With Senator Gurman back Ia tue Senate
tb,. Democrats viii hardly make the mistake
Of imaggafai.Bg a ihbg,ier aud blockade Of
business ou narrow ani personal gsoaud,.
I Senator Goruian Is a partisan. bat be miz,s
soag sense ~.;a Ia, partisausaiE
JackSeuvliie Tir,es-J'uioa. Den
Senator Gorraau IS back ia his Old place
As chairman II the Democratic caucus Ut the
Senate. II : safe 20 say that be ~il also
take his old place As Democratic leader 20
that body, lie Is well equipped Iof The
posiiiou.
czsreland Leader. Rep.
The return Of Arthur F. GormAn, OF MaTy
LAID, 10 The United States Senate vail ~ ltas,
give the democrats Of that body leader,
whether il puts him la the Presidential race
/ or not
kSieish g. g. Post
Tue country a. we'll as the party lre,s ,uach
safer with Arthur Pae Gorman back 10 the
Senate and az the bead Of the party, His Is
safe head Ia al emergencies
Pigzburg Dispatch. Reg.
With the Hon. Arthur p. Gormau To- charge
of the Democrats ia the Senate that party w'li
not repeat the error Of trying 10 pass real
trust buster.
Albany Argus. lem
The selection Of Senator German AS the
/ Democratic leader IS wise. natural aud eN'
pedieut. He has brains, tact and experience.
Petersburg Progress, Dem
The Democratic party and the people oi
/ the South will rejoice thai Arthur Pue German
has resumed his seat in the Senate OF the
I United States.
Pittsburg Times. Rep
German, Of Maryland is another man who
/ is looming up between Colonel Bryan aud the
sun.
Boston Herald. Ind.
Another great trouble with Senator 6orman
is that he is so personally popular.
Birmingham Age-Henld, Dem.
Senator German agan sits in the body that
he once served as a page.
Cleveland Plain Dealer. Dem.
A good many eyes are on Senator German.
He Obeyed Orders.