Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-08
SENATOR G)RMAN BACK

DeCldTeS Tie E1dSn [ been
Considering Himself or Any
Other Man AS a Candidate
Senator Arthur P German, ON arriving
from Europe on the American Line
steamship New York. declared the veal
of the Democratic party to be more i'm
portant than the aspirations of any
man within it and. therefore. he WASH t
and hadn't been thinking of his nomina-
ton for the Presidency or of the nomina.
ton of anybody else.
Il haven't been considering any indi-
vidual for the Democratic nomination
for the Presidency and that includes
myself" he said.
"Three or four men are talked of by
the people," it was suggested. cas- likely
Democratic nominees. And one of them
is yourself"
"One can't tell anything about it. re-
piled the Senator. 1.-The convention is
almost year away. 1t is the party
that must be considered and not the
man."
1.-The fight is going to be pretty hot in
Maryland this year, isn'tit. Senator"
Eyes, suppose there'll be an interest.
ing time. But I like to see it. It's
best for everybody. A good. old. fashion.
ed fight. where all can get out and have
swing. Is beneficial.
Mr.. German was asked which of the
Democratic candidates for Governor ap
peared to have the inside track.
Cant tell. can't tell" was the re-
Spouse. 81 haven't been home in some
time. you know. Warfield and Jones
are both friends of mine, and of course
know the others also"
You wouldn't care to say. of course,
to which candidate you would throw
your influence"
why. L can't tell anything about
it,"
do you look for the new ballot law
to injure the Democratic ticket in the
Maryland Legislative districts? Will
there be any further legislation along
that line?"
Senator German answered that he ex-
pected the situation with regard to the
negro voters to remain about as now for
time. Certain defects in ballots in
some counties last year, he declared,
were just as harmful to Democratic
interests as Republican.
ISSUES FOR THE PARTY.
do you think the Democratic party
is in good shape for the struggle of next
year: Is it getting back to it's good old
condition." was asked.
"Well. we seem to be getting away
from number of false ideas that the
party has been chasing around after in
the past few years"
"What do you regard as the para
mount issues for next year. SENATOR
There's the reformation of the
tariff for one thing; economy for an.
other; honesty-honesty in public places,
l should SAYS the other"
MIR. CLEvELAND's BOOM.
There is great deal of Cleveland
sentiment. was suggested. Have you
paid any attention to it:''
LAS 1 said. have not been thinking
of anybody in the light of nominee"
"Then even yourself cannot be con
sidered as receptive candidate:"
Il am to be considered as one who
thinks and acts only for the good of the
party. think the country will be bet.
ter off If there is a change. And think
the election of Democratic Administra-
ton is desirable OF course / will do all
that can toward it,
Senator. suppose Mr.. Cleveland
should be nominated, would your old
quarrel with him affect your position:'
I'VE don't quarrel; we never quarrel.
We only differ"
ITO what extent will Mr. Bryan
views affect next years campaign
"Oh. can't say; it's too far away.
And besides, one cannot tell what Is go.
ing to happen.
Senator" put in bystander, "since
you went away Judge Parker visited
Georgia. The Georgians declare him
able enough, but too legal They have
now begun to shout 'Gorman, and only
Friday Congressman John III. Bank
head declared that Alabama was for
you. 1t would surely seem that there
is some sentiment for you"
Senator German looked out of the
promenade deck window toward the
home of his former colleague. Senator
Smith. of New Jersey, appeared not
displeased and then murmured softly:
"You can never tell. We must con.
slider the good of the party. am but a
soldier in the ranks
THE NEGRO QUESTION.
do you think President Roosevelt s
policy toward the negroes in the South
will serve to injure him next year?
Will it not help to furthur solidify the
solid South:''
The negro question:" replied the