The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-06-20
Col. Jones Candidacy.

Col Spencer c. Jones has announced
himself candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Governor. The announce
ment was a great surprise to the Demo
Gratis of the State, for Democratic senti-
ment had crystalized around Hon. Edwin
Warfeld for the nomination, and it was
not thought he would have any competi-
tors. The condition of the party was one
of peace and serenity, full of hope of sue
cess and ready to enter into the campaign
with vim and enthusiasm.
Col. Jones is a gentleman of high char
acter and ability, and of the strictest integ-
rity. He is a gentleman with the man
ners and suavity of the old school, genial
and approachable. He would make an
ideal Chief Executive. Moreover, he is q
Democrat from principle, devoted to the
party and its success.
Under other conditions in the party TIL
ADVOCATE would be glad to lend its sup.
port to Col. Jones, but we think his can
didaey is ill-timed 1t introduces a con.
test in the party, and of course that will
disturb the serenity now existing. As
stated above, the great majority of Demo
Gratis have enrolled themselves under the
banner of Mr.. War6eld, and are expecting
him to be the standard bearer in the next
campaign. There will be much disap
pointment if he is not nominated, and dis
appointment may lead to hkewarmness.
To win the next election the party mus
not be afflicted with indifference, even 10 !
limited extent The rather, there mus
be unity, harmony and enthusiasm The
Republicans are torn by faction, but Nc
cannot build hope on that fact. We must
depend upon our own strength and rally tt
the polls our whole vote. This can bt
done if the present peace Is not disturbed
If vigorous contests are waged within the
party the chances of success will be Les
sened. As remarked last week, the issues
are too momentous to take any risks, With
Negro domination threatening, in the
event of Republican success, no mistake
should be made in the selection Of candi-
dates
Col Jones would not knowingly place
any obstacle in the way Of Democratic sue
cess. The rather, he would sink any am.
bition to lend it aid, and we cannot believe
he would be candidate If he would thor.
oughly acquaint himself with party condi,
tons. Besides, he Is State Senator,
with two more years to serve. His nomi-
nation would likely be followed by his re
signation from the Senate, aud successor
would have to be chosen. Montgomery
county has sent Republican to the Senate.
At this juncture, with United State
Senator and State Treasurer to be elected
by the next Legislature, it would be I'M
wise to risk seat in the Maryland Senate.
10 the next campaign the Democrats
must wage vigorous and aggressive fight
The advantage on the issues i with u, and
wecan wiz If We donot have - halt TO smooth
over differences caused by contests within
the party. II we lose the State il may Be
many years before We can redeem it. TIE
brunt uf the battle viii have 10 be sas.
tanned BY the county Democratic press,
and nearly every Democratic paper in the
State has declared for Mr. War6eld Hay-
ing to bear the brunt the wishes Of the
pres should have weighty consideration
with those directing party Affairs