The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-10-10
of the Democratic Advocate


BALTIMORE, October 7, 1903.
That the clean, manly and intelligent
campaign now being made by Mr.. Edwin
Warfeld, the Democratic candidate for
Governor, and his colleagues on the Demo-
cratic ticket, is surely and swiftly winning
with the voters of the State and In Baltl-
more, is evidenced by the wall of the Re
publican orators and leaders who have al
ready descended to the level Of mud-sllng
ing and vituperation.
'sWe will play fair, said Mr.. War
field to Mr.. S. A. Williams, the Repub-
lican nominee for Governor, when they
met at the Hartford county fair at Bel Air
in August and Mr.. Williams smilingly ac-
knowedged the pledge Of his frank and
generous opponent. "My sole purpose,
says Mr. Warfeld in recent speech. ''if
elected Governor, shall be to administer
the duties of Governor of Maryland for the
best interests of the whole people. and in
such manner us to deserve their common
dation and Endorsement. IF can win the
approval of the people, and have them say
of me when [ 90 out Of Office that [ have
made good and faithful Governor shall
be content.
Mr.. Williams in his speech of acceptance
of the Republican nomination for Governor
in Baltimore last Thursday said -''The
Democratic party is controlled by an oil
garchy which holds the Offices and forces
men to its terms through the use of those
Offices They have never broadencd this
oligarchy, and they never intend to do SO.
This oligarchy has the power of graft. 1t
accepts money for protection from punish
ment. The oliyarchy claims that the ne
gro vote has hurt Maryland. | say the
negro vote has been vote for good.
Congressman George \. Pearre who
presided over the convention that noml-
mated Mr. Williams, says that the Demo
cratic record sis record of debauchery,
record of thugs, and a record OF thieves,
record of crimes of every sort known to
to the law.
Mr. Williams language may be more
moderate than that of Mr.. Pearre, but is
there not in it a smack of the same sauce?
Mr.. Warfeld has been a wise and trusted
member of the councils of his party. Does
Mr.. Pearre think Mr.. Warfeld included
among those covered in his coarse invec-
tives, or does Mr. Williams think him one
of those who has accepted money for
protection from punishment 2
Will their method of 'playing fair ap-
peal to the voters like the plain, straight
forward pledge made by Mr.. Warfield?
State Comptroller Joshua W. Herring
reports that under the present administra
ton there have been purchased out OF
State funds 1867, 900 of State securi-
ties for the State sinking funds, and not
outstanding heavy expenditures for new
State buildings and the reduction Of the
State tax from III cents to II cents on
the S1OO, and net State debt has been re-
duced since January l, 1900, S274, 600.
There are now convertible assets in the
State Treasury sufficient to pay off the en-
tire debt of the State. Does not this tnan-
cial statement appeal most forcibly to the
taxpaying voters of the State and refute
MT. fearre charge vi loeolo VI
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Everywhere that Mr. Warfeld goes
crowds attend upon him and all are charm
ed by his courteous bearing and friendly
greeting The enthusiasm that has evel
made the Democratic hosts in Mary LIANT
| invincible he has aroused. Young mel
are fockimg to his standard as to no othe1
man in recent years For Mr.. Warfeld,
although no longer to be counted young ii
years, is young in energy and in feeling,
and the youth of Maryland appeal to him
He is their friend A glance at his work
shop, beehive of industry, brings thi'
fact home to one with irresistible force.
There young men are employed and ovel
them Mr. Warfield watches with broth
erly eye.
Mr. Warfeld knows men. 1t is hi
business for he bonds their honesty ant
Mr.. War6eld is an optimist. He sees on
ly the good in men, This makes him TIT
great campaigner that he is and prompted
his pledge to Mr.. Williams of ''fair play.
He is living up to that pledge and is gain
ing votes each day. He will live up It
that pledge through his vigorous, thorough
campaign, and when the elections shall
have been held the majority that he vii
get will effectually answer Republican vi
tuperation. Mr.. Warfeld does not hav
| tn and cannot StOoD So low