Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-01-24
FOR MAYOR Of BALTIMORE

are Popular i'll the Eyes OF
Democrats. General Bond
Can Have il.
OF the many gentlemen suggested as
Democratic candidates for mayor Of Bal
tIinorc not enc appears to suit the regu-
lar organization leaders. Mr.. James
Bond comes nearer the standard tina n
anv others, but he has authorized his
friends To state that his name must not
be considered. 1t is possible he may
change his mind, but not probable.
General Latrobe is entirely acceptable
and would be taken up if it could be
demonstrated that hc can be elected.
The fear is expressed. however, that
some of the factions would not take
kindly to his nomination. and for this
reason the state people who are deeply
interested III the success of this election
object tn his candidacy
Mr.. Francis T. Ycwcll. who is no
powers tn recognize his claims if he
continues To gain strength He will cX
pericncc rough shedding, however. if
| tn organization settles upon some other
candidate and supports HIM in the pri
maricS. Mr.. Yrwcll is said To have 81
cured promises of assistance from some
very influential party men during the
past week
MIR. George Gator is the choice Of tn,
organization. Is is understood that an
effort was made indirectly 10 induce Mr.
Hasin TO take him up. but without sue
cess. The argument was advanced that
Mr.. Gator had been indorscd by the
business community. having secured Il
petition signed by 800 voters To thl.
the reply was made that within hall
the time another petition could be OBJ
tanned signed by an equal number pro
testing against Mr.. Gators nomination
The Stat" people have not vet given NJ
all nope of success in bringing Mr.. RaSin
To their way Of thinking
Mr.. George NumScn is one of the
most popular candidates, but not con
sldercd the most available. Unless his
friends can convince the managers be.
fore next month that he can rally about
him all of the various factions i'll the
party his chances are very slim
Mayor Hayes Is practically out of the
running His own organization is luke
warm in his support. and the regulars
are advising their people to bet he will
not carry ii ward The mavor is not al
all discouraged. however. He still i'll.
sists he is sure winner
Mr.. William Shepard Bryan is the
latest entry. He was brought forward
as representative of the younger De
mocracy. 1t is only fair to him to say
that his name was suggested without his
consent. and hence he is not responsible
Mr.. Bryan says he would not accept Il
nomination if it were offered him.
Others brought out on divers occasions
were Mcs>rs. Thornton Rollins, John
NJ. Hood, DIR John d. Blake, Robert NJ
Mcl4anc aud Frank Waters.
Aud yet. with this wealth of material
to draw from. the party managers are
not altogether satisfied they can pick Il
possible winner. There Is lots of talk
III the inner circles, but nothing
doing"
WORK For MIR GORMAN.
Senator German WAS III the city dur.
ing the week and made preliminary
survey, hut arrived at no conclusion
lie saw Chairman Nandivrr, and after.
ward had Il short talk with Mr.. Rasin
What he did learn was thar the view.
of the city and state people differed
materially both as to men and policy
lie also arrived at the conclusion that
his work here was cut out for him
When the senator will begin operating
Is noi known, but the SuppoSitiun is that
K DtlttIltS VIII bt trdllleu on the various
leaders immediately after the state
central committee has named the cam.
paign committee. Ii Mr.. German salts
flies ali oi the cOmtcndIng factions. tn,
party will be- in good shape for bruIS
ing fight. But there must be- a decided
improvement on existing conditions he
fore any hope of success can he enter
taincd MOI only are the city leader.
divided, but the local and state organiZa
tionS do not agree. All eyes are, there
fore, focused Oh the Senator, who is un
doubtcdly the only trusted partner IN
tac political firm.
Mr Nandivcr hts decided not to issue
il call Tor "a meeting of the state com.
mitt"c on the 22d a. al first proposed
The managers want more time, and
hence The meeting has been deferred
until "Wednesday, January y. ~ BaHi
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