Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-10-02

the moral and material welfare of the peo.
pie. Therefore take my stand firmly upon
that plank in the platform of our party
which declares that the political destinies
OF Maryland should be shaped and con-
trolled by the white people of the State,
and appeal TO all citizens, irrespective Of
party, who love and honor the State, TO lend
their earnest and active support in this con-
test Tor the supremacy Of the white race, for
the cause OF civilization and good govern.
ment.
"Our elections must be fair and honest.
Without pure elections there Is no govern
ment by the people. The drafting of an
election law is matter of extreme difficulty,
No one can tell exactly how a new law
will operate. Its points of weakness and of
strength are shown only by experience.
II believe that our present election law
needs some amendments. 1t shall be my
irm purpose to aid In securing such amend.
ments as will make the present law as per-
lect piece OF machinery as can be devised
for ascertaining the votes Of the people &C.
curately and Tor the prevention of bribery.
In our system OF government political par
ties are necessary agencies. To secure a
true and correct declaration of the wishes OF
those constituting political party as TO the
choice OF candidates primary elections have
been adopted as the safest and most expe.
dent method. These elections should be
honest, fair and clean. The good results Of
the primary election law for Baltimore City
have demonstrated that, with proper amend.
ments to simplify its operation and with
such notifications as local conditions may
demand, it should be extended TO the whole
State, and heartily favor such an extension.
Another important question agitating the
people of this State is the use of money IN
elections for the corruption of the voter. 1t
is destroying In the minds of many voters
the sense OF the sacred duty of citizenship.
Agencies are used and practices permitted
which should arouse the gravest fears OF
every truly disinterested and patriotic citi-
zen. This purchase Of voters must be stop.
ped. To prohibit practice 80 universally
condemned will be my earnest endeavor.
IL have always been a warm and earnest
advocate of public schools. was educated
in them and taught under the first general
system of public schools established in the
State OF Maryland. have watched the de-
velopment of the system and feel that |
know its needs, and II will be a source OF
great qualification to me If can aid In in
creasing the facilities for giving to the chill.
dren of the State Of Maryland better oppor
tunities for obtaining good education aud
TO secure to the teachers adequate compen
sation for their services.
81 realize the need In the rural sections
OF our State of good roads. They will ad.
vance the interests OF the farmers and all
property owners Of the State. To bring
about system Of road building that will
result in good highways in every section Of
the State will be my earnest endeavor.
believe that all the people of the State are
anxious for legislation that will insure this
result.
II recognize that the sewerage problem
for Baltimore city is urgent. The platform
OF our party on that question is as follows
The Democratic party has shown by exam
pie that public Improvements In the State
and in the city Of Baltimore can be made with
economy and without suspicion or faint oil
jobbery. We propose 70 continue that policy
90 that Baltimore city shall have the oppor
unity 10 construct its system Of sewerage
and the improvement of its streets undeI
such restrictions as will insure strict econ.
omy by business methods absolutely di
voIced from party advantage | am il
hearty accord with this declaration
Ladies', friends and neighbors, wish "a
say lew words TO you. l requested thit
committee to come here 70 Dotiiy me OF my
nomination because | wanted you, my
neighbors, my lifelong friends, the associ
ates Of my youth, and those persons who
irrespective OF politics, were my friends
when | most needed friends, 10 be presen
at the ceremonies connected with my &C
ceptance of the high post as standard bearel
Of the Democrats of Maryland. l am graf
flied by this great gathering of our people
| Your presence Ia evidence OF interest In thu
| success of our cause.
81 am especially pleased TO see so many
Of my friends here who have not Away
agreed with me politically. l hope and be
lieve that your presence is an indication tina
you are convinced that the best interest o
all the people of the State will be advanced
by the success OF the Democratic party a
the coming election.
"The convention has associated with m,
upon the ticket two men of the hlghes
standing as to character and fitness for tn,
positions for which they have been selected
81 have known Air. Bryan, the candidate
for Attorney General, for many years. Ii,
is one oil the acknowledged leaders OF th,
Maryland bar, a man of Independence ant
high integrity.
| "Dr. Atkinson, the candidate for Comp
troller, possesses in an eminent degree the
qualifications that will make him safe
guardian of the financial affairs OF the State
"lf l am elected Governor of Maryland
will not use the power and the patronage o
the position TO advance myself politically, Of
to advance the political fortunes or ambi
tons OF any man. | shall go into the Office
without being hampered by single promise
OF any nature or character whatever.
81 shall require strict aud impartial OK
ecution OF the laws of the State and tn,
maintenance Of good order. AS this car
only be accomplished by honest, upright
and fair officials, | shall appoint none bu
the very best men TO public Office and shall
require that they faithfully perform their
duties. My sole purpose shall be to admin
lister the duties oil Governor of Marylsnd fol
the best interests OF her whole people and ID
such manner as 10 deserve their common
dation and Endorsement
III l can win the approval OF the people
and have them say Of me when go out Of
office that have made good and faithful
Governor l shalt be content.
with these views on the leading decla.
rations in the platform accept the nomina
ton as the Democratic candidate for Gov.
ernor OF Maryland aud pledge my best efforts
for the success of the whole ticket"
Col Buchanan Schley, In a neat address
formally notified DIR. g. T. Atkinson of his
nomination for Comptroller. That gentle.
man replied in stirring speech of accept.
ance.
Mr.. W. S. Bryan, candidate for Attorney.
General, was notified by Mr.. William S.
Porter, in pleasing address, to which he
responded in an able speech.
Not every man can go TO Wall street and