Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-08-27
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wish to say few words which is
privilege accorded to ali voters. In
SO doing I do not set myself up as
party mentor, but simply wish TO
sound a note Of warning in the in
terest Of Democracy in St. Mary s
county AS you state, after the
primaries are over IL will be TOO late
to talk Of what ought to have been
done deplore mistakes. For this
reason | sincerely hope that good
men will be selected to represent
the party at the coming primaries,
men who will have the moral cour-
age to stand upfor their convictions,
for you know, Measrs, Editors, that
our delegates are often influenced
by men who are prompted by motives
OF self-interest rather than that Of
party. l would say 10 the prospec-
tivedelegates tothink for themselves
and keeptheIrthough tothemsclves
until they have matured them; then
when they have sought information
not from party leaders, but the re-
cords Of the past; when they have
matnred their judgment III such
manner that they can youoh for It's
being their own private opinion,
their honest result can be trusted.
II they think only as others tell them,
however, II they ant moi BY the light
OF their own conscience, but as 9th
ers direct who are seeking Office, or
allied for mutual self.inierest, they
| will vote another and another year
and 90 down with their party Ia do
feat. The delegates 70 the cOnvon.
tioa will not only DO called upon 70
nominate a county ticket, but also
10 select delegates 70 represent ST.
Mary's county 10 State Conyen-
ton, and 7 trust thatthese Delegates
viii DO instructed 10 vote for Mr.
Warileld, otherwise we may have .
repetition Of the proceedings 81 1923,
when the peoples choice was turned
down 10 make room for one who was
defeated by the people. Inconnection
with this win state that some years
ago was sent as one 81 three dele
gates 10 q convention ID Baltimore.
and naturally thought | was 70 have
a say In nominating the ticket I'm.
aginc my surprise and disgust when
o leader 81 the party came tony room
az thehotel sheday before theconyen-
ton met and told me that must vote
for Messrs 50 and so, aud so and 70
tomorrow ! could not but exclaim,
Holy Mosos. man, whatdId we como
here lorg You don't moan 70 tell
me that the ticket has been selected
the day before the convention as.
sembles ~ II Is needless loeay that
! did not vote the next dav. had
~ alaionsinn a. the nnflislataa nana4a
but ! felt that a reflection had been
cast by the leaders upon each and
every delegate who assembled III
Baltimore II il all right 70 have
leaders when they lead, and The PEG
pie follow. but the latter will not bc
driven. II is generally conceded
that the leaders are favorable 10
Mr.. Jones', against whom no one
can say word. but Mr.. WarGeId Ii
the peoples choice, and 80 FAR as 81.
Mary's Is concerned Jet as take no
chances, or there may be field Of
war instead III Warheld. Now IN
regard 10 county affairs We have d
plenty Of home talent without going
out n he county 70 seek i. and feel
assured II We nominate she right
kind 81 men viii have no difficulty
in eleciing the ticket ! think Il is
generally understood that Dir. ] ].
Greenwich will DO the nominee for
Clerk Of the Circuit Court, and of
course he will resign as State Sena.
tor, 50 that candidate for that Office
can be nominated AZ the coming con.
vention, as che latter's chances for
success will be far greater a. tho
general election than at the special
election 90 say nothing Of tho add. |
tional cost 70 the iaxpayers) should |
Mr.. Greenwich be successful this |
fall. That there II a great deal 81 |
dissatisfaction In both parties Is ev. |
ident 70 all. The mutterings are low |
yet deep. ! have heard representa-
tive men Of both parties declare that |
they would not be Influenced By par
ty leaders, and. Messrs Editors, |
am sure you are imposition 10 know
this is so. Dear friends, the enc.
my" have already had their house
cleaning, and II wo 70 about fright
we can finish cleaning them up right
and set new table at which only
our friends will preside. With