The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-10-03
vention receives my sincere approval and in
dOrsement Applausel

not only in Maryland, but in every section of
our common country-North as well as South,
East as well as Vests the negro question.
1t is growing more and more urgent every
year in this State. 1t cannot be put aside. 1t
is upon us and must be met in a manly way.
| am willing to meet it, and in doing so want
it distinctly understood that am not hostile
to the negro, but have always counted myself
one of his truest and best friends. The ques-
ton as presented, and which the voter must
decide at this election, is plain, practical,
business one, and goes home to every white
| householder and taxpayer in Maryland. 1t
| is whether the government of this great Com
monwealth shall be intrusted to a party more
than one half of whose voters is composed
of this ignorant race or to the party compris
ing in its ranks vast majority of our white
people. [Cheers.]
We have experienced in this State in recent
years the effects of Republican supremacy on
the emotional and excitable negro mind. 1t
brought increase of lawlessness among the
colored population of our chief city and null
tipied crime throughout the State. The fatal
effects of negro domination on property inter-
ests and all forms of industrial development
are illustrated in those counties in Maryland
which are dominated by the negro vote, where
it has throttled progress and blighted prosper
ity. The conditions that prevail in that Sec
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of the State if the Republican party is again
installed in power.
The Republican party of Maryland cannot
rise higher than the source of its power, and
! if it should regain possession of the State
| government it must recognize the element to
which it owes its ascendancy. Such recogni-
ton again in this State would bring about re-
suits Of the gravest and most deplorable char.
acter in their effect on both the moral and
| Of tba |
take my stand firmly upon that plank in the
platform of our party which declares that
1.-THE political destinies of Maryland should be
shaped and controlled by the white people of
the State" and | appeal to all citizens, ire
spective of party, who love and honor the
State, to lend their earnest and active support
in this contest for the supremacy of the white
race, for the cause of civilization and good
government. Great applause.
FOR FAIR ELECTIONS.
Our elections must be fair and honest.
Without pure elections there is no govern
ment by the people. The drafting OF an cleo
ton law is a matter of extreme difficulty. No
one can tell exactly how a new law will oper-
ate Its points of weakness and of strength
are shown only by experience.
| | believe that our present election law needs
some amendments. 1t shall be my firm pur
pose to aid in securing such amendments as
| vii, make the present law as perfect piece
of machinery as can be devised for ascertain
ing the votes of the people accurately and for
the prevention of bribery.
PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
| In our system of government political parties
are necessary agencies. To secure trne and
correct declaration of the wishes OF those con-
stituing political party as to the choice OF
candidates primary elections have been adopt
ed as the safest and most eXpedient 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 amendments to simplify Its oper.
alton and with such notifications as local
conditions may demand, it should be extend
ed to the whole State, and | heartily favor
such an extension.
PURCHASE OF VOTES.
Another important question agitaiing 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. Agen-
cies are used and practices permitted which
should arouse the gravest fears of every truly
disinterested and patriotic citizen. This pur-
chase of voters must be stopped. 10 prohibit
Il practice so universally condemned will be
my earnest endeavor.
BUSINESS CONDUCT OF STATE AFFAIRS.
| believe that the affairs of the state should
be conducted with that care which an lndl-
vidual exercises in the management OF his
own business, and that the money taken from
the taxpayer for the expenses of the govern.
ment should be disbursed with the most rigid
economy.
Under the wise and businesslike conduct of
the finances of the State of Maryland by the
present Democratic administration the liquid
| alton of the state debt is about to be accom-
plished. 1t will be source of great pride to
every Marylander when it can be proclaimed
that this state has no debt 1t will be my ear
nest endeavor to accomplish this result if the
people honor me by an election.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
have always been warm and earnest ad.
vocate 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 development
of the system and feel that | know its needs,
and it will be source of qualification to me
if | can aid in increasing the facilities tor
giving to the children of the State OF Mary.
land better opportunities for obtaining good
education and to secure to the teachers AIDE.
auate compensation for their services.
GOOD ROADS.
realize the need in the rural sections OF
our State of good roads. They will advance
the interests of the farmers and all property
owners of the State. To bring about sys.
tenn of road building that will result in good
highways in every section of the State will be
nv earnest endeavor. | believe that all the
people of the State are anxious for legislation
that will insure this result
SEWERAGE PROBLEM.
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 example that
public improvements in the State and in the
city of Baltimore can be made with economy
and without suspicion or faint of jobbery. We
propose to continue that policy, so that Bati'
more city shall have the opportunity to con-
struct its system of sewerage and the improve
ment of its streets under such restrictions as
will insure strict economy by business meth
DDS absolutely divorced from party advan
tage.'
With these views on the leading decara-
lions in the platform l accept the nomination
as the Democratic candidate for Governor oil
Maryland and pledge my best efforts for the
success ofthe whole ticket [Great applause.
TO HIS NEIGHBoRs.
Ladies', Friends and Neighbors-I wish TO
say a few words 10 you. l requested this
committee to come here to notify me OF my
nomination because l wanted you, my neigh
bors, my lifelong friends. the associates of my
youth, and those persons who, irrespective OF
politics. were my friends when most needed
friends to be present at the ceremonies con-
nected with my acceptance ofthe high post as
standard. bearer of the Democrats of Mary
land. am gratifed by this great gathering
of our people. Your presence is evidence OF
interest in the success of our cause.
am especially pleased to see so many of
my friends here who have not always agreed
with me politically. l hope and believe that
your presence is an indication that you are
convinced that the best interest OF all the peo-
} pie of the State will be advanced by the sue
cess of the Democratic party at the coming
election.
The convention has associated with me upon
the ticket two men of the highest standing as
| to character and fitness for the positions for