The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-14

ton by his record and would, If nomi-
mated, have mace an aggressive cam
paign.
Other Candidates.
With Senator Wilson out Of the race,
the nomination. it is said, will prob
ably go to Arthur P. German, jr., b.
Harris Camulier. or Robert w. Wells,
of HyattsviTe. lnasmuch as Mr.. Cam
pellier has twice received the nomina-
ton and has twice been defeated, it Is
thought that perhaps he will not make
u serious bid for the honor, making way
for some one else. Young Mr.. German
has the prestige of his fathers name
in the State. and II nominated strong
efforts would be made by powerful in
nuences to elect him. 1t is said, how
ever by some Of young Gorm;tn
friends. that his father hardly thinks
this Is an opportune time Tor one OF the
German family TO appeal Tor olT IS,C
German Rayner fight OF a year ago Is
thought to be yet too iresh IN inc
mind to admit Of young German eN-
posing himself to the resentment en-
rendered in that controversy. The Sen
ator's son, however, is being seriously
considered for the nomination.
Wells, the Dark Horse
MI. " CHS. Ike MI. NHcA man. - $3.50
paratively young. and like Mr. German
also he is a member Of the State Leg
islature. In the Senatorial contest If
last year. Mr. Wells was an ardent sup
porter Of Mr.. Rayner. and yet, at he
same time. a devoted adherent OF Sen
ator Gorman's leadership IN the State.
His father. DR. Wells. of Hyattsville. IS
one Of Senator Germans closest and
f~Fn IN horn
Maryland. DR.. Wells mas several times
declined TO accept the nomination for
Congress. The influences that support
ID the father are now, II IS DeAsEed,
raIlying to the son. and the indications
are that Mr.. Wells Will be Formidable
candidate IN the convention.
Mr. Wells IS not worrying great
deal over the probable developments IN
the situation. He says he has never
sought public office, and that he does
surprised yesterday, whent = repor
printed in q Baltimore newspaper was
] shown him. indicating that the drl1l
was toward him.
A Diplomatic Statement
II know little II anything Of this mat
ter" said he Il have not yet been able
to bring myself to consider seriously the
probability of my being a candidate for
the nomination. Democrats throughout
the Fifth d istrict are almost unanimous
in desiring that Senator Wilson be nom
mated He Is in every sense an admir-
able man and thorough Democrat, and
the party would honor itself In placing
him in nomination. l. earnestly hope that
the reports OF his lll-health are without
sufficient foundation 10 warrant his de-
cl!ning to accept the nomination. | feel
quite sure that he Will soon be restored
10 US. refreshed and strengthened In
body and mind. and that We shall have
the plcasur of voting for him for our
Representative in the lower branch OF
The National Legislature.
German or Campalier.
IF his health improves he Will un-
dcubtedly be nominated. and I believe
elected. In case his ipdispOsitLon takes
him temporarily out OF politics think
we have excellent material for can
/ didate in Mr.. Camalier or in Arthur
/ p. German. jr. I should be pleased 10
see either Of them nominated. So far
IS THIS talk about my being candidate
is concerned, WE'LL hardly know what
20 say about it, II Is sufficient to state
! that my candidacy has not reached the
/ stage where IL would form I theme for
serious discussion. and certainly not by
me"