The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-29

ROCKVILLE. Md. Sept 29.-After re-
peated efforts. all ending in failure, the
Democratic Sixth district Congress con-
VentiOu. which met in the town hall
here 10 get some one 10 accept the
nomination for Congress against Col
George A. Pearre, adjourned until Oc-
tObeT 3. az noon. at HagerstgWu.
The delegates from Frederick and
Montgomery on arrival yesterday.
thought they had a candidate in the per-
son of George a. PeaTre, Of the Fred
erick bar, a cousin OF the incumbent
The idea seemed a good one, and the
delegates began cauvassiug to see
whether the young man could poll
enough votes TO secure the nomination.
1t was thought well 70 communicate
with Pearre, and his boom soon ended.
Spencer G.. Jones was next suggested
by forces politically auUagOuistiC. Colonel
Jones refused most emphaucauy to have
his name considered, but as he was at
terward on the floor OF the convention.
the promoters Of the movement con-
tinued their determined efforts. Mr.. Rey-
uoIds. of Washington county, was on
the floor 10 steer clear of any mention
of his name. The nominating committee
suggested the name Of Bowie F. wal
tiers, but NE also prevented his name
from coming before the convention.
Senator Jones Annoyed. .. ..
The greatest excitement of the day
came when the committee on resolutions
reported a resolution urging Senator
Spencer G. Jones 10 accept the nomina-
ti0n for Congress. AS soon as IL had
been read Colonel Jones was on his
feet and demanded 10 be heard. Inter
est i'm the proceedings took on renewed
interest as he declared with emphasis
that nothing could induce him 10 run.
Senator Jones remarked that he was
mot able 10 talk about the sincerity of
the delegates in this natter ana said:
cit was fully understood that under
no circumstances could I accept the
nomination of the Democratic party iu
the Sixth district In the present cam
pdl1Ds and il was not wise for the gem
tlemal of the committee-FOu win ex-
cuse my saying that he exceeded his
autlOrlJy-Jo recommend my name for
. Congress i'm this district. ] am willing
20 bear my burden lu this contest but I
absolutely refuse 10 be the candidate for
Congress. I already hold an OflCe-E am
senator from the county and president
OF the Maryland senate. which terms
does not expire until the next general
election of Maryland. and under no cir
cumstances can / accept the nomination
Mr.. Bouic. of the Montgomery dele
cation, moved that the portion of the
resolution referring 20 Senator Jones
be stricken out, and the motion was
carried.
Kilg0ur Makes a Speech.
Owing TO the late arrival OF delegates
from Washington and AHegauy c0uu-
ties the convention was not called TO
order until 9 o'clock in the afternoon.
Chairman Talbot, Of the county com
mittee, called the convention TO order,
and Bowie f. Waters, OF Montgomery
county. was chosen chairman. Edward
j. SCLaIeT- of FREDERICK county, and
W. A. Carr. of Washington county. sec
retaries. These officers were afterwards
After committees had been chosen. a
speech was made 10 tne assembled del
eEotes by Col William kuEour- The
Cal5ue4E speech was strong and force
Tul. and brought forth applause time
and again. The colonel predicted
sweeping Democratic victory In NoFenl-
The report of the committee on rezo-
luuDUs was adopted as follows. Re
solved That the Democrats OF the Sixth
tu convention assembled, do hereby rat
~ the platform adopted DE the last
national convention OF the Democratic
party as The true eauuciauon OF the
principles OF our political faith. and
He pledge our aggressive and united eff
forts 20 secure The election OF our Hom-
congressman"
A Nominating Committee.
AT o'clock the convention. having
failed 10 find "a man, adjourned, belieF-
Ing 1t best 20 consult with several avail
able persons and get the consent of the
enc 20 Doe nominated For this purpose
the following were appointed a commit
tee on nomination Of candidate for Con-
gTess-
Allegheny. u. j. Moran. j.. J. Decker.
Frederick. @. A. Rice. William J. Grove
Garrett. ~. Il. OnuJt. w j. Barnard.
Montsomery Robert @. Hilton. q. j..
Brooke Washington. q. r. Eourtee. Lg.
j. A. Wade.
Those Who Attended.
The delegates present Wess:
Allegheny 3. Shannon. Lewis ).
OTt. Daniel j. Moran. 4. T. LaughIi1.
Edward j. Decker. DeWarren IL. Rey-
holds.
Frederick - Jacob ROhrback. j. T.
Biser. r. b. Murdoch. w j. Grove. So
neon L. BasJ, James o. Earne Br
Charles r. EouleE. Edward g. SChs ffe-
John r. EcElr- Francis q. IaAiu. ChaFI-e
4 Rice - r. DE Lauder L. H. bIiIf-