The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-08-20
POWER OF G0RMAN
FAST WANING AWAY
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nothing would AFFORD the Secretary
more pleasure than the displacement OF
the Democratic State leader Steven
son A Williams, recently the Repub-
ican candidate for governor, would
also like to succeed Mr.. German, but he
could hardly successfully cope with
Mr.. Bonaparte should the latter retain
mis- influence with the Administration
and continue the leader Of the Repub-
lican organization in this State.
The Secretary is now not only the
nominal but the actual head Of his party
in Maryland and SO acknowledged by
those until now in control. He IS di-
recting the campaign and no move is
made without his approval He is in
constant communication with the party
managers. one of whom declared during
the past week that while the Secretary
might be a str6ightlaced civil service
reformer, he could give some old poll
ticians points on practical work. To
the sportsmen he Is a revelation, His
methods differ materially from those
they had employed and in many re-
spects are more effective. They think
SO well of them that they follow his
advice and act accordingly. The Sec
retry is now trying to bring all the
diseordant elements into line Here and
there he meets with fractional opposition
but on the whole he has been quite sue
eessful.
Leaders like Collector Stone, Congress
man Mudd. Wachter and Jackson saw
they are very well satisfied with Bone
parties leadership. This declaration
may be due to the exalted position of the
Secretary and the influence he exerts
with the Administration, but the n.ct
remains he is 1T" just now, and should
the party win out in the coming election
ne VIII be credited with the victory.
Democrats Are Divided.
The Democrats are not in as good
shape as their opponents. The division
in tho ranks because of the amendment
coupled with the Senatorial aasco al
Annapolis when Mr.. Rayner was elected.
has weakened the influence of Senator
German. He is not the power he was
ten years ago when his word Eyas lap,
Some or his most active lieutenants arc
ready to break away as soon as they
lind an anchorage, while party leaders
whom he turned down when It suited
his purpose. are eagerly awaiting an
opportunity to get even. Ex-Qovernors
jackson and Smith were in turn bowled
out after having been promised the
United states Seaatorship and these
are now combining their forces on the
Eastern Shore Mr.. German will hear
from them two years hence when his
successor is elected.
Friends Of Col Spence. G.. .Jones ar.
tribute his defeat in Montgomery in
part TO Mr.. German. although the man
directly responsible is Gen. /. Victor
Rcnphrnon Ir GRproavaTs
mitteeman- Mr. Jones had always been
a stanch adherent OF the organization
and in and out of season was always
ready to follow the managers He was
the most formidable opponent OF Gov
ernor Warffeld two years ago and be-
cause OF the showing he then made WAS
regarded as likely winner of the nomi-
nation TWO years hence. This, however
did not suit Mr.. Baughman vino. antici-
pating Jones candidacy, announced him
SELF as early as last fall at the Fred
erick county convention. Then 10 pre-
vent any possible competition In West
ern Maryland. he proceeded to dig
ritfall for The Hon. Mr.. Jones Enlist
ing the support of the Peter brothers,
Who exercise considerable influence III
the county, and two Of whom were here
tofore friends of Jones. he. through
them. brought Blair Lee to the front,
thereby dividing the Jones forces. AS
The so-called Independents headed by
DR.. Wooten and ex-senator Bowie, al
ways did fight the organization, twas
easy enough 10 bring them into q COM
hinatiou which proved TOO strong for
jones.
Senator German is said 10 have sent
Jones a contribution. but this was only
in he hlfg ct red ha
cash collected on the other side. It is
openly asserted that the Lee people
spent over SO, 900. paying as high as $50
per vote IN several of the districts.
That the voting was not entirely con-
fined 10 the Democrats is evidenced by
the fact that the total vote polled was
only 600 less than the registered whiN
vote in the county. SO Disguised are
many OF the Democrats that they are
talking of abolishing the Crawford
system of voting, and again nom
mating in convention. The primaries
have left many sore spots because OF
the bitter personalities INDUCED in prior
to the election. and it Is not at all Ger
tain that the county. which is generally
good for Il Democratic majority of 800,
will not swing into the Republican col
umn this time.
Joseph Moore. the Republican candl-
date for senator, represented the coun-
" 1T Annapolis in 1884. and is one OF
the strongest men the party could have
He is 4 bank director and
a man of ability. Even if Mr.. Lee is
elected it IS not at all certain that he
would vote for Mr. German TWO years
hence. Only in the event of General
Baughman,s nomination and election
could ne be Influenced.
In Prince George county Mudd is put
ting up a hand which may result In
the defeat of William CIageett, the
Democratic candidate for Senator. It is
understood here that the willy Congress
man has made a deal with George Dove,
the Democratic candidate for the shrieV-
atty. whereby the latter is to furnish
Democratic votes for the Republican
scna toriai candidate in return for Re
publican votes for himself.