Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
GORMAN'S SUCCESSOR
SPECULATION AS TO GOV. WAR
FIELDS APPOINTMENT.

Gov Warfield Of Maryland has the re-
spOnsiblllty, since the late Senator German
was elected In 1902, of selecting man to
HI out the eighteen months of his unex-
pired term.
Speculation is rife as to whom the COVER
nor will select. the action being regarded as
second to none in Importance TO the state.
The calling of an extra session of the legis-
lature has been suggested in order that the
governor may escape the responsibility by
which act also he might himself become a
candidate. but while this course would, 1t
IS said. please politicians, it is thought the
governor will act and make the appoint
Inent promptly
Probably the first name that will occur
TO many democrats is that of MIR. Bernard
Carter who. It win be remembered, was
Senator Germans own choice as his col
league three years ago, when Senator Ray
ner was elected
Some Names Suggested.
The possibility of the governor appointing
State Senator A. P. German jr has also
been suggested, but It is regarded as ex-
ceedingly remote Likewise the names OF
Attorney General William Shepard Bryan
jr., and ex-Gov. William Pinkney Whyte
are discussed among democrats. The
statement is made that the selection of ex-
Gov Whyte would result in less friction
than that of almost any other man who
could be named. Notwithstanding the fact
that the political relations between him
and Senator German had for many years
been unfriendly. Mr. Bryans qualifications
for the place were generally discussed, and
he is looked upon as one of the probable
tiles although the personal relations be-
tween him and the governor are not as cor
dial as is generally believed.
Another name mentioned as among the
political friends Of the governor is that of
State Senator Blair Lee of Montgomery
county. Senator Lee made his debut in
Maryland politics last year at Annapolis,
where he worked in harmony with the
governor throughout the session.
II has been urged by number of per-
sons that the term of the man appointed
by the governor viii expire with the next
legislature II would be the part OF WISDOM
for the governor to select as Senator Cor
mans Immediate successor man who can
be elected to the place should the demo-
Gratis control the next general assembly.
No man, il is claimed, will answer for the
place who has not always been democrat.
That the governor would appoint any
man who had been one of the active politi-
cal enemies of Senator German In his life
time is not regarded as likely. although
there are many able men in this class.
Among them might be mentioned Mr.. Ed
gar II. Cans, Mr.. William L. Marbury and
Mr.. Roger W. Gun. Mr.. Cans, of course.
voted for President Roosevelt in the last
campaign, Mr.. Marbury has voted the re-
publican ticket nearly as often as he has
the uCnOGEdllC ticket ana MI tuli has III
city and state elections voted for the re
publican candidates much more frequently
than those of the other party.
The Party Leader.
The next question in Importance to the
matter Of Mr.. Germans successor in the
Senate is the question as to who will sue
ceed him as the leader of the party organ
ization in the state. His control was absC-
lutte. His death brings this condition
an end. Both MIR. Rasin and Representative
J. +. G. Talbot are spoken of possible
captains and II has even been considered
as possibility that the governor himself
may attempt to keep life in the German
machine, though this is not considered Sc
TiOusly by his friends.
Many people maintain that the whole
fabric OF German control will now disin-
tegrate. though there are those who feel
that young German will now come to the
front his fathers successor. All his in
clinations are toward political life, and al
ready as state senator he has indicated that
he intends to remain in political life. But
a general realignment within the party Is
no doubt at hand even though he should
gain much of his fathers power.
Rear Admiral Schley.
In naval circles 1t is thought that Rear
Admiral Winfield SIott Schley, the hero of
Santiago win be one OF the strongest can
didates for the vacancy created In the Sem
ate The admiral has always been stanch
democrat and is greatly admired in his ma
tive state. Gov. Warheld, II is believed If
he himself has senatorial aspirations, would
be favored in 1908, when the legislature con-
Venes to select senator, II he had appoint
ed In the meanwhile a notable democrat
who would I'LL the office with honor and
at the same time not develop such marked
political popularity as would jeopardize
Gov. WaTfelds chances.