The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-15

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Last week, IN ever. way was
strenuous and exciting one at the State
house, and things went on with rush
since Monday night.
The proposed B. & O. investigation is
far-reaching in its Importance and the
temper of both houses is such that moth
inc but thorough Investigation Of the
whole business viii be satisfactory, and
that a thorough investigation will, in
the end take place is almost among the
certainties, unless the unexpected should
happen in the way Of a railway side
tracking by some means at present not
apparent here There is a strong desire
to get the affair cut Of the way so that
it may not interfere too much with
other matters, for there is much legis-
lation Of importance to be considered
during the remainder of the session.
The indications are very strong that
the Hannah bill cannot be passed in
either house, but it is equally evident
that some legislation looking to the ulti-
mate leasing of the oyster beds will be
enacted before adjournment. The
truth is, that the oyster question, as
we'll as most other questions of great
public Importance, attract more atten-
ton away from Annapolis than they do
here. There is so many questions of
personal interest to the members when
in the State House chat they are apt to
lose sight of great public questions
Every interest is well represented here
except the general public interest, and
that has to depend on the newspapers
of the State to be impressed on the
legislators Private interests, corpora
ton interests, county and others small
local interests are well represented by
attorneys and agents, but the general
public interest has practically no repre-
sentative on either Of the floors or in the
lobby. Toward the end of the session
there is some effort made, owing to
pressure Of public opinion to consider
the general legislation, but then it is
usually too late to accomplish much of
real value. Governor Warfeld, how
ever, intends to look out for the general
public, and will later on again urge the
General Assembly to remember that
they are here to look out for public
rather than private affairs. Whether
or not his advice will be needed remains
to be seen, but it is doubtful, for his
words of five weeks ago seem to have
been forgotten here already.
EX-Speaker George Y. Everhart of
the House of Delegates two years ago,
who was so severely criticised for the
extravaganza of that session, says that
the present assembly up to date, has
more names on the payroll than were
there two years ago at this stage of the
game. DR.. Everhart is now clerk in
the State Treasurer's Office and should
know just what the situation is, and he
probably does.
Three additional resolutions, looking
to the B. & O. investigation were pre-
sented in the House on Wednesday. All
were referred to the Ways and Means
committee.
Governor Warield's close friends
here say that he will not be a candidate
for denomination unless it should be
evident next year that there is a decid- |