The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-27
DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN OPENS
In CECIL.
Distinguished Speakers And Big
Crowd At EIkton.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS ma DIG
Crowd At Elkton.
The heavy downpour of rain or
Tuesday evening greatly interferred
with the arrangements of those ir
charge of the opening of the dem
ocratic campaign in Cecil at Elkton
and while it spoiled the decorations
with which the citizens of the town
had profusely draped their places
of business and homes, and compell-
ed the abandonment of the propos-
ed parade, the speechmaking was
carried out according to program
and enthusiasm ran high.
The illness of Judge Crothers,
the nominee for Governor, of course
prevented his appearance, but the
other distinguished speakers pre-
sent were Governor Warield,
United States Senator William
Pinkney Whyte, Isaac Lobe
Straus, candidate for Attorney
General; DIR. Joshua W. Herring,
candidate for Comptroller; G. G..
Magruder, candidate for Clerk of
the Court of Appeals; exCongress-
man Joshua Miles, Congressman
]. F. G. Talbot and John P. Poe.
A special train of thirteen coach
es over the Central Division and
the P, B. & W. roads brought a
crowd of about 500 persons from
the various stations along the line
between Sylmar and Elkton, ac
companied by bands from Rising
Sun, Port Deposit and Perryville.
The train reached its destination
at about s o'clock, ina pouring rain,
those on board helping to swell the
goodly number of people who flock
ed to the town from the surround
ing country, the Elkton Band and
a drum corps from Wilmington
meeting and escorting visiting dele
cations into the town.
The unfavorahle weather necessi-
tated the abandonment of the out
door feature of the demonstration
and the crowd, headed by the var
ious bands, repaired directly to the
Opera House and Mechanics Hall,
where meetings were addressed
simultaneously by the different
speakers, with an overflow meeting
at Court House Square, addressed
between showers by speakers
from the Howard House portico.
While the rain spoiled the decora-
tions and dimmed the illumination,
it did not dampen the enthusiasm
of the crowds who gave close atten-
tion to each speaker in turn, lib
orally applauding their remarks, as
they discussed the issues of the
campaign and referred in glowing
terms to the absent gubernatorial
nominee and the other State candi,
dates.
Senator Whyte has appeared
many times before audiences larger
in size, but not more enthusiastic
or earnest than that which greeted
him Tuesday night. The Governor
spoke clearly and firmly, carrying
with his expression the ring of
sincerity.
Governor Warfeld divided the
honors with Senator Whyte and
received a most fattering reception.
Governor Warfeld spoke briefly
to each of the large audiences in the
two halls and his remarks were
received with much enthusiasm.
He said that he came lot to discuss,
the issues of the campaign because
upon this occasion that was the
province of the candidates who
were present.
He dwelt upon the successful
career of Judge Crothers and pre-
dicted his election and successful
and satisfactory administration of
the affairs of the State by him as
Governor.
At Odd Fellows Hall and the
Howard House the scenes of en-.
thusiasm attending the meeting
in Mechanics Hall were repeated.
Mr.. Strauss had the close attention
of the audience, and was compli-
mented by a generous applause
throughout his address.
Mr.. John P. Poe's argument was
upon the important part Maryland
is to play by means of Democratic
United States Senators in resisting
the enc-oachment of Federal power
upon the reserved rights of the
States.
Mr.. Magrauder spoke at some
length On the platform and the
necessity of continuing the Demo
Gratis in power in this State. The
Snaech was we'll received. Con- |