Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1907-08-16
THE STATE TICKET.

The Democratic party of Maryland enters
upon the campaign of 1907 under most
favorable auspices. Conditions which SEEM
ed at times to presage confusion eventually
brought about probably the best result that
could have been reached. The presence In
the convention of representatives OF all ele-
ments of the party compelled resort to
compromise as distinguished from dickering.
After frank and manly debate platform
was adopted which exhibits progressive
conservatism, in line with the best thought
OF the day and with the best traditions OF
the party, and insuring, if carried out, the
best interests of the State.
There is no hesitation in submitting the
administration of the State government dur
ing the past eight years to the most search
ing scrutiny, and well.founded hope of
victory is based upon this record Of solid
achievement.
Recognizing the trend of public senti-
ment the platform declares for corrupt
practices act which will effectually put a
stop to bribery and corruption in our cleo
including United States Senators, by d.
rect vote of the people, and the enactment
of a primary election law applicable to the
whole State; for the continuance of the
oyster culture law and the preservation and
replcnishIng of the natural oyster beds and
bars against the holding of constitu tional
convention; for the promotion of immigra.
ton; for the improvement of public roads |;
for the revision of the tariff and the preser.
walton, unimpaired, of the rights Of the
State; and for the supremacy of the white
race and the restriction of negro suffrage.
There is not in this declaration Of princ.
Piles a single proposition to which every
Democrat may not cheerfully subscribe, and
it is 30 clear, 80 explicit and so admirable
as to awaken the old-time enthusiasm Of our
people.
The ticket nominated is worthy of the
platform upon which it must go before the
people. Mr.. Crothers, the nominee for
Governor, has held offices OF large respon.
Bibility, and as State Senator and Judge
has measured upto all requirements Of those
positions. He has, in fact, shown unusual
tact and ability in dealing with matters Of
statecraft, and in personal character fur
nishes guaranty of useful service in the
exalted Office Of Governor of the State.
In DIR. Herring, the candidate for Comp.
troler, we have tried official Of unblem.
ished honor and unquestioned capacity, in
whose hands the financial interests of the
State will be safe.
In Mr.. Straus, the candidate for Attorney
General, we have young lawyer Of large
experience, who has given evidence of un.
usual diligence and ability in his profession,
and there is no reason to doubt that he is
fully equipped for the duties of the Office to
which he aspires.
Mr.. Magruder, the nominee for Clerk
of the Court Of Appeals, is lawyer
of experience, well-known throughout the
State as gentleman well qualified for the
position and entitled to the confidence and
support of all men.
Thus prepared for the campaign, with a
platform which appeals in every line to
Democratic sentiment, and ticket to which
no just objection can be made, the Demo-
cratic party should wage an aggressive bat
tie from start to finish. The cause is worthy
OF any effort that can be made. Much that
it involves we would put aside if we could,
but the issue has been forced upon Us, and
we believe that Maryland manhood will
stand now, as it ever has stood, for the honor
of the Commonwealth, which is menaced by
Federal usurpation from without and by the
rule of ignorance and vice from within.