The Washington herald., 1907-07-21
AKERFORGOVERNOR
Frederick County COnven-
tiOn Endorses Him.
HE ADDRESSES THE DELEGATES
Declares for State Convention Con-
Quoted on Honorable Lines and
Says He VIII BE Party TO No
Dicker-Omce Too sacred "a One
to BE Object of "a Scramble.


Special to The Washington Herald.
Frederick. Md. July 20-The Democrat
ic county convention met in Frederick
this morning to select delegates to the
State convention in Baltimore 1t was
called to order by J. Polk Biser. chairman
of the county central committee. John
T. Martin was made chairman and Il.
Dorsey Etehison, Of Frederick. and j..
Windsor Williams, Of Evansville. secre-
taries.
Committees on credentials and perma-
nent organization were named. each dis
trict save WaIkersville, from which there
were contesting delegates, being allowed
q representative on each committee
The resolutions adopted by the conven-
tion indorse Joseph D. Baker for COVER
nor of Maryland, as follows;
Resolved. That this convention. being aware Of the
eminent fitness for the office Of Governor Of Mary
land Of Joseph D. Baker. Of Frederick County. and
believing that in putting forward as candidate for
the gubematoTial nomination man Of such high
character. splendid business ability and perfect
tIusiworthincsS the Democracy Of Frederick County
gives the party of Maryland an opportunity 10 make
a nomination which would reflect credit upon the
organization. would lead % certain victor and re-
suit IN an administration which would b. a great
bcent 20 the State, hereby instructs the delegates
who viii represent this county IN the state con-
veution which viii meet IN Baltimore City On Au-
gust :. b. cast the six votes 10 which this county
VIII Be entitled n that convention for the n0Enna-
ton Of Mr. Baker the Dartys candidate for gov
eruorr and 20 u75 ever honorable means 70 have
him nominated by the convention.
Baker Escorted to Hall.
This clause was received with loud ap-
plause. A motion was then made that
the chairman appoint a committee 70
wait upon Mr.. Baker and escort him 10
the hall Chairman Martin appointed J.
Polk Btser, Charles II. Baughman. VIII
lam F. Maulsby, 0. p Elchelberger. and
Emory l. Coblentz. While the committee
was absent on its mission the convention
/ proceeded with the naming OF delegates.
The naming OF the delegates had just
been completed when the committee re-
turned with Mr., Baker Applause began
when he entered the hall and grew IN
volume as he proceeded TO the stage The
convention paused 10 give Chairman Mar
tin an opportunity 20 introduce Ma Baker
as 'the next governor OF Maryland. d"
When the applause had subsided Mr. Ba-
ker said. in part:
Gentlemen, If you have had any fear
that / came here 20 make a speech I
wish 10 relieve your minds at once.
came 10 say 20 you not with emptiness.
but with the greatest emphasis, Thank
you
I think II a great compliment 10 me
that the Democrats Of Frederick county
have proposed me for the nomination for
| Governor of Maryland. | might say that
this compliment makes me feel proud. bat
1 can say with perfect truthfulness that
IL makes me feel more humble. I think
u behCves any man to become thoughtful
on an occasion such as this, when he is
proposed Tor the governorship Of his
State-to think soberly of the obligations
which viii be imposed upon him il he is
| elected and OF the duty he will owe to
the people.
"WiH Not DicESer for IT."
When my name was first mentioned
for the Office Of governor, I said that
while / was not seeking the nomination.
if it came TO me could not refuse. To
say less would be unpariotic; 10 say
more would be unmanly I will not dicker
for the nomination. I believe the time
will come, If it has not yet come. when
the governorship OF Maryland will be
looked upon as too sacred place for any
man 10 scramble for.
I deeply appreciate the honor con-
taIned in The fact that every one Of the
/ twenty-six districts OF Frederick County
adopted resolutions favOring my nOmina-
/ tion, and | ask you, as their representa-
( tives. when YOU 60 home. 20 say to them
/ for me, as / say to you, Thank you"
Mr.. Bakers speech was repeatedly in
| teTrupted by applause.