The Washington herald., 1907-08-15

Special D The Washington Herald
Baltimore. Aug. 14.-GeOrge r. Gather.
ex-f .ttorney general of Maryland, former
pr ssident OF the higher branch of the city
ouncn, and q prominent Baldmorean,
was nominated for governor by the Re
publican State convention, which met in
the Maryland Theater here to-day.
The result Of the convention was known
before the delegates met. Late last night
Phillips Lee Goldshorough. the Eastern
Shores candidate, and the only formida-
bic opponent of Mr.. Gather. issued
statement declaring himself out OF the
race and advocating the nomination of the
city's candidate.
It is conceded that the battle ground OF
the State fight is to be Baltimore City,
principally, and the failure of the Demo-
Gratis 10 nominate q city man opened an
opportunity of which the Republican or
ganization determined TO make the most
that is possible. AIr. Goldsboroughs self
efacement resulted in wheeling all the
counties into line, with the city delegation
behind Mr.. Gather.
NomInates His Opponent.
The grand coup of the harhnony pro-
gramme, however, was sprung when Mr.
Goldsborough, who is from Dorchester
County, himself placed in nomination his
successful opponent.
When Chairman Richmond called the
nominations for governor, all eyes turned
to the city delegation Not until the
chairman recognized the gentleman from
Dorchester" was the convention made
aware Of the arrangement. and the dem
onsuation that followed Mr. Goldsbor-
ough's appearance on the platform was
cqualed only By that following the an
nouncemeut Of Mr.. Gathers nomination.
Once the Eubcrn3torial situation had
been satisfactorily adjusted, the Eastern
Shore men proceeded TO select d candidate
for comptroller. This Office was. by gen
eral consent conceded 20 them, inasmuch
as they are entitled to and always get
representa- ion Oh the board Of public
works
Baker Gets second Place.
\ meeting of the Eastern Shore dele
gates was then called. and Mr.. Eliason.
Of Kent. urged the nomination OF James
II. Faker. Mr. Baker. who is one Of
Kents most successful citizens. was
promptly indorscd by the other counties,
and as his selection was tantamount to
a domination. one-half the ticket was
mpleted.
Stevenson a. Williams. Of Hartford. was
regarded as the logical candidate for at
tfrney general, but he refused 10 be con-
sidered. As this position belonged 20
Western Maryland for geographical rea-
sons. the delegates representing those
counties got together 10 select can
didate Mr. Richmonds name had been
mentioned among others. but he asked
;bJt he be not considered, whereupon
Lloyd Lowrdes suggested Hammond
Umer. of Frederick Az the other coun-
ties fen into line when Frederick en-
Enthusiastically adopted the suggestion.
and Mr.. Urner became the party's can
didate He is one of the leaders 81 the
Western Maryland bar. and regarded as
one of the ablcst lawyers in the Sixth
district
Parrrn Is Rather Coy.
It was not until late in the afternoon
that the candidate for clerk of the Court
of Appeals was determined upon. Mr..
Parran felt q delicacy about accepting a
denomination. because he was the chair
man of the State committee. His duties
as tie head of the organization require
all his time and attention. lie himself
urged the selection Of some other South
ern Maryland Republican. Daniel r.
Randall, OF Anne Arundel, was then
spoken Of. bus he thought Mr.. Parran
was the more available candidate.
Sensational Primaries Assured.
The repeal Of the present election law
is made the supreme issue in the Repub-
lican platform. IN line with the Demo-
cratic plank, primary election Of Senators
IS declared for. a fair trial of the Haman
oyster law and the replenishment Of ex-
hausted oyster bars is favored.
President Roosevelrs administration Of
national affairs is strongly indorsed by
the platform.
Once 4 Democrat.
George R. Gather is forty-nine years
old lie was born in Howard County
Maryland on February q, 1855, and is a
son Of the late Col. George R. Gather. a
soldier Of the Confederacy, who at the
time Of his death, a few years ago. was
commander OF the Fifth Regiment Vet
eran corps.
Mr. Gather comes of a Democratic
family, and was once identified with that
party