Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-08-19

the right 70 vots Of the foreign born
citizens Of this State. and that an
statements which have been made
20 the contrary are absolutely un-
true. The Democratic party IL TO
day, nm 10 has always been. and e.
pecially 30 In Maryland. the firm
and faithful protector OF all the civil
and political rights Of the natursliz-
ed American citizens. and We en-
physically assert that they will not
and cannot be disfranchised by aay
conceivable method whatsoever un-
der this amendment.
I'VE favor the creation by sppro-
pirate Legislation Of o public utili-
ties commission applicable 70 all
our public-service corporations.
I'VE express our hearty indorse-
ment Of the policy and principles Of
the Corrupt Practices act adopted
by the last General Assembly, not
ing with great qualification its
splendid effects upon our elections,
both primary and general.
I'VE favor such amendments 70
the existing Primary Election law
% shall correct defects 10 it's prac-
teal operation.
I'VE express our qualification at
the Legislation enacted by the last
General Assembly, and st the mea-
sures and proceedings taken In pur-
suance thereof, 10 build and improve
o modern up-to-date system OF good
roads and high ways at the expense
Of the State, and We pledge ourselves
10 the enactment Of all Legislation
which may be proper and necessary
20 secure and extend the benefits
derived therefrom.
I'VE advocate the passage Of q
pure food law for the State of Mary
land, guaranteeing pure food for
the people. and framed along the
lines Of the Federal law on the sub.
ject. adjusted. however. 10 the needs
and conditions Of this State.
Declaring again our conviction
that In the minds Of the great ma
jority OF the Democrats OF Maryland
the paramount issue at the ap-
preaching election 10 the question oil
the adoption Of the franchise amend
ment submitted 70 the people by the
last General Assembly ia pursuance
Of the solemn pledge OF the Demo
cratic party In the platform OF 1907,
and realizing that the most serious
obstacle In the way Of the adoption
Of said amendment 10 the honest fear
in the minds Of many patriotic citi-
zens Of Baltimore that it's adoption
would not inure TO the general well
fare Of the people Of the whole State,
without the submission to the peo-
pie Of On amendment 10 the organic
law Of the State, providing for Bal
timore city representation in the
General Assembly OF Maryland, In
accordance with the theory upon
which our republican institution d
are founded, We the representatives
OF the Democratic party In conven-
tion assembled, hoping that we may
thereby secure q united city and
| county Democracy on the one great
issue Of white manhood suffrage in
Maryland. do solemnly declare that
We favor the passage by the next
General Assembly Of Maryland of q
| law prOpOoiuk "a buouum0nt 70 tue
Constitution Of the State granting
10 the people Of Baltimore city re.
presentation In the House OF Dele
gates Of Maryland In accordance
with the population OF the city, and
representation In the Senate oI
Maryland Of one Senator for every
unit Of population in said city equa
10 the population OF the largest coun-
" 10 the State without reducing the
present representation OF any coun'
~.
Upon this declaration OF princi
Piles. which IL purposely confined &c
issues relating TO our State govern
ment. we earnestly invite the sup.
port OF our fellow citizens.