The Democratic advocate., 1909-09-17
registration and can keep on tryin
until he succeeds.
Protection For White Voters.

voter
Ex-Goyernor Warfeld-T favor the
special protection OF the native white
xotera because they are the descend
ants of the men who founded the re-
public, who inherit, ais Ii were, the
right Of suffrage along with the herit-
age of glory and greatness which has
come down to them from these ances-
tors as a part Of their political birth
right.
] favor the special protection given
the foreign born voter by this amend
ment because we owe much to the lma
migrants who have aided so tremen-
dously In building up our nation and
developing its magnificent resources.
We owe too much TO our adopted sons,
TO their intelligence, their co-opera-
tion and good citizenship, as well as
70 their energy and industry, to re-
quire any special qualification on their
part. They nave stood the test and
they have made good In every way.
They have earned the right to stand
In the higher classes OF good citizens
along with the native white voter.
Moreover, they came here with the
implied guarantee that they should
participate IN our government. The
present amendment recognizes their
superior claims to consideration and
puts the foreign-born voter on an
equality with the native white voter.
It's ConsiitutionaIity.
Question What do you think Of the
fttt ~
Ex-Governor Warfleld--On that
point, ! am perfectly willing to ac-
eept the views Of the distinguished
lawyers who were consulted IN fran
ing the amendment When constitu-
tionai lawyers like the late William,
Pinkney Whyte, MIR. Bernard Carter,
Randolph. Barton, Mr.. william L.
Marbufy and Senator Rayner declare
that 1t Is not In conflict with the Fed
eral Constitution, ! accept their opin-
ion.
stimulus 20 Negroes.
Question What do yon think win
be the effect OF the passage Of the
amendment on cclored voters
Ex-Governor Warfield--The adop-
ton Of the amendment would be the
best thing that could happen 10 them.
IL would help to make them frugal
and Industrious and eager for an edu.
cation 30 that they may exercise the
highest privilege Of an American citi-
zen--that OF participating In elections.
The door Of hope must not be shut
against the prosperous, thrifty, law
abiding negro. We have the negroes
In our midst and we want 10 keep
them here. we need them and they
need Us, and Il H. important that hope
and encouragement should be held
out 20 them. as the amendment does.
! cannot agree TO the Idea that pos
litical expedeney should lnnuence
the voters decision upon the import
ant question. The patriotic and pub.
iic-gpirited view 10 take Is. swill the
elimination Of the ignorant, shiftless
negro improve the electorate 2 | be-
lieye II viii, and At the same tine be
OF great advantage to the negro. ho-
cause II will encourage him to BE- In
dustrious and stimulate him 10 secure
an education. " tho negro vote "a
largely eliminated, II will remove an
element that has been used BY the
corrupt men OF both parties and will
thereby tend 10 purify. elevate and
strengthen the Republican party as
well as the general electorate,
Eject on. the Party.
Question--Do you think this amend
ment would make q one-party State
of Maryland and strengthen political
machines
Ew fsr,,awo..,. 4va..ss.,a - -. -
the first place, the power and strength
OF the bosses and bosslets have been
greatly oyerestimated. An aggressive
fight In a primary election legally
conducted would oyerwhelm them, IN
the last primary election in Baltimore,
for instance. the so-cRlled Democratic
organization could muster only about
5000 votes out OF the registered Dem
ocratlc vote OF $4,000. II this amend.
ment is adopted, ! believe that the
best elements OF the citizenship OF the
State will Join hands 20 oust from
power the cliques OF selfish men who
are now. In control OF the machinery
OF both parties and who are using Il
for their own purposes and their own
personal advancement. politically and
financially.
] am willing to trust the white peo-
pie Of this State Ia the matter OF self
government. They are becoming
aroused to their civic duty and can be
relied upon TO take care that public
affairs are decently and economically
administered. This. in my judgment,
disposes OF the principal argument
that has been advanced IN behalf Of
independent voters against the amend
ment
Says He Wants No 0lIiee.
Question--iIaye you any desire or
intention of re-entering political life ?
Ex-Goyernor Warfeld-- Most en-
phaticaIly ! have not. Ny political
ambition is fully satisfied AS Cover