The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16
Special to The Washington Herald.

Cumberland, Nd, Aug. 15-Representa-
tive George A. Peare to-day announced
his Withdrawal from the contest for the
Republican nomination for Congress from
the Sixth Maryland district
He took this step in the interest OF
party welfare and because he found it
imperative to give attention 20 his per-
sonal affairs, which have been neglected
during his fifteen years in public.
Bids Formal Farewell.
His letter OF withdrawal reads as fol-
lows:
After considering the matter well. I have deter
mined that. cut q consideration for the interest OF
the party ard my own welfare. 1t is wise that 1
should withdraw from this contest
During my fifteen years Of political activity and
service to my party and the people I have been
compelled 20 neglect ny personal affairs. and now
find that IL Is imperative that I should give them
more care than the unrcmitting devotion which
have given % the public interests since ] have
been IN public cfHce viii permit Moreover. the peo-
pie Of the Sixth district ~ Maryland and my PARTY
have so unusually houorCd me by sending 10 the
Congress q the United States as their RCIresohta-
tive for more successive terms than any oue who
has ever represented this district heretofore that
feel that in return for their confidence owe an
obligation 20 my PARTY which az this time can most
happily bc met by my withdrawal from this fight
Although ! have been unfortunate enough 20 in
cur decided opposition uron the part Of those who
have been anxious TO succeed me- and who. through
a number of unsuccessful campaigns for the ncmi-
nation have sought aninosities against me
among the people. find from very careful review
of the district. that still enjoy % great degree
a. any one cJud expect. the confidence of the dis
interested and patriotic citizens Of the Sixth district
OF Maryland
Retiring from active political life AZ this time
-.rern a.. "a
ever feel grateful 20 my party and ms fellow citizens
for the unusual honors which have heen bestowed
upon hy the fair-minded and patriotic citizens
Of the best Congressional district in the state =
Maryland lsiguedl GEO. A. PEABRE.
denomination Assured.
Although the strong opposition to Col
Pearre has been frankly admitted by
himself and friends, he still retained.
they say. sufficient support in the dis
trlct 10 insure his denomination. but the
bitterness engendered by this and pre-
ced'ng fights in the party was such as
70 3eopardize party success in Novem-
Der. and he voluntarily decided to with
draw.
The candidates remaining in the field
are B. II. Warner. jr.. and Gist Blair.
OF Montgomery County. and Alexander
r. Hagner. OF Washington County.
Col Pearre was in Washington yes
terday. and made known 10 personal and
political friends his intention 10 retire.
lie said his letter covered all he wished
70 say on the subject. He IS serving his
sixth term in Congress The district.
under normal conditions. is largely Re
publican, but, owing 10 factional trou-
bles. his majorities OF 1900 TO 5000 for
merly were cut 10 less than 900 in 1905
His competitor in the last race was D.
J. Lewis. OF Cumberland, who has a
strong labor following. and will he the
Democratic candidate this year. Before
coming 10 Congress Col Pearre served
conspicuOusly in the State senate and
was prosecuting attorney at Cumberland.
Service on the District OF Columbia
Committee has given him a wide ac-
quaintance I'm Washington.
Gist Blair. Of Montgomery County. who
maintains an Office and winter residence
in this city. visited Beverly last week
and discussed the Congressional situa-
ton with President Taft.
Belongs TO Cannon wing.
Of the party and is a regular Of reg
ulars. The semi-authoritative announce
ment that the administration is interested
in the elimination OF the Speaker as a
political quantity may have had some
thing to do with Pearre's withdrawal. in
that It would naturally tend to make his
road a rougher one
The feeling between the Pearre and
Warner factions in the district is bitter
and irreconcilable, and there Is little
doubt that the Pearre influence win be
thrown to one Of the other candidates
Young Mr.. Warner has been making a
most aggressive campaign.
Advices from Hagerstown Indicate that
Mr. Hagner expects to profit by the
latest development
The primaries are TO be held on Au-
gust 81 and the three candidates remain
ing In the field have qualified.