The Washington times., 1910-01-05
Chosen TO Head Legislative
Body At Maryland
Capital.
DEMOCRATS HOLD
ABSOLUTE SWAY
Party Has the Strongest Grip
Since the Days of Old
Ring.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Ian. 5.-The gen
eral assembly OF Maryland convened for
the session Of 1910 this morning. there
being a substantial Democratic ma
jOrity in each branch Of the Legislature.
In the senate there are twenty-one
Democrats and six Republicans, while in
the house Of delegates there are sixty
Democrats and thirty-one Republicans.
With Governor Crothers as chief execu-
tive, the Democratic party holds the
most absolute sway that Il has done
since the days OF the Gorman-Rasin
rule
The slate made up by the managers
for presiding officers and employees
went through without hitch this morn
ing, and general concession the pres
ent Legislature starts the session with
the old Democratic leaders IN complete
control After organization, the mes
sage OF Governor CrOther5 was read in
both houses
The opinion Is general that the present
session Is one Of the most impOTt ant
which has been held in Maryland 70
many years and there IS no doUb- IL
Is a crucial session for the pre- ent
management. OF the Democratic part
On Negro Vote.
Though the amendment proposed by
the Democrats for restricting negro
sur age in the State was defeated at
the last election. the Democratic man
ayers claim that the white voters Of
the State are stiu strongly for the gen
eraI proposition and there is no doubt
that the matter viii again De submitted
though probably in another form The
movement has the support OF Governor
Crothers-
The senate organized by the election
Of Arthur p. German. Of Howard c0un-
~ as president The prominence Oh
tanned BY the son Of the man who rep
resented Maryland so many years IN
the United States Senate, and rose 20
na tl0E8l prominence, Is Of much inter
est Young German is admitted to pos
SeSs many Of the qualities which gave
his father distinction He Is now rep
reSent1nE MS county IN the State SEN
ate Tor the last period Of his second
term Adam Peoples. q new conner IN
State politics. but the personal choice
Of Governor CrOthers. was named as
Speaker Of the house
Name SPrOesseI.
The Republicans named Albert NJ.
SDTOesser. Of Baltimore city, as presi-
dent Of the senate. and J. Harry Pairo.
OF Baltimore city, as speaker Of the
house Of delegates The elect ions were
made ~ a party vote The desk officers
named In the Democratic caucus last
Governor Crothers called attention to
the pledges made by the Democratic
parry in the last election for a utilities
commission reform IN the primary cleo
ton law increased representation for
Baltimore city, and 9, pure food law
The message advocates the creation
OF a public utilities commission with
plenaTy powers 10 eneCtua1y and I'M
partially accomplish its important OBJ
5ect with respect 20 all public service
corporations in their various -eiatfons
70 the people"
More Representation
As 10 increased representation FOR
Baltimore city. Governor Crothers ad-
EOcates the submission Of a constft1-
uonal amendment giving Baltimore
representation according 10 population
IN the house Of delegates. and large IN
creased representation in the senate.
DE urges the passage OF direct vote
system Of nominations which SHAH be
compulsory as to all parties, and the
reduction OF the expense imposed rpon
S S1s before the United states
Senatorial primary.
: Speaking Of negro suffrage. the gov
eTnOr SAID that ne cannot persuade him
self That the majority of the white
people or the State favor unlimited
nero suffrage, and that ne fhFrefore
I2VoEs he submission Of an amend
nle7t- though materially different from
that rejected by the voters at the last
eIvcJon Inc message advocates 2 re-
assessment for the whole State. urges
the continuance OF the good roads move
Uent and the oyster culture law and
makes n strong plea for economy in the
conduct IN the session Of the IecisIa-
ture and in all branches Of State gov
eminent