The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-26

Chesapeake Beach. Nd. May Is
Thomas Parran, OF St. Leonard, Calvert
County. was nominated by reclamation
as the candidate of the Republican party
of the Fifth Congressional district Of
Maryland here to-day. Every part Of
the machinery of the convention was
well oiled. and there was not a hitch In
the proceedings.
The fact that the attorney general OF
Maryland had given II as his opinion
that the Congressional nominees would
have to be chosen by direct vote Of
the people under the Lee primary law
passed at the recent session OF the legis-
lature, did not deter the delegates from
accomplishing the business for which
they were chosen.
They argued that II the proceedings
were declared null and void the indorse-
ment of Thomas Parran by such a gath
ering Of representative Republicans would
mean his unanimous selection as the can
didate under the direct system Of voting
The convention to-day was held in the
main parlor Of Belvidere Hotel, over
looking Chesapeake Bay.
Young Mudd Makes Speech.
Thomas F. Lusby, Of Calvert County.
placed the name OF Thomas Parran be-
fore the convention. When Sydney +.
Mudd. jr., Of Charles County, son of the
retiring Representative. arose to second
the nomination. he received a hattering
reception. He declared that he did not
address the convention solely as a dele
gate from Charles County nor was II his
desire 10 crafty any personal ambition
OF his own which the significance Of the
occasion might inspire. He came in an
other capacity-as a representative of one
whom the people OF the Fifth Congress
sional district had seen 1T 10 honor for
so many years with a seat in Congress.
Continuing young NIudd said: From
him. for whom ! am here, in d measure,
TO speak (and whose name l believe I
am fortunate TO possess) I bring you
greetings and heartfelt thanks for the
loyalty with which you have supported
him during his long public career his
appreciation Of which he has endeavored
10 convey TO you by conscientious atten-
ton to the duties Of his Office and the
welfare Of the people"
Mr.. Mudd's address was received with
distinct marks Of approval. the applause
lasting for several minutes. Speeches
seconding the nomination were also made
by Washington Wilkerson, Of St. Mary
County; o. s Metzerott, OF Prince
George County; Lawrence Balliere. OF
Anne Arundel County; Thomas L. Parks.
Of Baltimore City; Stone Posey, of
Charles County. and others.
Endorses Party Platform.
The convention passed resolutions in
dorsing the platform adopted by the Re
publican party in its last national con-
vention. and the sincere efforts OF our
President, William II. Taft. to carry
its pledges into law. and we instruct the
nominee Of this convention, when elected
TO cooperate TO the fullest extent with
the President in securing the legislation
necessary to carry these pledges into
effect"
A resolution was also passed express
ing sincere sorrow on account of the
continued illness Of Representative sgd
ney +. Mudd and his expressed inten-
ton 20 retire from public life at the
expiration Of his present term Of office.
Thomas Parran. the nominee. was born
in Calvert County in 1860, and has lived
there since that time. He was educated
at the public schools Of the county and
graduated from Charlotte Hall Academy.
He married Miss Anne G. Bond in 1855.
He was elected in 1883 and 1855 TO the
house Of delegates of Maryland. and in
1888 was elected TO the State senate from
Calvert County. He served as chief
deputy Of internal revenue under +.
Snowden Hill. of Prince George County.
collector during the administration Of
President Harrison
He was enrolling and index clerk IN
Congress from 1895 to 1901. which year
he was elected as clerk Of the Court Of
Appeals Of Maryland Mr.. Parran Is a
farmer. and IS president Of the Calvert
Timber and Lumber Company He Is
regarded as one of the best campaigners
in the Republican ranks in MARYLAND.