The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-08-04
STATE POLITICS.


gubernatorial nomination on Monday last
issued statement expressing his views
on a number of public questions OF which
the following is synopsis he promises:
A clean, conservative and business adj
miniStration.
To favor a legalized primary which
gives to everyone, regardless of his pecu-
MARY condition, an opportunity OF becom-
ing a candidate and enabling the people
freely and fully to express their choice.
Hearty sympathy with the idea of regu-
lation of corporations rendering public
service. both as protection to the corpora
ton and to the individual.
A more liberal policy toward the public
schools and better pay for teachers.
The conservation OF the natural re-
sources of the State.
Amendment of the tax laws so as to re-
lieve taxpayers who have unjust burdens.
Increased representation in the Legisla-
ture for Baltimore city.
The improvement Of State roads.
Under the primary law the platforms of
the parties are to be made by the conven-
tons which nominate the State ticket,
and for this reason Senator German be-
lieves that no candidate should usurp the
powes and functions of the conventions
composed of delegates duly elected by
the people and issue platform. During
his campaign for the nomination Senator
German expects to discuss other public
questions which might arise.
Mr.. German on Wednesday attended
the picnic at Taneytown given by St.
Joseph Catholic church, Father Lennon
pastor In the afternoon he attended a
lawn fete at Westminster. On Thursday
he attended meeting at Shiloh, Dorches-
ter county. On Saturday he is scheduled
to make an address at picnic at Spring
field. Prince Georges county.
The chairmen of the 26 districts, of the
Frederick County Central Committee met
on Saturday last, in the City Opera House,
and fully discussed the political situation
in this county and State Each of the
gubernatorial candidates had warm friends
at the gathering. The full County Cen
trail Committee will meet on Saturday
August 5th.
Governor Crothers and Senator Lee
are both busy in different sections Of the
State attending tournaments, picnics an6
etc, to further their candidacy for the
gubernatorial nomination. There is much
talk in the Monumental City relative to
Governor Crothers and Senator Lee form
ing combination to defeat Senator Cor
man as first choice. Such talk is EN-
phatcally denied by each of the gentle
men.
Messrs. Richie and Poe. prominent
attorneys of Baltimore are prominently
mentioned as candidates for the Attorney
Generalship with chances favoring Richie
Mr. E. c. Harrington, State Insurance
Commissioner will probably be nominated
for Comptroller.
Many candidates here filed their certifi
Gates for county offices with the Election
Supervisors and hot campaign will be
in progress as soon as the Central Com.
mittee of the parties meet and outline the
campaign.
Phillips Lee Goldsborough will be the
Republican candidate for Governor, anc
he will be unopposed.
AT Belair Chairman John B. Hanna an
nounced that he would not enter the pri
maries, believing he could best serve his
party by remaining in the position he now
fills. Following is the statement given
out by Mr.. Hanna:
Il have given earnest consideration to
the requests of many leading Republican:
throughout the State that | should enter
the Republican primaries as candidate
for Governor. The honor done me by
those of my friends who desired by nomi
nation is highly appreciated, but my off
cIal connection with the party as the ex-
ecutive head of the State Committee inn
poses the obligation upon me of thinking
first of its welfare.
at appears to me that, after months O
discussion OF avilables, the sentiment o.
the party is divided between Mr.. Colds
borough and myself To many of those
who favor Mr.. Goldsborough | am theil
second choice. while probably 90 pei
cent. of those who favor my nomination
would be for Mr.. Goldsborough if my
name were withdrawn from consideration
In these circumstances, it seems to me ir
view of Mr.. GoldsDorough's high persona
and professional standing and his admit
ted fitness for the Office Of Governor, there
is no excuse for a strenuous primary
fight"
Former State Senator Jacob Rohrback
has been suggested for appointment a:
State Comptroller of Maryland, to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of the late
w. B. Clagett, md is being considered
with others, by Governor Crothers, who
is expected to make the appointment thi:
week
Others mentioned in connection with
the appointment are L. Herbert Shriver
of Carroll county, former State Senator J
B. Shannon, of Alegany and B. Abnel
Belts, a former State Senator of Washing
ton county.
The estimated cost Of the direct primary
in Baltimore and in each county, placing
the cost of the election at $50 for each
precinct in Baltimore and SIS for eacf
voting place in the several counties:
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