Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-09-29
THE VIEWS OF AN HONEST MAN

Whether Democrat or Republican, every
man who desires an honest count in cleo
tons must commend the act of Hon.
Arthur p. German. the Democratic candi-
date for Governor, as pertaining to the
alleged election Irregularities in certain
wards in Baltimore city.
Mr.. Germans interview on this subject
has the right tone, and rings out as that
OF a strong, just man, who had rather be
in the right than be Governor. He says:
las have said before, | want every
Democratic ballot cast in the primary re-
counted. | do not believe that there have
been wholesale frauds throughout the CITY.
but the only way it can be found out if
there have been any frauds outside of the
Eighth precinct of the Twenty-third ward is
by q recount of the vote of every precinct
Il want the recount made as expedi-
tiously as possible. The Grand Jury in
my Judgment, has the power to appoint
tellers to assist in this work, and hope
that the jury will adopt every method
possible to hasten the work so that the
truth can be ascertained.
Il have said from the beginning, and
repeat now with all possible emphasis at
my command, that if have not been hon
estly and fairly nominated for Governor
do not want the nomination, and, more
over, will not have it. do not want there
to be the slightest suspicion that profited
by any fraud in the count of the ballots.
hope that my position in this matter is
fully understood by the people of the city
and State"
Mr.. Germans words are thoroughly char
acteristic of the man. and cause no surprise
to those who have known him well. and
who have realized from their intercourse
with him the large force of reserve strength
he possesses in his moral and intellectual
makeup. His closest friends also know
that he went into this contest with the
greatest reluctance, and only after he had
been strongly importuned to do so by hosts
OF friends from all parts of the State.
When he did enter the fight, he did il with
all his force and vigOr, and he is exhib-
iting the same force and vigor, as well as
the strongest sense of justice and right, in
his determination to have this primary
Investigation pushed to the utmost limit.
His sense of duty to the public has eoy
erned him in this matter, and has OWEN
him an additional opportunity to show
some of his most marked characteristics.
This certainly makes good his often-re
peated statement that he wouldn't have a
nomination that was in any way tainted.
II would be Welt to remember the suspected
election officials are not all Democrats, but
an equal number of them are Republicans,
recommended by the Republican organiza
ton in Baltimore, and accepted by the Re-
publican Supervisors of Elections.
Ex-Governor Frank Brown, sometimes
contrary Democrat. but always an honest
Democrat. says concerning Mr. Germans
attitude:
Senator Germans attitude from the
start has been the right one He has said
he does not want and will not have a NOM
ination for Governor which he believes
tainted with fraud, and he has declared
that he wants every vote in the city re-
counted. expressing his willingness to adopt
any feasible means by which that can be
secured"
Governor Crothers when interviewed
said
Senator Germans stand is an admirable
one. and one for which he is to be COM
mended. II there was fraud in the primary,
it should be brought to light and all Demo-
Gratis should help.
The present investigation is right and
proper. and should be pursued. II is the
only thing to be done under the circum-
stances"