Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-08-04
Senator A. p. Gorman's Address.

TO the Democratic voters of Maryland:
Conforming to what deem to be de-
mand from a reasonable number Of the
Democratic voters of this State, have de-
termined to become a candidate for the
high Office Of Governor of Maryland, sub
ject to the will Of majority of my party
to whose judgment submit my case. and
if it is recorded against me shall be found
loyalty supporting the nominee.
1T may not be amiss however, for me
stood throughout my public career, to-
eether with a statement of my ideas upon
some of the questions which are now para
mount in the peoples thoughts
THE excellent condition of the finances
Of the State, the happiness, tranquility
and prosperity which exist in Maryland
to-day are due entirely to the wise and
prudent management Of the Democratic
party, which has directed State affairs con-
tinuously for the last IL years.
During my two terms in the Senate
have been identified with much important
legislation, and as chairman Of the Finance
Committee of the sessions of 1906-08
introduced, and was instrumental in hav-
ing passed, measures which have brought
increased revenue to the State, such as
the gross receipts tax. which adds $131, 900
annually to the State Treasury, and the
Baltimore and Ohio investigation, which
added $2,590,000 to the treasury Of the
State.
Il have been an earnest advocate Of all
laws passed in the interest of labor, organ
lied or otherwise and have fought meas
ures wherein their rights were jeopardized
THE work Of construction and improve
ment of our public roads entirely by the
State. started by Chapter 312 of the Acts
of 1906 and enlarged and amplifed by
Chapter 14l of the Acts or 1908, has in
augurated a system of public roads which
should be steadily maintained, and by a
regular, economical and judicial expendi-
ture Of the moneys provided, or to be pro-
vided, for this purpose. the public roads
found in Maryland should equal any Of
those in our sister States.
Baltimore city should have increased
representation in the Legislature, and OuI
metropolis is entitled to a larger measure
Of home rule and greater freedom from
State influence in her local affairs.
There should exist closer friendship
between the counties and the city, and
the counties should assist our metropolis
in increasing her revenue. thus enabling
her to carry out the gigantic improve.
ments she has undertaken. which mean a
larger and better city, without causing heI
tax rate to be unreasonably high.
Every possible legislative measure along
conservative lines for increasing the reve-
nue. of the State should be enacted, and
am in favor Of proper economy in all ex-
penditures Of the peoples money without
parsimony and lowering the dignity of the
State.
THE tax laws should be amended to re-
lieve such taxpayers who, under the pres
ent law, bear an unjust burden of taxation
THE natural resources of the State should
be so conserved as to increase the wealth
and happiness of our people.
"A more liberal policy toward the pub
lie schools of the State should be estab
lished and our teachers more literally
compensated for their services.
AN opportunity should be given every
student of the public schools to receive {
higher education than the present excel
lent school system can provide. The facili
ties of the State Normal School should b,
improved.
Having been unwilling to accept at tn,
session Of 1910 cumbersome and imprac
teal primary election law, and havini
sought to amend it along practical AM
economical lines, have been represented
as being antagonistic to any legalized pri
mary in the State. when, as a matter o
fact, was the author of the first legalize'
State primary law ever placed upon tn,
statute books, and still favor a legalize,
primary which gives to everyone. regard
less Of his pecuniary condition. an oppor
tunity Of becoming candidate and en-
abline the people freely and fully to expires
their choice.
Likewise an honest attempt on my par
to amend in some respects the presen
Public Utilities law has been construed il
some quarters as hostility to the measure
when, as a matter Of fact, | have beel
and am still in hearty sympathy with tn
idea Of regulation of corporations renderin
public service, both as protection to tn
corporation and to the individual
IF by the grace of the Democratic party
shall be nominated as its candidate, an
if ultimately shall be honored by tn
people with the election to the high offic
of Governor, believe the knowledge game
by a service of eight years in the Stat
Senate, during which time Twas membe
of its most important committees, and q
the last session Of which was its Pres
dent. will be material aid in administer
ing the affairs Of the State. and sha
devote the best efforts and energies whic
possess to give to the people a cleaI
careful. conservative and business admir-
istration.