Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-10-17
Marbury Out OF The Senate Race.

VIM. L. Marbury, who entered the fieIC
as candidate for the Democratic nomi
nation for United States Senator last sprins
against Senator John Walter Smith, last
Saturday night gave out statement with
drawing from the race. Mr.. Marbury's
statement is as follows:
II have decided to withdraw from the
contest for the Democratic nomination fol-
the office of United States Senator.
''The first, and, am bound to confess
the controlling interest to me is that
cannot afford to carry on the kind of cam
paign which would have to be carried on
in order to be successful for so long a
period as year and half
Last spring, when undertook to make
this fight. conditions in that respect were
entirely different. At that time the Seven
teenth Amendment to the Constitution of
the United States, providing for the popu-
lar election of Senators, had not been
enacted, and it was expected that the
Senatorial primary elections in Maryland
would be held under the then existing law
of this State in August of the present year,
so that the campaign would have lasted
only few months.
81 began the campaign on that theory.
In the month of April or May the amend
ment was adopted. and thereupon it be-
came evident that there would be no cleo
ton under the law for the long term until
November 1914. Under existing circum-
stances that would mean an active cam
paign for nearly year and half
ITO carry on that sort of a campaign
would involve the expenditure of time and
money. such as could not afford without
the risk of involving myself to an extent
which my duty to my family forbids. In
order to make such fight as that man
ought either to be man of independent
means and not depending upon his pro-
fessional labors for the support and educa
ton of his family. Or else he ought to have
no family to support; and do not belong
to either of those classes.
But there is another reason which has
influenced me very strongly in reaching
this determination.
II am satisfied that if am not a can
didate for any Office of any kind, and am
asking no favors. will be in much bet
ter position to aid the cause of progressive
Democracy and to give to the Administra-
ton of President Wilson the kind of sup
port which ii ought to have than | would
be if were to continue my candidacy.
withdrawal as a candidate. and thus ceas-
ing to ask anything for myself, will in any
way diminish my ability. as it certainly
will not diminish my willingness. to serve
those who have heretofore attached them.
selves to my cause in this State.
81 have always felt great deal of un-
certainty as to how far, in case | were
elected to the United States Senate.
would be compelled to abandon the prac.
tice of my profession. could not posi-
bly, abandon it altogether. and it has been
a source of serious anxiety to me. For that
reason my withdrawal involves no per
sonal sacrifice whatever.
~ want to say further that my ceasinl
to be candidate for office does not NEAR
the least diminutiOn of my interest in the
question of who shall govern and who
shall represent this State. | shall render
all the aid in my power to the Democratic
ticket.
THE primary fight was a warm one il
but it was fair fight. The successful can
ddates, both those who were supported by
the so-called organization and those who
were opposed by the organization in tho
primaries, are undoubtedly the choice Of
the Democratic voters who voted at thos,
primaries.
in the city of Baltimore alone those
Democratic voters numbered more thar
10000, and there is, to my mind, no rea
son in the world why all the candidate
thus nominated should not receive tn
unanimous support of Maryland Democrats
81 feel absolutely sure that Presiden
Wilson would give his approval of thi
sentiment"
Mr.. STRAUs STILL In THE FIELD
My candidacy, says Mr.. Straus. for tn,
Senate has constantly developed strength
from its start The Suns course in tn
Marbury fiasco has helped me great deal
although must admit its bitter and vic
lent attacks by articles and cartoons upOI
Senator Smith have also helped him.
ENGAGEMENTS in court have kept me from
the stump thus far in the present State
campaign. but shall very soon be able t.
keep the appointments which have beer
made for me in the counties. and also II
Baltimore city.
While the State campaign is on the dut!
is presented Of electing the party ticket
and my fight must be. and is, entirely il
allegiance. Just as soon as the presen
canvass closes and the election has takeI
place shall resume the field for the Sena
toriaI nomination, with meetings all owe
Maryland. presenting my case and claim
to the Democrats Of the whole State. 81
that they may decide for Senator Smith o
for myself am sure there will not b
any other entries. 1t will be labOrious
unremitting fight to a finish. so far as
am concerned. And am convinced tina
| shall win.
, Memoir.