The citizen., 1913-04-04
BALTIMORE LETTER.

tereSt has considerably Jagged IN the
United States Senatorial situation daring
the past week. For several weeks there
was much interest in these two contests,
but it appears as though the voters have
settled down and are not much concern
ed about the candidates. OF the men who
are in the race or what they are doing.
Many things can happen in seven montes
and the people know it and for that rea-
son they are not inclined to become eX-
cited in question which will not be set
tied Tor so many months. The eXtraor-
dnary session of Congress may in itself
work wonderful changes in the situation,
and then it may not Democrats believe
that It will greatly help the party in Mary
land, but there is always an element of
chance in politics and the people want to
see the extra session Of Congress out of
the way and know exactly who will be in
the Senatorial contest before they take
any open part. Senator Smith is con-
Quoting a quiet campaign, but his friends
say that he does not propose to attempt
much until after the ezra sessi II. VIM.
l.. Marbury'S campaign is practically at a
standsill. Mr.. Marbury has never made
any Roadway with it and, from present
indications, he will fail completely in his
efforts TO arouse interest and support
among Democrats State Senator Blair
Lee, who is an avowed candidate for the
short term. is also very inactive VIM.
Cabell Bruce is sitting on the lid. He
refuses to say whether or not he will be a
candidate.
The people of Maryland and especially
the Democrats are much Interested the
extraordinary session of Congress which
will convene on April 7. AT this session
the tariff will be revised in accordance
with the last Democratic platform and
other important legislation will be con-
sdered
There is no doubt that the people of
this state, as well as Of the nation, will be
much more Interested in the proceedings
OF Congress than they will be in any state
contest and thus it is believed that the
present United States contest, as we'll as
local politics in general will to a great
extent be somewhat in the background.
The people of Maryland will have their
eyes on their representatives in Congress
and they will closely follow their every
vote and action. SO far as this state is
concerned, it is generally believed that
the President in the redemption of the
pariy's pledges. Out OF the states eight
representatives, seven are Democrats.
The only Republican is United States
Senator William p. Jackson. Mr. lack
son will unquestionably vote with his Re-
publican colleagues on the tariff. When
he was appointed Senator. Mr. Jackson
in frank and straightforward interview
stated that be will vote accordingly in
the extra session. Senator John Walter
Smith, who is a candidate to SucCeed
himself, las announced that he will vote
i'll accordance with the wishes of the
President and the members of the House
will do likewise. City Democrats are
waiting with interest for the appoint
ment OF a new postmaster. 1t is re
ported that the President will make The
appointment this week and those VINO are
on the inside say that the race is between
former Mayor !. Barry MahoOl and Col
Sherlock Swami although the name of
s. s. McKim, who served four years as
President of the Liquor License Board, is
also under consideration Mr. McKim's 5
friends say that, while he has not form
ally applied for the office, they know his
name IS under consideration by both the
President and Postmaster General Burle
son. Colonel Swami, Mr. AIahon and
Mr.. McKim are supporters of MeSsrs.
Marbury and Lee, and thus il appears as
though this important office will 90 TO a
mmember of their faction Of the plrv
Both Colonel Swami aud Mr. McKim
have openly declared i'll favor OF Mr.
Marbury, while Mr. Mahoo has KEEP
quiet The appointment must be con
flrmed by the Senate and thls finally il
will have to be passed upon bv United
States Senator Iohn Waiter Smith.
The Democratic workers and leaders
are preparing for the state wide primaries
which will be held in August Al these
primaries The full state, city and legisla-
tive tickets will be nominated. Members
OF new state central committee will be
elected. These primaries are vastly I'M
portant and the party workers are deter
mined that in them the strongest ticket
possible shall be nominated. so that it
can win easily at the general election. In
the various wards and egislative districts
candidates tor the House of Delegates
are springing up. Their names are being
discussed and their qualifications and
abilities Investigated. Baltimore City,
from Democratic viewpoint, has always
been ably represented at Annapolis 1t
is the purpose OF the party this wear to
nominate one of the strongest and abest
tickets ever put in the field. In addition
to men OF experience who will be renom-
mated, the party leaders have in view
some able men who. if elected. it is be.
lieved, will make admirable records in
the Legislature. Among the men of eX-
perience who are being urged as candi-
dates for reelection to the House are
James Nc. Trippe, who was Speaker OF
the last House. James A DawkinS and
lanes A. MCOuade. These three men
have most valuable legislative experience
and have most excellent records. The
clty's interests will be in good hands, il
they are returned to Annapolis next win
ter In every ward there are a number
of candidates, all of whom are said to be
good. Particular care, however, will be
used in selected the best, strongest and
most valuable men.
The Mayor is more Interested in his
work at the City Hall than he is in state
or city politics. Furthermore, the Mavor
realizes that the first fight in this state
will be in the state primaries, which will
be held next summer, and he and his
friends propose 10 take an active and
prominent part in these primaries for the
selection OF the ticket before they become
actively entangled in a United States Sen
atorial contest. so far as the city is con-
cerned. the Mayor is anxious for the
party 10 nominate an exceptionally strong
ticket 50 that it will win hands down at
the general election. He is also much
Interested in the personnel and which he