Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-10-02
BOWIE F. WATERS. President.
j. DAWSON WILLIAMS, Treasurer.
THE TICKET AND THE PLA TFORM

THE TICKET AND THE TFORM
With the action of the Democratic State
Convention, which assembled on the gath
Of September, the issues of the pending
campaign were made up. so far as that
party is concerned. The nomination of
Senator John Walter Smith had been prac-
tically determined in the primary election
by a majority which should be source Of
pride to him. and which, at the same time.
imposes upon him a special obligation to
exert his energy and influence unreservedly
in the interest of his party. his State and
the whole country. He has the unique
distinction of having received the unani-
nous vote Of the convention notwithstand-
ing there was a contest and this evidence
of approval Of his course as a Senator and
Of confidence that he will not fail in his
future service should and we are sure it
will. stimulate his zeal and add to his use
fulness.
The platform adopted by the convention
is frank challenge to the Republican party
to assail the policies and the record of the
Democrats since they came into power.
Its Endorsement of the Federal administra-
ton and Of the legislation which has passed
the Congress is unequvocal, and the readi-
ness of The party in this State to defend
both. places il in the forefront of the battle
line where it cannot finch without dis
honor. nor can its nominees betray their
rust without shame.
1t goes without saying that Senator Smith
and the Democratic nominees for Congress
in every district should be elected, and
nobody seriously doubts that they will be,
But there is something more than that in
volved in this election. Not only has the
course of the President and of Congress
entitled them to Endorsement for the prompt
and straightforward manner in which they
have fulfilled the party pledges, but unfore-
seen International conditions have arisen.
producing unusual and delicate domestic
conditions. in which strong expression
of approval by the people would vastly
strengthen the hands of those who, in
these trying days. are called upon to rule
and guide the nation. A decent respect
for ones own opinions should prompt the
assertion Of them at the polls, and if in
doing so one can aid those upon whom the
direct responsibility rests. proper respect
for the dignity of service and for the public
welfare. the high privilege of exercising
the franchise should be pleasure as well
as a duty
In the present campaign a double duty
rests upon the citizen. A law of the last
Legislature requires everyone to register
before he can vote. Only two more days
October sixth and seventh-remain in
which the opportunity to register can be
awaited Of. Not only the right to vote at
the November election for Senator and
Congressman. but the right to vote in next
years primaries, depends upon registration
at this time. II is almost inconceivable
that citizen should. by neglect or indif-
ference, deprive himself of the right to
vote.
AS we see il. and have endeavored to
point out, every consideration, in the pres
ent juncture Of affairs, appeals with special
force to every citizen to become a regis.
tered voter and to vote the Democratic
ticket. The nominees and the platform of
the party deserve the confidence and sup
mort of the people