The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-06-05
WELLER IS OUT
FOR GOVERNOR

O. h. Weller, of Baltimore county,
chairman of the State Roads Commits
sion, has announced his candidacy for
the Republican nomination for Gov
ernor. The announcement was not
entirely unexpected, as Mr.. Weller has
been communicated with during the
past several weeks by many party
people of all sections of the State. in
Guiding Baltimore city, who urged him
to enter the contest.
His formal statement setting forth
his candidacy, is as follows:
At the request of many voters in every
section of the state including Baltimore
city, and after due consideration and
fection | have decided to announce my
candidacy for the Republican nomination
for Governor of Maryland. | am making
this declaration weeks in advance of the
primary election because it is my intention
to conduct an active campaign, and de-
sire to meet the voters personally and pre-
pare for the general election next Novem-
Der.
Later | shall announce my platform,
which will be on constructive lines and
with the aim Of giving the state an efficient
and businesslike administration. 1t is suffi-
cient to say at this time that | shall appeal
for support to the rank and file of the
Republican party in Maryland, and am the
candidate of no faction of it,
In addition to the many members of my
own party who have urged me to become
candidate for the governorship, | have been
encouraged and influenced in reaching my
decision by pledges of support in the gen
eral election from men in all walks of life
who are not regsterde Republicans.
The first mention of Mr.. Weller as
available gubernatorial timber was
made early last February while the
candidate was in Florida. At that
time Mr. Weller explained to his
friends that he was not candidate.
and that while he, as would any other
citizen of the state. recognize the
honor of being nominated, and, per-
haps, elected governor of Maryland,
that at the same time he was not seek
ing the nomination.
Despite his attitude the talk of his
availability continued and when the
Democratic contest began to shape up
additional appeals began to flow into
the Roads Chairman. so that he con-
sented to be candidate. Many prom
inent leaders joined in these urgings,
but it was not until Mr.. Weller heard
from numbers of the rank and file of
the party that he really considered the
matter seriously.
While he has made plain that he
would appeal to the rank and file, it is
understood that Mr. Weller will be
supported by Senator jackson, Con-
gresham Sidney f .Mudd and their
friends on the Eastern Shore and in
Southern Maryland; former Collector
William f. Stone, Col. Edward c. Car
rington, Charles H. Holtzman and
Senator Zihlman. of Western Mary
land, and by many other Republicans.
who have of late been prominent in
the affairs of their party. In addition,
it is understood that a strong contin-
gent among the Republican business
element of the state stand strongly
for Mr.. Weller. believing that he has
demonstrated that if elected Cover
nor he will give the state clean cut
business administration.
Col Edward c. Darlington. Jr.,
aided in Clarifying the Republican sit
uation by announcing that he would
support him. The Colonel refers to
the fact that he had been urged to be
a candidate himself. but that he was
lot inclined to enter the field. En-
planning the position he has taken
toward Mr. Weller. the Colonel in his
statement said:
"A number of my friends have been
urging to become = candidate for the
Republican nomination for governor bat
am not inclined at this time t. do So 1t i,
apparent, however, that it is important
that the Republican party nominate - nan
behind wkom all elements of our party can
unite. and many prominent RcpubI cans
regard Mr.. Weller as such y man Should
Mr.. Weller conclude to become "A candidate
| believe he secure the united support
of the party. Should he do so, | will sup
port him with pleasure. and believe if he
is nominated he will be elected"
Former Senator jackson has formally
declared for the chairman of the State
Roads Commission. In announcing
that Mr.. Weller is his choice for gov
ernor on the Republican ticket Sena-
tor jackson said:
In AN interview published on December
30, 1914, in which | stated my determina-
tion not to be candidate for the Republi-
can gubcrnatorial nomination, used
these words: i an deeply interested in
the success of the Republican party, how
ever, and to that cnu | shall do all in my
power to bring about the selection ol "a
candidate who can led the party to We
tory. My faith in Republic; national po-
licics "nd my belief that the cause ot good
Government and Of the rciuvcngton Of this
state into an efficient progressive organism
can best be promoted by Republican sue
cess have never w.rerrd. Our candidate
must be Il representative Republican, who
can attrPct the united and enthusiastic
support of his party and 9Iso of the sub
stantial citizens and business interests ir.
respective of panty afliliation. He must +De
able to inspire confidence as well as en-
thusiasm. He must be conspicuously bet
ter and ablcr than his opponent of the
other party
Il shall do all in my power to urge my
party to select such mrn, for only thus
m"y party success and the triumph Of those
principles to which ! am ;.ttachcd be Sc
cured. Since then have been studying the
list Of possible candidates IT is sufficient