Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-10-08

inOrt UT OI tne counties 10 De aHeCteu, or
by any citizen Of the State. The Demo-
cratic platform says:
1--WE declare in favor of legislation
that will secure to the city of Baltimore
complete control of the harbor and will
best promote the commercial and indus
trial welfare of the city. and of such legis-
lation as will secure just rights and fair
treatment both to the city and the coun-
ties that may be affected by a reasonable
extension of the territorial limits of the
city
Il understand by this platform the Demo-
cratic party is pledged to such legislation
as will give to Baltimore city complete
control of her harbor-such control that
will best promote the commercial and in
dustrial welfare of the city. place no
narrow construction upon this paragraph,
and shall construe it according to its logical
meaning. And want to be equally frank
upon the remaining paragraphs or state
ments in this plank Of the platform. l do
not understand that in the remaining sec
ton Of this plank there is, except by i'm
plication, any specific or positive declara-
ton. or promise, or pledge Of the Democ-
racy Of the State that the Democratic
party is committed to any specific extern
sion Of territorial limits of Baltimore city.
On the other hand, there is nothing in
these words to the contrary or that closes
the door Of hope, but my understanding Of
this matter is that the question of the ex-
tension of the limits of Baltimore city shall
be up to the law-maklng body itself. with
the assurances and promises of this plat
form that II the Democratic party controls
the Legislature, any measure passed by
the Legislature Of our State providing for
the extension Of the territorial limits Of
Baltimore city shall be both reasonable
and fair. not only to Baltimore city. but to
the counties to be affected by such extern
sion.
Il know Of nothing that lean add to this
plank except to state that shall stand
upon it both in the letter and the spirit !;
that have made no promises or agree
ments or assurances Of any kind in refer
ence thereto except such as are herein
contained and contained in the Democratic
platform.
Il hope it may not be necessary for me
to say that have nothing but good will
for Baltimore city. have nothing but
good will toward every section of our State.
II elected Governor, as God gives me light.
hope to be fair and impartial to every
citizen and to every section. Every true
Marylander feels proud Of our great me-
troplis. From every county Of the State
our sons have gone to Baltimore city. have
largely helped in her development and
growth. and to-day are among the most
prominent and influential in every depart
ment-political, social and in business cir
cles. II elected. shall do everything pos
sible TO promote her best interests. would
like to see her linked in commercial way
with the Eastern Shore of Maryland. with
Southern Maryland and with every part of
our State. and hope to be able to further
promote any and every effort toward
these ends.
II am in favor of the full measure Of
home rule for Baltimore city and in favor
of Baltimore city's settling its own con-
troversy with the Pennsylvania Railroad.
And want to 90 one step further. II
the appointment Of the Police Commission
ers and Liquor License Board shall remain
in the hands Of the Governor of the State.
| want to say in language as emphatic as
! can bring to my command that the Police
Board and Liquor License Board of Balti-
more city will be under the domination
and control Of no man. Icare not who he is.
OF one thing the people of our State may
be assured-and he who thinks otherwise
judge of men). the Police Board of Balti-
more city and the Liquor License Board
shall be men Of such distinguished ability,
independence and integrity that they will
do neither my bidding nor the bidding of
any man. but what they in their cOnscien-
tious judgment may deem best for the best
interests of our city and State and the best
interests of their respective departments.
! think the police force and the Liquor
License Board ought to be kept out of poll
tics. and think shall be rendering the
best service to my party, as well as the
State. II elected. to make such appoint
ments for these boards that will be guar
antee that these purposes will be fulfilled.
II indorse each and every plank in the
Democratic platform. II in this speech Of
acceptance do not specifically refer to each
Of them. | shall ask the people Of our State
to read our platform. and they will find my
position upon each and every one Of the
issues therein treated. In my opinion. this
platform presents to the people Of our State
in language so plain and earnest that it
can neither be misunderstood nor its sin
cerity doubted. the best platform Of princi-
pies ever adopted by a State convention.
The Republican party could but re-echo the
sentiments or principles therein embodied.
Il my opinion the important issues Of
this campaign are the establishment Of a
budget system for our State government,
the adjustment Of all useless Offices and
commissions, the exercise Of the strictest
economy in the administration Of all de-
partments or Offices Of the State govern
ment consistent with efficiency in the pub
lie service and the radical reduction by the
Legislature Of its own running expenses.
"As to the budget system. do not think
that il can be denied that ! was its first
advocate for our State. The question Of a
budget system for State governments is
rather new in American politics. The New