Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-07-23

tue cOuntleS OF dorchester ana WlcOmlcO
and have been ever since John R. Pattison,
who had for long time been their coun-
sci for Dorchester and Wicomico, was
elected chief judge Of the First Judicial
district.
II did not know that it was criminal to
represent railroad or that by becoming
counsel therefor an attorney was casting
suspicion upon his manhood and integrity
and placing himself beyond the pale of
the peoples consideration for honor and
preferment. II so, the lists Of those open
to preferment are very small. The late
Governor Crothers was attorney for the
Pennsylvania Railroad prior to his nomi-
nation, and yet no one has ever accused
him of being controlled by corporate in
fluence. The inference that because a
man is or has been an attorney for rail-
road. that if nominated and elected Gov
ernor he would appoint Public Service
Commission in the interest of the railroads,
is an insult to the whole profession as
well as personal insult.
II shall not be provoked under any cir
cumstances to engage in any mudslinging.
do not desire that any word of mine shall
be uttered that will make it more difficult
for me to support the nominee in good
faith before the people. or that would call
for explanation or apology on my part in
giving that support, am not the kind or
character of person who can characterize a
man rascal or hypocrite one day and the
next day proclaim to the people his God
like virtues.
las to the suggestion that could be
Improperly influenced by any corporate
power. or by any political power. in the
appointment of the Public Service Com
mission. will say respectfully submit to
the people of our State there is nothing in
my private life and nothing in my official
career that can justify such an insulting
intimatiOn or query"
Mr.. Harrington announced that he favors
the creation Of Conservation Commission.
which shall take charge of the work now
under the control Of the State Fishery
force. the two Fish Commissioners, the
Shellfsh Commission. the State Game
Warden and the State Board of Forestry.
In advocating this commission. he spoke
Of the necessity for conserving the natural
resources of the State and said he believed
the departments mentioned could be COM
bined with benefit and economy and that
it could save $4,000 year and obtain
better results.
He then referred to his fight at the last
Legislature in favor Of the Shepherd oyster
bill and said that the bill was designed to
restore to the oystermen the natural rocks
which had been taken away from them
because of errors in the original survey of
the Shellfish Commission. He said these
beds had been restored by the operation
of the enacted Shepherd bill and that the
act had been upheld by unanimous vote
of the Court Of Appeals.
Finally, Mr.. Harrington outlined his posi-
ton upon annexation. He said:
For the city Of Baltimore the people
from my section Of the State and myself
have not, nor could they have, any but the
kindest feelings. Many Of our citizens
have gone from every county Of the East
ern and Western shores and located per-
manently in this metropolis and become
part and parcel of this great city, have
become prominent in her development and
uplift. and have sincerely at heart her
growth and prosperity.
las the great metropolis Of the State,
we one and all take personal pride in
her history and in her growth, and while
we may not be able to agree entirely with
all the propositions which may be advO-
Gated by some Of her people. there is no
feeling in the counties of hostility to Bal
'timore city. nor would they. If they had
the power. take any undue advantage of
her.
THAT Baltimore city should be treated
fairly and that she is entitled to all her
harbOr needs goes without argument, but
likewise our sister counties are entitled to
fair and impartial treatment. think the
question should be approached in a calm
and impartial manner from all viewpoints,
and that the suggestion made for the crea-
ton of IA commission to study and advise
a'plan for submission to the Legislature
for the extension Of the limits Of Balti-
more city is good one. Before commit
ting myself in detail to any specific plan
| would desire to know the plans and OBJ
jections so that all phases Of the matter
may be properly considered. think the
Democratic party in convention assembled
and the Legislature can be trusted to do
the fair thing.
IF | should be elected Governor of the
State ! shall not only have no hostility to
Baltimore city. but | can give full assur-
ance to be fair to her and will not stand
in the way Of her proper growth and pros
perity. have no agreement or under
standing with anybody with regard to any
legislation whatsoever.
II think ! have shown disposition to
be fair to Baltimore city In my report to
the last General Assembly Of Maryland
not only recommended the exemption Of
Baltimore city stock from the State taxa
ton. but during the session Of the Legs-
lature. at the request Of the city. aided in
the passage Of bill carrying this recon-
mendation in effect.
Besides. when there was a deadlock on
the road bills at Annapolis ii is well known
to many Of Baltimore city representatives
| was largely instrumental in arranging
and devisine the solution which gave to
Baltimore city 100000 additional Of the
good roads loan.
II am in favor Of the adoption Of the
so-caled Home rule Constitutional amend
ment. which will be voted upon at the