Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-08-06
GOV. dOLDsBoR0UGH OUT
OF RACE.


Governor Goldsborogh Sc. a. res,
all speeulatious as 70 his candidacy
for a denomination for Governor OF
this State when he gave ont state
mel on Thursday last stating that
he would not be candidate 10 sue
coed himself.
The Governor has given the reo-
pie Of this State strong businesslike
administration Of 1t aft a ir 5.
While a politician he has not
allowed politics to stand in the way
in giving to the people, what hey
have so long needed in this State
a clean, business administration and
we feel safe in saying that had he
ueen fortunate enough to have had
the Legislature in sympathy with him
the iinaLcial condition Of this state
would have been in first class condi-
ton and our state taxes lower.
MARYLAND is and should be proud
of her Governor, who has been I'M
tirirg in bis efforts to make the state
stand up in the front ranks Of the
progressive states of the nation. Not
withstanding he has had two hostile
legislatures during his administration
he has accomplished more for the
good of the state than ever his closest
friends exp scted.
Before getting out of the race, ar
gnments were used by those opposed
t5 his candidacy that 1t was folly to
renorlinate him because no Govern r
had been able to succeed himself.
How many Governors were candi-
dates to succeed themselves in gen
eral election. Only one such case
has occurred that we recall. This
logic is nntenable and idotic to say
the least.
II the tax payers Of this state are
so unmindful and unappie ciatiYe Of
the excellent administration Of then
executive who has lent mis- energy to
wards the accomplishment of result
that benefit them and them alone
we might as well elect any Old sho'
sole as Governor Of the state aad lie
it drift along in an Old rut. However
since the Governor has of bis Owl
volirion decided not to again be
cat didate for Governor this qaesuo.
cannot arise.
Governor Go'dsborough, will g
out Of office with an administration
OF which the people of Maryland
must indeed lie proud, and we be
lieve, that there is no question bu
that his enemies, political and other
wise, must Join hand with his friend
in saying well done, thou good anc
faithful servant
In declining TO enter the fight fol
denomination issued tho following
dignihsd and manly statement.
-Four years ago | was unanimously
nominated for the office OF Governor OF
Maryland by the Republican party and
subsequently elected.
Many citizens have suggested that
l again be candidate for that Office.
A most painstaking survey of party
conditions in the state clearly shows
that there is no possible chance Of Sc
curing such nomination by even a close
approach to practical unanimity, and,
therefore, have determined not to
contest for this honor in bitter prim-
airy.
II am most mindful and deeply APP
preeiative OF the public honors which
have been bestowed upon me and trust
that my friends and public generally
will believe that every public duty
which l have been called upon to per-
form has been met with fidelity aud
with such measure Of ability as Was
capable of giving.
Whatever political ambition | may
have had has been satisfied throu b the
loyal support Of my party, my appreci-
alton Of which is beyond expression,
and knowing that its unity and power
will be impaired by heated primary
contest, I, therefore, am unwilling to
take any step which may tend to injure
its chances 10 the coming election"