Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-05-19
Democratic State COnveHtiOn.

Lewis for United States Senator. named
a delegation Of thirty-two-With half
vote each-to the national convention and
adopted a platform commanding in the
warmest terms the administration Of Presi-
dent Wilson and instructine the delegation
10 vote for him. and also indorsing the
administration Of Gov. Harrington. Con-
gresham Jesse d. Price was chairman Of
the convention.
Delegates TO the Democratic National
Convention are as follows:
At Large-Senator John Walter Smith
Senator Blair Lee. Governor Emerson c.
Harrington. Attorney-General Albert C.
Ritche. ". Cabell Bruce. Congressman J.
Fred C. Talbot, Jere H. Wheelwrisht and
Dr. ]. Hubert Wade
First Confessional District-State Sens-
tor Harvey l. Cooper. VIM W. Beck. John
z. George and State Insurance Commis-
sioner William Mason Shehsn.
Second District-CaryiIIe D. Benson. jos.
B. Boyle, Jas. 7. Jones and Geo. D.IyeFson.
Third Observation-Disclosures Of Customs W.
P. Ryan. Howard W. Jackson. John H.
Robinette and Thomas J. Flaherty.
Fourth District-William Mines Maloy,
John Hubert. Daniel J. Loden and William
F. OConnor.
Fifth District-State Senator Frank NJ.
Duvall. j. o. Watson. George NJ Palmer
and Edward NJ Hammond.
Sixth District-Frank ". Mish. John
Shearer. Andrew J. Cummings and C. H.
Conley.
Presidential Electors-At Large. Frank
A. Furst and J. Royston Sitter First Dis
trict. l. Ernest Williams : Second District.
Albert C. Tolson: Third District. Forrest
Bramble Fourth District. Vim. W. Burnett;
Fifth District. George Wells; Sixth Dis
trict, George Stern.
The platform adopted is as follows;
We, tho representatives Of the Democ-
racy of Maryland. in convention assembled.
reafirm our adherence to the fundamental
principles of the Democratic party pro-
muIgated by Thomas Jefferson. accepted
as a guide by lovers of political and in
dustial liberty. and firmly upheld by
long line Of Democratic statesmen from
Madison to Woodrow Wilson.
We proudly declare our continued faith
in the present Democratic national admin
istration. -Four years ago the American
people were pledged by the national De-
mocacy. IL intrusted with power. to
wise. constructive and forward-lookine
program for the establishment Of indus
thai freedom and prosperity. A vigorous
and comprehensive legislative policy in
the redemption Of that pledge has resulted
inindustrial activity and financial stability.
and produced prosperity ard happiness
throughout the country.
I'VE give profound thanks for that mas
terful guidance Of our delicate and complex
international affairs by President Wilson
which has kept this country in the ways
Of peace. During this critical period Of
world strife his quiet courage. keen per-
ception and unceasing patience have kept
US safely and with honor and dignity out
Of the great European convulsion.
in dealing with the Mexican situation
no man can foretell what day may bring
forth in that distracted and torn country I:
we trust the President. supremacy conf
dent Of his wisdom and patriotism. to guide
us through whatever grave problems that
situation may develop.
I'VE are in full accord with the policy
Of preparedness inaueurated by the Presi-
dent and strongly advocate the increase
Of the army and navy of the United States
to the strength necessary to protect the
rights and honor of the nation in any
emergency which may arise from the dis
turbed conditions that confront us. To
that end we pledge the unfailing support
Of our Senators and Representatives in
Congress.
with firm. undated and confident re-
lance upon the statesmanlike characters
tics Of the President. and in full adherence
to the unanimous sentiment Of the Demo-
Gratis Of Maryland. the delegation to the
National Convention Of the Democratic
party this day chosen is instructed to vote
as a unit upon every ballot for his re.
nomination. And this instruction is given
both with pride and with faith. There /:
just pride in his great achievements. and
firm faith in his reelection by a sovereign
people. who with patriotism and discrimi.
mating justice are conscious that in bott
domestic and foreign affairs his broaC
vision. rare courage and fine stability
make him pre-eminently the man who. al
Executive OF the nation. can secure I
future Of prosperous happiness and honor
able peace.
I'VE ind0rse and commend the enerReti,
and faithful support given by our Demo
cratic Senators and Congressman to tn
beneficial legislation which the presen
Administration has secured for the Amer
lean people.
Believing that the peace and welfar,
Of the country can be best promoted b.
the continuance Of Democratic admins
tration. we confidently call upon the Demo
Gratis OF Maryland 10 uphold the hands o
President Wilson by electing the Hon
David J. Lewis to the Senate Of the Unite,
States at the coming election He has 70
six years in the House Of Representative
shown zeal. fidelity and efficiency as
constructive statesman. That great booI
TO the whole American people. and par
ticularly TO those engaged in business an,
agriculture, an advanced. inexpensive AM
successful parcel post system. is a tribut
r to his untiring capacity. His election vii
be an assurance that Maryland recognize
the patriotic services Of her public ser
wants and il will indicate that her peopl
are for the continuance Of the present wis
policies Of government.
I'VE commend to the people Of their re
spectiye Congressional districts the Honor
able Iaaaa n Price the Hannrabla I Frad