The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-11-23
JACKSON WILL ACCEPT
STATE TREASURESHIP
In Statement TO The Press He An
nounces His Willingness to Accept
The Position.

While in Baltimore yesterday for
mer United States Senator William
| P. Jackson, of Salisbury, announced
his willingness to accede to the de-
| mands of Republicans in and out OF
the legislature that he accept the
position of State Treasurer, for his
election is practically assured be-
cause of Republican control Of the
General Assembly, which chooses the
Treasurer on joint ballot. Mr.. jack
son was adverse, because of his large
private business interests, to consent
to the use of his name for the posi-
ton, but after consultation with his
friends he became convinced that by
his candidacy contest, with posi-
bility of injury to his party, would
be avoided. Hence his willingness to
make the sacrifice.
Mr.. Jackson made the following
statement:
Il regard the treaSurerShlp, In
yolving membership of the Board OF
Public Works, as one of the most
important Offices having to do with
the affairs of Maryland. I naturally
feel complimented by having my
name considered in this connection,
and for the expressions of confidence
and offers of support upon the part
of Republicans and members of the
legislature. After giving the matter
serious thought, l have decided that,
if the party wishes to honor me in
this manner, it would be a pleasure
to me to accept the position as par
ty duty, and to do my utmost to con-
duct the Office for the best interests
of the State"
While in the city Mr.. Jackson also
talked frankly and freely regarding
the course of the Republicans in the
next General Assembly, dwelling with
emphasis on the fact that they must
stand by their party platform prom
Uses, including city annexation He
also expressed the opinion that Re-
publicans would fulfil the broken
pledges of the Democrats two years
ago, namely, the abolition of useless
public offices.
1.-THE recent victory of the Repub-
lican party in Maryland" said Mr..
Jackson, should cause to arise in
the minds of all earnest Republicans
a spirit not of citation, but of serious
accountability for the carrying out OF
the Republican program of legisla-
ton in the next session of the Cen
eral Assembly. The Republicans con-
troll the House. The Democrats con-
troll the Senate, but the Republican
members there should support stead
lastly our party platform pledges
and other measures for the welfare
Of the State.
1T should be demonstrated to the
public that the Republican platform
is not scrap of paper, to be dis
regarded after election. We should
not only do our utmost to redeem
our pledges, including annexation OF
the territory contiguous to Balti-
more, but should inaugurate legisla-
ton for the decrease of useless Of
fees, which the Democratic State ma
chine platform promised, but which
are still in existence.
Another reform should be the
passage of legislation, by which re-
count of the ballots may be had In
a contest for Governor or Comptroll-
.er through prompt action of the
courts, rather than through the anti
Quated political system of having q
delayed recourse to partisan House
of Delegates.
ct is highly essential that the Re-
publican party be organized in the
General Assembly with the best
available men filling the important
posts, and those who are in hearty
sympathy and accord with the whole
party platform. ALI members, morn
over, should unite in loyalty sub
porting the program of legislation 70
carry out our party pledges and
aims"