The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-05-31

people who have been in Baltimore,
and, strange to say, when Mr.. Baker
well known temperance views are con-
sidered, not a few of the city Democrats
do not appear to take unkindly to the
idea that he may be the next demo-
cratic nominee. What Mr.. Bakers
views on the subject are, no one seems
to know, but that he Is looked upon
with not little favor as a strong pos
sibility for the nomination, is a fact.
And IF Gen. w. Bladen Lowndes
should be bought to the front as the
probable Republican nominee, Mr..
Baker would in all likelihood be backed
by many of the county and city Demo-
Gratis as the best man for their party to
nominate to oppose him.
A reminder of the oldtime method of
nominating judges to suit certain
lawyers who represent interests not
always conductive to the public good or
the welfare of the community at large,
is creating some interest as well as
amusement at the present time, in
Baltimore. A pair of lawyers. one of
whom was formerly connected in a
rather prominent way with the Board
of Police Commissioners, have express
ed strong desire, to quote member
of the firm. Ito make judge" to that
end they have selected a wealthy and
reputable but not very we'll known
member of the bar, who expressed a
Willingness" to accept the nomination
eff rendered him." Affairs to carry
out the plan were going along swim
mingly, and success appeared in sight,
but all at once, Mr.. Albert S. j. Owens,
former states attorney, and acknow-
lodged to be one of the ablest and most
popular members of the bar, announc-
ed his candidacy for the judgeship to be
filled at the next election, and they had
chosen refuses to run, unless he has a
clear field, and no contest in the pri-
maries. The present indications are
that Mr.. Ovens will be named to sue
coed Judge Stanton without serious OPP
position.
The statement published a short
time ago, by your correspondent. that
Gen. W. Bladen Lowndes was discuss
ed favorablv in connection with the
Republican nomination for Governor
to succeed Governor Harrington, has
led to further consideration of him
as possible nominee for the place so
worthily filled by his fater OF course
it is rather early to pick out candidates
for an office to be filled two years hence,
especially when the progress of the
great war is the most absorbing topic
of conversation, but the leaders
and workers of both parties, notwth-
standing the war, are discussing the
succession to the governorship, and are
taking much interest in the discussion,
early as it is. 1t is pointed out, that
the successful candidates in both
parties, for long period of years past
have been in the field many months be-
fore the actual fight came off; to be in
the field generally keeps others out of
it, and it is much easier to get out of
the fight than it is to get into it after
it is under way. and the ground occupi-
ed by others.
Whether General Lowndes will be
candidate is not known, but it is
fact that his large number of friends
throughout the State, seem to be
ready whenever the time comes, to
push him to the front ana back him
with vigor and enthusiasm In addi-
ton to his political and party friends,
he has considerable number of warm
supporters among his business men
who are usually not partisan in their
political activities.
The nomination for Comptroller on
the Democratic side seems to be giving
the leaders some concern, since Mr..
McMullen refuses absolutely to con-
slider it, although he has been assured
of loyal support from all factions. A
large number of people of influence
throughout the State would like to see
Mr.. William Miles MaIoy, former State
Senator from Baltimore City, become a
candidate and there is very little doubt
but that he could get the Democratic
nomination without serious contest,
were he to enter the primaries. In
fact the general impression is that MIR.
Maloy could get the nomination with
out any opposition whatever and not a
few of his friends are urging him TO
announce his candidacy, against the
advice of certain city leaders who are
opposed to any man from Baltimore
City accepting a nomination for state
Office at the present time.