Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-08-10

That the Republican Party In this
county is united for the present and
future was demonstrated at an en-
thusisstic meeting at La Plata yes
terday, which was we'll attended and
represented by leaders of all fac
lions from every section Of the
county. A compromise satisfactory
to all was brought about. resulting
in the selection of a ticket contain
ing the names of prominent and de-
serving Republicans whose party 10y
atty has never been questioned. IL
vas agreed that the time had long
gince arrived when within our ranks
personalities should be set aside /;
that all factions should be infiu-
snced by a determination to unself-
SHY consider and recognize the
.laims of all candidates, and finally
20 adjust with fairness every party
Inference. A fine spirit prevailed.
The meeting was devoid of friction,
md passed upon every question
unanimously, first endorsing Hon.
Adrian Posey for reelection as
chairman Of the Republican State
Central Committee, then pledging
he party support to the ticket, and
inally voting an unqualified en-
lOfsement to Congressman Mudd for
collection to Congress.
Joseph H. Howard is the party's
;hoice for Clerk: man who has
struggled hard and faithfully for
lis party since reaching his major
ty; a successful business man,
those character and ability are rec
lgnized by all who know him; a
worthy candidate who is capable and
Tho will conscientiously perform the
iulies of the office to which he as
Tres.
The name of James P. Ryon for
reasurer is familiar to us all. He
eeds no eulogy His candidacy will
ppeal to the people of this county.
il of whom respect and admire him
one of our most valuable citizens.
The public services Of Harry r.
Bowling to his county are well re-
nembered by the party; man who
ias never held political office for
gain, but has labored for the good
If the people; man of exceptional
lbility, who will exert his honest eff
forts for the public welfare and
prove his qualification for the i'm
oortant office of State Senator by
what he will undoubtedly accom-
plish.
For the Legislature we will nomi-
aate Robert Gray, rising and am
Ditious young man, whose distin-
guished father has long been known
in public affairs, and Robert l..
Cooksey, of the Fifth District, one
Of the most enterprising citizens Of
the county, and man in every way
,apable of representing his people
n the Legislature.
Our candidate for Sheriff, Leo X.
Farrell. well deserves the nominal
ion. He has always been found
lighting hard for Republican SUI
o1emacy. He is a successful young
man of splendid character. He will
conduct his office in a manner most
gratifying to the people of Charles
County. He is liked by all who
know him, and looked upon as one
Of our most substantial young men.
We rejoice that again, and once
Tor all. the Republican Party in our
county has united, and we congratu-
late the men who are to be-our
standard bearers in the coming cam
oaign We urge all good, loyal Re
oublicans to rally to their support,
and by so doing insure a glorious
victory in November. We are con-
5inced that our candidates are all
admirably qualified for their respec-
live Offices, and believe that their
services to their State and County
will reflect credit upon themselves
and the Republican Party.
We highly commend the career Of
our Congressman, Hon. Sydney b.
Mudd. who. since his incumbency in
public Office, has labored successfully
for the welfare of his district. We
congratulate him and acknowledge
with appreciation his untiring and
sincere effort to achieve harmony
within our party; and we heartily
indorse him and pledge to him our
earliest and unqualified support for
re election tn Congress.