Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-01-11

contributed but small part of the money
spent for public school education. the coun-
ties and city contributing most Of the
money. but the present emergency. it seems
to me, ought to be met by both the city
and counties and the State.
The HoME-RULE BILL.
A Home Rule Bill was drawn by the
Attorney General and it was submitted to
the legislature OF 1916, but it failed to
pass. The Attorney General admitted the
bill was hastily drawn and perhaps had
many defects. The Attorney General has
requested me to appoint a committee Of
distinguished lawyers representing differ
ent sections of the State to assist him in
preparing HOme-Rule Bill for submission
for your consideration, and | have done
so. hoping that it may be Of some mate
rial advantage in arriving at a proper
solution Of the evils to be remedied or the
advantages TO be gained by the passage
of a proper Home-Rule Bill
On this advisory board have requested
the following gentlemen to serve: DR.. F.
j. Goodnow, William M. MalOy, both of
Baltimore city; j. Frank Harper, of Cen
terville; Edward NJ Hammond, of Ellicott
City 7. Scott 0ffutt Of Towson F. Neale
Park, Of Westminster, and Jackson H.
Ralston, Of Hyattsville.
CRY EXTENSION.
Perhaps there is no question that will
come before you upon which the different
Senators or Delegates may divide
In my opinion, this matter is just where
It should be-up for the legislature of
Maryland for thier investigation and de-
cision. The lines Of the bill and the terms
OF the bill ought to be most carefully con-
sidered, and then the question decided
conscientiously by the members upon the
merits as it appears to them. The meas
ure means much to Baltimore city. On
the other hand, it will. if passed, mate
rally and seriously affect Anne Arundel
and Baltimore counties unless the terms
Of the bill are fair and reasonable. My
own opposition has always been clear to
those who wish to understand it. The
question should be decided upon its mer-
its. and not upon terms and in a manner
or form that would indicate or show
deal or bargain that had heretofore been
made for value received, political or other
wise.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Another question which might come be-
fore your honorable bodies is the control of
the police force and Liquor License Board
of Baltimore city.
So far as the control Of the Liquor Ii
cense Board is concerned, | do not think
that anyone need worry himself much at
this time. The spirit and temper of our
people is such, especially in this war crisis,
that the suspension Of the sale of all in
toxicants, If not total prohibition, is strong
ly demanded.
| am opposed to any police force being
used for political purposes. and | would
not be party to placing the police force
| OF Baltimore city under the control of any
political party or faction whatsoever who
would endeavor to use them for political
or personal purposes. am almost a con-
vert to Civil Service in all city or State
| appointments The attempt to use en-
ployes either by an appointing power or
by corporate employers as political or per-
sonal chattels meets with my contempt
wherever practiced.
NATIONAL PROHIBITION.
The question of restriction of the sale
OF intoxicants or Of the prohibition of their
sale altogether is one which will not down.
and comes up at every recurring legisla-
ture. and is especially important and
pressing at this time, when the whole ma
ton recognizes the importace of restriction.
II not total prohibition, from national neces-
sity during the continuance of the war,
while many favor its total prohibition for
ever in Maryland regardless of the war.
In my opinion, the national necessity
should not be overlooked, and the amend
mn l. Al
seriously and prayerfully considered. Pri-
vate pleasure or indulgence must always
in the end give way to the common well
fare the States or the nations necessity.
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
Personally. | shall find more difficulty
in dealing with this subject than with
any other would be untrue to myself
were not to admit that my own views
have heretofore been well pronounced in
opposition to the granting of suffrage to
women, either partial or full. have al.
ways feared not the effect upon politics
but the effect upon woman herself.
| could not fear the effect upon politics
for women have always bettered and favor.
ably influenced everything with which they
have ever been connected.
Woman suffrage in Maryland is a Grave
and serious question, and it should be seri.
ously and gravely considered Woman
suffrage is now live issue in the East a,
well as in the West, and it is needless L
say that men of Maryland will not lightly
consider any question in which the WON
en- OF the country and now many womer
oil Maryland seem to be so vitality inter
ested. They are at least entitled to hav,
the verdict of our citizens upon the subject
The EXTRA SESSION.
The extra session of 1917 authorized the
Board Of Public Works to borrow $1,000
OuO Tor purposes or obligations which be
came necessary on account of the location
OF Camp Meade in Maryland, the raising O.
a State guard to take the place of on
National Guard called into the nation,
service and for other purposes, the money
to be spent under the direction of a com
mission Of five appointed by the State
Council of Defense and the Comptroller and
the Treasurer, subject to the approval O
the Governor.
About $500, 900 has been actually spent
Upon every item Of expense the vote ha,
been unanimous A statement in detail
OF all expenditures will in few DAYS be-
submitted to the legislature.
TRIBUTES To COUNCILS.
want to pay tribute to the Mems Coun-
Gil of Defense, Of which General Gray ha,
been chairman until recently, and of which
General Waters is now chairman. A re.
cent meeting Of this council in Baltimore
at which nearly 100 Of the council attended
showed conclusively what good work is
being done voluntarily by these men in ali
parts OF Maryland and how they are pre-.
pairing to render still greater service.