Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-10-14
Republicans, Do Your Duty /!


The registration over, the po-
litical campaign viii begin now in
earnest. and every Republican
should buckle on his armour and
get down to solid work.
The Republicans have adopted
a platform in which, among
other things, they advocate the
passage of legislation proposing
an amendment to bring about
fewer elections and thus save
taxpayers thousands of dollars. I
This plank, if no other, should
appeal to every voter regardless
of party utilization, and be an in
centive to all to vote the Repub- !
lican ticket. Besides this, past
history shows that the RepubIi-
cans.can be relied upon to carry
on their program. Reorganiza-
ton of the state government by
doing away with unnecessary
offices and the elimination of use
less employees along the line of
efficiency, has been advocated by
the Republican party for years.
but because of being in the mi
nority they have been able to acs
complish little, being frustrated
in their attempts by leaders of
the Democratic party because of
many hungry Office seekers of
their party, the taxpayers re-
CARELESS of party affiiiation not
withstanding.
The Democratic State Central
Committee of this county, not
withstanding the strong senti-
ment among Democrats for the
nomination of full ticket, has
only nominated three candidates.
This fact should not serve to
make Republicans laggard, but
rather a more determined effort
should be made to register a
larger vote for the Republican
candidates.
The bob tail Democratic ticket
was nominated for two reasons. /
First, in the hope that it would
cause Republicans to let matters
drift along with the idea of no
necessity for making the usual
strong effort to elect the ticket.
Don't be illusioned, Republicans,
but get to work and work until
the last vote is in the ballot box.
Secondly, because it is said one
gentleman would not be a candi-
date with full ticket. The lat
ter reason should make all good
Democrats vote the Republican
ticket and thereby register their
resentment against a full ticket
not being nominated.
The Republicans have nomi- |
mated a strong ticket-from Sen |
ator Metzerott, for Comptroller, !
down to Mr.. John N. Simms, for
Sheriff, and every Republican
voter should give it earnest sup
port. Democrats have reason to |
vote the Republican ticket this
year, not only because it is made
up Of capable men, but as al
means OF resentment and con.
demnation against the methods
of those who are interested more |
in themselves than they are in
the success of the Democratic |
party.
The bob tail Democratic ticket |
may lead some Republicans to
stay at home on election day, be.
lieving that the ticket will bel
elected anyhow. This is a mis-
taken idea, and we want to urge
every Republican who might
have such an idea to disabuse
himself of it and turn out on
election day. 1T is too late to |
lock the stable door after the
horse is stolen" is a maxim thatI
should be born in mind by everyl
Republican. Therefore, we urge
them to turn out ON election day |
and work the same as if a full |
ticket on both sides was in the
field. Besides, it is the duty of
all good citizens to vote and thus
express through the ballot box
their sentiment and choice as to
who should be their public ser
wants.