The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-06-02
Winchester S Letter

While there are no new or start
ling developments in regard to 1hp
contest for the Democrat nomina-
tiOn for the United States Senator
ship, it continues to be the chief sub
ject of discussion. not only among
politicians but also among all classes
OF citizens, both men and women,
who have any interest in. or know
ledge of public affairs. Day after
day new names are discussed in con-
nection with the candidacy only to be
dismissed as unavailable or unSat~
isfactory and while there may be
several men of distinction who would
be pleased to have the honor they
seem decidedly aVerSe to going into
a contest. even with strong organiZa-
ton backing for the prize. So, at
the present time, the only two avoW-
ed candidates before the people are
State Senator William L. Norris of
Baltimore City, and EX-CongreSSman
David j. Lewis, of Allegany, who is
now Il member of the United States
tariff Commission. Both these am
bilious and able men, are campaig en-
ing without loss of time. Senator
Norris is making decided head way
in the city especially. and is receiv
ing favorable letters from all parts
of the State, and hardly a day passes
without some political or social clut
here passing resolutions pledging
support to his candidacy. Day after
day he makes tours of factories and
business establishments. talking TO
and comforting with the employees
from all of whom he receives Il most
cordial and encouraging reception.
He is one OF the best mixers ever
known in Baltimore. He rose from
the ranks himself: he is in every
sense of the word a self made man.
and Notwithstanding the fact that ne
has been twice President of the State
Senate, and has been unusually sue
cessful in his professional career. he
has no signs of a swelled head and is
just as popular with his friends and
neighbors in East Baltimore as he
was years ago when he made mis-
first successful contest, with a power
full party organization against him,
for the House of Delegates.
Those who know him best and who
are most familiar with him, both as
personality and as political leader,
are confident that he will measure
up to the situation as Il candidate
should he be nominated and as an
efficient representative of the Mary
land in the Federal Senate should
he be elected. And it is an unusual
tribute to his ability and worth. that
large proportion of the members of
the State Senate from the counties
during the eight years Of his service
in that body, have already assured
him of their support in the contest
for the nomination which is now get
ting under way.
Another matter that is undergo
ing serious consideration and much
discussion, is the prospective contest
for the Democratic nomination for
the GOvernership next year. Cover
nor Richie has already made pub
lie his intention to ask for a renomi-
nation While he has made no
formal statement on the subject ii
is well known that State Treasurer
John NJ. Dennis is also very likely tc
ask for the nomination, with 1e-
Slutu pOSSlDlillS tllCit WI. Il.
CoblentZ, of Frederick may also
make up his mind to contend for the
honor. Should both Messrs Dennis
and CoblentZ go into the fight, thus
making it three cOrnered affair, it
will make it without doubt a most
exciting and strenuous
political battle. All are men oil
much more than the average ability.
All are well and favorable known in
all parts of the State. All, are men
who have been successful in business
and professional matters far beyond |
the average, and all are men of the
highest personal character. All have
had experience in public affairs, and
the party would be safe with any
one of these three as a nominee, and
the State would be in safe hands, no
matter who should be successful at |
the polls.
Contest for nominations for the |
House of Representatives in some of |
the districts, are probable, and in the |
Second. State Senator Tydings, of |
Hartford, and EX-Congressman Ben
son of Baltimore County are already |
in the field. In the sixth district, |
State Senator Mish Of HagerStown.
and EX Delegate Cummings of Mont |
gomery are announced The indica- |
tons are that Congressman Linthi- |
cum will have no opposition in the
forth, and Congressman Colds
borough in the first will probably be
without opposition ard
many of the best observers, express
the belief that the Democrats VIII
elect at least five out of the six Con-
gressmen next fall.
PAUL WINCHESTER
Md, June 1st, 1922.