Evening star., 1924-07-12
MARYLAND
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The star.
BALTIMORE, July 12.-The nomi-
nation of John w. Davis as standard
bearer OF the party meets with the
approval of Democratic leaders in
Baltimore; and although there was
keen disappointment over the fact
that Maryland's favorite son, Gov.
Ritchie was not started as the party's
dark horse" there are no sore spots
to be healed, ard leaders here pre-
dict that Davis and Bryan will carry
the state by at least 10000.
Davis is a conservative and as such
represents the elements in the Demo-
cratic party with which most of the
state is in accord, and his selection
was not a surprise to many of those
who claim to be on the inside of the
political camps. On all sides the GER
cral comment is that Davis is the
best man the Democrats could have
named"
GOV Ritchie himself is enthusiastic
over the outlook for party success
mis- fall and announced that he would
take the stump for Davis and Bryan
If the party requested his help.
Ritrhic Praises Ticket.
1T is not necessary for me to say
much about John w. Davis just now,
the governor said on his return from
the convention, for so much is being
published about him. ] think the
ticket is a strong one.
The one objection made by some
TO Mr.. Davis-that he has been con-
nocted with big financial interests as
AT attorney-will fall into insignifi-
the people see what "A really big man
he is" Asked whether he would take
the stump for the ticket in the cam
paign. the governor replied: Il will
be clad to, if requested
| Members of the delegation point out
! that Maryland's break to Davis on the
101St ballot. after. voting for Ritchfe
| 100 times, also played prominent part
| in the final nomination. Not that the
| sixteen votes meant much. but the
| psychological effect was great. 1t was
| one of the first deIeta tions with IA
vorite sons to leave the reservation
and as soon as the word spread tina,
| Maryland had deserted Ritchie for
Davis other states followed.
Republicans Optimistic.
The Republicans. on the other hand
| felt that the selection of Davis will
work to the advantage of the Repub-
lican party, and. Notwithstanding the
last election by $4,000 for Ritchie, be-
lieve they will carry Maryland for
Coolidge this fall.
One big advantage the Republicans
have is that they have been at work
for the ticket for the past month
while the Democrats have vet to or
ganize for their state campaign The
party is also working in harmony, and
an army of $500 men has been al
work throughout the state urging Re.
puDllcans TO register and vote. The
| party ticket is complete, with the ex.
| ceptlon of congressional candidate
| in the fourth district to oppose Rep.
resentative j. Charles Linthicum, and
IT Is said former City Controller Peter
T.. Tome will be named next week
La Toilette a Factor.
The La Toilette ticket. however, i,
| is believed here. will poll a big vote
in Maryland and is giving both
parties considerable concern The
| Wisconsin senator has the backing OF
| the Baltimore Federation of Labor
which will indorse his candidacy al
| the regular weekly meeting next
| Wednesday,
! This, it is said, will be followed
| by similar action in other labor
| bodies throughout the state and com.
mittees will be appointed to work
with newly organized La Toilette
! League of Maryland Petitions are
already being circulated to obtain
the 10000 names necessary to have
the Wisconsin senator's name printed
| on the ballot and little doubt is fel,
that the required number will be OBJ.
, tanned without any trouble.
From present indications only one
| of the six congressman will have
stiff opposition. He is Representa-.
| tive Frederick N. ZihIman. sixth dis.
trict who is opposed by David Wine.
brenner, who will put up a vigorous
campaign. John Phillip Hill, Millart
W. Tydings, J. Charles Linthicum, T
Alan Goldborough and Sydney E
Mudd, the other congressman, ex
| pect little trouble in being reelected
J. G. DEPONAI