The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-05-29
(From The Baltimore Observer)
Who now?


Who now?
That is the question facing the
Maryland Democrats who are de-
termined to overthrow the Richie
dynasty in the September primary if
that be possible.
With Representative Stephen W.
Gambrill finally stepping aside the
picking of a candidate to take the
place proffered him weeks ago is the
big task at hand. Indications are that
a ticket will be made up shortly with
either former Mayor Howard W.
jackson or William M. Maloy at the
head to do battle with the Governor
and his big State machine.
There are differences of opinion in
the ranks of the insurgents as to
which of the two should be asked to
make the race. Many think that
Maloy would poll more votes in the
counties and get a bigger total in the
whole State than Jackson while 9TH
ers contend that Jackson would make
a better run in the city than would
Maloy because of his wider acquain-
lance made through his frequent
campaigning in recent years. In any
event, it is not to be denied that either
of the two can give His Excellency
great trouble in this period of dis
satisfaction over the effort of the Gov
ernor and his appointees to stay in
office for life.
In this paper last week it was indi-
Gated that Mr.. Gambrill no longer was
expected to run. While he has re-
Trained from making statement up
to this time, the belief of those urg-
ing him to become candidate is that
he could not withstand the defeatist
campaign conducted by the Richie
office holders who have been besieging
him.
For nearly seven weeks Mr.. Gam
brill considered the problem before
coming to a definite conclusion. He
was in the city last Saturday discuss
ing the prospect. And from day to
day without ceasing, those opposing
the Richie regime tried to show him
the possibility and even probability
of victory. 1t was asserted that the
opposition to the Governor, instead of
dying down, has been growing more
pronounced despite the claims of his
beneiciaries.
Full State and Local
Ticket is Advocated
Supporters of the proposal to make
a finish fight against the renomina-
ton of the Governor intend to make a
down. he-line contest in Baltimore
City. The suggestion is to nominate
for every office on the local ticket ex-
cept in cases where incumbents sup
port the insurgent cause. And,
of course, this is predicted on
there being a full State ticket in the
field with the possible exception of
State Comptroller. AS it is well
known that the Governor does not
want Comptroller Gordy as an asso-
ciate on his own ticket and only &C
cepted him at the demand of Frank A.
Furst, there is question as to
whether a candidate should be placed
in the field to oppose him. Much may
depend on the attitude of Mr.. Gordy.
He is we'll liked and hence there is
hesitancy in CHASING him with Rit-
chic, the head of the State machine.
There are observing party men who
express the view that such fight as
is now proposed would put the Cover
nor in bad plight. The ensuing
bitterness might react in the general
election should Richie win the pri-
mary, for the feeling is already be-
coming intense owing to the activity
of the Governors crowd in trying to
prevent contest.
Certainly the Governor has never
faced a contest with such forces as is
now proposed. Four years ago when
Maloy was in the field against him the
Governor had Baltimore City all to
himself, as there was no one to cham
pion the opposition. And then Richie
had Mahon and Kelly to hold the ma
chine voters in line.
There is no one to take the place of
Mahon and Kelly and the most effec-
tive of the surviving Democratic
leaders in the city are either opposed
to the Governors denomination or are
lukewarm. There is widespread feel
ing that this year is to be one of every
man for himself with no great. con-
Germ about the Governor. Some sug-
gest that he can be cared for by the
group of millionaires by whom he is
now surrounded and who are expected
to supply the sinews of war. And as
to cold cash the Governor is expected
to have the advantage.
Reports from some of the counties
indicate that thara &C here tho fool.