Evening star., 1938-11-09
Maryland
Continued From First Page

Continued From First Page)
that neither they nor myself have
any reason to be discouraged.
The issues of the campaign were
clearly drawn and clearly cut and
the people have spoken on those
issues. In order that he may ac-
quaint himself with the problems of
government which will face him dur
ing the next four years, 1 have as
sured Mr.. O'Conor of the fullest CO.
operation from my administration
between now and the time when he
will take Office.
THE confidence of those who sup
ported me will always be held by
me in great affection. ask them as
Americans and Marylanders to CO.
operate with Mr.. O'Conor, and with
out regard to their creed I ask them
to pray to God that His wisdom and
sustenance be given Gov. OConor
in the guiding of the affairs of this
great State of Maryland.
Blows were given and blows were
received during the heat of politi-
cal campaign, but at no time has
my respect and regard for him, per-
sonally, diminished. That now is
water under the bridge and from
the bottom of my heart am wishing
for him and his administration that
success which the people of Maryland
desire him to have"
Former Judge Oscar Lesser, Re-
publican candidate for the Senate.
conceded defeat when he learned
Senator Tydings was leading him
by more than 100000. The Tydings
sweep was no surprise following the
decisive vote of confidence given the
tall, aggressive senior Senator to
overcome the administration purge
in the September primary.
II concede," said Jude Lesser. IT
shan't be renting any apartments
in Washington this year"
O'Conor, 154,488; Nice, 11O,117.
With half of the States 1000 pre-
cincts in, the gubernatorial race
stood: Mr.. O'Conor, 154,48S; Gov.
Nice. 1l0,117. While nearly all of
this lead came from Baltimore City,
Mr.. O'Conor thus far has carried
Queen Annes and Howard Counties
and is leading also in Carroll and
Cecil Counties, where only few
precincts remain to report.
From the 10 other counties. re-
turns are still meager, but indicate
a trend that makes the election of
the young Democratic attorney gen.
eral virtually certain.
The senatorial race early today
stood: Mr.. Tydings, 172,428; Judge
Lesser, 1884, with 595 of the 1899
precincts heard from.
In the six congressional districts
OF the Free State, five have elected
the Democratic candidates, with the
9Th district of Western Maryland
still awaiting the outcome of the
race between William D. Byron,
Democrat, and A. Charles Stewart,
Republican, for the seat being va
Gated by Representative David j.
Lewis. Mr.. Lewis stepped out of the
congressional arena last summer to
make his Inflated fight as the New
Deal challenger against Senator
Tydings.
Knell for Elkton.
Proposed amendments to the State
constitution to legalize lotteries and
to authorize graduated income tax
both are headed for defeat, unless
there should be sudden switch in
the trend on remaining returns.
At the same time, the referendum
was running overwhelmingly in favor
of the 48-hour notice on marriage
licenses, aimed primarily at hasty
weddings in Elkton.
Likewise the proposal to add a
Judge to the Eastern Shore circuit
apparently was adopted, as the re-
turns now stand. The voting on
these four questions stands as fol-
lows:
On lotteries-1n $40 precincts,
49,076 against; Al 1853 for.
On the graduated income tax-in
507 precincts, 35,98l against to 3D.
265 for.
On the marriage law, which was
approved by the last Legislature and
needed only approval of the voters
yesterday, the tabulation from $40
precincts stood: For the law, 65,637,
to 1922 against.
The marriage law becomes effec-
tive as soon as the official vote has
been ratified, probably next week.
Other Democrats Winning.
The Democrats also appear to be
electing their candidates for attor-
ney general, State controller and
clerk Of the Court of Appeals.
For attorney general, William c..
Walsh of Cumberland, has 136,870
to 1859 for Leon Weinberg of Fred
erick, his Republican opponent, in
588 of the 1928 precincts.
For controller j. Millard Tawes
of Crisf1eld had 137,419 to 65.244 for
DR.. William G.. Jack. Republican. Of
Port Deposit.
Fur clerk Of the Court Of Appeals,