Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-06
Johnston for Gnvernor.
We are for Johnston for governor:

We are for Johnston for governor:
 1. Because he is good, clean, capable man.
 3. Because he is a democrat from prin- ciple.
 3. Because he served his party and people long and well as a citizen and never asked for an office save that of governor.
 4. Because he seems to be the Attest man in the state at this time to lead the party to victory
 5. Because we want harmony and Cap tain Johnston deserves the honor and has submitted his claims to his fellow countrymen. 6. Because the people are demanding harmony.-Gadsden Tribune.
 Queer Talk by Democratic Editor.
 The Cherokee Sentinel one of the most radical populist papers iii the state, pro- poses honest election as the first and foremost plank in that partys platform, and the free coinage of silver for the sec ond. The State Herald. Captain John ston's mouthpiece. proposes to make free silver the first, and "a fair and honest vote" the second. The difference between the two papers, it will be seen, is merely the relative importance of the two blanks; they are really togethAr.-- Montgomery Advertiser.
 You are right again, the two are on identically the same platform there is a distinction but not a difference in them. We confess we are for the fair count and the free silver. You are opposed to the fair count and opposed to the free silver. The silver democrats have every cause to believe you will count them out inside of party ranks or outside.--Hunts ville Tribune.
 The Press Largely for Johnston.
 The Wiregrass Siftings. strong and able advocate of the gold standard. says: From the tenor of our exchanges it seems that the newspapers in the state are largely in favor of Captain Johnston for governor since Governor Oates has declined to ask for another term Many papers that are opposed to Captain John ston's financial views are supporting him for governor. believing, as they say, that it will bring about harmony. and that he deserves something. The only thing that seems in the way of his getting the nomination without opposition is his posi- tion toward the administration. and If he Is not nominated that will be the cause Of it."
 The Montgomery Advertiser, also strong advocate of the gold standard, but who had rather see the democratic party split in twain and defeated than have Captain Johnston for governor says:
 The Birmingham State Herald says that about tWo-thirdS of the democratic press of Alabama favor the nomination of Captain Johnston This assertion is like the old one of the State that two thirds of the county papers were for the ' free coinage of silver. Will it ever cease being reckless in its statements?"
 Take Your Medicine.
 It is a gratifying indication when so many journals are signifying their will irgness to yield their personal choice for the governorship next year for the sake of the harmony and success of the demo- cratic party. There is now only one can didate for the nomination-Captain John ston-and he is being indorsed by many who differ with him on the financial ques- ton. but who want. to see unity in the party. A heated campaign for the nomi- nation between two or more democrats on the silver issue would engender such bitterness and division as would greatly weaken the chances of democracy for success. But it requires no prophet to foresee that the Advertiser ct al. will not be content until they trot out an oppo- sition candidate, though Governor oates has refused to run again. Nevertheless, the Advertiser called upon Captain John ston few days ago, when it was groom ing Oates, not to enter the race for the one candidate. Now, since the tables have turned. and that one candidate Is Johnston instead of Oates will the Ad- yertiser take its own medicine ?-Ran- dolph Leader.
 ''Modern Jack Horner."
 Abiding to the Times the Birmingham State says:
 Indeed. what modern Jack Horner