The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1896-01-13

republican
bond bill was a great victory for him. ana
everybody here at home and the democrats
in other states as well, are singing ms
praises. The fact that Judge Crisp hau
the seuatOrship rendered him, ana tha'
he refused it for the good of his party
undoubtedly strengthens ms case NeiS
much in the minds of many people, Anu
then the fact that he is a bold exponent
of democratic ideas on the financial ques-
ton and that the people of Georgia are
with him on the question. put him easily
in the lead at this time, so FAR at IeaSe
as ,stimates-and only estimates are pos
sihle this earl"-go.
Mr.. duBgnon has as strong persolal
following as any young man in the state
and persoral popularity Is bound to cut
decided figure in this contest, as 1t does IN
all others. Advices from the southern part
of the state--from his home in chatham
country and other points around there-
indicate that he viii have the support VI
fbe representatives or most of them, from
his section. lie also has a NUMBER OF
warm friends who are strong and enthusi-
aetir workers and these friends live IN all
parts of the state. That ne VIII prove a
very decided factor IN the contest goes
without saying.
Secretary Smith has such goldbus
strength as does not so to Mr.. duBishoh.
This is a decidedly uncertain quantity.
OF course ne has an active number or
yyorlzers-rnen who have received appoint
rneuts directly or indirectly under him
and he has his warm friends in different
parts of the state. MIR Smith IS no tyro
in politics and he has done as any other
man with political ambition would have
done-used his patronage to strengthen MS
chances in the future. OF course this does
not mean that he has made bad appoint
ncnts for his selections have been, on the
contrary, very good ones. How strong
this support win he cannot be told.
There is another great big possibility in
the senatorial race, and that is Governor
Atkinson. There was bin before the last
legislature 10 create the office OF Lieuten-
AMI governor. n passed the senate, but
died a quiet deaCI in the house. There was
talk at the time that one reason why
there was strong though quiet opposition to
the measure which seemed on its face
popular one. was that the creation OF this
Office would mean Governor Atkiuson's
election 70 the senate That is another of
the deep ard dark plots which politicians
profcss 90 see and about which We Area
dams are ignorant Ii Governor Atkinson
had made up his mind To he a candidate Tor
ths senate imagine that such thing as
lieutenant governor. or the lack OF one
would make no difference to him. If he is
in the race il is "a dark horse. OF course
if he were to become an active
candidate ne would greatly complicate ar
fairs, but as it stands the race seems 10 ne
between judge Crisp. Mr.. duBigncn and
Secretary Hoke Smith.
Glance over the Districts.
There are lively congressional races ahead
The second district furnishes a fair field
and no favor TO all who ASPIRE TO congress
s.onaI nouors. Congressman Russell mas
declared that he'll none of it-that he has
bsd "a LARGE suliciency, and that has
br,ucht out three candidates to date with
several moss Utilities. Captain Hammond is
a lawyer in Thomasvllle, ana mas b"th d
prominent leader in democratic ahaIrs IN
his section for years. lie is strong gold
standard man
The resignation OF Judge Grisgs means,
of course. that ne VIII enter actively into
this race Judge Grggs is one OF the ATTEST
young men in Georgia and one OF the most
popular lie is a strong silver man, as ne
showed at Chicago, when, as one Of the
georgia delegation. he felt that there was
\ probability of the silver plank being mis-
construed as q straddle and voted for the
Patterson amendment. which was
straiEhtout sixtceu-to-one declaration lie
has made a splendid record as Judge. IS an
able debater and viii be in the running
from the fail of the starters flag. Jim"
Griggs is one OF Georgias most popular
men.
The candidacy of Judge Bower was not
looked for. though many of the judges
friends have for long time been trying
T. get him 10 enter the race for congress-
lie is strong and able man, who for flf-
teen years has been on the superior court
bench and during that time has made
hosts of friends. as well as admirers.
With Judge crisp in the senatorial race.
the third occupies the unique positiOn-for
it-of furnishing the possibility of a con-
test. In this connection are heard, particu-
larly. the names Of two strong men and.
of course there may be others. These two
are Judge Allen Fort. of Americas, now
member Of the state railway commission,
and Judge G. c. Smith. of Hawkinsville.
who ably presides over the Oconee circuit
Both Judge Allen and Judge cap" are able
men and both are strong men personally.
Then there is Senator E. b. Lewis. of Ma
con county, who got taste of public life in
the last senate. where his magnificent bust
ness ability and good common sense made
him prominent figure.
In the fourth district. while there are a
lot OF taiked-of possibilities. yet the only
man who at present can be said to be a
candidate Is the present congressman. Col
onel Moses. Among the others who are
mentioned are Hon. Charley Adams5n.
OF Carroll county; Hon. Warren Hin, of
Meriwether, Judge Butt. of Harris coun-
| ty' Solicitor Price Gilbert. of Muscoge, and
Judge Langley, of LaGrange. That is a
district overwhelming with good congress
sionA timber and you never know where
the lightning is going to strike.
In the eighth it is anybody's race Judge
Lawson can hardly expect TO 20 back
again, yet he may be the winner. lie has
no great personal strength, and the senti-
ment of his district is strongly against
him on the financial question. but there are
a lot of young fellows in that district who
would like to so to congress. and ii is just
possible that each may prefer to have the
judge go back than TO have any OF the 9TH
ers get the inside on the office. Hal Lewis,
OF Greene. could probably have the nominal
ton if he would take il. and Judge Hart,
frssm the same county. Is exceedingly
strong all over the district, but neither Is
a candidate. Judge McWhorter has an
nounced that under no probabilities WIZ ne