Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
Candidates For Governor
HAVE WIDELY DIFFERENT STYLES OF CAMPAIGNING.
TWO STATE OFFICIALS ARE TO HAVE OPPOSITION.

The campaign for governor runs merrily
along. The three announced candidates
are now in the field hustling for votes with
old time vigor and the presumption is that
the hustling will keep up until after the
primary is over.
Mr.. Query started the fireworks first
and Is keeping up his work with elocklike
regularity. He has adopted the ''pitchin-
toeverybody' style of campaign and is
waging war on most everything in sight
and suggesting various and sundry re-
forms. He is always listened to with rapt
attention and is applauded to the Necho.
But does that style of campaigning win
votes? 1t is a question that remains to be
seen. Mr.. Guerry outlines his platform
in a clear, concise way and cannot fail
to be understood. He makes some rough
charges against the legislature and other
things and gives some interesting facts
about railroad taxation.
Joe Terrell had adopted the "nevermen-
ton the other candidate style and makes
his speeches without saying anything
about the other fellows. Sometimes he
mentions the fact that he was never en-
ployed by a railroad and was never dis
charged by one and the result is he is
neither prejudiced either for or against
the railway corporations. Mr.. Terrell is
down at work now, and will cover all
leaves for Atlanta.
Colonel Estill is conducting what might
be termed "nospeaking' style of cam
paign. He is going out into the country
and is meeting all the voters. He has
heart to heart talks with the boys. He
says he thinks the other candidates are
good men, and If they were elected gov
ernoF they would make good officials, but
he thinks he would make a good gov
Nd fC of
Colonel Estill is a much better politician
than people gave him credit for being, de-
spite the fact that Mr.. Query says he will
carry only Chatham and one other county.
Colonel EstiIl figured in politics
considerable during the reconstruction pc
riod, and although he looks Innocent he
knows thing or two. HisNstyle of cam
paign is causing a great deal of comment
in Atlanta. and the politicians are in doubt
as to whether it is a good style or bad
one.
Although it has been reported time and
time again that the Hon. James NJ. Smith,
of Oglethorpe, would announce for gov
ernor that worthy gentleman has not
made known his views on the subject.
He is as silent as Joe Terrell was before
the campaign began. Charlie Webb. of
Athens, says that Mr.. Smith said he would
fairs in shape he would announce, but
the people are arriving at the conclusion
that Mr.. Smith Is taking an extra long
time to get his business wound up. And
If Mr.. Smith does announce, ii will be
startling to the three candidates who are
now in. They have long ago counted Mr..
Smith out, and are humping for them
selves that reminds the politicians Of
the days before there were daily newspa-
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umns CT speeches from the candidates. If
Mr.. Smith runs he is contemplating set
ting up headquarters at the Kimball. 1t
is generally agreed among the knowing
ones and the members from the state at
large that Mr.. Smith is rather late in
getting out. They take position that the
voters are pretty we'll lined up at pres
ent, and that it would be a hard matter
for a new candidate to get into the race.
and take away the votes which have
been practically pledged.
It looks as if a determined effort is on
foot to defeat State School Commissioner
G. R. Glenn. Besides A. ]. Beck of De-
Kalb, and w. B. Merritt, of Lowndes,
Mark Johnson, of Baldwin, is considering
why he should not enter the race. Dr.
Glenn has hundreds of friends over the
state, however, and he is receiving many
assurances of support. His friends. de-
clare that they feel more encouraged over
the situation than in any other campaign.
DR.. Glenn is at present in Chicago at
tending meeting of the National Educa-
tional association, but he will return Sat
urday, and il may be that he will make a
few addresses in the various sections of
Georgia in his own interest. He is a great
speaker, commands great attention and
says things right to the point. He will no
doubt enlighten the people on the situa-
ton. He is being criticised for the pres
ent school laws, but he contends and his
friends contend that the school commits
sioner can make no laws, that power be-
ing entirely with the legislature. Messrs.
Beck and Merritt are working hard in
their interest and their friends are work
ing with them.
Two more capitol officials are going to