The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-12
And Yet if You Lose You Nav
Still Rejoice.
ALL ARE SPLENDID MEN
And No Matter Who Receives the Nom nation
for The Goyernorship it viii Go TO
Devoted Son Of North
cayolina
Carolina.
Especial to News and observer.)

Greensboro, NJ c., July 1.-THE discus
sion of gubernatorial probabilities and
candidates might have been one form of
diversion among the lawyers at the an
nual meeting of the North Carolina Bar
Association at Morehead.
This is predicated on the fact that those
returning home, passing through or stop
ping at this gateway of travel, have not
been averse to giving their estimate OF
the situation, in a much freer manner,
than when they passed through en- route
a few days before.
One gratifying prospect is assured by the
temper and tone of all who have discussed
the merits of any particular favorite, and
that is, the campaign for the nomination
will be void of acrimony or dirt, as was
that between the Senatorial candidates
in the last great political race. In the
long list OF distinguished men spoken Of, ,
not a single word against the ability, the
political or personal integrity of single
one has been heard, and it is generally
conceded, not that the best man will
win, all being in that category, but that
the one best able to effect an organza-
will obtain the victory, if the nomina-
tion be made BY the State Convention,
which seems now to be the plan generally
accepted.
As to the candidates, so far, those gen
orally recognized as in the field and sure
to come, are, Lieut.. Gov Turner. of Ire
DELI Ex-Attorney General Davidson, of
Buncombe; Col John S. Cunningham, of
Dor It,Io <,fG lie.
Lieut.-Gov Doughton, of Allegheny: ex-
Lieut.-Gov. Stedman, of Guilford; exU.
S. District Attorney Glenn, of Forsyth;
Locke Craig, of Buncombe.
The names of John S. Henderson, of
Rowan; c. B. Watson, of Forsyth, and
Julian s. Carr. of Durham, are also often
mentioned, but it is said that neither of
these four have consented to the use
of his name
Other bodies of men besides the Bar As
ISOLATION, it was found here Thursday.
could talk governorship possibilities. The
meeting OF the directors and stockholders
of the North Carolina Railroad Company
disclosed the fact. that many of these
gentlemen are as capable of political
forecasts and gossip, as they are of an
nually passing upon the reports of the
secretary and treasurer, and daily enjoy
ing the high privilege and prestige of
free pass, while other folks have to walk
or pay their fare.
For some time, the only pronounced
candidates, have been Turner, Davidson
and Cunningham At the meeting here
Thursday, the candidacy of ex-Lieut.-Gov.
Doughton, of Allegheny, became a Ger
tainty, for when asked about the matter.
Hugh G. Chatham, of Elkin, president of
the North Carolina Railroad, close
friend of Gov Doughton had this to say:
You can say | am strongly for Dough
ton and that his friends Will present his
name to the convention. We know he
would make a wise and conservative, yet
active and progressive governor. He has
had magnificent training for an Executive,
having been Speaker of the House, Lieu
tenant Governor and president of the
Senate, and then a leader on the floor OF
the House and chairman OF its most
important committee. He understands
the people. He knows their needs. He
never gets ratified. He is firm and highly
honorable He has the reputation in our
section, of being very wise in matters OF
public policy. He Is an able lawyer and
a good farmer and Will have the support
of men of all classes and conditions. | am
much gratified, as are all his friends, at
the spontaneous offers OF support Mr..
Doughton is receiving from all sections of
the State" To this clear cut presenta-
ton of the merits of Governor Dough-
ton. might be added column of compli-
ments or commentator suggested by Hon.
George p. Pell, member of the Board
of Directors, present from Ashe county.
"How about Judge Graham, OF Green
VILE" another prominent public man
present was asked Judge Graham has
not announced himself and probably viii
not" was the reply. His friends at
home and from all over the State, how
ever continue to insist on his being
candidate They claim that no man is bet
ter or more fayorably known in the State
for his devotion in the past and now to its
best interests, and a progressive, economi-
cal administration of its affairs as Gov
ernor for four years would wonderfully
benefit the great body of citizens OF the
commonwealth. That is the tenor of
great many communications he is getting,
and / would not be surprised any day TO
hear. that whether he announced him
self or not. these warm champions will
take his name before the State Conyen-
ton any how confident of success. 1T
looks like here is fine prospect of getting
vigorous, able and appreciative material
for a strong candidate.
Another receptive" candidate is ex-
Lieutenant Governor. Major Charles M.
Stedman, of Guilford. In thousand
pleasant ways he has been adjured by his
friends to formally announce his candl-
dacy. He looks far away when approached
on the subject, and often with tears IN
his eyes refers to the cordial and repeated
promises of support communicated by
wire and viva voce from friends in every