The Washington times., 1905-12-10
Smiths Sore Spot.

Smith harbered no III teeilnS toward
jackson for his defeat. but he did
blame German and determined TO
square the account. He accepted his
defeat. however, without a murmur.
pulling along as heretofore He lined
Up with German and jackson in favor
Of the Constitutional amendment recent
| ly defeated, his county giving the largest
majority of the FIVE in which it was
! carried Immediately after the cleo
! tion, Senator Moore. his business part
ner. declared himself candidate for
president of the senate, while Jackson
came out :or General Seth of Talbot.
German expected these two to fight
each other anG he laid low prepared to
shove in a Western Shoreman friendly
70 himself
Meanwhile. however, jackson ana
Smith reached an understanding. and
decided TO unite on Moore Whether
this means that Smith will support
jackson for United States Senator two
years hence can only be cOnjectured.
Smith has repeatedly said he does not
want IL. while Jackson is known 10 be
ambitious Besides il would afford him
infinite pleasure 70 be instrumental in
defeating Mr.. German. Senator MOore's
election to the presidency is cog in
this wheel Of revenge. He is n hold
over senator. and il elected now would
be In line for reelection two years
hence. when he could use the position in
the interest OF the candidate he favored.
Jackson's Attitude.
notwithstanding Jackson's change o.
base he stin insists he has not broken
with Senator German. and before pro
ceeding South to look after his iron in
terests in Alabama he went 70 Wash
ington 10 call upon the Senator and dts
cuss the situation. The latter can
truthfully say he never pledged HIM
self to any candidate and it will cause
no surprise If he would wheel into line
for Moore and take his medicine with
out changing Countenance.
What effect all this will have on ;he
house organization no politician can
forecast All Of the leaders are counseling
the members not TO commit themselves.
but 10 wait until they receive the word
The governor is now pulling into line
for Or. Hin all he can reach. and II
he can effect a combination with Smith
and Jackson to defeat NandivCT he VIII
have accomplished his purpose.
IF he can succeed in defeating the
organization at this stage it is his
intention to follow up his advantage
and endeavoT 70 secure control Of the
State convention two years hence.
when his successor is TO be nominated.
The impression is. he is seeking a re
election. but he must win out in the
primaries TO secure a denomination
The Republicans are watching this
factionaI fight from afar. prepared 10
take advantage Of every opening that
may present itself. They intend TO
play for a combination which will
lead TO a change I'm the election law.
They will also advocate "a corrupt
practice act. framed on lines OF that
now in force in Connections. and which
Is said TO he effective
The elections committee in the
house of delegates will he kept busy
throughout the session Not only
must this committee consider the nu-
merous measures pertaining TO the Law,
now I'm force. but its members will be
Obliged 10 give up much time to con
tests Four defeated candidates In this
city have already served notice OF con-