Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-30
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beginning to attach 10 the part which for
mer Gov J. Hoge Tyler will take in the
pending campaign between Gov. Montague
and Senator Martin. Six years ago Gov.
Tyler a candidate for the nomination
before the joint session of the general as
sembly. but he was defeated by Senator
Martin by an overwhelming vote. 1t has
always been understood that Gov. Tyler
was induced to become a candidate by the
promoters of the May convention" which
assembled in this city several years ago
and which was fostered by Congressman
William A. Jones and other weIl-known
democrats, among them Gov Montague
who was at that time attorney general
John Goode. now of Washington. was also
conspicuous figure in the movement as
was Major William A. Anderson the pres-
ent attorney general. 1t was known that
many of the gentlemen in that gathering
wanted Congressman Jones to stand for
me senate, in opposition to Senator Martin.
put he declined to make the race
Gov. Tyler was not in the convention but
ne was popular before the people and when
lhe tfne came TO make nomination he
suddenly developed into candidate.
Speeches were made III his behalf by Con-
gresham LONESOME in Manchester and the
other at Houston. Halifax county and
other orators who were expected to espouse
the cause of the candidate" were so on
crossed with their duties and private af-
falrs that not one save Mr.. Jones material
lzed Various excuses Were given at least
one man who was prominent in the conven-
tlCn declaring that he believed il beneath
the dignity of Office holder to take the
stump for candidate for United States
senator
Coy Tyler did not relish the way in
"Hlch MS candidacy was met When the
corporation commission was created some
Two years ago he was aspirant for mem
pership in that body. He was believed tn
De almost certain of appointment He had
a OH
OF Gov. Montague. but when the annoint
ments We're made known the name of the
predecessor of Gov. Montague did not an
P pa las, as one OF the members. His friends
ldu hoped that the former governor would
get the place and they We're offended
FOR some time after the announcement
was made that Gov. Montague was to be a
candidate in opposition to Senator Martin
the report was in circulation that CO..,
lyler would also get into the race honjng
TO deteat both at one and the Same limo
anu ftherepy even up two scores Nothing
mas Deen heard from Gov. Tyler for some
time in connection with the matter ar1
there is the best of reasons to warrant Tho
belief that he will within the next i've
a TVShs axe dehnite action in the matter
eltler become a candidate on his own ac-
count or espouse the cause of one or the
olher or the candidates
Betting Favors Martin.
The sporting fraternity is beginning to
turn its attention to the camnajsn and
some betting is being done. though it is
lisht as yet and in most instances hinges on
the result in certain counties or cities T.,
petersburg one or two bets have been re-
ported at two to one in favor of the senator
Whlle IN this city the odds are not quite 90
StronS, out show that the senator has the
puIse as regards the opinion of the men
VINO care to back their opinion with cash
senator Martin is now on the hustinos
and is making campaign that is deliyhtjno
his supporters and winning CONGRATULATIONS
nom haAy VINO are firm in the adherence
70 the senator. His speech here in which
ne opened the campaign, was a surprise TO
that element of the voters who ha A baop
led to believe that the senator could NOT
make speech and many were inclined to
peileVe that he was mere department
runner But there has been change in
sentiment especially among the business
element, and 1t Is conceded that the speach
mas done more to strengthen the senator
than the letters he has written to thu. vot-
ers mere His speech was a defense against
the charges of the governor though he did
not once mention the name of the governor
other than to designate him my distin-
guished opponent" or my distinguished
competitor" Hundreds of people went IN
the theater antagonstic to the senator and
came away as champions.
Governor Still Attacking.
Governor Montague is still pitching right
INTO the senator charging that his claims
of services rendered have been magnifed
to an extent that will not bear inspection.
In settling the debt between the state and
the federal government Senator Martin
claimed to have saved an immense amount
TO the state and the governor charges that
the total amount received was lust 81 80
Inc financial officers of the state govern
ment incline to the view expressed nv tba
senator, and the reports of those officers
are quoted by the senator
Governor Montague also contends that !
Senator Martin has consistently yot ed |
against all measures looking to the popIlsr
election of senator's or to the inyestiga tfon
of the methods by which some of the mem |
bers OF that body are reputed to have been
elected. The governor is losing no chance
to appear before the voters and to present
his claims, and that he is strong before tha
people is attested by the immense crowds |
which turn out to hear him. He is unusu
ally active and his friends are confident
that he will win the nomination.
The Governorship.
The governorshtp Is not attracting ss
much attention as the senatorship This is |
due principally to the reason that the carr
dldates are refraining from making any
semblance of attack on each other, but each |
Is attending to his own campaign and let |
ting the other fellows look out for them !
selves. Judge Mann is the only one who |
has not formally begun a speaking tour |
and one hears considerably less of him at |
this time than was the case month ago
Messrs. Swanson and Willard are actively |
upon the stump, and much more mention is |
made of their names than of Judge Mann
Just when the latter will begin his cam
paigning is not known, but he will be forced /
to take the stump at an early date as the |
date for the primary is drawing on and
the voters want to see the candidates and |
hear their views before casting a vote
Col. James Robert Purcell of Prince Will
liam, who declares he is in the race for the
guberna torfal nomination, has not so far
succeeded in stampeding the candidates or
caused any Withdrawals. Col. Purcell is a |
laxative old gentleman, affable. and an
nounces his determination to meet all the
candidates on the hustings and to force a
discussion of the issues Col. Purcell has
already appeared in Mecklenburg county,
and expects to make speech here inside
or month. He affrms that he will be in
the race to finish, though he has no |
headquarters at any place in the state. He
Is In personal charge of his own campaign
and is directing affairs from wherever he
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