The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-24
EX-GOVERNOR JOHNSTON
What the Paper, are Saying About Him

Johnston writes the Courier most encour- agingly of his prospects, and his enemies, that Is his political enemies, have ale ready conceded to him one sf the places in waiting.
 Wilcox Era: Dallas county leaders laud former Governor Johnston and offer him support in the senatorial succession race, should he decide to offer for this posi- tion. The wise heads of Dallas know a good thing when they see It. His loy- alty to the people and country, his busi- ness ability as a citizen and statesman stand out bodily before his people today an acknowledged monument to his fitness for this high D ltion or to any other to which he migl., aspire
 Dothan Eagle: In this issue We an- nounce the name of Jos. F. Johnston for the nomination of alternate United States senator. and to say that he will make it interesting is to recall some other races he has made He has the name of being one of the hardest campaigners in the state and knowing right where to find the voter and hold him. He made one of the best governors the state ever had, and if elected to the Senate, will ably represent Alabama in that body.
 Greensboro Record: When one looks over the lists and compares the qualii- cations of the different men who are of fering for this position, not many, if any. will measure up with Governor Johnston. The state of Alabama Is indebted to him for some of it's most valuable laws now on Ahe statute books, among which we would mention the law compelling the examination of public accounts. For the services rendered by him while governor, the state would be making but poor re- turns to send him to the Senate.
 Sheffield Standard: The plain, ordinary voters have had time to consider the sub ject, and have come to the conclusion that. after all, Johnston is not the bad man they were led to believe him to be- Time has righted up things and Governor Johnston will go into the race with a larger following than any other candi- date When he gets out among the peo- pie and shows them how he has been malgned and misrepresented, the reaction that will follow will land him at the post ahead of any of his competitors in the Succession" sweepstakes.
 Abbeville Times: We announce this week Hon. Joseph F. Johnston of Bir- mingham for nomination of alternate United States senator. Governor Johnston
 
 man and as one who has always stood close to the people and worked for their as against the clicks and com binations for corrupt politics. He served two terms as governor and his name will go down in history as one of the best executives and ablest men that our state has ever produced. We commend him to our people for their support for the high honor he seeks
 Mobile Register In this contest the Register has no favorite save Hon. Rich ard H. Clarke. We feel sure that the states interests will be safe in the hands of any of the citizens who aspire to this high office, although, because of his pe- culiar fitness, we are bound to Mir. Clarke and would promote his success above all others. To those others we express our sentiments of most distinguished con- sideration and best wishes-and to Gov ernor Johnston not in smallest measure. If he should win, provided of course, MT. Clarke wins also, the verdict of the people will meet with our entire ap- proval
 Sheffield Reaper: What a team John ston and Clarke would make in the Sem ate! Both strong, courageous and impress siye speakers. One is from North Ala bama, the other from South Alabama, yet each would serve the interests of the entire state with the same fidelity he would serve his immediate section. When occasion arises for two Alabamians to occupy the seats in the United States Senate now so ably filled by Messrs Nor gan and Pettus, two worthier citizens of this great commonwealth cannot be found than Joseph F. Johnston, of Birmingham, and Richard H. Clarke, of Mobile.
 
 Ensley Enterprise: No official of the state, while occupying the gubernatorial chair has ever administered it's affairs so wisely and economically, and when he is promoted to the United States Senate, which he so richly deserves, posterity will bless the democratic voters of this year for adorning the roll of the state of Ala bama's national statesmen with such a bright and shining light. and one who will have accomplished so much for the ad- and prosperity of the state.
 Tho state of Alabama could not, honor itself more than by rewarding this old war horse of democracy by giving him a seat in the United States Senate who has labored in the harness eyer since he was F year old.
 Montgomery Journal: A gentleman who H. favoring the gold standard, said the other day that he intended to support Johnston and the reasons he gave were these: He (Johnston) made Alabama her best gov ernor since the lamented Houston. He did more than any one else in state or federal position, to heal the bitterness between the white men growing out of the effects of selfishness on the part of certain in- terests to keep everyone but their own cir cle from the table; his wisdom conser- vatism and loyalty to the democratic prin- all should have an equal. show Ing in the race for life-aided beyond measure in putting the state on the road to prosperity and development
 Oneonta Democrat. Solomon said: Bet ter is neighbor that is near than a brother that is far off In the race for senatorial succession, we have a neighbor who has been d friend in time of need. Tine democratic party of Blount county, in struggling to keep above the waves, has always found Captain Johnston ready to come to her rescue. He has made more speeches in Blount county for democratic supremacy at his own expense than any other gentleman seeking this official po- sition, and at times When he was not a for any office He is person ally interested In the county, knows her people and her resources, and Is better qualified to serve this section of the state than any other gentleman in the race
 Abbeville News: He will not only hold his own in this part of the state in his race for tAe "succession, but he will get a large vol from those who in past has opposed him. Almost every man you here