The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-09-27
Mr.. PATTERSON'S SPEECH.


Now that Gen. Patterson has spoken,
Mr.. Evans will have to reach again,
and it's long reach, too. Bristol
Courier.
Hon. M. II. Patterson opened his
campaign in Nashville last Monday
night. His speech was mastery ef-
fort. Fayetteville Observer.
Patterson's opening speech in Nash
vile Monday night had the right ring
to it, and presages the splendid victory
that awaits the democratic party and it's
nominees in November. Springfield
Herald.
Gen. Patterson opened his campaign
for Governor at Nashville last Monday
night to large audience His speech
was able, strong, and will give salts
faction to all democrats. White COun-
ty Favorite.
Hon. M. r. Patterson's opening
speech of the campaign will be read by
all democrats, aud it will satisfy them
that their standard bearer is able to
lead his party to victory in November.
-SmithvilIe Review.
Mr. Patterson treated State issues in
a manner that shows he has given care
full study to conditions as they exist in
Tennessee, aud in marked contrast to
his opponent he offered remedies for
every matter he condemned. .-Alexan-
dria Times.
Mr.. Patterson's speech in Nashville,
to be frank about it, is in nearer accord
with the views of the temperance wing
of the party than we had expected it
to be. On local matters, there seems
to be very little if indeed any differ
ence. Columbia Herald
1t is the general verdict that the
opening speech of Gen. M. r. Patter-
son was able and high-toned. 1t was
also a comprehensive message to the
pc pie of Tennessee of the issues of
the campaign as set out in the demo-
cratic platform. Bristol Courier.
Pon. M. r. Patterson, the demo
cratic nominee for Governor, delivered
his opening campaign speech last Mon
day night After thoroughly digest
ng the meat in this splendid effort
there is little danger of a democrat
forsaking his party for Evans. Gala
tin Examiner -Tennessean.
Mr.. Patterson being one of the most
brilliant orators in state which las
long been noted for oratory, much was
expected of his opening address and
presuming that his declarations are
true and that he will in good faith stand
up TO the position he has taken on the
subject of temperance, the address
comes up to the highest expectations =
Pulaski Citizen.
1t is safe to say that Mr.. Patterson
has more than met the expectations OF
his friends, and fully demonstrated the
fact of his ability on the stump. In.
dulging IN few Of the arts of the de-
claimer, be handles his subject in di.
rect and emphatic way that is in re-
freshing contrast to the style of some
better known stump orators. -Tulla-
homa Guardian.
He has been plain, honest and sin
cere on every question of temperance
Legislation, and when the masses lea' n
more Of him and observe his course in
the present campaign they will come
to understand why certain people re-
fuse to understand where and when
NJ. r. Patterson stands ON the ques
ton OF maintaining and extending tn
Adams law. Gallatin News.
On the whole, Patterson's speech was
a SIX lIful and powerful presentation
the cause which Gen. Patterson repre-
sents, and it will materially enhance
the party's prospects and increase his
m ,jority. . He desired q joint canvass
| with Mr.. Evans, but it was denied him,
for he is man to be feared on the
hustngs. He is brilliant campaignel
and there is little reason to doubt hi'
Triumphant election. Bristol Herald
Toe opening speech of Gen NJ. r
Patterson was chsrac eristic of tb'
man, and the pure democrat and states
that he is plain, terse, unequlvoca
truth, told without frils, statements o
party politics in uradorned English
A firm, consistent and conservative elu
eidation of democratic tenets and teach
ings, a plain and smooth Interpretation
OF what the party has-been, is and vii
be to the body polite to this grea
state. Unlike that of his republica
opponent, there was none of the ego
self.audation and ever recurrent boast
ing. Giles County Record.
The speech, from democratic poir
of view, is unanswerable. 1t is strop
document; Mr.. Patterson does nj
mince words in dealing with the recor
of II. Clay Evans. His manner of des
ing with state issues is plain, fearle'
N and to the point. Democrats shoul
i. read this speech carefully from start
u finish. 1t is gem and must have Il
% effect Of uniting all disaffections in Il