The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-04-23
Press Comments on Gov. Glenn's
Decision.

Following are some of the press
comments on Gov Glenn's decision
not to be o candidate for United
States Senator in opposition to Sen
ator Overman:
Gastonia Gazette.
The prevailing opinion OF press and.
people all over the State seems to be that
the Governors course is the wise one and
his announcement has brought satlsfac-
ton generally. There is no doubt that,
had he not declared himself out OF the
race, he would have subjected himself to
severe criticism and then it would have
precipitated a useless and demorallzing
fight in the ranks the Democracy OF the
State.
Shelby Star.
1t is an open secret that the Governor
has been contemplating this course for
some time 1t is we'll While in SO doing
he lays aside the ambition of life time,
there is little doubt but that he has pur-
sued a course OF wisdom, a course that
willfnure to his benefit in the future.and
strengthen him with the militant DEM
ocracy of the State. A conflict between
him and Senator Overman would have
engendered bitterness and wrought in
calculable injury to the party and at a
time when strife and partisan bitterness
should have no place in the party ranks.
The large majority of Democrats desire
peace, harmony and quietude within the
borders OF the good old State in contrast
to the strenuousness of days of not long
ago, and heated contest for the sena-
tOrial toga would not have been produc-
tive of this much desired state OF affairs.
In deciding not to pit himself against
Senator Overman the Governor has acted
wisely, and the able junior Senator will
succeed himself by the unanimous voice
OF a pleased Democracy.
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.
The withdrawal of Governor Glenn
from the Senatorial race was very hand
somely done There will be carping
critics to say that he only yielded to the
inevitable; but it is not every public man
who can so accurately estimate the force
of circumstances and SO gracefully post
pone an honorable ambition to a more
convenient season.
W imington Star.
Mr.. Glenn's withdrawal from the SEN
atOrial contest eliminates one exciting
factor from the approaching political
contest, though we do not suppose that
had he entered into the contest against
the denomination of Mr.. Overman he
would have stood any chance OF success.
Our present Senator has made such a
splendid representative of his State no
man could have defeated him for renomi-
nation. The people OF the State recOg-
nize his worth and feel that they honor
themselves in re-electing him. We do not
feel that Mr. Glenn's announcement OF
withdrawal from the race was needed to
assure Mr. Overman's reelection.
Charlotte Observer.
He will not lose but gain friends by vir-
tue of this announcement and will quit
office not with diminished but enlarged
popularity His remuneration OF his am
bition is in the highest degree creditable
to him. The Governor is an exceedingly
popular man and his entrance into the
fight for the Senatorship held by Mr..
Overman would have precipitated upon
the State a fierce conflict. For saving
it from this he is entitled to thanks. He
has relinquished his hope OF a glittering
prize and it is not to be wondered that a
thread of pathos runs through his letter.
In retiring however, from his present high
position he will carry no bitterness in his
heart; his nature will forbid that; and
while he cannot but feel degree OF dis
appointment he will be buoyed, Oh the
other hand, by the comfortable knowl-
edge that he has discharged his public
duties in good conscience and that wen
those who have at times found them
selves unable to agree with his opinions
and methods accord to him integrity OF
purpose And life, beyond the immediate
present, holds out much to him. He is
yet far from being an old man; he. is an
able and highly successful lawyer and
further distinction in his profession
awaits him. Besides, it is not at all GER
tain that the people will not again call
him into their service. But cOnsidera-
ton of the future aside he has now from
within the greatest earthly comfort: the
appreciation of q good conscience in the
knowledge that at crisis in his life,
when temptation and doubt assailed, he
has done the right thing.
Raleigh Evening Times.
When Robert Broadnax Glenn shall
have retired as governor of North Caro-
lima he can do so with the feeling that he
has done much for the State. He can
have the consciousness OF knowing that
he gave of his time and influence for the
moral and spiritual uplift OF the people
who Overwhelmingly elected him to
Office. AS he APPLY says in his statement
to the people declining to be candidate
for the Senate, his has been a strenuous
administration He has been confronted
with more dilemmas than any governor
since Vance, but he has acted with wis
dom and foresight; he has brought peace
where there was turmoil;he has executed
the laws of the State with vigor and
courage; and he has not once quailed
before what he conceived to be his duty.
Governor Glenn is human, and he has