The Washington herald., 1909-06-07
special to The washington Herald.

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Richmond. Va. June 6.-Political gossip
in Virginia these days is taking a specu-
latiye turn. Many are wondering and
asking the question what VIII happen IL
Harry ST. George Tucker, the 'anti-ma-
chine candidate. Is nominated and elected
governor. This question Is answered by a
Well-knOwn "anti machine" Democrar.
who asserts that II viii mean not only
United States Senator Thomas S. Martin.
recognized as the head Of the "organiza-
ton. but the organization" Representa-
tives in Congress, viii have opposition
for denomination Not only this, but me
100 oficeholders appointed by the gov
ernor viii be hunting other ways OF earn
ing their bread and butter; for Tucker is
likely TO make a clean sweep and turn
out those officeholders who are active In
opposing his nomination.
II such things happen. II will be big
political revolution in Virginia, so far
as the officeholders are concerned-al-
most as big as II a Republican were to be
chosen to sit in the chief executive-s
chair. The governor OF Virginia. on ac-
count OF the appointive power vested in
him by the new constitution. exerts a
powerful political influence. He not only
fills approximately 400 State Offices, but
dominates a hundred State boards, OF
more CT less political influence. should
such an influence be exerted-
As 70 Senator Martins opponent, there
is much speculation as 10 who viii be
the man IL Tucker wins and the organ
ization" loses the present contest Il is
known that Representative Carter Glass.
Of Lynchburg. has been asked how he
would Ike TO wear the Virginia Sena-
torial toga- II Is also known that Mr..
Glass said Nay" as his present ambi-
ton is 10 be governor OF Virginia, for
which he win be a candidate four years
hence. and then retire 10 his editorial
sanctum in Lynchburg
Another name mentioned is Representa-
tive William A. Jones. or Warsaw Mr.
Jones is the dean of the Virginia delega-
ton. He has been one Of the most use
fUl and Influential Virginia Representa-
tives in Congress. His friends assert that
he will probably be forced 10 make the
race in the event Of the supremacy OF
the element in the Democratic party
fighting the ''orga anizauonF' whether he
is willing or not. as he would make the
strongest race against Senator Martin
In a nutshell. II is generally believed
that Tucker victory will upset things in
Virginia. so far as the OfflcehOlders ara
concerned. while a Mann victory VIII
mean the present crowd viii be more or
less retained
It is the fear OF many OF the faithful
losing their jobs that is the cause. ac-
cording 10 reports that the word has been
passed down the lire" by the "organiza-
tion" that Tucker must be defeated. In
deed. It Is said that the organization" is
now actively al work for Judge Mann
That means a big vote for the Nottoway
candidate. II the organization" presents
an uRbrOken front Il is estimated that
Judge Mann will start the day on Au-
gust 5 with 30 per cent Of the Democratic
vote practically chalked up for him
There are. however, some weak spots in
the Organization" ranks A number OF
the county leaders have bolted Judge
Mann. Some OF them are weakening. but
il Is asserted that the majority OF them
VIII stand firm by their original an
for Tucker.
There IS one thing the Organization IS
not doing these days IN support OF Judge
Mann. that is. writing letters. In other