The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-25

entered Januar, n, 1870, at Richmond.
va. as second elias, matter under aet 81
Congress Of March : 1s7A
49,
"a THuRsDA VI AUGUST Is. 1910.
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THE LAST OF .L11rTLE . o f'-Foit
Sl THE PRESENT. y
nv some hoc,is-pocus which we do
not understand, and which the man
ayers OF the election might find IT
difticult to explain, Little Joe" Brown
was beaten by Hoke Smith for the
nomination for Governor OF Georgia
at the primaries on Tuesday. We are
very much surprised at the result, ana,
unless Mr.: Smith has learned good
many things during the years of
tration OF the affairs of the State, the
people of Georgia will have abundant
cause to rue the day when he came
back, ~ most dangerous demagogue,
because of his ability and his de-
liberately going counter to his gconvic-s
tons. his reelection would be gem
uine misfortune, particularly as the
present incumbent has made an eN-
cellent ExecutNe.s That was the
opinion expressed by the New York
Evening Post on the day Of the cleo
ton. and we think that it is as true
after taking as before taking. The
Democrats have taken up with Hnke
Smith again. preferring, itswould seem,
manly strength and beauty to the
more substantial virtues Of fair play
and common sense. both Of which have
been eXemplifcd in the administration
Of Governor Brown.
The contest for the nomination was
prosecuted with great vigor and. 1t
must be> said, with unusual decency
for Georgia. 1t has been explained
that smith represented the progressive
Democrats, whatever that means. and
that Brown represented the stand-pat
element. When Smith was Governor.
he pursued the corporations with what
appeared at times to- be an almost
vindictive spirit. and succeeded in Sc
curing the enactment of over-stringent
laws for their regulation. and other
measures OF a punitive sort. His nn-
certain handling of the flremen's
strike on the Georgia Railroad brought
much deserved reproach upon him and
the State. and much to the surprise
of the State. he was defeated for re-
election by Little joe" Brown, the
least promising of all tbs canl idates
against whom Mr.. Smith had pre-
viousIy contended for political honors
1T is explained now that the panic
Feat two years ago. We cannot ac-
count for his success this round.
we do not believe that he IS any.
better fitted for the Office of Governor
now than he was when he ran the
asst time. Under Governor Brown the
state has had wise and conservative
administration of its affairs. The dis
turbed condition of its industrial life
has been relieved. the laws have been
executed in Justice and without fear
OISlaFoT, tlic iiiop Spiill At.s' DeSiis . y p.
pressed and the. people have gone
about their bysiness With the assur-3
ance that their rights would be pros
tected 1t was hoped that this conul-,
lion Of affairs would be continued; hut
with many enemies to punish land
some dangerous theories to demon
stratc, Mr.. Smiths victory will be re-
garded with many misgivinss by those
who are interested in the prosperity
BIZ the State. We do not sNppose that
Governor Brown will take his defeat
very much to heart. He is something
81 a; philosophers and VIII carry with
him into his, retirement the conscious
hess of having slain the Anakim in
fair combat as often ms the Anakim
has slain him.. with the further ard
greater satisfaction that during his
ADMINISTRATION he has served his State
faithfully without using his Office as
he instrument OF wreaking personal
revenges. " Y
ORGANIZE AGAINST THE FEE
81 SYSTEM.
At the recent convention of the
Clerks of Courts. Senator Martin urged
lpon them the necessity of organiza-
Ion for the accomplishment of the
purposes they have in view. There
great Virtue in organization, un-
,uestionably. In. the present condi-
lions tits absolutely necessary to the
recess Of any movement, and in the
kettlement offSquestions OF large pub
ic Importance It is necessary 10 meet
organization With organization. This
8 perfectly plain to the Norfolk Vir-
Jnian- Pilot, which Will be much SUR
prised il the effect Of this movement
The organization Of the Clerks Of
courts) Is not reflected very palpably
d the next legislative elections, un-
ess the people take similar steps to
make effective their choice Of repra-
sentatives. The fee system will not be
lbolished II the nomination Of mem
pers OF the General Assembly As left
10 be engineered BY the officials most
concerned In perpetuating 1t.