The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-22

m make to accept it. That he would
make good governor, even great
one. cannot be disputed; but the only
way Frank Harris can ever be lnduc-
ed to take such position wouid DC
by rendering it to him without oppo-
sition az the unanimous testimonial
of the people of Florida. He mas an
aversion to entering upon the exac-
lions. the ill-feeling and the disaiiu-
sionments of primary campaign
and he is right.-Sunday's Tampa
Tribune.
Letter From Rev. r. Hugh Morris
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. II, 1911.
Mr.. Frank Harris, Ocala, Fla:
My Dear Mr.. Harris-The lncioseo
is taken from the Gainesville paper.
7 echo the sentiment expressed, ex-
cent that would prefer to put it this
way: ut is a pity that the state Oh
Florida is to be deprived OF the SER
vices of such a man as know you TO
be in its executive mansion!"
Why should that stigma attach 10
politics" which we all know does ad-
here thereto? For politics is from
polls" a city, and means that which
is for the interest of the city and the
citizens. Why should politics be lett
to the men who can finance a cam
paign, or why should people not put
up men and elect them because OF
ability and character, and not because
of pull, ring power, and kindred fore
es? Why? 1 shrug my spare shoui-
ders, and pass the question along Tor
someone else to answer.
Only, wish you would run for gov
ernor of Florida, and get elected, and
give them the clean administration
that l know in my very bones you
would give.
With love and best wishes to you
p6TSOudIlyy duQ " dAA AAJ ,S~~~e~
friends, Sincerely yours,
R. H. MORRIS.
Letter From Hon. Samuel Pasco
Monticello, Fla, Dec. 9, 1911.
Frank Harris, Esq, Ocala, Fla:
Dear Sir-I have received the copy
of the circular letter you sent me, re-
lating to your candidacy for the office
of governor.
regret that you have decided not
to go before the people and seek their
support when the primary is called
next year, and regret still more the
existence of the conditions which
have largely Influenced you in COM
ing to this decision.
Your thorough knowledge of our
state and it's varied interests, your
large acquaintance with our people,
and the experience you have had in
the editorial chair in gaining and di-
costing information would be of great
value to you in the discharge of the
duties of the chief executive office,
and your election would be a fitting
recognition of your valuable services
in aiding in the restoration of good
government during the period of re-
construction, and in continuing the
democratic party in power since that
time.
The road to the higher offices filled
by the popular vote through the pri-
mary is at present barred against the
man Of limited means by it's great
cost, and, as you say, these offices are
expensive luxuries, and if the cost is
paid by others it may be at the sacri-
flee of the independence of the candi-
date. This is serious objection to
the state primary, as it is now con-
Quoted, and no adequate remedy has
yet been proposed. 1t is certainly to-
be regretted that the state should
ever be unable to secure the services
OF good man, well qualified to fill
a great office because he does not pos
sess large wealth.
Yours very truly,
SAMUEL PASCO.
Letter From Mr.. Flagler
st. Augustine, Fla, Dec. 9. 1911.