Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-07-09
THE SMITH SIDE IN THE SENA-
TORIAL CONTROVERSY.

While the fight for the senatorial
succession is on, and strenuous eff
forts are being made to induce Gov.
Smith to decline to be a candidate, or
in lieu of that to encompass his de-
feat, it must not be overlooked that
the Smith following throughout the
state is still largely devoted to the
governors political interests. While
there doubtless have been many seces-
sions from the ranks of his ardent fol-
lowers on the senatorial question it is
still quite probable that the great ma
iority of the staunch Smith men are
in favor of comforting on the governor
any honor he may aspire to, senatorial
or otherwise. The feelings of this
large class is doubtless we'll portrayed
in an editorial in the Brunswick News,
under the caption "Hoke Smith, the
Peoples Choice for Senator" the "peo-
pie" of course being the adherents Of
Gov. Smith. The News reviews the
situation at length, going fully into
the opposition of Gov. Smith and as
sorting that it is merely another eff
fort to thwart the will of the majoriy.
AS spokesman for the Smith side Of
the controversy the News editorial has
its value as throwing a light on the
view taken by many Georgians, Says
it:
I'm spite of all the efforts, some OF
which have not been of an edifying
character, of those who are opposed
to him, the indicator in the political
situation in Georgia points unerringly
to the elevation of Governor Hoke
ItSmith to the United States senate.
While the task of counting noses in
Legislative bodies, charged with such
serious tasks as making United States
senators, is always attended with
more or less of doubt, which adds a
touch of uncertainty to the, situation,
in the Georgia case the drift of the
public mind towards the big governor
| is so strong thaf it has caught the ap-
proval of the peoples representatives
in the lawmaking body of the COM
monwealth and they are going to re-
spond to the desire of their constitu-
ents.
THE strength of Governor Smith Is
strongly evidenced by the fact that il
| desperate efforts which his opponents
have made to break it. Instead Of
waning and yielding to the smart
practices of the trained politicians
who have worn threadbare the yelr
for a state primary, bringing into the
matter such fibble-fobbs as talk Of
refusing to conform gubernatoria.
nominations in the senate, pending the
outcome of the senatorial squabble
etc, the strength of Governor Smitl
has risen high above the hazy sea O
discomfort and like some grand cathe
dral stands aloft, stately and splendid
maniffcence.
so, unless we are in error and bad
ly misread, the weather signals il
Georgia, the people of the state
through their delegated representa-
tive will on next Tuesday crown thei
favorite son with a toga he has Ion!
hOnorably desired and for which he i
most happily equipped. And trul.
this is a most satisfactory situation
for if the people of Georgia need Hok
Smith in the executive mansion, thel
surely they need him in Washington
and as it is stated that he will sery'
through the legislative session in an,
event, then Georgia will have TIT
pleasure of seeing him map out t
successful issues the policies whi2l
have made him the real leader of tn,
people in the state.
In conclusion, if it be the will u
the people to seek this truly remarka
bic man for the highest honor the
have to give, as a testimonial to nj
high order of public service, then in
l deed The News hopes that GoyernO
Smith Will accept the call, believing
that he violates no ethics in so dOini
and the justification for such an &C
is to be found in the love of a peopl
for great man, who in the lace 0
Iunmerited vicissitudes and unholy ant
unwarranted attacks has indeed "com
back without bitterness, ready t.
consecrate his matchless ability AM
his splendid experience and wisdom
to their service in whatever field o
endeavor they may call him!
Indeed, it is only justice in he
choicest raiment, when a good peopl
rewards such public service as Hok
Smith has given to Georgia"
1t is always we'll to hear both side
of a story, and The News editoria
fairly sums up the feelings of tn
main order of Governor Smiths ad
i herents.
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