Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-02
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cARLIN FOR GOVERNOR.

cARLIN FOR GOVERNOR.
The Culpeper Enterprise which in
the two recent campaigns for Congress
bitterly opposed Representative Carlln
has after observing his record IN the
House go changed its opinion OF his
worth and ability thatin its last Fridays
issue it prints the following articles:
The Enterprise has never supported
Mr.. Csrlin for public office its oppo
sition to him has been vigorous. we
fought him hard, but the democrats OF
the Eighth Virginia District declared
him their choice, electing him over
such strong and prominent men as
Judge Nicol, r. Lindsay Gordon, John
F. Ryan and others; and yet We doubted
the wisdom Of the peoples choice.
We again opposed his nomination,
but the people spoke in tones OF thun-
der nominating him the second time
by all overwhelming majority. And
the third and last time his constituents
so emphatically endorsed his record
that he was declared the nominee OF
his party without oprosltion-the
unanimous choice OF the democrats OF
The Eighth district.
We have carefully observed Mr.. Car
Inns public career and in our opinion
he has made good;-like the senior
senator, he does things-he is no
6gurehead; and, as it is a
part of our makeup tc bestow
honor where honor is due, We bowl in
ecognition Of Mr.. Carlin's ability.
Tho parliamentary fight he conducted
in Congress for the preservation OF
Mount Vernon, the home and sepul-
cher Of Washington, from the desecra-
ton Of that sacred spot, by the city OF
Washington, has endeared him to the
people of Virginia and OF the Nation.
He has won their gratitude, and as de.
fender of the sacred tradition that
halloWs Mount Vernon, he enjoys their
confidence and esteem; therefore, We
are not surprised that he is prominent
" spoken OF as candidate for Cover
nor in 1918. We do not know whether
this is in keeping with Mr.. Carlln's
ambition or not, but we do know that
the Eighth district is entitled to recognl
ton by the democrats OF the state, aad
that G. G. Carlin is the logical standard
bearer.
Tine Eighth district is the citadel OF
Virginia democray. Like the rock OF
Gibraltar she ever stands impregnable
to the attacks of the enemy. In those
dark days when the supremacy OF the
democratic party was menaced. and
negro domination was threatened, the
loyalty OF our people proved the rain
bow OF hope that arched the political
skies and led the democratic hosts to
victory.
This congressional district should
furnish the next governor, and it Will
be conceded by both those who have
supported and those who have opposed
him, that Mr.. Carliu is the man around
whom his, the eighth, district should
rally. This rock-ribbed legion OF de.
mocracy has never failed to do its whole
duty. Democrats OF Virginia, show
your appreciation of the glorious record
Of this people, and with one accord ac-
knowledge our right to name the next
governor OF the Commonwealth Ii
Mr.. Carlin can be induced to make the
race there is every prospect Of success,
for the conditions in the party all point
to him as the logical candidate.
This congressional district has not
furnished a governor since the civil
war. We are entitled to the honor.
The object OF this article is to give
notice to the democrats OF the district
that if Mr.. Carlin will make the race
there should be nc discordant voice,
no factional strife, but united demo.
cracy should proudly make this de-
mand upon the party.
AS congressman he should be nomi-
mated without opposition again next
year; this would be but just tribute
10 bis faithful and efficient service.
Opposition will be futile, for Mr.. Car
lin has made good; he has demon
STATED his capacity and will be con-
:inued in the service OF the state
either as congressman, governor or
senator.
Yes, the Enterprise is right. Mr..
Cariin with the great :power OF his dis
trict behind him could. in all probability
be nominated for governor, and we con-
gratulare our contemporary upon see
ing the light. We are inclined to think
hA be has q mere brilliant career
ahead, and one OF great usefulness.
Mr.. Carlin is young and can afford to
bide his time. But should he decide to
answer the call OF his party and 60 into
the gubernatorial contest, we believe
he can and will bring this additional
honor to Alexandria.
VIII SONS CRITICISM.