The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-21


1t is becoming evident to students of the political
situation in this State that Hon. Cromwell Gibbons of
ackonvie will be of the two high in the first
primary for Governors 1t also apparent that whoever
qualities with him for the second will bca candidate
for crushing defeat. The candidacy oCo Gibbons has
been gaining strength steadily and this has been due the
remarkable campaign waged by him and by his loyal
friends and supporters throughout the State.
Col Gibbons is candidate who has platform which
comends itself the good citizens of the State There
isn't weak plank it. 1t contains deceptive PROPOSE
ton, calculated to catch the unwary 1t offers gold
brick schemes It is plain busnessike platform such
ought be expected of aspiring be the Gov
of this great and growing State.
Col Gibbons is right good roads, convcts, on
finance, public improvements, home government
State Institutions drainage each and all of the grave
questions which be considered and handled by the
State administration He believes that Florida with
its steady growth its rapid development its standing nv-
aton to its vast natural be ut
zed should have business-ike administration of its af-
fairs He does believe that the State should embark
in questionable schemes experimental propositions, which
will more than likely involve it in endless expense and
trouble. We have enough solid for develop
ment the from which will be and safe Before
attempt exploit unknown and untried ventures
make the best of the opportunities already before
and in which experience and established fact have given
confidence
While Col Gibbons opponents have been going over
the State denounCng imaginary predatory interests and
Seeking to ame prejudice by preaching the downfall of
capital he has been giving the people something practical
and definite to think about He has beentaking them
about their material welfare giving them the gospel of
good government He has been telling them how their
State may be made attractive, its affairs conducted
progressive PLAN greater realized it's
natural advantages His policies intensely practical
they appeal to serious-mnded citizens The people who
fear Col Gibbons platform and hear his speeches must
naturally turn him the for Governor, because
he gives them sufficient and logical Of why he
ought to be elected.
With Col. Gibbons in the Gubernatora1 chair the
State of Florida would be assured of safe and the
energetic administration of that office It would mean
years of good government four years of eveheaded
ness in that position.
In this section of the State be disputed that
Col Gibbons is already in leading place in the race In
Hillsborough county he will undoubtedly plurality
probably majority If his section of the State does
we'll by him this section his county gives him
strong support does Hillsborough, his election
assured
Colonel Gibbons will make tour of South Florida
this week and will speak in Tampa Saturday night
The people who have been noting his remarkable cam
pagn will be eager to hear him speak for himself They
inclined avoraby toward him because he has none OF
the tricks and traits of the denagoguercks and traits
of which large majority of the people of Florida have
become thoroughly weary In recent years.
Let the Democrats of Florida elect this able and prac
teal man to the Governorshp Their choice will be ust
fed by his official conduct.