The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-16
Why Not FMS ]. Garrett.

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that the Independent Democrats, who
supported Mr.. Hooper for Governor,
have no reason whatever for having
| done so, under the then existing cir
cumstances. yet, at the same time, it
seems quite reasonable to suppose that
all the same Democrats would like to
have harmony in the party and elect a
Democrat next time for Governor. But
I il that desired end is attained, not only
will the leaders Of the factions have to
agree, but exactly the right man will
have to be nominated and put out into
the zelda man against whom neither
side has become preiudiced, and in
whom both alike have confidence.
1t is my very conservative opinion
that there is no gentlemen, prominent
! in craftsmanship, in West Tennessee,
nor even in the State, whom our party
could nominate for Governor, that would
be less handicapped in appealing to all
Democrats, and, who therefore would
be more likely to carry the full support
Of both wings Of the party, than Con-
gresham Finis ]. Garrett.
Mr.. CARROTS general and congress
sional record has been such that il has
given. should think, all needed assur-
ance Of his competency to fill the guber-
material chair Of our State with sub
stantial credit, both to himself and the
State. And his department in the past
toward the Democrats, as a body, has
been such that it has only fostered and
retained the confidence and friendship,
/ am persuaded, Of the large majority
Of both factions. Therefore, it is evi.
dent that Mr.. Garrett would have al
smooth and unharmful start as any one
could have under the existing conditions
And while we have no reasons to sup
pose for a moment that Congressman
Garrett for policy sake would sacritics
any principle or withhold any trutt
which he might deem should be spoken
vet from all his past record we can bu
believe that no other man would trea
his opponents in a political campaign
more gentlemanly and with more fair
ness and consideration. And gener
GUS federation OF whatever opposition O
difference might still exist within thu
party would evidently be a very inn
portant factor in the next race for gov
ernor, il the Democrats should desir'
success, as it would operate powerful,
to keep down prejudice, close up tn
: breach If any should still exist, and there
by gain more general and united sup
I port OF its chosen candidate from TIL
whole party.
Without the political situation an'
feelings should change great deal NOR
than we may reasonably expect no man
in my opinion, that figured at all prom
} linently id either faction of the Dem
J ocratic party during the last guberna
torial election could have scarcely
! shadow OF achanceto be elected COVER
nor at the next election. To put u
such man would be only to kind
anew the animosity OF the wing Q
! faction against whom he operated in th
last campaign. II the Democrats shout
act SO unwisely as to put out such
man it may we'll be feared that the pc
J litical hell will again enlarge herse
Q in Tennessee. And il that should b
/ the case the result will be exactly wha
! liz was last time-Mr. Hooper will b
t elected as our governor, supported b
) many good Democrats.
| do not know that Mr.. Garrett woul
accept the nomination for gevernc
! under the existing or any other cond
/ tions, but / am persuaded that il b
, could be induced to accept nomin'
j ton and should he be put out he is th
, one man in the. State that would b
4 most likely to carry the party to SUI
r cess.
But as the Democratic party 10 Ter
nesseee has scarcely had an hour
sanity within the last five or six veal
/ shall not be surprised if it fails to d
the one thing essential to its own sa
walton in the coming gubernatoral rae
nominate Hon. Finis J. Garrett
EUGENE McSPEDDEN.
GROUP ENDS LIFE