Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-01-08

u Is contended by some that Co GSo ! ernor-elect Robinson will undoubted make the race for United States sen; tor,
 In this case politicians questioI whether he will resign as governor oI hold on to the gubernatorial chair un til his election as senator is assured and ii something should happen thatl he was not elected then he could still he governor
 Associate Justice Kirby is in like position. With six years ahead of him in the position he now occupies he may attempt to secure the election of have a substantial office on the su- preme bench of the state.
 Brundidge and Norwood have no of- flee, and at the time the selection is made will both be private citizens.
 If Robinson Makes the Race.
 If Governor-elect Robinson decides to make the race for senator, and is elected, then the eligibles will make hot race for governor
 Upon Robinson's resignation to ac- cept the office of senator Arkansas will then, according to indications, be in the hands of an acting governor. This condition was brought about in the state six years ago. Tbe acting governor will serve until the special election, which must be called with in 60 days following the vacancy.
 The acting governor is eX-officio president of the Senate. There are five candidate for this office, as fol- lows: T. J. Ranney, Of Newark, w. K. Oldham of Pettus, w. R. Phillips of Green Forest, A. c Martin, of Conway, and John Ike Moore of Helena One of these men may serve Arkansas in the capacity of governor should Rob- inson resign to accept the United State senatOrship.
 Woods Will Be Full.
 When the special election is called the woods will be full of candidates. Every politician of any prominence from any corner of Arkansas has been mentioned for this office. If the name of any man who has aspirations has ict hac dons without intention. sQ
 Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges refused to make any statement Tues day, further than to say that if Rob- inson resigned and there was an elec- ton he would be a candidate for gov ernor.
 Hodges Attitude.
 There is one question which occurs in this connection. Will MT. Hodges continue to hold his office as secre- tary of state and run for governor at the same time, and if he fails in the race stil lhave his old position left? John H. Hinemon has stated that his position is as follow: If Robinson does not make a ace for the senator hip he may do so; if Robinson is elected senator then he will run for governor. r Others For Governor.
 As already stated Prosecuting At torney Robert l.. Rogers of the SlXth Judicial District has announced that he will be a candidate for governor.
 Mention is made of Mayor Charles B. Taylor as a candidate in this con- nection. If this is so the plot will thicken considerably and Little ROCK may be thrown into the turmoil or another municipal election.
 A. B. Banks, of Fordyce is being prominently mentioned as candidate for governor. Dr. c. H. Brough of the University of Arkansas faculty, IS mentioned as a strong factor in the race. and has announced his candi- dacy Judge G. w. Hays of Camden has been mentioned as compromise candidate to settle the political tangle' Ben l., Griffin, Prospective.
 Ben l.. Griffin, former clerk of the Tax Commission and we'll known figure in Arkansas politics, stated this morning that whenever a vacancy m the office of secretary of state oc- cured he would be candidate for that office. '-.l.-H
 of Governor-elect Robinson IS elect ed to the senate" said MT. Griffin, "then it is my understanding that Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges will be candidate for the otfice or | JP +hio ho tho case then