The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-09-18
GEN. TOM RYE
Political Fortunes of Democracy
in Tennessee.


There are no misgivings amongst Dem
ocrats who from State headquarters are
directing the Rye candidacy for Cover
nor. Confidence is shown on ali sides.
They have candidate directly from
the people to appeal to the people to
make Tennessee again a Democratic
State and 10 go on record as upholding
Democratic President. General Rye
was nominated by delegates from the
outlying counties. Not one vote did
he get from Shelby, Davidson, Knox
or Hamilton. There is not about him
even the suspicion OF any connection
with the special interests that find their
homes ip the larger cities. There is not
a smell Of the smoke of corporation in
fluence or acquaintance. Born in Ben
ton, he has spent the latter years Of his
life in Henry County. In his modest
way he has there played his manly part
TO the complete approval OF all who
know him or have come in any way in
contact with him. Amongst them, with
out reference to party or faction, he is
much beloved. He stands for sanity,
for peace--not that peace which pass
eth understanding, but that which APP
peals to the understanding for prog
ress and prosperity. He stands for the
old-time principles Of his party, which
amongst other things includes dignity
in Office and decency in methods.
Confidence in his election comes from
a thorough investigation Of conditions
in every district and county in the State.
Fron1 them all favorable reports come.
In those counties where his duties as
Attorney-General have led him there
will be practically no opposition. Ben
ton and Henry will be hardly more solid
than Weakley, Gibson, Obion, Lake
and Lauderdale. The neighboring coun-
ties to these are more Democratic in
this campaign than they have been in
years. Madison. Hardeman, Fayette.
Upton and Dickson are in harmonious
accord. Henderson, Carroll, Hardin
and a few others have been persistently
true to Republican leanings, but it is
thought that the tidal wave that has
set in so strong for a Democratic vic
tory in November may bring them into
line. Middle Tennessee is in excellent
condition.
The Tenth Congressional District viii
offset the Republican ma
jority for Hooper in East Tennessee,
and the rest OF the State will make the
Rye majority. That, at least, is the
way the Rye campaign managers are
iguring it.
Such counties as Maury, Williamson,
and Giles, which have been
he backgrounds for much factional
lissension during the past few years,
will give Democratic maiorities for Rye.
Davidson went for Williams for Su-
,reme Judge by nearly 1000 majority |
n August It is confidently expected
o give a majority in excess OF 5000
or Rye in November.
Congressman Hull's district, the old |
Fourth, so long represented by Benton
dcMiIlin and now so ably represented
" Cordell Hull, sends in splendid re-
,orts. There are few Republican
ounties in that upper Cumberland sec
ion, but there are many more which
re very strongly Of the Democratic
aith.
There will be little trouble in the
'hird, Congressman Moons district.
One thing especially that the COM
nittee is asking at this time is that the
arious counties put up strong men for
be Legislature. It's part of the Hooper
Ian to nominate legislative candidates
d every county. The Governor wants
be full Republican vote aroused, and
making the effort Of his life to sol
1
lily it for himself. Much as he courts
third term as Governor he is no less
nxious in the campaign to make Ten
essee. in national as in State politics,
permanently Republican. 4" 1t is es-
initial, therefore, that Democrats meet
In at bis own game. They are urged
, name candidates in every legislative
istrict, and to name strong, forceiul
len. I,
Grave problems will confront the next
oyernor. The blunders Of Hooper's /
must be rectified and a
sw order inaugurated. A strong body /
able legislators to cooperate with
overnor Rye will quickly bring order |