The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-06-05
THOMAS &. RYE.

democratic state convention, w
would not attempt to conceal our In
tense qualification at the signal tn
umph, in the final hours of that body
of the best element Of the organizes
. democracy. II the convention had
bad beginning 1t ended splendidly
lRye's nomination and the adoption
Of strong, progressive and law en-
forcement platform are distinc
achievements for good government
and should be the cause of congratu
lation upon the part of all patriotic
citizens, irrespective of political ain
liations. These results are the har
binger of better days for democracy
and for Tennessee. They indicate 6
determination upon the part of the
majority of the organization to shake
off the shackles that have bound them
to dishonor and defeat.
4 Rye may not be elected governor
The contest is going to be desper
ately fought one and the result will
probably be in doubt until the last
vote is counted. But his nomination
is distinct victory for the cause OF
good government. It means that
both Of the great parties in Tonnes
see have put forward their best candi-
dates; that regardless OF the result
of the election, Tennessee will have
governor who is worthy to fill that
high Office; one who stands four
square upon the moral questions that
have divided the peope for several
years.
Ryes nomination upon a prohibit
ton and law enforcement platform
means that those wexat1ous issues
will be removed from the forum of
legitimate political discussion. The
people can rest secure in the know
ledge that, regardless of the cleo
ton, Tennessee will take no back
ward step upon those questions
which so vitality affect the home, the
schools and the churches. Prohibi-
ton is now as firmly fixed upon the
policy OF Tennessee as our public
school system has ever been. This
will bring cheer to the hearts of all
sincere advocates of genuine temper
ancA.
The political prohibitionists and
the reformers-for-pie only may lament
and weep over the passing of the pro-
hibition question from the politics OF
Tennessee, but those of us who have
been engaged in this long and des-
perate and often doubtful struggle for
Tennessee's moral and civic regener-
alton, having no motive other than
a desire for the triumph OF good gov
eminent, neither hoping for nor ex-
pecting reward, save that which
comes from the consciousness Of
duty well done, are genuinely de-
lighted as we witness the universal
triumph of our cause.
The Herald long ago enlisted in
the battle because it knew that the
cause was right. It has never used
It's columns to advance the political
interests of any candidate; it has
never prostituted its influence to the
service of any machine. 1t has sup
ported candidates merely because
heir election has been necessary to
he achievement of some reform in
government. It's sole interest in
comes from a patriotic
lesire that it may be honestly, eff
iently and Justly administered. It
would have all political parties ap-
zeal to the best sentiment of the peo-
lie; it would name only candidates
worthy to wear the honors of office.
Holding these views as the very !
rk of our covenant of faith, we fell :
itate the people of Tennessee upon !.
he nomination of that clean and
rilliants young district attorney,
homas G. Rye, of Henry county, for =
he nigh Office of governor, just as =
q have congratulated the people
pom the nomination by the republi- q
ans Of Ben w. Hooper, one worthy 4
, administer and execute the laws ~
the state. The struggle between =
lem for the mastery will be such a
,ntest that no good citizen will u
ave cause for alarm or feel the d
for the loss of sleep re- o
ardless Of the result. 81
Thomas G. Rye, the nominee, is :,
can. He is able. He is honest. =.
e man of the people. He has :
zen tried in public place and has =
,ver violated trust. He stands .
r the enforcement of the laws, fair :.
, justly and with, all proper dis. ~
Itch. He has behind him four :
airs Of official administration that :.
Q credit to him and ali honor to =,
a state. He will. IL elected. make &c