Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-02

In shifting for position in Georgia
political circles nowadays, the which
many ambitious ones are doing, lit
tie account mas been taken thus Tar
OF the probable doings of the state
Executive Committee, to meet soon.
And yet a very great deal depends
upon the sort of primary that COM
mittee, in its wisdom. elects to call.
Suppose, for instance. the commit
tee should call sort of free-for all
primary-that, is a primary in which
every fellow necessarily was for him
self the devil being more than well
come to the hindmost?
Suppose that instead OF ordering sep
arate primaries that Is. separate
races-for the long and short term
scholarships, the committee should
say; Here are two Scholarships
Georgians-one for six years and one
for four and oue-hAlf years. Mix it
up just so far as you like, then when
the show down comes, the man who
gets the most votes gets the long
term nomination, and the man who
gets the next highest number of
votes gets the short term nomina-
tion?"
Now, the committee COULD say
that. if it wished-and really!
Well, il certainly would break into
fractional lines somewhat, and it GER
tainly would break into sectional
lines. tool
Those who liked Senator Smith
best would vote for Senator Smith,
and those who liked Governor Sla-
ton best would vote for Governor Sla-
ton, and so on down through Hard
wick, Fielder ct al
MOreOVar South Caoro;ans cO,,I5 o,,t
such capers as they saw At, and
North Georgians could do the same
thing, and
1t wouldn't be the worst scheme in
the world. now would it?
or course, there may be divers and
sundry objections to this plan. and
this writer merely outlines 1t because
well, because it is fashionable to
suggest peace plans in Georgia now
adays of a quality likely to bring on
Il fight!
Anyway. this is to be a year of po-
litical activity. with all sorts of side
shows going on, and the plan outlined
mere would at least shut off a lot Of
partisan gabble and sectional non
sense that hasn't any too much sin
certify behind it, in large spots, any
howl
1t has been suggested that Muir
phey Gambler, chairman OF the Rail-
road Commission, may be candidate
for Governor.
II re does, this scribe ventures the
assertion right now that it will be
a man-size job TO beat him!
He is clean. capable, effective and
carries a level head all the time
There are not a great many men
of Murphey Gamblers class in Geor-
gia-and. partisan or not, he will
round up more votes than comforta-
bly, may be counted in one afternoon,
anyway
II Mr.. Gambler were nominated by
one faction--and he has trained
mostly, but never extremely. with the
Smith side--that would necessitate a
nomination by the other side of equal
dignity. And If that came to pass,
Georgia could afford to forget about
the Governorship-for no matter
which man won In fight of that
sort, Georgia would be safe and all
right
W. j. Harris, chairman of the Geor-
gia State Democratic Committee and
| Director of the Census. was asked in
Washington Saturday in regard to the
report that has been current in Wash
ington for several days that he would
become a candidate for the Demo-
catic nomination for Governor of
Georgia.
Mr.. Harris stated that he had not
| yet given the matter serious CON
! sideration. and was not prepared at
| this time to make a statement. Dur
| ing the past few days he has receiv-
ed numerous letters from Georgians
asking him to enter the race, how
! ever.
The campaign for Representative
in Pierce County has opened, with
| two men seeking the place. H. J.
| strickland is opposed for reelection
| by 5. 4. Brewton.
| Either Repre- sentative Wallace Mil