The weekly soliphone., 1915-11-26
WHO GETS STENCTH
 OF GOVERNOR :?

Little Rock, Nov. 20.-Many pol iticians over the state are still at sea as to whom they will support in the coming gubernatorial con- test. It is known that several of Gov. Hays closest friends in the eastern part of the state have al ready lined up for Earle w. Hodges. There was some talk yesterday of another entry in the contest, but | it is not believed that the man men, tioned will consent to make the race. The report evidently emanat- ed from persons who are desirous of having one of the leaders of the former Jeff Davis faction make the fight, as the leaders of the faction headed by the late Senator Jeff Da- wis are somewhat divided between two of the already announced can didates.
 | Associate Justice w. F. Kirby stated some time ago that the use of his name in connection with the gubernatorial nomination was unau- thorized, and that he had no idea o of entering the contest. Since Gov. Hays withdrawal however, as a possible candidate conditions may be altered. AS long as the governor a candidate the Davis faction was practically agreed to support the governor. One of the leaders stated yesterday that their crowd was not yet ready to appear in the public eye, but would do so at very ear 1 ly date, or as soon as they could agree upon a man who represents the policies advocated by the late Senator Davis.
 All the candidates are claiming to be benefited by Gov. Hays refusal to seek another term. Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges says the rank and file of the governors SUD- port in Eastern Arkansas will rally l to his support.
 CROCKETT AGAINST JOINT CAN VASS.
 Dr. c. H. Brough and former Con- gressman T. c. McRae also claim to have considerable following in that section, but neither will admit that the dominant faction of politicians lin several of the counties composing the St. Francis levee district will give him much assistance; in fact, they expect to have that element lin- ed up against them. John w. Crock ett is very popular in Eastern Ar kansas, and will undoubtedly receive large number of votes in that sec tion. Mir. Crockett says he expects to conduct his campaign independ- ently of the other candidates, and will not participate in any move ment having for it's purpose the ar rangement of dates for joint discus sions over the state.
 Gov. Hays says his friends are at liberty to support any candidate they please. He is now out of the running, and expects to vote for the man he thinks is best qualified for the place.
 The governor halls from South Arkansas, in the county adjoining Nevada, the home of MT. McRae, who is expecting much support from Gov. Hays former friends in that section of the state.
 Gov. Hays stated yesterday that the publication in one or two pa pers that he had insisted upon Oh mer Burnside's resignation as a member of the state charitable board to succeed the late James Sur ridge had no foundation whatever. He said it was out of the question for him to appoint R. P. Allen. be- cause his closest friends and polit- ical advisers advised against it, with the exception of two or three friends in Forrest City and Helena, who insisted upon MT. Aliens ap- pointment.