The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-11-03
COOPER TO BUN
TWO YEARS HENCE
But Will We Ever Again Have a PrI'
Rargs Real Democrats Tired
Of the Trap.

Columbia, Oct. 29.-There were
comparatively few definite politica
announcements during fair week, but
those which were made give a some
what definite line upon the situation
as developed so far.
Solicitor R. A. Cooper positively an
nounced that be would be a candidate
for governor two years hence. U
until this time, the anti-Reform party
seems to have centered upon him, and
the strength which he will deVeloG
will depend upon his ability to hold
this following without division in the
ranks. It was said BY prominent
Manning supporter today that Mr'
Cooper, during the past campaign was
to the Manning faction what Belgium
was to the allies-that the personal
support which he secured from the
Blease faction in the flrst race pre-
vented Blease's election on the first
ballot, and gave the Manning people
time to lay their plans and get into
line the entire Manning support. This
summary Of the situation seems to be
correct as far as 1t goes-that the en-
trance of Cooper prevented the cleo
ton of Blease on the first ballot, but
does not take into account the va
rious charges which have been made
in regard to the arbitrary carrying
through of the second primary, In the
interest OF Mr.. Manning by a partisan
machinery which had in mind the de-
feat Of Blease at all hazards.
Peoples 8 Candidate.
The only positive announcement for
governor by a supporter Of the Re-
form movement during the past cam
palgn has come from attorney Gen
eral Peoples, who said positively that
he would be an entry in the guberna-
torial race against all comers. Cen
eral Peoples has been recognized as
an able attorney general. who has
conducted the Office fairly and impair
TALLY. His announcement came be-
fore the convention of the Reform
party, which appointed central COM
mittee to secure a definite organiza-
tion throughout the state, looking to
the election two years hence. 1t fs
known that others on this side are
contemplating making the race FOR
governor in 1918, and that the general
idea seems to be TO concentrate upon
ticket. as the anti-Reform faction
has done during the past several years
This policy may. and probably will
change the whole complexion Of the
political situation, before it Is fully
Edeyeloped:a In ,l914<she@ -Refosm%Sac-
ton went down in defeat because o!
lack OF Capitalization, opposed by cen.
tralization on the part OF the oppos
ing faction, and It is the pollttca
error which 1t is desired to correct. Il
will be recalled that the anti faction
in 1914. went so far as to hold ar
elimination" convention at the JET
ferson hotel. and. as a matter Of fact
did eliminate a good many candidates
for governor in view Of the fear eG
pressed by them. with the number o
gubernatorial candidates which the'
had In the field, the second race woul;
be run between two avowed Bleas
candidates for governor The "elimi
nation" conference worked, and AE
! Manning was elected governor.
i, No More PrimaryY
! There are a great many Demo
Gratis who say they will never go int
another primary under the presen
machinery. basing their position upol
the assertion that it is impossible 70
those in the faction opposed by tn
machinery to secure fair showing
Events strongly point now to a ne1
! olitical dispenssaion two years hence
unless matters complained Of are cor
.ected.
Real Democratic Party.
There will be no appeal, however
to an alien vote by the Reform fac
] ion, which considers itself the rec
Democratic party III South Carolin
today and which. If necessary. VII
take steps 10 enforce It's claims b
! polling in such election as fair coun
as may be secured In the majority Q
i the white Democratic voters In to
state.
Tue talk OF bolt from the Demo
cratic party this year. INDUCED in a
q charge against the Reform tactic
by the anti-Blease press SINCE the dec
laration Of the result Of the Demo
cratic rimary, has been efectuall
dihposed of by the action of the Jane
convention. There are great man
Democratic voters In the state, how
ever, who are not satisfied, in view O