The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-10-06
RYE LAUNCHES
HIS CAMPAIGN
PABTY'S RECORD NSURES VIC
TORY; LAW ENFORCED
No Apologies TO Make for Carrying
Out Strictly the Platform Pledg-
es: No Backward Step in the
Temperance Fight.

Tom C. Rye opened his fight for reelec-
ton here today with a terrific indict,
ment againt the republican party. The
indictment was as singular as it was
powerful in that it was drawn not in
specific words and phrases, but in a
biting comparison between affairs as
Hooper left them and affairs as they
have been readjusted and reformed
under 20 months of reunited demo
cratic rule.
1t was an ideal day and the audience
was unusually enthusiastic.
The governor was in splendid form
He is an exceptional campaigner, USED
to the wear and tear of the hastings
lie seemed delighted today to pitch
the tent of democracy in Carroll coun-
ty among many of his old friends and
neighbors. They were as delighted to
have him.
He was met at the station by a
large delegation. About 800 of the
students of the college here added to
the reception. A brass band played
patriotic airs. A procession formed of
about 40 automobiles gaily bedecked,
which moved through town to the Ho-
tel Olive, where a large crowd awaited
the governors coming.
Nominally this is a republican coun-
ty. But for four years Governor Rye
represented the state of Tennessee
here as attorney general and his popu-
larity is not measured by democratic
voters. He has friends throughout
the county who are supporting him
Loyalty. After his magnificent speech
here today the hopes OF the republi-
cans became colder than ever, and now
it is predicted that Carroll county this
fall may find itself closer to the DEM
ocratic fold than it has been in many
a day.
The governor spoke in the court
house yard. The platform was deco
rated with American flags and bunt-
ing. A number of distinguished dem
ocrats sat on the platform with him.
Gov. Rye made a splendid speech. 1t
was dignifed and it was clear. There
were no carping references of any
kind; in fact, it bore the classic tone
OF an accounting of nearly two years
Of stewardship, One by one the gov
ernor took up the departments of state
and told what had been done since
democratic rule had been restored.
He spoke Of the forms BROUGHT
about by the board of control, in the
-edaeatiopal department, the A-.s'.sas-
ttral department. and in real nora
progress. 1t was on this high plane
that the republican party was stripped
bare. The governor by comparing what
ne found with what had been done
struck the republican party in Tennes-
see a blow that was stronger than any,
thing that could have been said.
All Huntingdon turned out to give
the governor joyous welcome. After
the speaking, one of the pleasant call
ers at the governors room was Judge
John f. Mccall of Memphis. who is
spending a vacation at his old home
here. Gov. Rye was very much pleased
with the day. The governor took it as
a complete indication that the people
OF Tennessee are grateful for a prom
is carried out, a duty well performed
Cheer after cheer greeted him when he
said that he carried out the platform
pledges on temperance and law en-
torcement, first, because the platform
SAID so, and above all, it was right.
He said there would be no backward
step.
Gov. Rye said in part:
My Friends:-In appearing before
you today desire to express my graf
ltude for the honor done me two wears
ago by the generous support YOU gave
me, resulting in elevating me to the
highest position within the gift of the
people of the state No words of mine
can adequately express my thanks and
appreciation Of this honor. have ex-
erted every effort to merit the conf
dence, and guard well the trust repos-
ed IN me, and my fondest hope is that
! may to some extent have measured
up to your expectations, so | shall
again have your support and influence
humbly trust that my official conduct
IN the discharge of the duties of the
nigh position to which. you have called
me- may entitle me to this cnsideration
at your hands. Already you have hon
ored me with the endorsement of the
party representatives in convention
assembled, by again nominating me to
succeed myself, and hope and believe
mat this nomination may be ratified by
the people at the ballot box. Not be-
cause of my merit, but beause
you know | have tried to keep faith
with you, and whatever may be my
faults and shortcomings, have re-
garded platform pledges as sacred and
binding, and have endeayored to write
them into laws, and then to enforce
them
IF permitted to serve you another
term as governor, ] shall bring to the
discharge Of the duties Of the position
the experience Of the two years Just
past in a determined effort to do more
for the advancement Of the interests
of the state, than has been done in the
past.
On the day | was inaugurated gov
ernor, and Immediately following four