De Alexander: “He abated the intemperate zeal of patriotic juries, and he refused to convict men suspected of disloyalty, without…”

Shows the historical reasons for the present method, and its effect on the senate and senators, and on state and local government, with a detailed review of the arguments for and against direct election.

Enlightened and persuasive discussion of the negro problem in its present phases and aspects.

Indeed, his administration admittedly ranked with the best that had adorned the State for a century, and his friends, including Independents and many Stalwarts, rallied with energy to his support.

Referring to the fraudulent practices, he said: "No one claims, no one believes, that I had lot or part therein, or previous hint or suspicion thereof.