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Editorial
April 28, 1922
Hickory Daily Record
Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Editorial reports John A. Smith's criticism of the Republican nomination process in North Carolina, targeting the Winston-Salem convention's selection of Mrs. Lindsay Patterson and Eugene Holton, accusing old guard like Charlie Reynolds of blocking young Republicans' rise. Notes similar complaints over 15 years with temporary progressive gains.
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HONING FOR A FIGHT
John A. Smith of High Point, who was mentioned as a candidate for the Republican nomination for congress in the fifth district, talks as if he was displeased with the action of the Winston-Salem convention where the nomination of Mrs. Lindsay Patterson was engineered. He calls Charlie Reynolds, national committeeman, "the most ancient pie hunter," and says the nomination of Eugene Holton for solicitor of the eleventh district spells death in the pot for the young, virile Republicans. He also charges that the present regime doesn't want the party to grow in the state, and has an eye only for the offices, which is a charge frequently made. Mr. Smith makes the prophecy that in two years from now there will be a rattling of these old bones and that the younger element of Republicans, who have not been thinking of pie all the time, will get in the saddle and take a ride.
It seems as if we have heard such statements for the past 15 years and that, while the progressives win when they go on the warpath, the elder statesmen generally manage to come back in time to take over the federal offices.
John A. Smith of High Point, who was mentioned as a candidate for the Republican nomination for congress in the fifth district, talks as if he was displeased with the action of the Winston-Salem convention where the nomination of Mrs. Lindsay Patterson was engineered. He calls Charlie Reynolds, national committeeman, "the most ancient pie hunter," and says the nomination of Eugene Holton for solicitor of the eleventh district spells death in the pot for the young, virile Republicans. He also charges that the present regime doesn't want the party to grow in the state, and has an eye only for the offices, which is a charge frequently made. Mr. Smith makes the prophecy that in two years from now there will be a rattling of these old bones and that the younger element of Republicans, who have not been thinking of pie all the time, will get in the saddle and take a ride.
It seems as if we have heard such statements for the past 15 years and that, while the progressives win when they go on the warpath, the elder statesmen generally manage to come back in time to take over the federal offices.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Republican Nominations
Party Infighting
Young Republicans
North Carolina Politics
Old Guard Criticism
What entities or persons were involved?
John A. Smith
Mrs. Lindsay Patterson
Charlie Reynolds
Eugene Holton
Winston Salem Convention
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Republican Party Internal Nomination Disputes
Stance / Tone
Observational Critique Of Party Old Guard
Key Figures
John A. Smith
Mrs. Lindsay Patterson
Charlie Reynolds
Eugene Holton
Winston Salem Convention
Key Arguments
Displeased With Engineering Of Mrs. Patterson's Nomination
Charlie Reynolds Called 'Ancient Pie Hunter'
Eugene Holton's Nomination Harmful To Young Republicans
Current Regime Prioritizes Offices Over Party Growth
Prophecy Of Young Republicans Taking Control In Two Years
Similar Complaints Heard For 15 Years With Temporary Progressive Successes