The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1896-08-06
GOVERNOR ATKINSON.

by invitation to speak to the citi-
zens OF Cobb county on the political
issues of the day.
The Governor was met at the
morning trein by delegation of
our citizens, with a carriage. The
Marietta Rifles also were out IN.
der command of Capt. Sanford, and
acted escort to the Governor as he
was driven to the Elmwood Hotel.
The Rifles drawn up in front Of
the hotel fred thirteen salutes, one
for each Southern State.
During the morning Rainey's
brass band enl;vened matters with
music.
The town was full Of people and
the streets were crowded with ve~
hicles. Everybody was anxious to
get glimpse Of Georgia's noble
and worthy governor.
AT Il o'clock an immense crowd
gathered in the city park where a
stand had been hurriedly erected.
Many ladies graced the occasion by
their presence.
The first speaker was Hon. Louis
Garrard, Of Columbus. He was in.
troduced by Mayor pro. TEN. J. Gid
Morris. Mr.. Garrard's speech
dealt mainly with the silver ques-
ton, showing conclusively that this
country couldn't be fooded..wit sill
yer under free coinage. He gave a
running comment on the democrat
ic platform. His speech was an
able one and well received.
The Governor was introduced by
! Col. w. R. Power. The Governors
speech was quite lengthy and an
eloquent production. He spoke OF
the acts Of the present State demo-
cratic administration and what it
had accomplished-how he had tax.
en- the defaulted Northeastern Rails
road, operated it and made it pay
SIS, 900 per annum, and then subse-
quently leasing it tor enough to pay
interest on the bonds and clear
$4,000 per annum besides; the Sc
curing of $4,000 interest per an
num upon the States deposits in
banks, which an individual was
unable to get on his deposits the
increased amounts given for the. cd
ucation of the children of white and
black; the removing Of 405 con-
victs from three camps to another
camp on account of the lessees not
complying with the law. He ex.
pressed his intention to veto any
bill that had for its object the con
tlnuation of the present convict
lease system; he insisted that as
white men made the laws they
should eptore and abide by them
and not resort to lynch law. He
spoke In behalf of free coinage and
the National democratic nominees.
1t was speech full of FIRE and
enthusiasm, eloquent in its delivery
and forcible in its emphasis. He
made fine impression and was fire.
quently applauded.
At the conclusion, Col. C. D.
Seely proposed three cheers for
Bryan and Atkinson, which was
heartily given by the crowd.
Governor Atkinson has made one
of the best and most conscientious
Governors Georgia has ever had.
He has tried tc do his duty fearless
~ and courageously. He has en-
NSSsO4SN w P1OtCCt euC 1uISTG5t OF
the people and enforce the law, and
ne has succeeded admirably. His
administration has been clean and
creditable, free from corruption and
scandal, and his denomination car
ries with it the confidence and good
will Of the people. His election
will be overwhelming. no msttar
who runs against him. Let every
Democrat endorse his administers
ton with his ballot.
The Governor, Judge Gober,
Capt. R. w. Boone and Mr.. E. P.
Dobbs left on the evening train for
the mountains of North Carolina, at
a place called Mondays, for a lew
days recreation and fishing.
There are torty~fve States, and
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