Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-05-22
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IIA .IOI IT0IlDI and Their Friends For the Discussion Of Il
LIN OOQI lOI & i the Issues involved the Present Race j

and his policy must be framed to adj
vance these higher aspirations How far
his desire to promote the welfare OF the
state may be hampered by his private
ambitions we may not be able to fore
tell, but we know that men and measures
are too often nodded and modified to meet
a popular fallacy rather than secure
public good, and the pressure of political
associations are often more potent than
good intentions. President Roosevelt has
recently expressed admiration for the
brave Confederates and the sublime de-
votiOn of the south to their principles,
however much he may differ from them,
and has manifested a desire to promote
peace and harmony between the sections,
yet this high and honorable purpose was
pOwerless in the face of the demands of
his party, and considerations of his own
popularity at the north. and he kept
negro in high and important office. con-
trary to the firm and respectful protest
of a refined and intelligent community.
Mr.. Query, If we are to accept his
more recent utterances as Indicative of
his platform. will endeavor to revolution
lie the policy of the state in regard to the
sale of intoxicating liquors. Local option,
which has met with so much favor and
has in a marked degree advanced the
cause of temperance in the state, is to be
supplanted by prohibition, and the de-
and secret traffic in intoxicants are to fol-
low this drastic experiment in reform.
Mr.. Guerry's theories are not In accord
with the escutcheon Of Georgia, wisdom,
justice and moderation" Extremists are
not the safest guardians Of the public well
fare. They may serve a good purpose as
a counter irritant to keep public senti
ment In condition of healthy activity,
but they do not advance the great mate
rial interests of state. They are as
medicine to the body polite. not nutri-
ment.
In John Holbrook Estill we have a COM
petent, careful. conservative man. All
of his energies will be devoted to the de-
velopment of his state. No part of his
administration will be directed to his
own political ACKNOWLEDGMENT, or the con-
struction Of fences to protect his future
political career.
Erratic theories and impracticable de-
mands from Ianatical governor will not
disturb the harmony that ought to exist
between the two coordinate branches OF
the government-the legislative and the
executive.
Mr.. Estill will fill the measure of his
highest ambition by proving himself to
be an able governor. whose wise policy
and watchful care will enrich the treas
ury with comfortable balance, instead
of increasing the load of indebtedness, and
by maintaining harmonious relations with
all the departments Of the government,
secure to the state the full performance
of official duty with the regularity and
correctness of perfected machinery.
Chatham county presents to the voters
of this state a man who is religious with
out being intolerant; an earnest advocate
Of temperance without being a fanatic;
a resident of that section of the state
which should now have the honor OF pre-
senting a governor to the people. No
more opportune time than at present to
recognize the claims of southern Georgia
to furnish the man, and no more available
candidate to fill the place than John Hol-
brook Estill. We ask his election In the
interest of harmony and pure govern
ment. Yours truly,
]. r. sAUssY.