Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-11-18

the people will be sacredly upheld Bz
these tribunals created for their protec-
ton.
Whatever candidate may be elected to
fill the office of governor should make ii
his primary duty to see that the rights
OF the people are maintained at all haZ
ards, and that any controversy between
the railroads and the shippers is prompt
ly and permanently adjusted so as to
secure for the people freedom from ex-
tortionata or discriminating rates with
out depriving the transportation compa-
MES of the equal protection to which they
are entitled under the law
F Or aid in the satisfactory adiustnlen,
of these conditions, I believe the naoDle
will look to such candidate as may have
constantly manifested a sincere and con-
sistent disposition to invoke a Just and
fair enforcement Of the laws of the state.
realizing that no reform can be perma-
nent unless based on the eternal princi-
Piles which illustrate the great seal Of
our state-wisdom, justice and modera-
tion.
1 believe that corporations should be
controlled by the strong hanH- of state
government; that they should be made to
obey the constitution and all laws mass
of monopoly, for the enforcement Of
reasonable rates, and for the prevention
of rebates and determinations
l believe that they should be compelled
to litigate in the courts of this state all
questions arising from their relations to
the state or its people.
/ advocate the adoption of a law pro-
hibiting the issue of free passes or COM
plimentary franks by corporations or
public utilities to all public officials.
whether legislative, judicial or executive.
The constant and continuous develop
ment of railroads and commerce requires
additional legislation comforting addI-
tional powers upon the railroad commits
sion from time to time, and I shall advo-
cate the adoption and enforcement of all
such laws as will enable the commission
to secure to the people of Georgia i'm
munity from rebates and determinations.
and as low rates as obtain in any other
states similarly situated
I favor the election Of railroad com.
missioners by the people; but If cali q
upon to appoint a commissioner. 1 Shout
be governed wholly BY the Character up
rightness and ability cf the appointoe.
choosing only such men as could be d.
pended upon to administer tho daties of
the office honestly fairly ard fearI ssIy.
without undue Interference or the execu-
tive or from anv party at irtorest
Opposed to Confiscation
I am unalterablv onpoeo7 20 on.- no,Icv
Of government under wl9ah FOREIGN cor
porations may derive any ba~~ft. ad-
VANTAGE or protection denied to citizens Of
Georgia
a..
state government formulated fn+e,ded q
administered to deter the investment If
FOREIGN carita1 in Coc~~;o v7ro~7e~4,. ~. -
cnnfiscate such can'ta1 vs-h~n 81 ,nroetoa
While ] advocate the strict aed foor'a-e
enforcement of the laws nrovisfed b,- ou-
constitution and statutes for the nr7toc-
tion of the people against corporate ap-
gression oppression and manonolv !
; favor Just rs earnestly the nr 7tectfo4 of
every property right to which corrar~
tlons may be Justly entitled uader the
laws of Georgia
The state owes to all invested canitaI &
| square deal. and the fair and 4ust en
lorcement of the law. 1t is no mora the
pollcy Or interest of the state to wrong
an aggregation of individuals owning
property than it is to wrongfully Cypress
1 The individual property owner. All
! rights are equal in the law.
I This is the promise of the constitution.
/ guaranteed by the peoples ratifcati n.
II elected governor, I shall oppose the
| spirit which would deny justice to al y
man or set of men. and which would
stimulate animosity between the individ-
| nal and the corporation, and set capital
ana labor or employer and employed at
variance with each other
favor a liberal and generous support
OF our public school system and the pass
! age OF such laws as will secure to the
teachers the prompt payment of what is
cue them for their Invaluable services.
! As far as can be done with our pres
eat resources, / favor the development
OF the educational system of the state
until We have put it ON a plane where
| It WI. lead every other state of SINH
lar population and resources. Educa-
/ ti6n is the most certain measure of pros
perty and the best Investment any com
nohWealth can make is that which goes
/ y the education of its children.
Better school Facilities.
oar common school system should be