The Washington herald., 1908-06-04
By JAMES b. NEvIy.

for Theodore Roosevelt in November, If
by any chance he be the nominee OF the
Chicago convention.
This may seem a startling statement
10 make. but it is fully warranted by
conditions.
Roosevelt is the only Republican who
could come within many thousands OF
votes Of carrying the State. With Bryan
the candidate against anybody but Roose-
welt, Georgia viii be as safely Demo-
cratic as Texas.
The movement recently started in Ros-
well, the Presidents mothers old home
town. looking to a denomination Of
Roosevelt. has developed the most re-
markable situation ever known in
Georgia's political history.
How Roswell Movement Spread.
The original petition demanding Roose-
velt's denomination was started by an
ex-mayor Of Roswell, a Mr.. r c.
Broadweu. IN very modest way II
is doubtful that the gentleman thought
he would attract any particular atten-
ton outside his own immediate baili-
wick, When he did go out among the
2I registered voters of his home town.
however. he was astounded 70 find that
Ia of them readily signed his petition,
while only two absolutely declined 70 do
so This so gratided the ex-mayor that
he went out into his home county with
his petition. Soon more than 800 names
We're added. This got into the news
papers. and IL has been necessary 10
carry Mr.. BroadweIrs mail to him in
extra sacks ever since
From every part OF Georgia have come
letters 20 the Roswell man. They repre-
sent the best class Of citizens in the
Empire state OF the South. know. be-
cause have read dozens Of them.
was born and reared in Georgia, and I
am personally acquainted with hundreds
OF the writers. never encountered any
thing in the way Of a political situation
that compares even remotely with IT,
There is no Tart enthusiasm here. Even
the postmasters and Federal Oficehold-
ers are Hstless. and. privately. tell you II
is the President the people want for the
next four years-not Taft. or anybody
else that the Republicans have 10 offer.
1t is Roosevelt-nobody but Roosevelt
Not Confined TO Any Class.
This Roosevelt enthusiasm is not con-
fined 10 any class Of citizens. Bankers
stand shoulder 10 shoulder with farmers,
lawyers crowd in the band wagon along
side OF workingmen in overalls In At
lanta, the greatest city in this section
Of the South. and a business stronghold
Of national Importance. more than 1000
names have been added TO the original
Roswell list. The lists are growing in
Savannah. Macon, and Augusta.
A hnancier who is known all over
the South said TO me in Atlanta to-day:
1T is Roosevelt the people want; not q
/ substitute. We people of the South have
the utmost confidence in his good inten-
tons. He would carry Georgia, unques-
/ tionably"
/ A farmer from Cstoosa County remark
/ ed. My father was a Confederate vet
1 eran; have never voted anything but
[ a straight Democratic ticket in my life.
for him; and my four sons Will do like
wise. He is half Georgian, anyhow He
could just naturally leave this country
reunited and cOutented-in a condition
/ that we would all delight to see. love
\ Mr.. Bryan, and Mr.. Taft Is a good man;
\ but Roosevelt. who is the President Of
/ all the people, should complete the work
/ he has commenced. He could not disre-
/ gard the voice of the people, and he
would not"
! These are not occasional statements
/ not hot air" They are statements that
/ you hear on every hand. Any man who
cares may verify them. There Is a pro-
| found impression abroad in Georgia that
/ Roosevelt would sweep the State II re-
nominated; that he would smash the
solid South" into smithereens-leave II
merely political memory and song
The Famous Petition.
Here is a copy Of the row famous Ros-
well petiuon-a petition. mind you. that
now has more than $500 Georgia names
attached to It;
/ We the undersigned residents and voters q
Georgia irrespective Of political afiliation. urge
/ the national convention 70 nominate President
Roosevelt for a second elective tenn.
/ He is no favorte son Of any one State.
! From his mother, In his veins flows the pureSt
blood of cur Southland. giving 70 him his high
sense Of chiyary: from his Northern father he in
hcrits his sturdy sense Of commercial honor and
ability Restored 70 health and strength BY long
life on the plains Of the boundless West, he is
typical of au that Is best In broad Amerioanisin.
knowing no North. no South. East. no West.
he has laborcd 20 heal all sectionalism.
BY his every act HIS every utterance. he has pro
claimed the necessity o. a return q the old ethical
standard Of honor His aim 70 give equal rights
70 al equally guarding capital ana labor. uphold
ing commencing corporations. regardless OF the ex-
tent of their wealth. il honestly gotten condemning
and prosecuting if gotten unlawfuly and in the be-
| trayal Of trust
| He upholds labor when clothed in sef-respect
despising when used in violence and blackmail
BE has By a wise and fearless policy inangurated
reforms beneficial 70 all the country.
| In our Judgment. Il would be wise and for the
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