Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-02-19
HAS NO HAND IN
PASSING OUT PORK
CAPTAIN LOWRY NOT HELPING
TO DISTRIBUTE REPUBLICAN
PATRONAGE IN GEORGIA-NO
SHERMAN 'PnSsUM DINNER.
BY Ralph Smith

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WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb 16.-Captain
Robert ]. Lowry, president of the Lowry
National bank, of Atlanta, and one OF the
leading Republicans of the south, while
IN Washington last week declared mat
he would not take a hand in distributing
the Republican patronage of Georgia.
He evideStly has the utmost confluence
in the judgment and purposes of Presi-
dent-eIect Taft.
Captain Lowry has been prominently
mentioned for secretary of the treasury in
the Taft cabinet. He has received hum
dreds of letters from bankers and cap
italists all over the country indorsing him
for the cabinet portfolio, but it is unlike
ly that he win press himself. or permit
his friends to press him for the position.
He is content to remain in private life,
devoting himself to the upbuilding of the
south and his personal business interests
IN view of Captain Lowry's recognized
rank as a citizen and the further fact
that he has aligned himself squarely with
the Republican party, it is conceded gen
orally that he could, if he so desired.
practically control the patronage OF Geor-
gia. His announcement that he viii take
no hand in passing out the pork, or
shaking the plum tree" will be heard
with regret by many citizens, and with
surprise by others.
F Captain Lowry was asked concerning
the district attorneyship at Atlanta. He
spoke highly of several applicants for the
position. but declared that he had not the
remotest idea who would land the job.
Il will not take a hand in the matter"
said the captain. II believe that Judge
Taft will make a wise and satisfactory
selection"
Captain Lowry spent a couple of days
in Washington, and was a visitor at the
white house each day. He is great ad-
rnirer of President Roosevelt and does
not hesitate 10 so declare himself
81 hope that Georgia VIM be well repre-
scented at the Taft inauguration" said
the captain. IAN effort is being made to
send a number of the state troops, and
believe it viii succeed. The money for
the expenses will, of course, be raised by
popular subscription. and am told that
the public-spirited citizens are subscribing
generously to the fund.
Doubt About That Postum Supper
The suggestion of Representative Ed
wards, of the First Georgia district. that
the Georgia delegation give a 'possum
supper to Vice President-elect James 5.
Sherman has not met with the hearty re-
Spouse that might have been expected
None of the Georgians, so far as known,
except Mr.. Edwards, originator OF the
idea, have seized upon the suggestion
with much enthusiasm. And 1t is probable
that Mr.. Sherman will be denied the pos
sum II he waits for the Georgia delega-
ton, collectively speaking, to prepare for
him the feast.
Mr. Sherman Is popular enough with
the members of .he house, who have
known him a long time and who have
known him welt. but he Is not so well
known Comparatively few Of the Demo
Gratis, and fewer Georgians, are intimates
of Mr.. Sherman's, either personally or
politically, and they can't see a 'possum
supper.
Mr.. Edwards, be it understood, Is not
an intimate of Mr.. Sherman's, but he sits
directly across the aisle from the future
vice president, and their intercourse has
been pleasant and Sconeenial. He suggest
ed the 'possum supper more as compli-
ment than anything else, but has not
pressed the suggestion very hard.