Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-08-12
GOV. Joe" BROWN
is A REACTIONARY,
Proof That Amply SustainS
the Charge.
Is Conclusive Evidence
That the Governor is
the Head of Georgia
Reactionaries.

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Atlanta, Ga. August 11.-At Brow,
headquarters. the following letter fror
William H. Smith, of Egan, Ga, wa
given OUT
Governor Smith called Governo
Brown 'reactionary, and it oc
ours to me that he is in some respect
correct. A conspicuous event was tn
reaction of the people in putting Jo
Brown back in the capitol, fron
which lie had, without cause, bee
fred by Governor Smith.
Another reactionary event was th
prevention of the oonhscation of tn.
foreign capital which had been en-
trusted to the safe-lleeping, protection
and honor of Georgia, that was sent in
to our state to help US develop our ma
terial resources.
Another reactionary event was tn,
sending of troops to Durham upon thc
request of a deputy sheriff to preven
lot of freshly-imported Italians from
slaugftering our women and children
and destroying their property, insteal
Of following Governor Smiths exam
pie in sending these same troops tC
Aragon upon the request Of a citize,
to protect two negroes,
Another reactionary event was GOV
ernor Brown, through his convention
declaring that all state convicts shou,5
be placed upon the public works, nor.
withstanding Governor Smith subsc-
Quently to this said to the legislature
that he did not know what to recon-
mend.
Another reactonary event was the
course pursued by Governor Brown in
cutting out of his campaign mud, filth,
slander, vile epithets and threats, and
setting an example to all candidates
which has ELECTED the commendation
of all good, Intelligent and patriotic
people.
Sticks to His Work.
Another .reactionary event is hie
course in sticking to the job the peo-
pie gave him and putting their affairs
and interests above his own, and keep
ing others in the pay of the state a;
their work, instead of parading al
over the state making campaign
speeches in his behalf.
Another reactionary event in thu
Brown administration is basing offlct
upon merit, fitness and competence
instead of beavity, lung strength and
sycophancy."
Another reactionary event is the
governor giving credit to others for
what they do, and not taking all the
credit for the meritorious acts OF
others.
Another reactionary event in tae
Brown administration is that he does
not kick out of office every man pos
sibie who differs from him politically
and whose official oath dictates anotl-
er course. Had he the power to kick
a judge from the bench of the superior
appeal or tie supreme court who diff
fered from him in law or politics. he
would not exercise it even to please a
friend.
Another reactionary event was when
Governor Brown twice requested Gov
ernor Smiths legislature TO establish
bureau of labor, watch the laborins
hosts of Georgia so richly deserved
but Governor Smiths legislature sail
no to each of Governor Browns rec
concentrations.
Another reactionary event was that
when Governor Brown was elected
Hon. Hooper Alexander was dropped
from the state payroll He was then
receiving a check every little while
drawn on the contingent fund of $3.50
and signed by Ex-Governor Smith il
payment of special services rendered.
Which was in direct opposition to tn
letter and spirit of the constitution oil
the state. He then being a member Of
the general assembly This saving to-
gether with the one recommended b.
Governor Brown as to the position,
created by Governor Smith in increas-
the railroad commission from three &C
five members for the purpose of max
ing places for political friends, whic?
amounts to more Than $4,000 per an
mum, would soon put us in position tc
pay our country teachers
promptly
With these savings and a legislature
pledged to safe, sane and economical
administration of the states affairs
we can very easily solve the grea
problem of paying the school teachers
Pays Vets in a Lump.
Another reactionary event was tn,
return to the payment in lump sum d
pensions of Confederate veterans anC
their widows, which was paid quarter
ly under Governor Smiths admlnis
tration.
Another reactionary event was tina
after Governor Brown was nominate,
the governor of Georgia he remained
at home and mixed an4 mingled Wit
his own people instead of geing /
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