Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-07-22
DOVE OF PEACE HOVERS
OVER GEORGIA FARMERS
Continued From Page One

r. F. Duckworth to his feet and he Wig
orously opposed Mr.. Cowan's nomina-
ton. The speech OF Duckworth drew
forth a qIestion from Charles McGreg-
or, so it is said, as to what right the
national executive committeeman had on
the floor.
DUCKwoRTH SPEAKS.
II was at this point that Mr.. Duckworth
again took the floor and in an impas-
sioned speech told OF his connection with
the organization since he came from
Texas. He declared that he had not in
any way attempted to dictate the course
Of the union in Georgia and he denied
such limitations.
Mr.. Cowan is also reported to have
made vigorous speech in his own be-
half and demanded vindication.
II was then that the hour OF adjourn
ment came and the election OF Mr.. Cowan
as well as members of the executive
committee were postponed until Thurs
day morning.
BUSY DAY WEDNESDAY.
Wednesdays session was devoted prin-
cipally to the hearing of the charges that
had been made OF dissatisfaction against
President Lee. The hearing ended short
ly before noon and President Lee was ex-
onerated of every charge.
The afternoon session brought about the
reports of the officers. including the adj
dress of President Lee. A lecture on
Soil Redemption" was delivered by J. c.
Manus. the convention dispensing with all
other business to hear the address.
The convention then proceeded with the
election OF officers, which was to end the
hardest fight that the Farmers union has
seen I'm its history. Charges and counter
charges. and the opposition OF faction
said to be led by friends of Thomas Z.
Watson brought many wrangles into the
convention, so IT is alleged by reports
that have emanated from the executive
sessions OF the meetings. Although the
supporters OF President Lee claimed his
reelection by a safe majority, there was
the probability OF renewed fights by the
opposing faction.
The election OF Mr.. Cabaniss as presi-
dent seems to meet with the favor OF
all members OF the convention. He was
the unanimous choice OF all the delegates
in the convention.
SKETCH OF cABANIss.
President Cabaniss. the new chief ex-
ecutiye. is one OF the most prominent
farmers of south Georgia. He has been
known as one OF the most successful
planters Of the state for many years.
While he believes IN diversified farming,
growing of corn. His friends say that
he has revolutionized this agricultural
Industry In his county.
He is about 40 years OF age and Is an
old line Democrat. He has for years been
president of the local county union OF
Oglethorpe county.
Speaking of the election of President
Cabaniss. former President Lee Wednes-
day afternoon said:
IT have never been a candidate for re-
election. although my friends urged me
10 run. Two weeks ago / asked them
not to present my name, as / did not
care TO be a candidate unless absolutely
rompelled to. My affairs at home have
heen deserted for four years and have
needed my attention. When ! learned that
Mr.. Cabaniss could be secured / imme-
diately went to my friends and implored
them to elect him. OF all the men in
the convention, Mr.. Cabaniss was nearest
to the ideal and logical successor.
I'm Mr.. Cabaniss the Farmers union
has not only a practical. but a success
full farmer and I shall give him any CO.
operation l can extend to make his ad-
ministration a better one than mine.
I'm my annual message l asked to be
allowed the privilege TO go home, but
called on the membership to search the
soul of the leaders to be sure that they
Z
MIR. Cabaniss they have found a man of
that type.
II. myself thrice welcome the oppor-
tunity of returning TO my little home. my
wife and children. The kindness that has
been shown me, ] appreciate more than
/ can sa-'."
TO ADJOURN THURSDAY.
When the convention adjourned its
wednesday afternoon session 1T was with
the hope that the business of the con-
vention could be completed by Thursday
noon so that the members could return
TO their homes. A number of impor-
tant matters were to come up. beside the
election of state OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and
the members of the executive committee.
A number of important committee re-
ports are yet to be made and there are
several important discussions still pend
in=.