Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-18
GEORGIA NOW HAS ONLY
| SENATOR, SAYS TERRELL
In Interview Mr.. Terrell De-
cIareS His Pair Has Already
Been Broken

Reasserting his charge that Governor
Smith is loath TO retire from the ex-
ecutive Office. because he Is anxious to
discharge political obligations through the
distribution OF patronage. Senator Terrell
gave out a statement Sunday night reaf-
firming his purpose to leave the state
only partially represented In the United
States senate. He declares that his pair
with Republican senator is broken. and
adds that Senator Bacon viii be Geor-
Eia's sole representative in the United
States senate II Mr.. Smith persists in
holding the governors once.
Referring 20 the governors letter 20
him. the senator declares that Mr. Smith
mistakes Indignation for bitterness.
Senator Terrelrs statement follows:
Further correspondence with Gov
ernor Smith would only obscure this fact:
! am no longer senator. and unless he
qualities Hon A. o. Bacon Is the only
representative Of Georgia in the United
States senate Ny pair is cancelled and
the vice president has been notified.
Hence. IL is with Governor Smith whether
he win remain IN Georgia TO intermeddle
In state politics. or go 10 Washington.
Governor Smith uses the wrong word
when he attributes 10 me bitterness He
should have said Indignation Ny first
letter 20 him was courteous and imper-
sonal His reply babe me observe HIS
bidding and yield compliance TO his polit-
ical necessities. II further demanded con-
currence In the necessity for his remain
ing governor for the benefit OF the
state.
This letter brought 20 memory the
action OF the convention that nomi-
mated him and proclaimed the necessity
OF his serving as governor and which re-
fused TO permit the presentation OF Gov
ernor Browns name
GAG LAW IN CONVENTION.
Tt refreshed my recollection OF the
gag law the convention adopted and it's
suppression OF free speech II brought
70 mind that two congressional districts
were not permitted representation on the
executive committee 1t made fresh the
action OF his executive committee in re-
fusing a primary for the election OF a
United States senator by the people. In
conformity with the demand Of the peo-
pie. ali upon the plea that that they
did not wish the trouble of an election
Such position was advocated by Gov
ernor Smiths organ. The Atlanta Jour-
nal. which Is now condemning the city
council OF Atlanta for refusing 70 sub
NIT 20 the people commission govern
ment. which provides for innumerable
elections.
''Gogernor Smiths letter further re-
minds me that such conduct on the part
OF his executive committee in sitting
popular expressions was TO secure an
election 70 the senatorship which the peO-
pie would not have granted. They would
not have listened to the statement that
Governor Smith was not now needed as
governor. while he had announced to
by him IN that position They would not
have ratified his claim Of being the only
citizen I'm Georgia to save 1t at the ex-
pense Of countless money and agitation in
numerous elections followed by a special
session OF the legislature The people
foresaw the elections and cost to follow
the situation produced by his avarice for
power They would have been advised Of
the confusion. dissension and wrangling
now existing.
Il was further reminded of the hordes
OF ofaeeseekers besieging the legislature
and ear-wigging the legislators and en-
deavoring TO secure their votes. Governor
Smith is now doing gross injustice to
his friends In the legislature by placing on
them the impossible burden Of explaining
his present action.
TO DISPENSE PATRONAGE.
The letter OF Governor Smith brought
TO remain governor for the ostensible
purpose OF carrying out policies. when It
Was for the real purpose OF dispensing
patronage as a politician Many support
ed him on the theory that IL would dis
pense with him In Georgia politics. but
his conduct is a prophecy OF his intended
interference.
I was further impressed with that
habitual arrogance and domination and
disregard OF principles which has charac
terized him. under the banner OF exalted
patriotism. and yet with his announced
discrimination to leave the people OF
Georgia only partially represented in the
national capitol. when he has the op-
portunity OF rendering them the greatest
service ever offered 70 man.
Il further thought that this highland
edness and despotic conduct were all re-
Elected in his arrogant letter to me. an ex-
governor and ex-United States senator,
when he babe me obey his direction tt
occurred TO me that he did IL all I'm de-
nance OF the peoples right. aud In ex~
pecfatIon that GeOrgians. free, indepen-
dent and self-reliant. would forget, be-
fore the next election. his objectionable
course and re-elect him to q position
which calls for unselfishness, self-sacrihce
and pure patriotism
These things produced indignation. not
bitterness.
IF Governor Smith can postpone his
performance OF senatorial duties for a
week, he may DO so for a year. or during
the entire gubernatorial term What he
does Is dependent upon his will