Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-07-21
PAUL B. TRAMNELL
VISITS ATLANTA AND
CONFERS WITH GOV.
His Friends Are Enthusiastic
Over His Candidacy-Dalton
Argus, Which Supported
Brown, Strong for Him

ence with the governor, whose cam
paign he managed, and consulted with
many OF he frienos in the legislature.
He had no statement to make concern
ing his probable candidacy, but 1hs
friends about the capitol waxed enthu-
siastio in talking of 1T. He may have
a statement after the mass meeting of
Dalton cities next Friday night
The Trammell boom is growing fast
and taking definite shape, if the a.
tude of his friends is a fair index.
They believe that Mr.. Trammeil is the
man to wipe out fractional differences
in Georgia politics, and they regard eff
forts to side-tracA the Dalton man by
urging hlm for the railroad commits
sion, as an evidence that his strength Is
generally recognized by the friends OF
other announced and prospective candi-
dates.
REASONS CITED
In support OF their claim that Mr..
Trammell is the man to reunfte the
factions of the Georgia Democracy,
his friends point to the attitude of the
Dalton Argus, which has consistently
supported Governor Brown The Argus
Is outspoken in its advocacy Of Mr.
Trammell as candidate for governor.
Here is an extract from recent edi-
torial by Editor Hartsen:
I'VE notice many papers in the state
advocate wiping out the Dad political
lineup. Some claim the way to bring
this about is by nominating Joe Brown.
We don't agree We have always been
a strong advocate of Little Joe. but
Hoke Smith beat him for the term, and
a Smith man is entitled to serve the
term out Our position is: Keep any
Brown man out of the race. Let the
Smith men have the field. Turn
the general election over to a bunch Of
Smith men, and it's dollars to dough-
nuts that Trammell will win"
Aside from its SUPPORT Of Trammell,
the attitude of the Daily Argus is indi-
cative of a general sentiment opposed
to the candidacy of former Governor
Brown. Than the Dalton Daily Argus
and Editor Hartsell Governor Brown
never had, in either of his campaigns,
a warmer supporter, yet they are now
opposed to his making the race.
In suggesting that the field be left
entirely to Smith men. the Argus says
this would make a primary unnecessary
and save much expense. It would De
possible to have the whole question set
tied in the special election. to be called
by Acting Governor Slaton.
ENCOURAGES SLATON MEN.
While the suggested abandonment of
a primary has not met with a quick re-
Spouse, the Argus argument against the
candidacy of the former governor has
been we'll received. Friends of Presi-
dent John NJ. Slaton, of the senate, seem
especially well pleased with the sug-
gestion. They believe it is corroborative
of their view that there is less and less
demand for the candidacy of the former
governor, increasing in like proportion
the chances of Mr.. Stations entering the
race.
The Slaton men agree that factional
differences should be wiped out in Geor-
gia. and they assert that Mr.. Slaton is
the man to accomplish this.
Judge Richard B. Russell, candidate
for governor, plans to make a whirlwind
campaign of the state in an automobile,
according to the latest report. The
Judge will visit every section of Geor-
gia before the date of the primary,
IL is said. and an automobile will make
IL possible to address voters at every
city, town, village and cross roads in
the state.
RUSSELL AT DUBLIN.
nesday morning that he would prob
ably open his campaign at Dublin, Lau-
rens county. next Wednesday. His
friends down there are anxious for him
to come. and he may accept their in
vitation.
1t was learned wednesday morning
that notices have been sent out for a
meeting Of Judge RusselIs friends, to
be held in Atlanta Thursday or Friday.
The judge himself did not care to dis
cuss this report when seen Wednesday.
He admitted. however. that he does in
tend to advise with some friends before
making his formal announcement.
A rumor that Judge Russell will an
nounce for local option in his platform
and elaborate upon this issue in his
first speech is without confirmation. The
judge himself has not discussed this
question, but close friends declare that
he will announce for local option only
In the event he is forced to do so. He
himself. they assert, does not care to
raise the issue.
LOCAL OPTION TALK.
In connection with the talk of a local
option candidate. it is asserted that
should former Governor Brown make the
race he too, will stand for local option,
or. at least, substantial modification of
the state prohibition law. His last mes
sage to the legislature has been con-
strued to indicate a predisposition In this
direction, and particular reference is
made to his recommendation for the re-
peal of laws that cannot be enforced.
This reference. it is claimed, was aimed
at the prohibition enactments
Col ]. Pope Brown spent Wednesday
at his Atlanta home, revising the speech
he is to deliver at Waycross on Satur-
day, informally launching his campaign.
Col Thomas G. HUDSON, commissioner
of agriculture. whose friends continue to
boom him for governor, was i'll We'd
nesday morning. and did not come to the
capitol
Neither Rep. ]. II. Hall, of Bib, Attor-
ney General Fielder nor Comptroller Gen.
eral Wright, all Of whom are regarded
as prospective candidates, had any state
ments for the press Wednesday. They
are watching the lineup and awaiting
Developments before declaring them
selves.
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