The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-03-28

tho nrhitraments OF arms. inca edcu
nailoil could beat its swords into
plowehares and spears Into pruning
hooks. Nation would not lift up sword
against nation neither would they
lcaiai war any more "rhen right
and net might would settle disputes
Millions Of dollars row spent for the
army ana navy and pensions could be
used to support educational instltu
lions like agricultural and normal
schools, for scientific investigations
and research b prevent the sp4aad Of
and cure for contagious diseases, to
roadway construction, extending NAL
facilities, to conservation Of orr grea'
natural resources, for public buildings
ana things Of like character whief
wonId promote the moral, spiritual
and financial welfare Of our nation
and prove to be a blessing and benef
to our people.
Twelfth. For years / have advocat
Cd good roads, ana believe and VII
urge that 1t Is equally important fo'
the government to assist the stafef
In The matter Of building public high
WAYS that will enable the people t.
harvest their crops quickly and at thu
least possible cost and bind closer to
gether the citizens Of the country and
| towns as it is for it to expend mil
lions of dollars in river aud harboi
improvements Indeed, of the two !
would give the roadway construction
fhe precedence.
Thirteenth. Il favor legislation tc
prohibit gambling in our farm prod.
acts. the inevitable result Of which is
to depfess prices / viii support ans
Just law that tends to promote the
Interest and welfare Of our great agri
cultural class. for upon their prosper
ity depend the prosperity, success and
happiness Of all.
Fourteenth Under the existing lay
the. people Of the United States pa!
half the operating expenses Of the mu
nicipal government Of the city 0.
washington, the half amounting year
III to about sG000,000 This gratuit.
Of the peoples money to the citizens
Of washington makes their tax rate
about half what the other citizens o.
the United states pay to support theil
local government. Personal property
such rs money, notes, mortgages
bonds chooses In action and like Pei
sonal property are exempt nom taxa
tiop, es4isg to the gift Of the genera
government. / am opposed to this in
justice of taxing the people Of Georgi2
md other states to maintain the gov
eminent of Washington, and If | am
| elected shall endeayor to repeal this
unjust law ana let the oitizons q
washington pay theiR own expense
and manage their own municipal II
fails as do the citizensy~of all othal
cities and towns In the United States
Georgia contributes yearly for this
cause about $1a0,900.
Elect Senator'S ~ Direct vote.
Fifteenth.-I fuyor the election Of
the United States senators by n dire.
vote Of the people, IS | believe In the
sovereignty Of the peolde. I favor
the fullest publicity of campaign ey
peasea before the primary and e'ectior
ana In a fun. free and iacorruptiblc
ballot. / shall not use one dollar COZ.
ruptly. In my deliberate judgment
upon the purity Of Our elec ion depends
the stability Of our government and
the prosperity, peace and contentmen.
Of our people.
Sixteenth n ana opposed to the Unit.
ed States owning the Philippine Is
lands and favor theii Immediate indie,
pendenee. favor greatly reducing
Jour navy and army, thereby saving
millions Of dollars to The taxpayers.
Er Seyonteanth.- am In favor of the
restriction Of foreign immigration to
only the desirable class and also favor
an educational qualification
Eighteenth. 4 am III favor OF the
federal employees liability law.
Nineteenth. my opinion dny re.
straint Of trade IS unreasonable aud
criminal. favor amending the Sher.
man antitrust law So rs to provide
that any restraint Of trade, whether
considered reasonable. or unreasonable
Is unlawful and 10 provide eriminal
punishment therefor
Equal Rigats to An"
Twentieth. If elected shall oppose
ali class legislation, as believe in
E'eIual rights TO al, with special privl
leges TO noHe"
am detained here by my official
duties in the house Of representatives.;
therefore respectfully ask you to give
me hearing before You decide against
me Before the primary | hope to nd
dress The voters in each county in the
dispict en- The Eable cue stions Of the
day and meet as many CT them as pos
siNe. If you can siye me your vote
and support shall always be pro-
foundly grateful yery sincerely yours.
CHARLES 4. CRISP.
Washington, March II, 1912.
Penalties Ia Phrase.