Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-12
GOVERNOR SLATON WRITES
RED HOT CARD To
VOTERS
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luctant to favor this measure. 1t is
daily growing in strength, and as the
people understand it, the better, it
becomes the more entrenched. 1t, like
the Parcel Post Law, is a good law.
This Legislature which passed the
law also immortalized itself by the
practice of such economy that it ap-
propriated less money in 1914 than
they appropriated two years before,
The same spirit which promoted debt
payment on the one hand promoted
economy on the other, and this spirit
of economy is the safeguard and Sc
curity of the taxpayer.
Mr. Hardwick says my only qualifi-
cation for Office is my good fellow
ship" with the implication of his own
tremendous ability. l would not make
him unhappy by dispelling this illus
ion, or even referring to Speaker
Clark's estimate of him.
am ever worried about what l 10
not know, and constantly am seeking
advice from those whose intellect and
honesty. l trust. Work has been my
life habit, and if my people wish me as
their Senator, I shall strive along tie
old path, seeking and learning their
needs, and with the love of "goo1
fellow" for them struggle to lessen
their burdens and increase for them
the joy of life.
I do not join Mr.. Hardwick in de-
bate, for reasons which I have given
such action would be an approval OF
his course in abandoning his place in
congress, while Mr.. Underwood ie
threatening to arrest members to make
quorum. If l debated in one place
should debate in all others, and tha
simple principles of right conduct pre-
vents me from accepting pay as Gov
ernor while neglecting the duties OF
the office. The examples of other states
give ample illustrations of what such
disreputes become. Members VINO
served with us in the Legislature for
four years from every county in Geor-
gia know whether there is reason for
me to apprehend danger from de-
bate with Mr.. Hardwick. The very ap
plication of the word "hirelings" in a
written card to those who may AID
me indicates the character of dispute
into which joint debate would degen-
crate, totally unworthy the high Office
of Senator.
Now, as to MIR. Fielder, for l have to
reply to him and MIR. Hardwick at the
same time, l cannot help thinking OF
them as firm. Their contest is really
fraternal, if not affectionate.
said Mr.. Fielder had voted against
the clean sheet bill. He admits iC
but declares that after its defeat he
suggested an amendment eliminating
the misdemeanor penalty. Why die
he not amend it before defeat? Any
one knows that the amendment to 4
House bill during the last few days OF
the session practically assures it's de-
feat. did not think hotels should put
screens before closets and food on the
table and provide sanitary arrange
ments for guests. Good hotels do Sc
cheerfully.
At the request of a Committee from
the Travelling Mems Association,
drafted a bill requiring those thing, OF
penalty of a misdemeaor, and that bill
is a law today. I never heard any in
justice resulting from it.
1t is a pleasant thing for travelling
man to have clean food and a good bed
with sanitary appliances, after a long
ride and hard days work. l aided
in providing them, after Mr.. Fielder had
voted against the bill having the same
purpose.
These are the admitted facts. WIS
is the travelling mans friend?
7 only mentioned the fact that NJ.