Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-12

ment late this afternoon
l regret that Mr.. Hardwick has seen
fit to use the term 'hirelings." l would
not apply this expression to any sec
rotary clerk, stenographer or other
employee in his service, and he should
not have applied it to mine. No work
ing man or working woman merits
such designation, and if Mr.. Hardwick
had remained in Georgia during the
last twelve years, perhaps he would
not have applied the term. 1t is not
in Georgia's vocabulary for working
people.
have charged Mr.. Hardwick with
political hypocrisy" For the sake Of
politeness, I change the words to "po-
litical inconsistency" Strength in
language is not lost by courtesy.
l desire to offer further indisputabla
proof of this charge. &"
This great Democrat claims to be a
leader in his party at Washington,
nearly 1000 miles away. 1t is true
that he accomplished nothing in the
Legislature when at home, where the
people might see him and measure
him. The Speaker of the House did
not recognize him.. even during, his
second Legislative term, by any con-
spicuous craftsmanship. His self-com-
mendation is really funny. Any man
would be unkind to awaken him from
his dream.
But literally interpreted, and in
the spirit Of his self-praise, he de-
clares to the Georgia country people
that President Wilson in Washington
asks each morning after his health to
re-assure himself that the country is
safe; Speaker Clark ascertains his
presence before each days session:
the Cabinet officers consume his time
in clearing up the problems of their
departments, and the Supreme Court
of the United States engages his ser
vices as handy encyclopedia On
Constitutional questions.
What on earth are they doing when
Mr.. Hardwick is away from Washing
ton, practically all the time since
April 4th? He must be either mistak-
en- as to his great political Importance,
or he is guilty of unpatriotic conduct
in absenting himself to the detriment
of the Republic. l should think ne
would be -whelmed with IS. o.
S." calls to return.
Mr. Hardwick claims he is the
supporter of the President
The greatest problem the President
dealt with was that of currency, il
which he attempted to wrest from
Wall street the absolute control of
the money market Of the Nation. The
President urged the establishment of
Regional Banks, constituting reser-
voirs over the United States where ev-
cry community might maintain its in
dependence and not be the victim of
panics. Mr.. Hardwick
opposed the President to the last, and
remained obstinate until forced by
the Democratic caucus and over
"helmed by the vote of his colleagues.
He either had no plan of his own, or
his influence was slight But in any
event, he was out of harmony with tn
President and his party, and afforded
ammunition to its enemies with which
to fight it at the coming elections.
And what would the President say
regarding Mr. Hardwick's defense Of
his unthinkable position on the parcel
post question?
Politicians had been declaring their
love fer the farmer, the dependence of
the Nation on his prosperity, the
necessity Of urging a return to thu
country Good roads were being built;
telephone lines were permitting him to
call the doctor, or speak to friends and
relatives; the rural free delivery OF
mail had been established and one
thing was lacking-the privilege OF
utilizing tho poaiIc for noroaIs &c yua,I