Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
Let CongressmenVote as Ameri=
cans and Not as British
Subjects
Better to Dsobey President Than Prove Traitor to the
People.

gentlemen who sit in Congress day will do well to re
member they represent the American people and not the
subjects of the British King.
The bill before them 1t which repeas
patriotic action already taken by Congressn the
days when Congress free from railroad and English in
fuence At request Britain Congress asked to de
prve American coastwe ships all advantage from the costly
Canal England which spent not penny toward the
building Canal that English ships it on the
same terms American ships
We dug the Canal and paid for it. England seeks to stand
gateway and refuse permit American ships to pass
through it, English terms.
The issue could not be palmer straight and out
contest English and American The
railroads. whose patriotism always eckoned in dollars and
cents side with England.
The President for reasons own sides with England
BUT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, ELECTED TO REPRE-
SENT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, CAN NOT AFFORD TO
SIDE WITH ENGLAND And if they attempt to side with
England and against their countmen there will be other
Congressman replace them Immediately after the next election
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Champ Clark
able and patriotic has refused cast his vote in support
Engands unreasonable demand The majority leader Oscar
Underwood business of wide experience and level
head has refused side with England At the risk of offending
the President these and many have taken the view
that Americans entitled to consideration by Congress
than Englshmen
Clark and Underwood BECAUSE THEY ARE BIG MEN
have the to risk Administration dpleaure and to vote
and speak in support of an AMERICAN POLICY
Some of the Others BECAUSE THEY ARE LITTLE MEN
meek do the Administration bids them content with the hope
of their betrayal of the citizens who elected them
TO them would say:
THAT hope gentlemen, is a pretty aimsy at
fair. The American people will judge you by
your vote on this canal bill
1.-THE American people will stand by you as
long as you stand by chem They pay you. They
are justified in believing that you will serve them
If you do not serve them you will be retired
very suddenly to private life, where you will be
out of reach of the Administration pie counter,
and beneath the notice of the very men who are
urging you to act against the interests of
your countrymen."
Fortunately the American party in Congress is making
strong fight against the repeal of the tolls provision Against
protest like Clark and Underwood gag rule was
enforced Friday the purpose of raroadng the measure
through the House But the Administration which has
majority of hundred votes found thirty odd behind it.
An awakening of ALL the members of Congress to the real
merits of the will defeat the bill insure the
Canal to American vessels
The Georgian asks its readers make their Congressman
clearly understand American sentiment Telegraph what you
and what your friends think about it. Let them know that you
heartily dsapprove OF President of else announcing
that right wrong should yield Great Britain.
Insist that this coming vote they act for and not for
YOU understand the matter Make your Congressman un
dersand it.
The patriotism of appealed in
vain Every great President who has refused be bued by
British arrogance has understood this thoroughly Jefferson
Jackson Cleveland that they would abundanty sup
ported when they voiced American sentiment in controversies
with foreign countries,
Congress Will be amply supported II acts periodically.
The convenience of President importantto the Presi-
dent The welfare of the American people of paramount i'm
portance to the whole country
your money readers which has paid for the Canal 1t
your money which will go its upkep and its defense Let
Congress refuse your ships the right through and you
will goodby forever to the hope OF an American merchant
marine,
Incidentally you will find it valueess cheap
enng water rates and railroad rates will be kept proportion
atey high And YOU will pay the added price the railroads
will exact UNLESS THE CANAL SHALL BE KEPT OPEN
10 AMERICAN VESSELS
You have heard endless argument the of the
The abest lawyers in the country contend that have
perfect right to Canal in way The
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