The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-09-04
rF sTORMIEST STATE CONVENTION
HElD IN GEORGIA IN FORTY YEARS

Governor Slaton's strongest support
ers, stated that he thought it was
only fair to Governor Slaton that he
be allowed the same privilege of ad-
dressing the convention that had
been accorded Mr.. Fielder.
Governor SlatOn Speaks.
Governor Slaton made clean-cut,
manly speech, which was freqently
cheered by the audience. He stated
that he had been the first or second
choice of 148 counties in the state,
and that according to all rules of
democratic principles he was the log
ical nominee of the party. He said
that he yielded to no man in allie
glance to principles of progressive
democracy.
Upon my record of real progress
siveness have made my campaign"
he said.
Governor Slaton stated emphati-
cally that he would not withdraw
from the race, that defeat did not
brighten him now, and never had,
and he would rather go down in de-
feat than dodge the issue. Governor
Slaton said:
II have not one word of unkind-
ness to express in what l am about
to say. What I shall say will express
the thought upon which l became a
candidate for the United States SEN
ate.
"On the 18th of August I receiv-
ed plurality of 1000 of the popular
votes for junior senator. l received
plurality of the county unit votes.
I was first or second in three-fourths
of the 148 counties in Georgia.
under the national law, and un-
der the law passed by the Georgia
legislature, in compliance therto, it
was provided that whoever received
a plurality should be elected. There
fore, upon that platform l now ap-
peal to this convention to elect me
Junior senator from Georgia.
81 am in favor of progressive dem
ocracy. am in favor of that kind of
progressive democracy that believes
in obeying the will of the people.
That's the sort of progressive I am. "
His speech was warmly applauded.
Fourteenth Ballot Begins.
The fourteenth ballot began short
ly after the conclusion of Governor
Slaton's speech.
1t was Immediately seen that the
nomination of Mr. Hardwick was as
sured. Slaton followers, however,
stuck to him through this ballot and
number of Felder's votes went to
him. Through the long roll call he
maintained his former following.
Hardwick Gets Ovation.
Hardwick got a big ovation as he
appeared on the platform, his face
wreathed in happy smiles.
First of all, permit me to say
would not be frank if l did not give
thanks to my loyal friends who have
stuck by me with unparalleled devo-
ton throughout this fight" he said.
I have not a single unkind feeling
for my distinguished opponents.
81 shall be just as devoted to their
interests as to any other Georgians.
If God on high gives me strength l
will consecrate myself to your SER
vice. l am physically worn with the
battle and cannot say much now.
But my heart is overlooking with
gratitude and love to you all. do
saw I think the time has come in this
commonwealth for a real democratic
party. Those who come in humble
honesty to the fold we will welcome.
But those who seek to destroy good
men and democrats shall always feel
the keen edge of my sword"
s'He means Tom Watson" some
one shouted.
81 can promise you that Georgia S
two senators will work in harmony
to advance the great interest of the
people"
He paid tribute to T. S. Fielder,
calling him "the brilliant and manly