Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-04

The ptfu surrender to Great Britain of the mid patron
age the House of Representatives not inspiring
spectacle But do not for minute imagine that means the
surrender of the American people
group of Democratic Congressman who deserted the
leaders the party and violated the party platform order
help President please the English Government about
representative of the American people the Tories the col
representative of the who fought and the
Revolution
In all parts the country meetings have been held at
tended by thousands of citizens who protested foby against
the abandonment of American independence.
The people just awakening what going Wash
ngon The stirring speech Of Speaker Clark did not avail
against bound and gagged parcel of frightened Administration
Democrats But will be read and approved by che American
people.
The firm stand of Oscar w Underwood and
porant Democrats the House will be ppauded the North
well in the South
Such fight those two made not be made in
vain The same kind of fight made at Bunker Hill There
as in the House the British victory that cost them
1t may be month before the decisive battle pa
rioc Americans against British arrogance fought the Sen
ate In that space of time real American sentiment will make
itself heard in Washington.
The Administration has used all its British supplied
munon The people like Paul Jones when asked by the Brit
fish commander he had struck his coo reply we have
just begun to fight"
We know now thanks the Presidents fit of frank
that his plea that he needed Congress- help ward off
foreign complications idle.
We have his word that he has asked and expects
return for his proposed sacrifice of the right of this country
profit by the Canal which the people built and paid for
WE KNOW NOW THERE is NO REASON WHAT
EVER FOR SURRENDERING TO GREAT BRITAIN ASIDE
FROM THE DETERMINATION OF THE PRESIDENT TO
FORCE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO SHARE HIS FRIEND
SHIP FOR THAT COUNTRY.
The fight has been transferred Senate Fortunately
Senator's hereafter WILL BE ELECTED POPULAR VOTE
They will be close to the people the members of the
of Representatives and they will respond readily
Tho
Tories.
AS American citizens it now becomes your duty
to make your Senators understand the situation.
Before the time comes for the final vote the
members of the House who were fathess to their
country will be marked men
The favor they have gained from the Admins
ration will be but poor compensation for the con
tempt of their constituents
Make your Senator understand that you now
must trust in him to uphold your rights.
Tell him what you think of the Congressman
who deserted you, and that you do not want to
think the same thing of HIM
Ask him forget the little Squabbes patronage which
demean any public and to join forces with Clark
and Underwood a for American independence
There will be gag rule in the Senate The fight there will
be long and severe. BUT THE REAL FIGHT WILL. COME
BEFORE THE SENATE EVEN BEGINS TO TALK ABOUT
THE BILL.
This will be your fight Whether your country or Great
Britain depends YOU Go into it as your forefahers
went into the long struggle for independence you will keep
the liberty that they won for you.