New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-28
MANY GEORGIANS
COMMEND SLATON
In FRANK CASE
He Receives Thousands OF
Messages Approving
His Course.
ONLY FEW FIND
FAULT WITH HIM
Martial Law Still in Force at EX-
Governors Home, but Dis
turbances Cease.


Atlanta, June 27.-Despite popular
demonstrations against Ex-Governor
John VI. Slaton for committing the
death sentence of Leo II. Frank, his
decision was evidently approved by
many Georgians and thousands OF per-
sons outside the state, according 20
information given out to-day as to the
nature Of kilograms and letters re-
ceived By him.
The majority of the messages come
by wire, those liking or opposing his
announcement being too eager TO wait
for the mails, and up TO date, 1t is
stated, about five thousand kilograms
and letters have been received, of
which only about one hundred have
been condomnatory.
Mr. Slaton has been highly pleased
that probably 80 per cent of the mes
sages have come from persons in this
state. He recognizes that he is un-
popular with the masses at the present
as a result of the Frank case, but he
believes a little time will convince
Georgian he was right.
Among the messages received were
kilograms from John Kendrick Bangs,
Richard Harding Davis, nearly one
States Senators.
The ex-Go yernor intended to leave
Atlanta yesterday, but since the mob
demonstration he has decided to re-
main here until things are quiet.
Otherwise, he figures, many persons
would think he was running away from
the mob. He wants 70 avoid the ap
pearance Of any such action.
The last act of Mr.. Slaton as Gov
ernor wee to send telegram to Rich
ard Harding Davis, thanking him for
his message.
Martial law continues on the country
estate of Ex-Governor Slaton, and mill
tary authorities are unable to state
when the troops will he ordered home.
Until further orders was their only
comment. The 18th Regiment is in ser
vice, and the neighborhood of the Sla-
ton home and the Auditorium Armory
presen warlike aspect
1t is roughly estimated by officers
that the cost Of maintaining troops at
the Slaton estat. will reach at least
81 ,00C day, and possibly $1,000. This
is paid by the state. Four hundred
mi.itiamen are on duty. Every man at
the call of the regiment has been
press, into service.
The problem Of feeding the troops
is grave because of the absence of
kitchen facilities. Most Of the men are
b ling fed in downtown restaurants.
On the nights the cavalry were called
into the field the expense shot higher.
Horses had to be hired at 50 and SO a
day for each animal, and the feeding
was a costly item.
Each private in the regiment receives
double pay for riot duty, and the Of
fcers are paid the same. The men are
ready for service at all hours Of the
day.
A piano in Taft Hall is a source Of
entertainment. Musical mlitiamen and
singers while away the hours with song
and music, while young troopers are
visited by wives, sisters and sweet
hearts.
No disturbance occurred to-day. Only
one arrest was made last night-that Of
an aged civilian who persisted in loter-
ing around the premises. He was re
leased this morning on the promise to
quit the zone.
A tip vas received yesterday by
Colonel Orville Hall, the commanding
officer, that an attempt would be made
to dynamite the railroad bridge on
Peachtree Road beyond the Brookwood
bridge. An investigation revealed tin
lid from a powder can, but no other
evidence of any dynamiting effort.