The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-10-04

ton of the democratic state conven'
ton followed the announcement OF
Chairman Floyd that Hugh M. Dor
sey had been declared by unanimous
vote the nominee for governor.
Mr.. Dorsey was escorted to the ros-
trum by committee and made a
speech of acceptance that aroused
great enthusiasm. The speech was a
gem of craftsmanship, brief, eloquent
and pithy.
An unrestrained demonstration
greeted him as he walked down the
aisle and as he stood upon the stand,
facing his hearers and waiting for the
ovation to subside that he might be-
gin his speech.
81 accept the nomination" he said
in part, (which you, the representa-
tives of the democratic party of
Georgia, now tender me. | appreci-
ate profoundly this honor.
81 shall assume, if elected, the du-
| ties of the office to which | am nomi-
mated, expecting-and / hope not in
vain-the patriotic cooperation and
support of all my fellow citizens
those who opposed my candidacy as
we'll as those who have so generously
given me their support.
No Promises Made.
"In the conduct. of my campaign
no promises were made to any indl-
vidual or interest. All obligations
assumed were to the people, and ex-
cept for these | am absolutely free
and untrammeled. In this connec-
ton am particularly gratified that /
can now assert that in presenting my
candidacy made no extravagant or
! insincere promise-none that are not
susceptible of accomplishment
of which | shall be neglectful-none
that do not confidently expect to re-
deem.
"The campaign just terminated de-
veloped only three questions of more
than usual interest to our people. BY
their votes they expressed clearly
their decision regarding each of these
and all should accept that result and
observe it in the utmost of good faith.
"Our people would retain their
ownership of the Western & Atlantic
| railroad and continue the policy of
leasing it.
"They would enforce strictly our
present laws prohibiting the manu-
/ facture and sale of intoxicants.
''The chief significance of the re-
suit of this recent primary election,
however, is the Endorsement given the
paramount issue of law enforcement.
"Unless | misinterpret its meaning
there is manifest desire that the
constituted authorities should not be
thwarted by any who may seek to as
sumo the functions which our whole
people have delegated to our courts
and any necessary legislation de-
signed to guarantee that result is as
sured of hearty support and APP
prevail.
No Interference With Courts.
"Unqualified approval has been
given also to the principle that there
should be no interference by the ex-
ecutibe with the processes of the jul
dicial branch of our government fol-
cial branch of our government fol-
mere political or sentimental reasons
And it is pregnant with the demand
! that there shall be no favoritism In
the conduct of the executive office
and that insofar as lies within the
power of that official, all laws shall
be observed and applied impartially
and completely as required by the
organic law of our state.
among us are some who pretend
to believe and are sufficiently infiuen-
tial to command a propaganda de-
signed to have others uniformed
conclude that because of this zeal OF
our people for equality under the law
Georgia is spawning bed of base
-IooD '9oIpnf9Id 9IqouS! puB uo!ssBo
gians Enthusiastically demand, however
that this just requirement of our con-
stitution-this principle of natural
equity and right-shall suffer no i'm
pairnent and shall be observed invio-
late.
Pledges Allegiance to Wilson.
GAS the standard bearer of ouI
party in this state / owe, and shall
give, unqualified allegiance and sup
port to the democracy of our nation
and it's nominees.
"All Georgians, regardless of their
politics, appreciate the great and un-
usual difficulties which have con.
fronted our national leader in the
course of his administration.
''It must be a source of genuine
regret to Georgians everywhere that
our democratic president, Woodrow
Wilson, in his efforts to surmount
these difficulties, has not had the ben