The Marietta journal and courier., 1916-09-01

notwithstanding that we nave ample
water power to meet the government
demands and that it's coming here
would be of inestimable benefit to
our section and to the whole state of
Georgia.
A survey of our rivers was made
in 1918 by expert government en-
gineers and their report and esti-
mates are highly favorable to To-
cation in our district Besides the
commercial benefits to the nitrate
plant would bring, its coming would
insure the construction of dams to
control effectively the flood waters
Of the three great rivers which cross
our district. Mr. Lee has failed the
people in this important matter and
is reported as favoring site which
would bring these benefits to Ala
bama.
AIr. Lees method of electioneering
is that of the politician who has
lost touch with the people. With
practically six months Of the year in
which he could visit every portion
of the thirteen counties composing
this district he depends on an indi-
rect canvass through newspapers and
influential citizens who, he believes,
can safely deliver the votes of the
hard-working, plain people who are
busy in factory and field making an
honest living. Mr.. Lee makes
great mistake in thinking that the
votes of these worthy citizens can
be delivered by the so-called influen-
tial men. They are determined to
vote for the man who thinks enough
of them to solicit personally their
suffrage and influence.
Mr.. Lees absence from Congress
at the time is unnecessary and hurt
ful to the interests Of the South. He
had ample time to meet the voters
during the past year while Congress
was not in session. To be a success
full representative, congressman
should keep in touch with the people
of his district whether or not he is
running for reelection. Just now
while Mr. Lee is absent many meas
ures of vital Importance to this sec
tion and to the whole country are
being decided. The Revenue and
Stamp Bill has taken a course ex-
tremely hurtful to the South. The
Merchant Marine Bill is being con
sidered and its fate will determine
whether or not the South will have
proper facilities for sending its cot
ton to the foreign markets. Dur
ing the next week or two The I'M
migration Bill, in which southern
farmers and southern labor organi-
cations are so vitality interested. will
be voted on. Other measures, besides
the question of the nitrate plant are
hanging in the balance while Mr..
Lee is absent from his post of duty
and the Seventh District without
representation
It is unfortunate for Mr.. Lee that
it is commonly remarked among the
voters that he is depending largely
on the influence of his money for
success in his race The purchase CT
editorial comment or the distribution
55 money by paid workers is not GO
Ing to influence this election The
man with the toll CT mill and fac
tory on their clothes and the dust
of the Prov Oh their shoes are not
to be bought to dc their thinking
for them. 1t is an insult to their
intelligence. manhood and patriot
ism for such rumors to be in circu-
latton and nc money barrel or hired
worker is going to betray the pee
pie into casting anything but an
honest vote.
IN asking you for your confidence
and suffrage I am fully appreciauve
ct the great honor it is to represent
IT, s~oreh District in The Con-
=ra Ct TIE @i,ed States
for tie place through no lust for
office Or selfish desire for social and
political prestige; but because / am
ambitious 10 vcrthtlv serve my state
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