Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-09-12
HARDMANS MANAGERS
ASSERT THEIR MAN IS
ASSURED OF VICTORY
He Concludes His Campaign
With Speech to Voters of
Clarke County Monday
Night

The following statement was issued
Saturday afternoon by the campaign
headquarters Of DR.. L. @. Hartman. can
didate for governor:
Completing the campaign for the gov
ernorship Of Georgia Monday night. IN
Athens. Clarke county, after having per-
sonally oanvassed 14s counties, DR.. L. G.
Hartman and his supporters await the
votes Of the people OF Georgia with su-
preme confidence in his successful nom-
nation.
"The cause OF DR.. Hartman has been
carried directly to the people in every
nook and corner OF the state. His mes
sage has been delivered to the great
body OF voters in q straightforward man
ner and he has set worth his claims to
the Office which he seeks without resort
ing TO sentimental appeals. On the con-
trary. he has based his candidacy on
the fundamental principle OF merit, ask
ing the voters to determine the fitness
Of the respective gubernatorial aspirants
by conscientiously comparing the rec
ords qualifications and claims of each.
Everywhere he has been hailed with en-
thusiasm. and by employing plain, I'M
vanished facts in appealing for the suf-
frage OF the people, he has converted
voter after voter over to his side.
ASSURANCES OF SUPPORT.
'Dr Hardman began his campaign
with the assurance of heavy support. In
his former race he rallied to his cause
thousands of loyal Georgians who be-
lieve in the man and in his political
ideals. They were convinced Of his ca
liabilities; they believed in his integrity
and in the fair methods which he en-
ployed while conducting his campaign.
whom they gave such hearty and loyal
support when DR.. Hardman announced
for governor a second time, this virile
strength at once manifested itself and
resulted in the Commerce man taking a
firm lead which the opposition has un-
successfully battled to overcome. The
people of Georgia admire a man who,
in spite of overwhelming odds, can carry
sixty counties on his own man. This
Is what DR.. Hartman did in 1914, and
this achievement inspired the confidence
Of thousands OF Georgians who. though
they were not for him the first race,
are now among his active workers and
supporters.
ct is not surprising that DR.. Hard
mans candidacy has met with such
widespread approval Besides possess
ing the essential qualifications for lead
ership. the fact that he paid his cam
pafgn expenses in the former race and
is doing the very same thing in the
pending race, Is having great weight In
drawing voters to his ranks. The sover-
sign people know that In the event or
DR.. Hardman's election, they will have In
the governors chair man who VIII
be under no obligations 10 any element.
faction, interests or set of men; but that
he will be in position to represent the
great mass OF people without fear or
favor and stand as the Unsulied cham
MON of their rights and liberties.
SEVERED NO CONNECTIONS.
In announcing for governor Dr.
Hardman did not have to sever
connection with any firm. corpora
ton. enterprise, or institution, nor
did he have to make an expla-
nation or apologies for past affiliations
There is no suspicion surrounding his
candidacy. From the mountains 70
the seashore the people know him to be
four-sauare and entirely worthy OF the
respect and confidence of Georgia's citt-
zenry. The Importance and undeniable
force Of this fact will be demonstrated
in the returns of the primary on Tues
dav.