Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-06
A WOODROW Wilson Club
In Every Georgia Tom.

There are scores of men IN every Georgia
community who have not yet contributed to the
Woodrow Wilson campaign fund, but who would
do so gladly If the matter were brought personally
to their attention. AS a means to this end, Will
son clubs should be organized in every town and
county OF the State. Thus there will be estab-
Iished a local raIlying point for all loyal DEM
ocrats. and an army of earnest workers will soon
be recruited.
This suggestion is put forward by the Geor-
gia chairman Of the national Democratic finance
committee, Hon. John d. Walker, who truly de-
cIares that President whose administration has
meant so much to the State and the South and
the c0U.ltry at large that of Woodrow Wilson is
due the most generous possible support. This
administration only has kept the nation out of
war and maintained American rights and integrity
in the face OF swarning dangers, it has also es-
tsblshed a record OF unexampled service to the
country's productive interests.
The benefits Georgia has received and will
continue to receive from the constructive laws
acted since March the fourth, 1913, are beyond
reckoning. The Agricultural Extension act and
the Good Roads act have made millions OF dollars
OF federal funds available for the development of
this Commonwealth. The Federal Reserve act
and the Farm Loan act have vouchsafed a new
day of financial freedom for our business and
agricultural interests.
These beneI1tS are not confined 10 southern
States. but curiously enough the Presidents Re
publican opponents assert that during his admin
istration the South has been in the saddle and
has won undue favors. One may logically infer
from their sectional attitude that if the Repub-
lican party is placed at the national helm, the
South viii not continue to fare as it has during the
last few years but will be reduced to the status
OF a half alien province. On grounds of practical
interest well party loyalty. therefore, it be-
hOoves the Democracy OF Georgia along with that
OF all other Southern States. to work earnestly
and efficiently for the reelection OF President
Wilson and the continuance of Democratic con-
troll.
As the national campaign approaches fits crest
the need Of funds for the Wilson cause is Pc
culiarly urgent. The Republican candidate is
backed by interests that have untold millions at
their disposal All the forces of special privilege
that were overthrown when the tariff lobby was
routed from Congress, all the forces of the dis
banded money trust that awaiting chance
TO dispIace the federal reserve banking system
with Wall Street domination. all the forces that
made up the old alliance between questionable
business and questionable politics have opened
their purses to the Hughes campaign committee.
The Democratic campaign, on the other hand
depends wholly on the assistance Of people who
have no ends to serve other than those of upright
and efficient government, no favors to ask other
than those OF justice and freedom. It is to the
rank and file OF thinking citizens that the Wilson
cause appeals and It is to them alone that it looks
for campaign fund.
Throughout the East and North and West
Democrats, together with many Independents
are responding literally, and the South may be
counted upon to live up to its loyal traditions
Georgia should have distinctive part in this
truly patriotic work. Every county within its
borders should make creditable contribution to
the Wilson fund. Every town should have a
Woodrow Wilson club to carry the cause to sue
cess. The election is drawing near. The issue
IS profoundly important to the State and the
nation. Let every Georgia Democrat do his duty
and do II now.