Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-03
THE HARRIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

his expected announcement for the
United States Senate in opposition TO
Senator Hardwick, but goes even fur
Their than had been anticipated by de-
claring his intention of resigning from
the federal trade board of which he
is chairman, at an early date.
The federal trade board is the most
powerful body ever created BIZ
congress, and the chairmanship of it
is a responsible office that necessarily
would be entrusted only to man Of
unusual capabilities In both his
membership and Craftsmanship of this
board, Mr.. Harris represents the pres
idents personal selection. In the
performance of its duties, as tremen-
dous and as varied as they have been,
he has demonstrated a remarkable de
gree of ability and comprehensive
grasp of big affairs, and has made for
himself a national reputation
Mr. Harris is a native Georgian. He
has been active in Georgia politics fo~
many years, His first federal Office
came when he was appointed director
of the census, itself an important po-
sition.
The place of chairman of the fed
eral trade board pays more than the
Office of Senator, and it's work is less
onerous, less annoying. 1t is must
unusual, therefore, for a man to re-
sign the former berth in order to seek
the latter, but with Mr. Harris it is an
ambition to serve his state, as he
believes that he can be of more value
to it directly and of more personal as
sistance to his friends as Senator
With the prestige acquired by his
official residence in Washington, SUP
plemented by the PRESIDENTS we'll
known regard for him, together with
his knowledge of what's what and
who's who in the national capital Mr..
Harris will be able as senator to give
Georgia a fine representation. Be
sides, he will bring to the Office
reputation of his own He will not
be regarded as beginner. He viii
not have to make acquaintance. He
will step readily into the routine OF
the office, and undoubtedly command
from the very first the full respect and
regard of his fellow senators.
Mr.. Harris has been one of the Pres
ident's most loyal friends. He has
been also an enthusiastic supporter Of
the administration at all times. 1t is
certain, in consequence, that his cleo
ton would be more pleasing to the
powers that be in Washington than
would the election of any other Coco
gian whose possible candidacy has
been discussed.
Mr. Harris throws down the gaunt-
let to Hardwick, and plainly shows
that his fight on the latter will he
pitched on Hardwick's notorious rec
ord for antagonism to the President
to the administration, and to the pa
triotic purposes of the country His
opening statement almost accuses
Senator Hardwick of disloyalty
1t is possible that this early and
active candidacy by Mr. Harris will
have the effect of lettering others
from entering the race. Certain it is
that under the circumstances chief in
terest must center about Harris and
Hardwick. The line of battle has al
ready been drawn and it is these two
4 who should fight it out to a logical
conclusion. .-.
If any other Georgian enters this
lace now he will only complicate it
not only complicate it, but actually
give aid and comfort to Hardwick. For
it is assured that no Hardwick parti-
san will run, and, therefore any 9th 81
/ candidacy would draw its subsistence
from the Harris strength. Unless il
( Is pointedly planned to help Hard
! wick, this race should be left right
where it is now beginning. with Har,
ris, a zealously loyal citizen and
splendid man, opposing the Senator
whose course in congress has bean