Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-13
4 Victory for the President
and the War, Say Harris and
Howard-''I Accept the Re-
suit Without. a Whimper "
Says HardwiCk.

In a statement issued Thursday Will
| liam J. Harris. the successful candi-
date for the United States senate, de-
clares that ne does not consider the
result Of the election personal
triumph for himself. but a triumphant
expression of Georgia's whole-hearted
support OF President Wilson.
Congressman William Schley Howard
issued statement expressing his deep
satisfaction that Georgia has shown
o. her vote that she stands ready TO
back the great commander-in-chief with
every atom of her courage, every
corpuscle of her blood and every penny
of her treasure.
Senator Thomas w. Hardwick issued
a statement declaring that he bows in
cCntented submission to the will of
the people and does so without a
whine or a whimper.'
john r. Cooper was quoted in dis
patch TO The Journal from its Macon
correspondent as saying; Woodrow
Wilson in the newspapers of Georgia
won the election for Harris. l am happy
to say. however. that l aided in the
defeat of Hardwick, as / made 90
speeches and denounced him in every
one"
mr.. Harris Statement
The statement of Mr.. Harris is as
follows:
Il recognize fully and appreciate
the high honor the people OF Georgia
have paid me by electing me to repre-
sent them in the United states senate
by a majority over all opponents.
shall give my best efforts to measure up
to the responsibilities Of the office.
Il do not take this as personal VIC
tory. When / took up this fight my
sole object was to arouse the people d
Georgia against the forces of antagon-
ism to the nations war program. This
has been done and the result speaks for
itself.
THE vote was splendid and tri'
umphant expression Of loyalty and pa
triotism. Georgia spoke in no uncer-
tain terms for the nation TO hear. Her
message was that this great state IS
whole-hes rted in its support and indorse
meut of Woodrow Wilson and his ai-
miuistration, that Georgia is mindful
Of her soldiers and sailors, that GeoT-
gia is intensely loyal TO the nation and
the flag.
The campaign just over is now his
tory. Our management retrained from
auv unworthy tactics and waged a
clean. dignified fight throughout. So
far as we are concerned there is no
bitterness. and my own personal effort
shall be to worthily execute Athe COM
mission OF my native state"
Mr. Towards Statement
The statement issued by Congressman
Howard is as follows:
"'ro the People Of Georgia:
As l entered the race for the United
States senate for the sole purpose OF
accomplishing The defeat of Senator
Thomas w. HardwiciI-who. in my judg-
ment. and in tho judgment of an over
whelming majority of the people of
Georgia. had not reflected their patri
otic sentiments by his voice or vote
since our country had become involved
in war; feel that in the 165 speeches
! made throughout the state, and in the
5000 miles / Travelled over this sttae
in exposing the record of Mr.. HardWlck.
my humble services in this capacity
contributed in degree to the accom-
plishment of the purpose for which Z
entered the race.
From the very beginning of this
CAMPAIGN. I took the position that there
was no such thing as a disloyal Geor-
giau. That has been reflected by the
tremendous vote received by the sen
ator-elect. Mr.. Harris, and the vote that
l received. Tt Is a complete indication
Of Georgia and Of Georgians. and shows
concmsively chat she stands ready To
place every atom Of her courage. every
corpuscle Of her blood and every penny
of her treasure behind the great COM
mander- in-chief of our army and navy.
After the smoke Of battle has cleared
away. / have rot the least i'll will to
living soul. Ny only regret is that
some OF the newspapers of Georgia, in
their zeal in the advocacy of their can
didate. were unkind. enough TO indulge
in personal abuse Of me and much mis-
representation of my attitude in this
campaign.
But il is a source of much graft
fication TO me, and I shall always cher
ish it as one Of the greatest compli-
ments paid me in my life, that in the
good old county of Johnson. where l
stepped out as a boy to wage my battle
with life. that i'm my old judicial cir
cult, that in my present congressional
district and in my old congressional dis
trict thousands of friends who had
known me longest and known me best
stood by me because they believed that
I had been faithful and loyal 20 them
and 20 my country. and gave me over
whelming majorities in every one Of
these counties.
Up to the last second of my service
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