The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1918-05-18

and a patriotic desire to assist his
government, Governor Bilbo advised
the dlscontlnuance of this celebra-
ton for the duration of the war, and
Immediately rendered the Centennial
property to his government to be US
ed as Naval Training Station, which
was promptly accepted. 1t is stated
that within short time $500 cadets
will be in training for our country's
cause upon this Centennial property.
Besides spending something like three
quarters of million dollars improv-
ing this property, the government
will place it back at the disposal Of
the Centennial Commission, without
cost, at the conclusion of the war.
If still governor at that time, and he
is hoping for an early peace, Govern
or Bilbo proposes holding joint ce-
LIBERATION of the States anniversary
and a peace jubilee on the Centen-
NAL property.
Has More Than Made Good as Gov
ernor.
Governor Bilbo has had one ambi-
ton that has followed him through
life; that of placing South Mississippi
on the map and securing for this
section that recognition to which she
was so justly entitled. That he has
been largely responsible in accom-
plishing this purpose is borne out in
a panoramic view of the splendid
permanent institutions that now
grace the piney woods and home sec
ton of his State. Due to his wise
and able administration of State af-
fairs Governor Bilbo's friends as
well as a large following that had
previously opposed him, realizing his
ability and determination in the right
direction, were hopeful that he would
not be opposed in the present race
face for Congress. However, since
he announced his intention to
make the race, four able and distin-
guished opponents have been fit to
enter the field against him for the
same honor. Owing to the recent
session of the State Legislature
whichleft a large volume of work for
the Governors attention after ad
journment, Governor Bilbo has beer.
busy giving this his official attention
and so far has been unable to give
but little attention to his campaign
for this reason.
Now that this work has been finish
ed and there being but little to de
mand his attention, it is his inten
ton to enter the campaign actively at
once remained in the district most
of his time until the first of August
Realizing that his people are cor
fronted with a state o. war. and nc
wishing to detract attention from
their duty to their county at such
time, Governor Bilbo has determined
to make a quiet campaign through
out the district that will be in keep
ing with conditions. He is arrang
ing a schedule of speaking dates for
the entire district and will present his
views, issues and platform for your
consideration within due course Of
time.
Having implicit confidence in the
gratitude and appreciation Of the
people Of his district who have stood
by him SO substantially in past cam
paigns and because of his faithful
devotion to their interests, there can
be no doubt about his election to
Congress is the unanimous belief of
years of legislative experience, his
thorough preparation and training
from legal and educational stand
point, Governor Bilbo is eminently
qualified for q brilliant and useful
career in our American Congress.
For these reasons and many others
we commend him to the earnest and
careful consideration of every voter
in the Sixth Congressional District