Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-08-13
Rep. W. Trox Bankston
Announces Candidacy
To Succeed Hillyer

In n formal announcement to the
people of Georgia, w. Trox Bankston,
editor of the West Point News and one
Of rroup county's representatives in
the lower branch of the general assem-
bly,. has declared himself a candidate
for the Office of state railroad commits
sIoner to succeed Judge George Hillyer.
Of Atlanta, who has indicated his inten-
ton to retire at the expiration of his
present term.
Mr.. Bankston's announcement is as
follows:
six years ago. had 1 known tnat Judge
George Hillyer, of Atlanta, was going to stand
for reelection as railroad commissioner / would
not have opposed him, there is no man In
Georgia whom / esteem more highly. Pressure
was brought to bear that caused him to change
his mind and stand for reelection, but it was
two months after had entered the race before
he made that announcement aud, as anu not a
gutter, and Ind spent considerable time ana
some money, l remained In the race to the
finish, and am highly appreciative of approx
mately 10000 votes cast for me at that time in
every section of the state.
During the six years which have INTERVIEWED
/ have continued to make a special study of
the Georgia railroad commission, knowing when
the time came for me to aspire to the seat now
occupied by Judge Hillyer would be better
prepared To discharge the duties of that office.
Two yesrs ago the good people of Troup county
elected of their representatives, in
the Georgia legislature. Hon. John y. Holder,
IDENTIFY believing in my qualifications for that
position, named me az chairman OF the house
railroad committee, and my record shows
have always stood for the interests of the peO-
pie in casting the deciding vote important
bills which came before the railroad committee,
well in support of such legislation in the
house.
I'm connection with my legislative duties l
might mention few of the more important
measures which have supported:
II spoke and voted for the half -million dollars
increase in the public school fund in 1917.
II introduced resolution to restrict the ses-
siore of the general assembly to twenty-five in
stead of fifty days, which would have saved the
taxpayers of Georgia thousands and thousands
of dollars. | voted for biennial sessions instead
of annual ones. l have not missed a session of
the house, but have been regularly on the job;
neither have ! lodged single Issue failed
TO vote for the interests of the people at every
opportunity.
pointed to investigate the states printing bills,
amounting to more than $685. ] protested
against the payment Of more than IS per cent
of these bills until they could be checked and
the correctness of them verified.
MY entire record has been continuously con-
sistent throughout, with the foregoing few illus
trations, ana, hoping you think my public serv-
ice justifies your Endorsement of my candidacy
for railroad commissioner to succeed Judge
George Hillyer who does not stand for re-elec-
ton, l will highly appreciate your vote and in
flUcnce in the primary election to be held Sep
TENDER IL, 1918, AMI promise a faithful dis
charge of all the duties Of the office"