The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-09-03

'"This is fight to the finish. l have been
as loyal to the President any man in this
country, and though he STAY me, yet will l
support him. William Schley Howard.
Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends"
John 1913 ~
Cruelty him! Cruelty himl Cruelty himI
Down with him! Throw him out! Crown him
with defeat and ignominy!" yeIs the unfriendly
press of the State and the rabbe of enemies, not
one OF whom ne has done any harm. <e,3
Men Of Georgia, what has Bill Howard done
that certain faction of Georgia politics should
cry out for his blood? Why should he be expected
to make the sacrifice suggested by gang OF dirty
politicians?
People Of Georgia, you are thoroughly famil-
lar with the record of Bill Howard in the Georgia
Legislature and in the National House of Repre-
sentatives. Many of you saw him when he came
to Georgia in 1917 to reply to the address delivered
by Senator Thomas w. Hardwick at Columbus on
the Fourth of July. Right ably did he present the
draft law and other issues that were not as popu-
lar then as they are now, defending the Admins
tration to the last ounce of his energy All of you,
men and brethren, know that he has stood four
square for every war measure and put his all on
the altar of his beloved country.
You saw him fare forth into doubtful fields
to champion the imperiled cause of Democracy,
speaking with all his wonderful fervor for the
Democratic nominee for the highest office in the
gift of the American people, and you saw Democ-
racy win In new territory.
Bill Howard has often been weighed in the
balance and has stood the test to the satisfaction
of the nation. Like brave warrior he has bat
tied for his country in time of war and advocated
the eternal principles of Democracy in time Of
peace. Not once has he refused to respond to the
call of duty and not has he failed in it's faith
full and efficient performance.
In response to requests from three thousand
voters from every section of the State, he am
nounced his candidacy for the United States Sen.
ate, for which he was in line of promotion, and
he is wagng effective fight against fearful odds
created by designing politicians. The public rec
ord of this brave Georgian has been subj ected to
preJudlced examination by enemies who have
burned the woods and sifted the ashes in vain en-
deavor to discover flaw, but the verdict that
There is nothing against him" is general.
Having made an enviable record in the Lower
House of Congress, Bill Howard is entitled to go
up higher yet he is being urged to clear the track
and grease the rails for the progress of one Will
liam j. Harris, of the County of Polk which has
seldom honored Georgia by voting Democratic.
Bill" Harris, men, the same who, as member Of
the Federal Trade Commission, possessing GIVEN
ty-fve times more influence than any other man
from Georgia in Washington" messed up the coal
and gasoline market last year and has messed up
everything with which he has been officially con-
neCted.
For years he has been drawing a magnificent
salary as Director of the Census and member of
the Trade Commission, but who can point to any
achievement that will make of him bright light
in the political or business world? President Will
son. acting upon inaccurate information furnished
by an unfriendly press and INSCRIPTIONS polite
ians, often discredited In Georgia, has endorsed
the candidacy of Mr.. Harris, but
Voters of Georgia, are you going to surrender
your constitutional privilege of the ballot and par
ticipate in the crucifxion of Bill Howard-"Our
BilP'-who is never too busy to do you favor or
extend to you the glad hand of friendship?
The President is great and good man and
we all enjoy doing him honor, but it is the pre-
rogattve of the people of Georgia to choose on Sep
TENDER 18th the man who shall serve them as
Junior Senator from Georgia, and we should con-
slider well the danger of establishing an undemo-
cratic precedent
The Harris organs and howlers say that the
question of patriotism Is at stake. Does any man
among them dare to charge Bill Howard with dis
loyalty? If any, speak, for verify the people Of
Georgia would lend willing ear to any recital of
accurate indictments" They say that Mr. Har.
ris THE choice of the President" is the only man
in Georgia who can save the State from damna-
tion. Since when, friends did Bill Harris deyelop
into Saviour ? Where was he on numerous oc-
casions when Democracy needed men? Sitting In
an easy chair behind polished desk in Washing
ton drawing princely salary for unrendered sery-
ices. Where he when Senator Hardwick at
tackled the Administration in his Columbus ad-
dress? Where was he when Democracy was in
the balance In the last National primary? Where
was he when important war measures and other
legislation pending in Congress? Do YOU
know gentlemen? Bill Harris is easier to locate
on pay day than at any other time; you'll always