The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-05-31
Gainesville, Ca. May 25, 1918.

Gainesville, Ga., May 70, 1913.
To the People of Georgia:
Never in the history of Georgia
nor Of the world, have such momentous
issues arisen as now meet our people
face to face.
The greatest war ever known has
been raging for nearly four years. Mil
lions upon millions Of people have been
killed and crippled. and thousands are
daily being added to the list Of killed
and wounded. In the past twelve
months our country has been drawn
into the fearful holocaust; an army OF
over two millions of our noblest sons
has been called to arms and another
million are now being assembled. AL
ready our Government has called upon
our people for over ten billions of
dollars, an amount never dreamed of
In all wars Of history. Our people
have responded without stint and
without murmur; our boys have gone
bravely forward to defend our flag,
and bring freedom and liberty to the
civilized world.
arisen, calling upon Georgia to choose
man to represent them in the United
States Senate. the highest position in
the gift of the people OF Georgia.
Hardwick an obstructor.
Word has gone out broadcast over
this entire country that the present
incumbent, T. w. Hardwick, has been
obstructing in every way possible the
furtherance and successful prosecu-
ton Of this war by opposing and In
delaying and hindering, by dilatcry
tactics. the passage Of the most I'M
portant and vital legislation demanded
by extreme conditions to hasten mill
tary supplies, necessary guns and am
munition and food to our army on the
battle line.
l boldly assert that Georgia is
standing the acid test of loyalty and
valor; in fact, there has been no is
sue Of loyalty" in Georgia since the
declaration of war, except such as has
been feigned by INSCRIPTIONS politi-
clans hoping to ride into office ON the
popularity and greatness Of others.
Georgia and her citizens stand stead
fast and at the forefront for the speedy
and victorious winning Of the war,
Win ON0Ay uOLLeE duu, IL uC0U UGS every
life pledged to this end.
In asking the suffrage of the people
Of Georgia for this high Office, pledge
myself to stand firmly and steadfast-
ly by President Wilson as commander
in-chief of the army and navy until
final victory, and will heartily support
such measures as tend to strengthen
the army and navy and promote the
great object of bringing about an ear.
ly, successful and lasting peace.
After the War Is Over.
/. / favor restoration of our coun
try on broad and constructive lines and
in continuing in full force the Monroe
Doctrine
2. The great shipping interests o.
our country should be extended unit
our flag sails into every port, carry
ing both our farm and manufactured
products where the best market prices
can be obtained.
Our Georgia ports should be extend
ed; our farms improved; our state de
veloped; our industries enlarged tina
every vocation may thrive and pros
per.
favor wise and salutary laws fol
the protection of the farmer and his
products; laws that will provide money
| at a low rate Of interest and fertil
izers and supplies at reasonable cos
that the soil may yield good return
/ to the honest and diligent producer
| the farm loan act should be amended