The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-06-04
PLEDGED TO PRESIDENT
AND NATION, II. II. DEAN
ANNOUNCES PLATFORM
Opposes Cotton Price Fixinq

so as to meet the needs of the small
farmer
Opposes Cotton Price Fixing
Our Southland is the one great cot
ton producing section and this indus
try should be fostered and built up to
a profitable basis and the price regu-
lated only by the law of supply and
demand. | am opposed to limiting its
price by legislation.
3. That the money already provfd-
ed by the government for Georgia
highways, which through technicali-
ties has not been made available,
should be speedily obtained and grad
ed roads constructed throughout the
entire state.
4. Provide for labor in all branches,
just and adequate compensation that
all engaged therein may receive ample
compensation enabling them to live
comfortably and raise and educate
their children to useful and prosperous
pursuits.
5. Provide for the education OF PEG
pie living in the country on the same
basis of efficiency as those in the Gtt-
les. and put the power of the federal
government behind a nationwide edu-
cational uplift.
G. l am opposed to indiscriminate
foreign immigration and believe that
America should be preserved for our
own great natural growth.
7. Provide for capital, just and rea-
sonabIe returns upon legitimate invest
ments, that our industries may be
properly protected and the great re-
aP
g. Regulate the powers of the pres
ident and congress so as to fully pro-
tect the rights of the states, under
state legislation.
8. l have always stood for prohibit
ton and urge the legislature of Geor-
gia to ratify the national prohibition
amendment.
10. Under present conditions organ
ization in all lines Of endeavor is es-
sential to success.
Allow all people freedom and liberty
of action and conduct, governed only
by the laws of our land, based upon
the Just and equal rights of others.
II. l am opposed to any union of
church and state.
For Government Ownership.
IL. I endorse the taking over and
operation of the railroads by the gov
eminent during the present war
emergency, and believe that it will and
should result in government owner
ship.
10. ( favor honesty and integrity
in the political world. I oppose using
money, liquor or the promise of Office
for the purpose of securing votes. 1t
ir Il 40 70 IF
the country that a candidate should be
surrounded by and dependent upon
government contractors and Office
seekers for contributions with which
to carry on campaign for United
States senate and | oppose it.
IA. 1t is equally dangerous and
reprehensible for an highly paid Off
cial to resign" effective months and
months ahead, and then devote practi-
cally no time to official duties, but use
both the time and the salary rightful-
ly belonging to the people in further
ance of a campaign for the United
States Senate.
Is. l propose to pay my own ex-
penses in my race, and to accept no
contributions from any person, firm or
corporation, and to go in pledged only
to the people of the entire State of
Georgia without regard to locality or
section
I respectfully solicit the support o:
every voter of the state in the coming
primary.
Yours faithfully,
H. H. DEAN.
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