Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-03-09

Democrats. This statement was pub
lished generally by the newspapers
of the state and allowed to stand
without contradiction or correction
until some time after Mr.. Hoover's
name had been filed and a campaign
inaugurated by various lifelong
Democrats in his behalf.
Further, 1 believe that the white
Democrats who have filed Mr.. Hoo
ver's name are as competent judges
of what it takes to constitute a Dem
ocrat as members of the executive
committee. Mr.. Hoover has never
asked that his name be withdrawn
and has never stated that he is not
now a Democrat. The action Of the
100 Democrats filing his name should
be taken as sufficient proof of his
Democracy until the contrary dis
tinctly appears. There is nothing in
the rules authorizing he sub-commit-
tee to question the Den. ocracy of any
man whose name is submitted and
vouchcd for by one hundred Demo-a
Gratis.
I know of no rule or custom au-
tho. I4Ing the sub-comlLtee, or even
the whole committee, to constitute
itself as a self-appointed jury to pick
out any particular man whose name
is suggested for high office ard settle
the question of his Democracy or
qualifications. 1 think the white
Democratic voters of Georgia have
the right to act as jurors in the trial
of this or any other mans Democ-
racy.
Allow me to suggest in this con-
nection that the state committee is
not raising or furnishir the funds
with which to hold this primary, but
this must be done by the county eX-
ecutlVe committees or the Democrats
in each county, and it might be we'll
to consult the people who are to pro-
vide the means for holding the pri-
mary.
In conclusion, I desire to say that
l join heartily in the wish that this
primary may express the will of the
eEt1re people, as expressed by the
in their letter of Feb
ruary 10 sending out the rules in
the following language: "It is earn
estly desired that this presidential
primary be held in every county In
Georgia and express the will of the
entire people. We trust that every
Democratic white voter in Georgia
will vote in this primar. and to that
end urge the county committee to
do its utmost" In my opinion this
primary will not express the will of
the entire people if the sub-commit-
tee adheres to the position it has
taken, and 1 sincerely trust that it
will recede therefrom for the good of
the party.
With highest personal regards, L
am, Sincerely,
E. S. AULT.
Chairman F1ynt's Letter
STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE OF GEORGIA.
Office of the Chairman.
Griffin, Ga, March 4, 1920.
Hon. E. E. Ault, Cedartown, Ga.
Dear Sir: AS you know the SUBJ
committee of seven Of the state COM
mittee, consisting of Messrs. Parker,
Bell, Barrett, Miner, Dean and Sec
rotary Gardner and myself, as secre-
cary and chairman, eX-officio, met 1m-
mediately after the meeting Of the
state committe on February 6.
This subcommitte was authorized
by the state committee to direct the
and under that authority it unani-
took the position that this be-
ing a contest for a Democratic presi-
Dental nomination only Democrats
should be entitled to a place on the
ticket.
You understand, of course, that the
custom has been in state elections to
hold a white primary open alike to
q II whjta VOTERS Of
tics. Republicans and others have !
joined in these state white pri-
maries, all agreeing to abide the deci-
sion of the primary.
This, however, is not and never has
been true of the presidential pri-
mary, where both white Republicans
and Progressives take their own pri-
mary action regardless of the Demo-
cratic vote of the state.
For this reason we took the posi- |
ton that this being a Democratic |
the ballot should be opened |
TO any man who stated that he was a
Democrat, and that only those who |
were willing to make declaration &C
eordingly should be considered on the |
ballot.
The action was taken before any |
for anybody was under |
way, and hence was absolutely with |
put regard to individual candidates..
You are a member of the state !
and 1 would like to have |
your views as regards the action of |
he subcommittee.
If you approve, please write "Yes''
n the blank at the bottom of this let
,er.
If you do not approve the action
If the subcommittee, and if you
,hink the primary ballot for Demo-
cratic primary nomination should be
open to Republicans, ProgressiVes
Ind whatnots, all of whom have their
own organizations, then you will
please write mo" on the blank be-
ow, indicating your disapproval of
he action of the subcommittee.
The subcommittee took this action
oy unanimous vote in the belief that
We owe something to the party or
sanization of the state.
We believe We are right, and want
% get an expression from each mem
Der o fthe committee.
VIII you please sign one of the two
blanks below and send this to me by
'eturn mail to Griffin, Ca, obliging,
Very truy yours,
j. J. FLYNT, Chairman.
On approval of the action of the
1 vote. ...............
Gill in with Eyes or mo
oul hdihe 1900 1919.