The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-09-07

fighting him tooth and nail IN this
campaign, and fulsome praise of the
principles enunciated by Washing
ton and Jefferson. He made brief
mention of Senator Hoke Smith and
Governor Dorsey, but bitterly re-
ferred to President Wilson. His de-
nunciation of the league of nations
was received with shouts and ap-
plause.
Welcomes Woman Vote.
Referring to the possibility of wo-
men voting in the coming election,
Mr.. Watson declared that he well
coined the opportunity of their exer--
else of the franchise. He declared
that they would come in, ox-carts,
two-mule wagons and "flivvers'
from the remote rural sections to
cast their vote with him against the
possibility of their boys being draft
ed out of the country again for for
eign service.
His reference to Senator Smith
came during his discussion of the
league of nations and the resolution
adopted at the democratic state con-
vention in May, following the presl-
dental preferential primary.
"Hoke Smith helped to write the
resolution which denounced the
league of nations" said Mr.. Watson,
"but now he is anxious to get his
name off the resolution. My name is
still there and | am proud of It,.
Later on in his speech he ridlcul-
ed the idea that he was inexperlenc-
ed in affairs of state and declared
that Senator Smiths txerience was
not so complete as to make him the
only available candidate for the
United States senate.
81 have had thirty years expe-
rience, such as it is" shouted Mr..
Watson, "and you all know that my
experience is sufficient to fit me for
the place"
His Constructive" Work.
He took only one shot at Cover
nor Dorsey. At one point in his
speech he referred to the charge
that he obstructive rather than
constructive"
"They say that l have no record
of constructive accomplishment" he
said, shaking his head and waving
his arms. "Well, let me call your
attention to Governor Hugh M. Dor
sey, my very worst piece of con-
struction."
Promptly at $3.50 the curtain that
hid the big stage was lifted, reveal
inp Mr.. Watson standing beside an
American flag, while massed behind
him were several score of his sup
porters.
When Mr.! Watson stood forth to
speak, a wave of cheering swept the
arena, his Supporters yelling at the
top of their voices, waving their
hats and contributing to the general
pandemonium. At the end of a min
ute he was able to proceed, which
he did with a smile on his face, evil
IDENTIFY in great good humor at the
reception accorded him and at the
enormous crowd that had turned out
to hear him. In fact, he kept
broad smile on his face throughout
his speech, which lasted little over
forty minutes.
Representative Knight Speaks.
John P. Knight, member of the
legislature from Berrien county, had
been out in front of the curtain
making a speech to keep the crowd
quiet while they waited for the big
event of the evening. He kept the
crowd in good humor and held their
enthusiasm at high pitch until the
speaker of the evening could begin
his address.
eff the subcommittee on rules OF
the democratic state executive COM
mittee decides that the women can
vote in the primary next Wednes-
dav the supporters of Thomas +.
Watson are going to make the pri-
mary banner day in the country.
"The Atlanta Constitution and the
Macon Telegraph, facing defeat with
their hand-picked candidates, and
driven to desperation, have decided
to stuff the ballot boxes of this state
with the votes Of women in next
Wednesday primary.
~ want to say this to the Atlanta
| Constitution and the Macon Tele-
graph-that we have got just as
many mothers, wives, sisters, daugh-
tiers and sweethearts as they have.
And we are going to take them to
the polls. boys, and vote them. The
! Constitution and Telegraph have
started a game that two can play,
and they needn't worry that we boys
back in the tall timber and the wire
grass won't play it to a fare-you-
well. We are going to hitch up the
horse to the surry and crank up the
| fIivver and go out among the high
ways and byways and gather up the
women and take 'em to the polls.
| THEY'LL hear from usw Mr.. Knights
| announcement was received with
| hurricane of applause.