Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-09-11

So-called tax commission and outlin
ing, as having been suggested, &
tentative program of tax meetings
for the commission in various parts
of the state, Governor Clifford
Walker on Saturday took his first
step toward preparation of it's work
for the general assembly's extra
session. The assembly will meet
November Is to enact new tax laws
for Georgia.
In releasing his statement, the
governor emphasized that the sched-
ule of public meetings is essentially
tentative and probably will be
changed in some particulars.
From now on until the extra ses-
sion convenes. I shall devote at least
half of my time to this work." the
governor said. 81 consider it the
most important subject before our
people today. I believe public atten-
ton should be concentrated and
maintained upon 1t until 1t is solved.
Invites Suggestions
"It merits the best thought of ev.
cry Georgian who can contribute
toward that solution, by helping us
to formulate the most helpful sug-
gestions within our power to lay be-
fore the legislature
The governor anticipates that the
members of the commission will
travel together from one point TO
another in the itinerary of public
hearings, and that each meeting will
be made a feature of such intensive
local interest that the leaders of tho
entire surrounding community will
be moved to take active part in the
work.
Following is the governors state
ment:
"In line with pledges in my plat
form, I have selected a committee
to make survey Of the needs Of the
state institutions for the next ten
years, prepare a budget covering
those needs, and make suggestions
of tax measures which raise the
necessary funus by distributing the
burden fairly and by bringing to the
tax books property, tangible and
intangible, now escaping taxation.
Names of Commission
ITO serve in this highly patriotic
work 1 have invited the strongest
men in the state now available.
Fuller E. Galloway, of LAGRANGE;
w. 3. Baker, of Atlanta; B. d.
Brantley, of Blackshear; w. T. An
derson, of Macon; Sam Tate, of
Tate; DR.. J. H. T. Mcpherson, Of
Athens; J. E. Conwell, of Lavonia;
T. S. Mason, Of Hartwell; J. r. Phil
lips, Of Louisville; r. c. Ellis, of
Triton; ]. D. Haddock, of Damas-
Gus; Freeman Mcclure, of La
Fayette; J. S. Peters, Manchester.
Representing the general assem-
bly, 1 have selected Mr.. Haddock, a
large planter of south Georgia, and
four students of taxation, including
the chairman of the tax committee
Of the senate, Mr.. Mason. The other
members of the committee are the
most outstanding, conservative, sue
cessful ii patriotic business men I
could enlist. Unfortunately, Mr..
Galloway is just recsove 9 from a
recent illness and may not be able
to attend the hearings over the
state. DR.. Mcpherson is selected as
the tax expert for the committee.
Advisers Named
I'm close association with this
committee in an advisory capacity,
I have invited to attend the hear
ings and make suggestions the pres
ident of the senate, the speaker Of
the house, the chairman of the tax
committees of the senate and the
the professors of economics in En-
ory and Mercer universities, the
following special students of taxa
ton: H. r. DeJarnette, j. M. B.
Hoxsey, Fl. H. Swift, Martin Amor
Gus, w. H. Beckham, r. P. Jones,
H. w. Hopkins, J. A. Holleman,
L. w. Branch, J. j. wilkins, G. T.
Smith, e. r. Black, Courtenay
Thorpe, Chas. B. Lewis. A. j. Wood
ruff. F. G.. Gordon, VIM. M. How
ard, FermOr Barrett, L. U. Smltn,
Sam Rutherford, r. l.. McClain, and
any other citizens of Georgia inter-
ested in real tax reform.
"a tentative program of meetings
has been suggested as follows:
preliminary meeting at the CAPT
toll, Atlanta, Monday, September
18th, p. M; Rome, September 18th;
Athens, September 18th; Augusta,
September goth; Macon, September
25th; Columbus, September 26th; Sa-
vannah, September 27th-2Sth. These
dates may be rearranged for con-
vepience later.
Members of the general assembly
will be especially invited and expect
ed to attend at least one meeting at
the most convenient point