Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-07-12
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MISS Marion l.. COIley, VI w ASH
ngton, said:
with the other members Of the
Georgia delegation I fought for--Mc,
-idoU until the last ray of hope was
gone. Then | turned to the man
whom L felt that of all others we
would be proudest to have for our
president, a man whom even his
bitterest enemies-Tammany hail
and the Smith states-could find
nothing against. In Davis l feel
that we have nominated the big
gest, brainiest, finest man in the
Democratic party neXt to McAdoo.
We shall never have anything to
apologize for in supporting this
great and brilliant progressive Dem
ocrat and southerner."
DR.. w. E. Wood, of Dalton,
said:
1T was a bitter struggle, the
bitterest in the political history OF
the country. 1t was prophesied that
one Of the great camps, either Nc
Adoo or Smith, would name the
candidate if the convention dead
democracy, when released, took
nominated John w. Davis, neither
Smith. If the convention personnel
truly represents the Democratic par
ty, then John w. Davis is the pop
ular choice. Mr.. Davis is a jurist
without a peer at the American
bar. The voters now will indorse
the action Of their representatives.
John w. Davis will rank with
Washington, Lincoln and the i'm
mortal Wilson. I fully agree with
Mrs Izetta Jewel Brown that John
w. Davis is broad enough between
the shoulders to have heart and
wide enough between the eyes to
have brain, and that he is brave
enough to meet all issues that may
arise.
Great Presidential Material
Mrs. Ralph w. Northcutt, of Ma
rietta:
81 am disappointed beyond express
sion that Mr.. McAdoo was not nomi-
mated. The principles he stood for
are so necessary at this time for the
good of our country and the world.
However, if it could not be McAdoo,
/ am satisfied with Davis. He is
great presidential material and [ am
willing to do my part toward elect
ing him in November to the highest
Office within the gift of the people.
The Georgia delegation has fought
a good fight and has kept the faith. ,
Andrew Erwin, of Athens, said:
ITO my mind, John w. Davis is
the one outstanding Democrat who
can bring together the different fac
tons which arose during the cOnVen-
ton. His broad experience in domas-
tic and foreign affairs, his high in
tellectuals qualifications, his unblem-
ished character make him the logical
candidate of a united Democracy.
Fair alike to capital and labor, he
goes into the contest with every in
dication that he will carry the ban
ners of Democracy to an overWhelm-
ing victory in November"
A. o. Nix, of Lawrenceville, said:
1.-THE nomination of Davis meets
my entire approval. While, of course,
we all preferred McAdoo. there is no
question but what Mr.. Davis is one
of the outstanding Americans of to-
day. His extraordinary ability was
recognized by President Wilson in
his selection as ambassador to Great
Britain. He is one American upon
whom I believe all factions of the
Democratic party can unite, and un-
uSI Ills great ledu6ISHID carly rs
to victory in the November election.
His rugged honesty and sterling
character are guarantees that every
American citizen will get a square
deal at his hands-the Democratic
party should feel proud that such a
leader has been drafted for their
service. "
Deans Statement
H. H. Dean, of Gainesville:
THE nominee, John w. Davis, is
very high class, honorable man.
AS minister to England during the
Woodrow Wilson administration he
proved himself a true and faithful
preventative IS a statesman and
lawyer His life has been above
criticism.
HE will, I think, prove satisfac-
tory to the south as well as the
west. While he enjoys a very lucra-
tive practice among the richest of
business men. yet this goes to show
that they appreciate his great abil-
ity and high professional standing
cit takes a man of great learning
and ability to be president of the
United States. Woodrow Wilson
trusted him.
E. +. Lindsey of Rome:
John w Davis will suit the peo-
pie of Georgia. We came to New
York to elect Mr. McAdoo. We were
disappointed first in not getting him
but we are happy that we were able
to secure this sterling Democrat and
splendid gentleman. Mr. Davis will
sweep the country in November"
Of WolI-or
county:
THE Georgia delegates certainly
made a hard fight for McAdoo. We
have a strong man in Mr.. Davis; he
can he elected. This is my first serV-
ice in the convention and [ want
all Georgians0 to bach the noble men
and women they sent here to repre-
sent them. They deserve all praise"
Norris Proud of Fight
Judge n. A. Morris, of Marietta:
''To say l am disappointed over our
failure TO nominate Mr.. McAdoo does
not begin to express my real feel
ings. l had my heart n the fight
for Mr.. McAdoo from the beginning.
] believe in him and the principles
he so sincerely advocates. I am
proud of the fact that I was a mem
Der of the Georgia delegation. We
worked in harmony and fought a
good fight for Mr.. McAdoo. We
stayed with him until he withdrew
from the contest.
"Mr. Davis is wonderful man,
able. clean and fearless, believe
he can and will he elected in No
vember. When Mr.. McAdoo with
drew the Georgia delegation support
ed him. I believe the Democrats
and Independent voters throughout