Evening star., 1947-01-15
Georgia
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over. I do not see why any one
should oppose me-"
/ The Office to which Mr.. RedWine
was named formerly was held by
M. E. Thompson, lieutenant gov
ernor ELECT. 1t. Smiths office is
now held by Maj. william Spence
Mr.. Arnal was asked by news
men if he he would try to re-
move his rival from Office and re-
piled that he welcomed him "as a
private Citizen but that II do not
recognize him as Governor" He
said he was always glad to have
people call at the Governors Office.
Arnall Receptionist Removed.
He said he was performing my
duties as Governor and will con-
tinue to do So"
Earlier, Mr. Arnall's receptionist
had been replaced by Capt. Dan
Grant, National Guardsman Or
dered there by Gen. Griffin. The
Arnall receptionist relinquished the
desk without protest.
After the Legislature elected Mr..
Talmadge Governor in a tumultuous
session, Mr.. Arnall refused to give
up Office and he was escorted from
the Capitol unhurt by National
Guard officers and close associates,
who barricaded the doors of the
executive chamber to save him from
violence.
Earlier, in a brief, dramatic en-
counter, Mr.. Arnall told Mr.. Tai
madge: 81 cannot surrender to a
pretender."
Mr.. Talmadge, accompanied by a
committee of 25 legislators and fol-
lowed by Whooping. surging follow
ers, pushed into the Governors office
at 2:15 am. 1t was quarter hour
after the Legislature had named
him by vote of 161 to 81 to the
four-year term which his father
didn't live to serve. =, .@.p. ,rleIl
Refuses to Yield.
'I presume" he said. that you
have been informed that I have
been elected as Governor by the
General Assembly of Georgia"
Mr.. Arnan replied: Il understand
the General Assembly anegedly has
elected you, but the General As
sembly cannot elect a Governor.
Accordingly, respectfully but firm
ly refuse to yield the office to you"
Mr.. Talmadge rejoined: Aren't
you aware the General Assembly
has elected me GOVERNOR"
Mr.. Arnall: IT do not 50 believe.
The people elect the Governor"
Mr.. Talmadge: You defy the
committee of the Legislature?"
Mr.. Arnall: II do not, but I up
hold the law. I cannot surrender
to a pretender."
Both to "Set Up Offices"
Mr.. Talmadge. who turned sew
eral times to Roy Harris, his chief
lieutenant standing at his shoulder,
then said:
Il hope you will not continue in
Office, for not only the will of the
people but the will of the Legisla-
ture has chosen me Governor. 1t
is not my intention as Chief Execu-
tive to cause disorder or violence.
intend to set up Offices at such
places as I can locate and conduct
the duties of my Office"
Il likewise accede to that same
privilege and will continue to serve
as Governor, was the reply.
I'VE shall see," Mr.. Talmadge
said.
you were nice to come in" said
Mr.. Arnall pleasantly to Mr.. Tai
madge's back.
The Talmadge party then turned
| to go from the Office. AS he left his
supporters shouted 'the Governor
is coming out-move out-the real
Governor is coming out-move out" j."
Mr.. Talmadge made his way with
difficulty through the tightly packed,
shouting mob, and as he left the
angry crowd surged forward in an
attempt to reach the Governors
office.
Secretary Blocks Door.
There were shouts of "let's get
him" and shouts of pull him out
of there"
The door was blocked by chunky
IP. T. McCutcheon. Mr.. Arnall's
executive secretary.
Shortly afterward there were
shouts and scufhing and blows were
struck outside the door.
Outside in large anteroom Mr..
Harris leaped to a window ledge and
shouted at the crowd.
Gov. Arnall has refused to give
up his Office" he said.
Shouts interrupted him: "You
mean ex-Gov. Arnall?"