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Mmtspmtr# fMomtor. VOL. XXXIII. GERMANY AND TURKEY BREAK No Surprise in Washington —Germany May Move j Against Turkey. Special service to Montgomery Monitor. Dondon. “The relations between Germany and Turkey have been sever ed, according to direct information from Constantinople.” This announcement is made by the Copenhagen correspondent of the Ex change Telegraph Company. The excitement against Germany, the advices further say, has been growing, particularly after last week’s •vents. Germany recently demanded the Cruiser Hamidieh, the only large ship then in possession of Turkey as com pensation for the Breslau, the former German cruiser which was destroyed in the Dardanelles while under the Turkish flag. Despite Turkey’s pro test, the Hamidieh has departed for Sebastopol with the German flag fly ing. Announcement was made in the reichstag in June that differences had arisen between Bulgaria and Turkey over the division of lands taken from Rumania under the peace agreement with the central powers. The an nouncement made by Dr. von Kuehlmann, the German foreign secre tary, who said that the provisional ar rangements, w'hich it was desired should continue as short a time as pos sible, must find its rational solution in the union of northern Dobrudja with Bulgaria in accordance with the desires of the Bulgarian people. News Os Break No Surprise To U. S. Washington.—While no official no tice of the breach of relations between Turkey and Germany—or rather the central powers for without doubt Aus tria is involved with Germany in the" dispute with the Ottoman government —has reached Washington, officials i expressed little surprise at the Copen hagen dispatch received from Bondon saying that Germany and Turkey had severed relations. In official circles here for some time past, it has been realized that in her efforts to serve both Turkey and Bulgaria in the di vision of spoils resulting from the en forced peace treaty with Rumania, Germany had incurred the ill will of both her allies. The Ice Situation. The ice division of the admin's tration which, for a time was at least as important as that of handling sugar, has served its greatest purpose for this year. The Georgia peach crop has moved without loss and the sl2,- j 000,000 worth of peaches saved by the administration of the ice supply. Plants, effective Sunday, were no longer required to set aside 20 per cent of their daily output and the maximum limit of 50 pounds daily to home consum ers was taken off. Candidate for U. S. Senate With Favor. HON. WILLIAM J. HARRIS. Pledged to support the national administration, this gentleman has won the hearts of Georgia Democracy, and is the leader. IN THE SERVICE OF AMERICA TO THE END: FOR VICTORY, FOR REACE AND FOR WORLD-WIDE LIBERTY PETERSON WITHDRAWS; ADAMS ENTERS RACE Mr. J. R. Adams Enters the Race for Representaiive j Montgomery. i f The status of local politics has undergone a change during the past few days—and may undergo; further changes within the next fifteen days. In fact, there is; always some activity in Mont- j gomery county politics in season and out of season. In this issue will be seen a no tice of withdrawal from the race on the part of Mr. W. J. Peter-i son, on account of an anticipated call to the service of his country. Mr. Peterson’s campaign was full of promise, had he seen fit to continue, but the demands of his country, combined with extensive business interests, forbid a con tinuation of the campaign. A new announcement for rep resentative is that of Mr. J. R. Adams of the Kibbee section. Mr. Adams is a member of one of the oldest families in Mont gomery county, and will no doubt measure votes with any candi date. He is a very agreeable gentleman, well and favorably known throughout the county, and from now until the primary will make an active canvass among his friends. FOR CONGRESS: To the People of the Twelfth Dis trict of Georgia: Subject to rules and regulations of the Democratic Primary, I am a candidate to succed myself as Representative in the Sixty-sixth Congress of the United States. If elected it shall be my con stant purpose and desire to guard the interests of the Twelfth Dis trict of Georgia and the affairs of the Nation with as much active and thoughtful consideration as I may be capable. W. W. Larsen. Interest in Sheep Increases. There is an increased interest in growing sheep both for mutton and wool, according to a report just received by the United States Department of Agriculture from the sheep-extension husbandman in Indiana. This feeling, accord ing to specialists of the Depart ment of Agriculture, prevails in many other States. The increase in production is being obtained from the saving of ewe lambs and the introduction of good stock I from the western range. MT. VERNON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY. AUGUST 1. 1918. Loyalty is the Issue in U. S. Senatorial Race. The World Struggles for Liberty. This week marks the fourth anniversary of the great European war, in which practically the entire world is now participating, chiefly for one principle, dear to every living soul, prince or peasant, and that is liberty—liberty of thought and action, of view and ex pression, of endeavor and achievement, of the pursuit and enjoy ment of happiness and the exercise of common rights, guaranteed i under a safe and stable government by the people. Four years ago, l or shortly after the greater part of Europe became hopelessly in | volved in war, America was looked to as the great balance of power, i and her chief executive, Woodrow Wilson, had directed at him millions of appealing hands: President Wilson became the godfather of a struggling world —to advise, to counsel, to direct. How well he has thus far executed this God-given commission the w'orld knows and approves. The Pledge of America —the Pledge of Georgia. When America, a little over a year ago, was inevitably drawn into the conflict in defense of her own sacred liberty, every loyal j American pledged this man, as the head of our great nation, full sympathy and support—not for days, or weeks, or months, but to; the end—for world-wide peace, created by force of valiant arms united with our allies, after the downfall of Prussianism. No one doubts the end; no one should withhold his efforts towards that end, with our country bowed under a burden which nothing short of loyal effort can remove. To support the government, as loyal citi- • zens, we naturally extend to the President our sympathy, respect and reverence, not as a monarch, but as a man chosen from the people to preside over the destinies of a free, peace-loving nation. 1 Fortunate Relation Makes Imperative Duty. However talented, and however great the duties upon him, Mr. Wilson has not lost sight of the friendship of those who have aided ; him in the conduct of the affairs of state. Had he removed himself from the association of men and refused aid and counsel, he would j have constituted himself a dictator, scorned by the American peo-1 pie; but that has not been and will never be the case. No man has I ever summoned a greater array of friends or commanded a stronger i friendship and admiration from the people than Mr. Wilson. In this respect Georgia is peculiarly fortunate, and doubtless Georgia, with but few exceptions, is closer to the President and the adminis tration than any other state of the union, despite the fact that one of her sons has not measured up to the anticipations of the Presi dent and the demands of the nation, while serving this state. Repudiate Hardwick or Lose Honor. Georgia cannot be held responsible for the unseemly and dis loyal attitude of this man, Hardwick, as far as his past is concerned; j but if she fails to disclaim him as one of her representatives, then ! Georgia’s honor is questioned by the world-Georgia will not have] been true to the teachings of Democracy or the principles of republi- j can government, and will be unworthy of the liberty bought by our forefathers. She has never forsaken these liberties, through these hoary years of loyal service, and she cannot now; but she can and must, in order to retain her position among the sovereign states, 1 repudiate Hardwick, and in doing this she will have removed from | her proud escutcheon the stains left there by the unfaithful record of Senator Hardwick in his defiance of the national government, of which Georgia is so vital and essentially a part. Georgia’s record or service forms a brilliant page in the annals of American history, j and she cannot afford to have this lustrous page dimmed by the | unstatesmanlike, treacherous, conceited senator, long since removed from the councils of his colleagues having the interest of the nation at heart. Loyalty and Service the Issue. But our attitude toward the administration and its head: Vol umes could not encompass the theme, laden with the richness of the 1 past, the unity of the present, and the promise of the future. The question of devotion to the national administration is now a pro- j nounced element in the United States senatorial race, called forth by the antagonistic stand of Hardwick and the insincere attitude of Congressman Howard, superinduced by the proven loyalty of Wil liam J. Harris. Loyalty is the issue, and upon this issue the think ing man will cast his ballot; upon this issue Georgia will be redeem ed or she will stifle her pride and yield to influences conducive to German dominion over a free country, to remove which nothing but blood and brawn can be used. In fact, blood is now being poured out to stop imperialism; when we countenance a disloyal American, we aid the German cause, for anything un-American is pro-German. Hardwick, whose record is antagonistic to the American viewpoint, represents nothing short of pro-Germanism, and we challenge him or any other man to prove the contrary. Howard Unfaithful and Without Hope. i Representing the most populous and wealthy district in Con gress, without opposition, backed by Atlanta millions, Mr. Howard, j whose record is none too good, renounces this exalted position and enters the race for the national senate, not before the record of | Hardwick had been exposed by William J. Harris, virtually the first j man to offer loyalty and ability as a substitute to Hardwickism, but many months after the people of the state had settled on Harris as the logical man to defeat Hardwick. Howard is the man, who, in Savannah, since the outbreak of the war, pronounced Germany our j best friend. Georgia fails to see this friendship, and likewise Geor- j gia fails to see the friendship of Mr. Howard for the administration and Mr. Wilson. Howard is also the man, who, after gaining a confidential interview with the President, and after promising Mr. Wilson emphatically that he would not run, in disobedience of the President’s wishes, published to the world that he knew that Mr. Wilson favored the candidacy of Mr. Harris as the man to defeat Hardwick-after all this he allowed the Atlanta influence to put him in the race. Think of it: violating a solemn promise made to President Wilson, which grieved the latter very much. A man who would wantonly violate a solemn promise made the President is not j worthy of the confidence of the people of his native state. Howard in this, if not otherwise, is anti-administration, and nothing else can be made out of it. Howard is in the race to divide the loyal vote for the benefit of Hardwick—nothing else. Loyalty being the issue, a vote for Howard is a vote for Hardwick. Harris Has Clear Record. With loyalty the undisputed issue, what then is the popular re course for Georgia? Nothing but unwavering support of the man whose record is clear and whose patriotism is not tainted with Germanism and broken promises to President Wilson. William J. Harris has never attempted to turn Georgia over to a foreign foe or warp her ideals into that imperialism. Mr. Harris has never sought to make Georgia a state reeking with cowardice which would allow j our fair land despoiled by the German rather than fight, the very j thought of which makes true blood boil with indignation. j August Superior Court Begins Monday. Montgomery superior court will open Monday morning, and as usual, the first three days will be consumed with the dispatch of civil business. On Thursday morning, accord ing to Solicitor Wooten, the crim inal docket will be taken up. There was some intimation that Judge Graham may be ap pealed to with a view of having the August term carried over, but crop conditions at this season are no worse than they will be later, during the harvest season. The i crops are in very good condition, and it is thought by the more conservative that such an appeal would scarcely be consistent now. Official Order. The first three days of next week’s court will be given to the trial of civil cases. The criminal docket will be taken up on Thurs day morning and all criminal cases will be in order for trial on : that day. Witnesses who have already been subpoenaed will be ’ expected to attend without fur ther notice. E. D. Graham, Judge. W. A. Wooten, Sol.-Gen. Longpond Dots. j Special Correspondence Mr. A. H. Johnson made a business trip to Atlanta Monday i last. Mr. Henry Bush and sister, ] Miss Grace Bush, of Dublin are; spending their summer vacation with their grand-mother, Mrs. J. C. Johnson. Misses Belle McAllister, Nellie and Annie Johnson, Grace Bush, Mary Lou Downie and Mr. Henry Johnson attended the Red Gross meeting at Mt. Vernon Monday afternoon. Messrs. A. H. Johnson and Monroe Bush made a short trip to Dublin Friday last. Mr. John Goff and daughter, , Gladys, were the guests of his | son, Mr. J. E. Goff Wednesday l [ and Thursday last. Miss Nellie Johnson left Tues day to visit Miss Maggie Collins at Cobbtown. Miss Maggie Bailey was among the canning club girls here Friday last. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wade Johnson of Mt. Vernon spent Saturday j night with their mother. Mrs. J. 1 C. Johnson. Mrs. Morgan Hughesof Missis sippi is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. E. Burch, this week. i Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Johnson | ! of Oak Grove spent Sunday with 1 Mrs. J. C. Johnson. The ladies of this place will: sell ice cream at Longpond Sat ! urday afternoon for the benefit ’ iof the Red Gross. Everybody is invited to come. Mr. Omer Burch speet Sunday jwith relatives at Hack Branch, j Mr. T. M. Corbin and family attended preaching at Red Bluff Sunday last. Mrs. Corbin and daughter remaining for a few days, For America and for Native Land. Citizens of Montgomery county, the issue is before you. Neither Hardwick or Howard are in line with the Democratic administra tion, the former very adverse to it, and for the sake of Georgia, and the nation, do not take a false step at a critical moment, to be re gretted in after life. Do away with the personality of each man, if you like, but remember “My country, ’tis of thee.” Vote for Georgia, and what Georgia stands for. Vote for Wilson again. Two and a-half years ago you gave Wilson over a thousand votes. He needs more now —not for himseii but what he stands for—for what the American people stand for liberty loyalty service manhood—true American citizenship —peace—all within the grasp of a loyal people. These are the nation’s needs. Georgia stands for this, and through her national representatives must have it. William J. Harris, the choice of the people, is pledged to redeem Georgia and serve every honorable demand by her liberty-loving people. Your faith in Harris is wisely bestowed. —n. 15. r. WM. J. HARRIS HERE MONDAY Will Deliver Address Neon Hour of the Superior Court. Hon. William J. Harris of Ce dartown will address the Mont gomery county public at the court house in Mt. Vernon Monday, August sth, at the noon hour of superior court. Hundreds of friends and supporters who have never met Mr. Harris will hail his coming with delight, glad of the convenient opportunity of hearing the man whose influence is so strongly felt in the U. S. senatorial race, and for whom the majority of the people of this section will undoubtedly vote. It is possible that Mr. Harris will speak before the noon hour, this to be determined later. Mr. Harris is a magnetic talker, calm, sober-minded, but clear-cut and forcible in his views and express ions. Ho is a highly trained, suc cessful business man, with a broad grasp of national questions, and a man of exceedingly pleas ing personality. He carries with him a charm which appeals to every man. He is honest and determined in his convictions and makes hundreds of friends wher ever he appears. On Wednesday, Aug. 7th, Mr. | Harris will deliver an address in j the city auditorium in Vidalia, I and friends on the eastern sec | tion of the county who may fail ito hear him in Mt. Vernon are invited to go to Vidalia Wednes day. _ Withdraws Race for Representative. Since entering the race for Representative, a change having been recommended in my classifi cation as a registrant, and the same being now pending the ac tion of the District Board for the Southern District of Georgia, j which said District Board does | not convene until August 6th 1 next, and having no assurance of prompt action on this matter when said Board does convene, and in view of the fact that a mass meeting of the citizens of Mont gomery County for the purpose of choosing a new Executive Committee has been called for 1 9:00 a. m. Monday next, and the further fact that the time is drawing near when the entry of new candidates will be closed. Therefore, to save my friends further suspense in these matters and to leave them free to act be fore the time limit closes, I here by withdraw from the race for j Representative. Cordially thank ing each and every one who assured me their support, I am, Yours respectfully, W. J. Peterson. j July 31st, 1918. Alston Ginnery. i The Alston Ginnery is in trim for operation, and during the season will give the best service possible. Prompt service is our motto. Highest market prices for seed. G. A. Sammons, j 814 Proprietor. NO. 13.
