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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
4
The Athens Banner and Athens Daily Banner outline subscription rates and pledge better convention hosting, education return, and local growth. They note clerical errors in Georgia Java copies, discuss political figures Taft Clark Underwood and postwar issues, plus industrial expansion in Athens, air travel milestones, and Canada reciprocity debates shaping political discourse.
The proposed US Britain and France peace treaties, favoring broad arbitration, await Senate action until the regular December session amid opposition to joint high commission powers. Supporters argue the treaties advance universal peace and protect American interests, while critics warn of European domination risk. The piece urges patience, noting world prosperity through disarmament and industrial growth.
Georgia has long paid Confederate veterans generous pensions, more than southern peers. As average veteran age nears 67, the pension roll will shrink, reducing yearly costs, while concern grows over nonresidents seeking Georgia funds. The state plans to continue payments while taxpayers endure the burden.
President Taft prepares for a nationwide speaking tour to defend his veto record and address perceived GOP failures. The piece notes past promises, tariff inflation, and rising costs, while predicting a tough re nomination fight and sharpened contrasts with the Democrats. It suggests voters have learned caution and may scrutinize Taft’s administration more closely during the swing.
A concise survey notes how presidents have used veto power from Washington to Cleveland and Johnson to Grant. It lists counts for several leaders and observes trends from rare early use to more frequent modern use.
The piece argues Republicans exploit sectional divides as Southern Democrats hold House influence. It cites experience and fitness over geography, notes Northern Democrats rise with time, and highlights caucus voting patterns showing Southern support despite Northern representation. It frames the South as dominant in leadership due to experience and proven ability.
The veto of a mileage exchange bill by Governor Smith sparks a heated defense by Georgia weekly press editors. They frame the measure as a contract right granting newspapers non cash exchanges with railroads, argue it promotes commerce, defend press independence, and accuse Smith of overreach while urging legislative overruling and political accountability.
Georgia lawmakers push examinations for all state aided schools to raise teacher quality. Examinations reveal qualifications and guide staffing, while normal schools need more buildings, dormitories, dining halls, and faculty to produce five hundred graduates yearly.
The piece notes Wilson campaign clubs forming in the South and beyond as supporters seek the Virginian governor for the presidency. It discusses Champ Clark’s uncertain boom, potential split of Southern votes, and Wilson’s strength among business leaders in the North and East, with lines drawn for a likely convention outcome.
The extra session adjourned with little front page drama and no festive scenes. Leader Underwood touted a united Democratic Party ready to right wrongs and enact good for the country, while Clark’s review praised the session as surprisingly effective and warned opponents they have been fooled.
Athens should push to become a key stop on the regional automobile highway. With scores of daily travelers passing through, the city could attract visitors to its hotels and attractions, boosting spending and serving as an advantageous advertising medium.
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