Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-22


p. A. Denmark, II. H. elmer,
n. q. Bacon. Merritt W. Dickson,
Charles Kolshoru, J. J. Dale
I i Warren Luke Carson.
r. d. R1gart, Isaac Epstein.
a NJ RvaIz John c. DeLettre.
A substitute recommending the re-elec- |
ton Of Hon. John c. Nichols failed, aud |
Capt. Falligant's resolution was unani-
mOusly adopted.
Can't. George 4. Mercer offered the fol- |
lowing:
Be e rssoIUsd. That the Democratic party Of |
Chatham county in mass meeting asse M 9le9.
i1dorses the administration Of Hon. Henry D. |
Mcdaniel a. Governor Of Georgia, and re
spectfully suggests 10 the Democracy OF the
state his nomination 10 the Office be 50 ac-
ceptahly ills.
PSsoTref. That the following constitute the
delegation from the Democratic party o.
ventiOn Of the Democratic party, 10 be held IN
Atlanta on Aug. Is. ISL. VIZ;
John Flaunery, ID. G. Bacon.
J. j. Dale. b. II. Richardson,
Geo. :. Haines. d. a. o Byrne.
Walter e.. Charlton, a. Z. LawtOn, Jr,
John I. Roman. j. +. Nooten,
EesoIrsd. That as many Of the delegates as
attend the convention be empowered 10 east
the vote Of Chatham county.
At the suggestion OF the name OF
Mcdaniel the meeting gave vent 10 Its
enthusiasm with cheers. The resolution
WAS 1ELWtAAAA ~ "a AtNet~AA fN-NN~f
carried amid applause.
Solicitor General Charlton submitted
preamble and resolution, which ne De-
iieved the meeting would not object 10
because IL was cut and dried. The resolu-
ton predicted the triumphant success OF
the national ticket, and was read between
bursts Of applause:
After long yesrs OF defeat and SANDER and
wrong. the great party Of eonstitutlop1al li9-
ertv. strengthened by the adYerSlties through
which 10 has passed. disciplined ana utlEr
marshais its forces for the supreme strugEle
OF its existence, with courage IN its heart ana
victory within It's reach. inspired Dy thr
Elories OF its past and true 10 the caruinAl
doctrines Of its faith, lt proelaim tle Issue i
uuon which 10 gives battle % nc honesty anu
with a consistency horn OF upright purpose. D.
places az its head those who, IN poverty ana
success. have never swerved from the paths
OF duty and Of truth.
TEsref5rs b Z Res01ref. That the Demo-
/ cratic party Of Chatham county. IN mass meet
ing as semDled. cOnrratulaIes the democracy
Of America upon the grand results achieNed
II Chicago. With differences reconciled we
| or,ls. respected by their foes. ami n5roreu ~
/ all lovers Of pure government. we feel that
| the cause Of the Democratic party Is safe I'M
/ der the brave lead Of Cleveland and Hen
/ dricks. and that the nomination OF such men
I juztili-s the fidelity with which Georgia has
/ followed the fortunes of Democracy.
| Resolref. That we regard with pride the
/ wisdom and dignity which entered into the
| couuselS % the party in its convention. anu
| feel q sueciGl qualification that Chatham. IN
! the person Z her distinguished son. partlcl-
pated in the making Of this bright chapter IN
American politics.
Mr.. Charlton had no remarks TO make.
/ He believed the resolution and the senti-
| ment il expressed needed no word from
/ him, but rather from the tongue OF the
/ delegate who represented the citizens OF
| Georgia IN the great convention at Chica-
i 90. now in the time Of peace rs he led them
In ha FTaN n
gInia. Cries Of 'LawtOn.' ''LawtOn,'
STACEY
Gen. Lawton sat in the audience, and as
| the reading Of the resolution was con-
cluded. he took the stage in response to
| repeated calls. As he stood by the speak
er's table he was greeted with enthusiastic
| cheers.
He responded to the call because il gave
him pleasure to render an account OF his
| stewardship. As delegate from the State
at-large ard rs a representative OF Chat
ham county he was glad 10 report TO its
Democratic citizens the sentiment Of the
convention, because il was from them that
he received whatever commission he
held. The convention. be was proud to
say, was the largest and ablest body of
men ever gathered under one roof for
political deliberati0n. 1t was so rich in
the number Of those who were prominent
as standard bearers, noted for their high
character, craftsmanship, purity and
patriotism. that a selection Of candidates
was source Of embarrassment. The
men whuse names are conspicuous on the
rolls OF the nation were there intent upon
the attainment Of that which the
Democratic party has so often sought, and
In which she has always failed. The de-
sire and intention of the Southern dele
gates who went 10 Chicago was to ascer- |
tain which. from such hOnOred names as
~ 4 Il n. 4
bricks and Randall and Cleveland. was /
best calculated TO electrify the hearts or /
the American people; which would the /
most thoroughly interlace all the /
strings in the hearts of this people |
in a bond OF peace and union /
for the first time in nineteen years since 1
we laid down our arms and thought peace |
had come. What party ever before had |
such an opportunity for selection? Il 4
may have been mistaken in my choice |
he said. Il hope l was; but l was not |
willing. after years Of absence Of the |
Democratic party from the government. |
TO pass BY those royal names that |
have been so identified with /
the principles Of government, and whose |
acts have entitled them 10 recognition and |
reward by all America, and take up a |
new man. ! do not hesitate TO say, now /
that il has been dOne-that the dis I
tiuguished citizen and refOrmer who has /
been selected is the man who viii lead US /
n that end. He was not the first |
choice Of our delegates; it was !
our hope TO enter the campaign /
upon a more elevated and broader i
plane than has been the case in fifty years. /
IL was our hope that the man who would be i
selected by the convention would be /
Thomas Francis Bayard. Long and con- /
tinued applause.1 But believe now that /
il was best 10 put the banner Of the Dem /
=. ~ -
euce may not nave been long. hut /
he has shown himself equal in /
every instance to the emergencies /
which he has been called upon TO en-
counter during his experience in the great |
Empire State Of the Union. Although, as
! have said, the views and wishes Of the 1
Southern delegates were at variance with /
the views and wishes Of the delegates i
from other parts Of the country, our object /
was to ascertain who was the best man
for the occasion. 1t was a question of i
availability. When Cleveland was
nominated we fell into line. 1t was TO
the glory Of the Democratic party
that the nomination was so tremendously
and unanimously reached. despite the
differences in opinion, and we are all sat
isied with the man who is to lead US to
victory. | say victory, for victory is as
sured. Principles were adhered to while
personal preferences were held in subjec-
ton. That was the feeling that chaTac-
teriZed the convention.
The nominations were made with the /
most serious, hopeful and anxious con-
siderati0n as to all the elements that viii
enter into the contest. For Mr.. Cleveland
TO have been before the country so prOmi-
nently as a vigorous and successful re-
former is an assurance OF his ability TO
succeed. Reform is the wstchword. and
Cleveland viii lead the Democratic party
to victory.
The speaker referred TO the Republican
press Of New York and its united
support OF the Democratic NOM
inees. but charged the DEM
Ocracy that it must not rely teo much
upon disaffectiOn in the Republican ranks.
The Democratic vote must elect its
choice. The South must be prepared for
insidiOus encrOaehments by the shrewd,
daring leader Of the opposing party in |
quarters never before thought Of.
Blaine he said, sis a representative Of !
in the vastness Of its (
power and In the rOttenness OF
It's principles, and the people must |
be armed against his attacks.r
In concluding. the General called upon !
the people TO indOrse the ticket in a man.
ner that would secure the election Of I