Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-12
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
GALATIANS REPRESENTATIVES,
IN THE LEGISLATURE.

and GaZaWaY dartriuse. Esq OInl-
mated for the Lower House-Delegates
Favorable to Capt. FaIligant Selected
for the Senatorial COnventiOn-Ths
Democracy Unmistakably Makes
Known It's Wishes and Names a
Thoroughly Representative Ticket
Capt Falliganr's Position Maj.
Sehwarz' Efforts for Reform = The
County Executive Committee In
creased.
The mass meeting Of the county De-
at the Theatre last night was
one Of the most thoroughly representa-
tive Democratic assemblages that has
ever gathered upon any similar occasion.
The will Of the party was Enthusiastically
The purpose Of the meeting
was to place a legislative ticket in
the field and to send delegates to
the Senatorial Convention to be
held at Eden on Monday. 1t ac-
cOmplished its work in a creditable
manner, and selected a ticket COM
posed Of gentlemen thoroughly iden-
titled with the interests of the county,
and one which viii secure delegation to
Atlanta that will ZealOusly guard the
welfare OF the entire community.
The active campaign which has been
going on for some time in the interests OF
various candidates and the part taken oy
the club organizations, which have inquired
prominently in the situation, lndieated
lively meeting. Long before the Theatre
was opened a large crowd filled the street
and square and jammed against the build
ing. When. a few minutes after s
O'Clock, the doors were swung open there
was a rush for seats. the parquet and
dress circle were quickly filled. and the
crowd surged to the galleries. Within ten
minutes every available foot OF standing
room. from the main floor TO the upper
gallery. was occupied. so large crowd
mad not been seen in the Theatre since
that which entered to hear the lamented
Gov. stephens deliver his last public adj
dress. upon the occasion Of the Sesqui-
Centennial, two years ago.
As soon as the audience was seated
Mayor Lester appeared on the stage and
announced the purpose Of the meeting.
He hoped that its deliberations would De
conducted in an orderly manner. What
ever might be the nature OF OPPOSE
ton u movements that might
he advanced. or whatever the
preferences and prejudices OF individuals,
he asked that no unseemly language be
used. Every person would be accorded a
respectful hearing. Whatever might be
the expression OF the meeting he should
endeayOr to declare the vote fairly and
emphatically. There might be differences
as 10 policy or men, but IL was the right
Of every Democrat TO give expression 10
his views. and, in so doing, he hoped that
the purposes of the meeting would be
accomplished in a quiet, orderly and
Democratic manner.
A PLEA FOR REFORM.
As soon as the Chairman had stopped
speaking, and had announced the meeting
ready for business. Major John Schwarz
arose and asked that he be allowed 10 say
a few words. Cries of ''Stage." ''Stage,"
came from every quarter OF the house,
and the Major mounted the plat
form. He desired before the
convention went into nomination, TO re-
view the work before it, so that the people
might know what 10 expect from those
whom they honored with important trusts.
Reform. he said, was the order Of the day,
true reform and diminishing OF taxation.
First Of all" he said, ''we expect all
matters pertaining 70 our welfare should
be expedited within the time pres .'ribed
without recourse to special sessions,
which are in the main expensive. We
want plain statements Of facts, supported
by figures to show how we stand; what
should BE-. and what should not be. At
present we have too much law, and too
little Justice; too much politics, and too
little Of that true legislation which should
be directed for the benefit Of the masses
and not for the enrichment OF the few"
CONSOLIDATE THE COURTS.
sDuring the recent term of the Superior
Court he continued. Il had the honor,
among other members of the grand jury,
Of placing before the public in our pre-
sentiment several matters of vital interest
10 Savannah, which should be vigorously
carried out. One especially, touching the
consolidation of the City and Superior
Courts. Formerly the City Court
was under the control Of the city
authorities, and the Judge then was paid
$1,000 per annum, but by one Of those
modes peculiar TO lawyers. an act was
pushed through. smuggled through, and
passed by the Legislature, making the
Judgeship a State appointment, with sal
airy attached of $4,000 per annun, while
the Judge of the Superior Court, a supe-
riOr position. with greater and superior
business. receives only $4,000. such an eX-
traOrdinary anomaly, such piece oil legls-
lative absurdity, is so much at variance
with the economical actions of State
that pays its Judges so DarsimOniOusly,
one is justified in asserting that nothing
but jObbery could have accomplished It,.
PUBLISH THE BILLS.
SThis piece of jObbery alone should i'm
press upon us the necessity Of having all
bills affecting our city and county pub
lished in full. and not by caption, even if
the expense should fall upon the county,
80 that the citizens at large would
have the opportunity OF opposing
any such measures that might
initiate against their interests where
local issues were in question. All altera-
--H-r. ~ mn III fah 4
also, as it is through these loop holes. gar
uished with reiter3tiOns and technicali-
ties, that the public are scientifically
swindled and Systematically bambOOZled.
When speak Of the consolidation Of the
courts 1 mean the consolidation Of the
CITY and Superior Courts into one, so that
one set Of jurors will answer instead Of
two. which in itself would be great
saving"
la accomplishing all this reform and
securing a reduced taxation he believed
il necessary to send men to the Legisla-
ture who know how to earn dollar,
know the value of and what to do with
Dr.. One Of the peculiar features Of
high taxation he regarded dull business,
high rents, slackened employments and
low wages. To correct this state Ofthings,
TO create moderate prosperity, taxation
must be reduced. by some means or Ctner,
and this could only be done, not by cut
ting down poor mems wages, but by max
ing a thorough investigation into all
departments Of the city and county gov
ernments. so that unnecessary Offices
might either be reduced or abolished.
THE MEN TO LEAD REFORM.
ssFeIIow-citizens," he concluded, ''tO
carry out these reforms and many others,
as for instance, our registry law, you
must elect men of good common sense,
not because they are either Germans or
Irish, or any other nationally, but citizens
Of Chatham county, who can be trusted to
act in the interests Of the people without
fear, favor or affection; men who can
neither be led or driven, bought or sold,
and whO will administer and watch over
the affairs Of the county and city with
the same degree of fafthfulness they
would il it were their own business"
In view of these changes, the accom-
pIishment Of which he urged upon the
people. he offered the following resolution,
which he asked the meeting to adopt if it
saw fit, and if not it was welcome to vote
it down:
WHEREAS. There is a much needed reform
in the reduction Of the rate Of taxation, which
new is ga burdeusOme;
AEE. WHEREAS. It Is OF the greatest import
ance to the public welfare, To elect men TO
uublic Offices who sill do their full duty, as
wei as dispatch business within the time pre-
scribed by tue constitution OF this state, with
out making 1t necessary to have extra or adj
iourned sessions Of the Legislature; there
PesoIred, That it is the sense OF this meeting
that the candidates of Chatham county for
the House OF Representatives and the Senator
of this district be requested to work for the
accomplishment of the hereuntO specifically
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