Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-13
DIR. FELTON, and the Democratic Party

DIR. FELTON, and the Democratic Party
DR.. FELTON,, in one OF his speeches few
days ago, in answer to question said
that he would not support the nominee OF
the Democratic party If the nominee were
Gen. Gordon. He does not propose TO
abide by the decision OF the majority If it
is against his wishes. The question
which presents itself, therefore, In this
matter is this: Is DR.. FELTON, entitled to
hearing in the present contest for the
Gubernatorial nomination as Democrat?
He is an advocate OF the nomination OF MAJ.
Bacon, and he has a perfect right to be,
but not as a Democrat, unless he is will
ing to abide by the decision Of the Demo-
cratic party. Indeed, it is a question wheth-
er it is not a duty which Maj. Bacon owes
TO his party to disclaim any responsibility
for DIR. Felton's utterances If he is not in
sympathy with the Doctors position.
1t is noticeable that no one Of the or
gans OF Maj. Bacon has word to say
against DR.. FELTON, on account OF his ex-
pressed purpose to do what he can to dis
Organize and defeat the Democratic party
under certain circumstances. In fact,
they publish his speeches and letters and
draw attention TO them by complimentary
comments. We do not believe, however,
that this indicates an intention to encour-
age DR.. FELTON, in the course he is pursu-
ing, but it does encourage him, however,
and, perhaps, leads him to think that there
is chance for him to reach the Cover
norship as an independent,
There is one thing that we certainly do
not want in this State, and that is an in
dependent candidate for Governor. We
shall have had pretty much all the State
politics we want this year by the time the
State Convention has finished its work.
DR.. FELTON, has been out OF harmony
with the Democratic party oftener than in
harmony with It, and it is, perhaps, not too
much to say that he has no love for it,
and would hardly raise his hand to save
1t from destruction. Why then is be re-
ceivlng so much attention from the people
of the different countiesi Why is 1t that
Maj. Bacon doesn't rebuke him for boldly
asserting that Gen. Gordon, if nominated.
cannot have his support?
Maj. Bacon cannot, of course, prevent
DIR. FELTON, from making speeches in his
favor, but, as a Democrat who believes in
mis- party and is anxious for It's success.
he can make it understood that he has no
use for men who miss no opportunity to
strike that party blow, and who, appar-
entity, would rejoice at it's destruction.
DR.. FELTON, has no claim upon the Demo-
cratic party, and yet he pretends to speak
for it. Let Democrats beware of him. The
less they have to do with him the better
off they will be. There is no doubt that
he has already done Maj. Bacon injury
The men who compose the rank
aud file of the Democratic
party, and who can always be depended
upon to stand by it's principles are, doubt
less, wondering why Maj. Bacon continues
to permit DR.. FELTON, to be his leading ad.
vocate on the stump. If there is bolt in
the convention through DR.. Felton's in
fluence Mr.. Bacon will have to bear
great deal OF the blame for it. II he is
wise he will take an early opportunity to
make it known that he doesn't approve of
DR.. FeltOn's plan to bolt the convention if
Gen. Gordon is nominated. If he doesn't
do something OF this kind he will find that
some of his tirmest supporters will drop
away from him. They may have great
regard for HIM, but they have greater
regard for their party.