The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-07-26

THE SENATORIAL CONVENTION
DIVIDED BY A CONTEST.

Two Sets of Parliamentary Rules
Brought into Play id the Fight-An
Opposition Chairman Chosen While
the Seat Was Occupied 49, To Meet
Again To-Day.
AUGUSTA, GA, July 25.-The nominal
ing convention of the Eighteenth senatorial
district was held at the CITY hall here to-
dav. 1t was lively in the extreme, and the
indications this evening are that there will
be two candidates in the field from this dis
trict. Richmond countyis divided and two
sets of delegates aSkel recognition in the
convention. One of these oppose the can
didacy of Hon. John $. Davidson, the pres
ent incumbent, and is in sympathy with the
delegates from Glascock and Jefferson
counties. The country members oppose
Senator Davidson on the ground that the
office should revert to them through the
rotation system.
William Mulherin, who is chairman of
the district committee, called the meeting
TO order
p. J. Sullivan of the "Ramrackers," rs
the opponents of Senator Davidson are
STYLED, moved that W d. Phillips be called
to the chair. This was declared out of order
by the chair, and Mr.. Sullivan appealed
from his decision Great commotion ensued.
Edward Hunter Of jefferson county
thought it unheard of in parliamentary
usage for man not a member of Il conven-
ton to pass on its questions.
NO QUORUM.
S. P. Weisiger of the Davidson delegates
read from Wells parliamentary practice
ana a number of high legal authorities in
ba and lrl9Hp the MONT that = Y
votes were regular and six contested, there
was no quorum.
MIR. Phillips-Th purpose of the contest
ing delegates from Richmond county is to
declare this no convention. Unfold your
scheme, gentlemen.
Capt w B. Young of Richmond offered
a resolution that the meeting adjourn until
Aug. IS, when that delegation be seated
which is favored by the state convention.
Mr.. Sullivan moved his original mo-
tion-his appeal from the chair. He sail
the chairman's refusal to put the motion
was rev dictionary and as a servant Of tho
people must let his masters pass on the
question. The state convention could care
for itself.
Mr. Phillips-The only business Of the
chairman is to call the meeting to order.
You, sir, Mr.. Chairman are usurping
authority in your decision. [Applause.l
Chairman Mulhemn stated that his
authority had been received as chair
man of the district committee.
Mr.. Hunter moved for the purpose of an
amicable settlement that all the contestants
be allowed to vote on the organization
The motion was declared out of order by
the chairman.
Mr.. Hunter appealed and ON the appeal
the motion was declared out of order.
Mr. Lassiter of Gascock-The object of
the Richmond contestants is | see, to break
up the convention.
THE TWO SETS OF LAWS
Mr. Hunter-Ths is the first time in my
life that | have known of a convention
which is not allowed to say what it will do
Legislative parliamentary law is made for
a legislature, and not convention which |
should be governed by general parliamen
tary laws.
Mr.. Sullivan again asked that his motion |
be put, and the chair again refused. |
Then, said Mr.. Sullivan, 81 appeal my
self, and put the motion myself according to
Wells parliamentary practice"
He put the motion, and his delegation, to-
gether with those Of Glasscock and Jeffer-
son county, voted for Mr. Phillips, and he
was declared elected temporary chairman.
A strange scene followed. Mr.. Phillips |
arose to take the chair but as Mr. Mulherin |
did not vacate his place, he took his seat
again.
There was great excitement among the |
delegates and spectators.
Mr.. Weisiger then offered the names of
the Davidson delegates, Endorsed as correct
by f. j. OConnOr, chairman of the recent
mass meeting, and by L. b. Hook, secre-
tary.
Mr.. Hunter-The gentleman is out Of or
der. | move that we adjourn.
This motion was declared out of order, as
there was no quorum.
Mr.. Hunter then urged that the chairman
nominate a senator to suit himself, but the
chairman declined the responsibility.
A SPLIT
Mr.. Hunter appealed to the country dele
cations and such delegates as favored dem
ocratic usage. They left the room, several
reporters following them.
Chairman Mulherin then called for
credentials and as there was no quorum the
meeting was adjourned until noon to-mor-
row.
The discontented delegates now returned
and Mr.. Phillips was called to the chair
and Mr. White of Jefferson county was
elected secretary. They adjourned for
dinner and then met only to adj ourn until
tomorrow, when two conventions will be
in full blast