The morning news., 1888-07-15
BARTLETT WINS IN BIBB.
THE REFORMERs OVERWHELMED
IN THE MASS MEETING.

More Excitement Than in County
Convention In Years - The Reform
Measures Suggested by the Associe-
ton 70 be Submitted 70 the Prima-
ries-A Very Lively Persona! Tilt.
MACON. GA, July 1.-The largest and
most exciting mEss meeting in the history
of this county was held at the court house
to-day at noon. The object Of the meeting
was 10 select delegates % the gubernatora.,
congressional and senatorial conventions.
The large room was filed with an excited
crowd The cause Of the excitement was
due 70 tie action Of the reform association,
So strong, in declaring against the can
d.dacy Of Charles L. Bartlett for the senate
because he declined 10 state beforehand his
position regarding certain reform measures
the association had proposed
r. A. Nisbet, chairman Of the demo
cratic executive committee Of the county,
called the meeting 70 ,rder and was made
permanent chairman.
Resolutions were adopted indorsing Gov.
Gordon. Treasurer Hardeman Secretary
Barnett, Congressman B.ount and Attorney
General Anderson, and delegates were
elected an instructed 10 support them for
reelection.
BEGINNING or THE FUS.
II was when Hon. Clifford Anderson
nominated in a resolution Mr. Bartlett as
Bibb's choice for senator that the fun be
gan.
3. c. Smith, representing the ''reformers,"
offered a resolution as Il substitute for Mr.
Anderson resolution emtodying the re-
formers desires instrueting the nominee 10
urge them and naming delegates TO the con
ventlOn.
An exciting scene then ensued, everybody
rising % their feet and many attempting TO
gain recognition.
Order was restored with difficulty.
heated discussion then followed
To harmonic matters, which were terri
bly, mixed Nr Smith agreed that the vote
should be taken on candidates first and then
on the platform. This was greeted tumultu-
ously, followed by the overwhelming nomi-
nation Of Ar. Bartlett and Bartlett dele
gates
The excitement at this point was intense.
When the question Of the reform meas
ures" came up, H. V. Washington made an
impassioned appeal for them, aud urged the
meeting TO insist on placing the candidate
On such platform.
DALY's DEMOCRACY
F. J. NJ DAILY inquired Of him if all the
members Of the reform association were
good democratic
Mr.. Washington replied vshemently,
charging Mr. DAILY with affiliating with the
republican party in the past and with hay
ing voted for Blaine
This called forth vociferous yels, and
cries Of Hit him again and the like
hr. DAILY rose 10 question Of privilege
Mr. Washington declined 10 yield the
floor, stating that "he recognized only the
democrats and not Mr. DAILY, whose party
affiliations had been as numerous as the
initials Of his name. This raised another
yell, during which Mr. DAILY gesticulated
frantically
HK LAUGHS BEST WHO LAUGHS LAST
He called M Washington - liar. but
his voice was heard only by those near By,
81 deafening was the din. When he did
gain the floor he proved by w. Dessau that
be voted for Cleveland This created a
reaction il his favor.
W. 4. Huff then offered a resolution sub
mitting the reform measures suggested in
the primaries. This was greeted as a fair
compromise and was carried amid storm
Of cheers.
The meeting then adjourned, after re-
electing the old executive committee for
another term.