The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-22
peoples representatives, lacked but paltry
number of securing the rwo-thirds nomina-
ton

THE MINORITY HAD RIGHTS.
1t was then and from him, Mr.. Norwood,
that he first learned that the minority had
rights and had faithfully followed his
banner in the almost onesided contest that
| ensued. Following up those teachings he
had cut loose from the Norwood following
and was prepared to-day, to lay both
candidates upon the sacriflcial altar of his
country. Mr. Wade made a fine impression
and his caustic speech evoked unbounded.
| [applausel. "Why," said he, in conclusion,
this proposed recess2"
ANOTHER RECESS.
A motion was then made and seconded
to adjourn until 3 o'clock p. m, which was
| proposed by DR.. B. H. Patterson of Appling,
a Norwood man.
Mr.. William Garrard Of Chatham called
| for vote by counties on the question,
which resulted in yeas "a, nays16 The
convention then adjourned to that hour.
The interest and excitement deepen
| momentarily, and the denouement will
| probably come tonight.
The convention called to order, Mr.. b.
II. Patterson of Appling said: Mr.. Chair
man, | am authorized to state, on the part
of Mr.. Norwood and his friends, that the
proposition to withdraw both candidates is
accepted, as we regard harmony in the
party as paramount to all other considera-
tions.
NO COMPROMISE BEFORE THE CONVENTION
Col George A. Mercer of Chatham got
the floor and said that the proposition for
the irrevocable withdrawal of both candi-
dates, which was submitted by Capt. Cor
dons friends at u. IN. to-day, had been
formally rejected by Mr.. Norwood through
bis accredited representatives when the
convention reassembled at IL a. m. So far
as relates to that movement, therefore,
hnH off lltysI nf Nd
there is now no compromise measure before
the convention
Mr.. Graham of Appling wanted it dis
tinctly understood that the retirement of
Mr.. Norwood was absolutely conditioned
upon the withdrawal of the name of his
opponent, Capt. Gordon. Loud applause
A motion was then made to adjourn for
one hour and adopted.
The convention took a recess from 8 10
to 4:10 p m.
Lester, Atkinson, Symmes and Nichols
are prominently mentioned as candidates.
but as yet the sentiment of the convention
has not crystallized upon any one Of
them. Good humor and harmony prevails.
BOTH CANDIDATES WITHDRAWN.
BRUNSWICK, GA, June 81, 6:10 p M
The convention, agreeable to adjournment,
convened again at 4 10 o'clock p. IN. Col. G.
A. Mercer made a statement to the effect
withdrawn in good faith, that of his candi-
date, Capt Gordon, was also permanently
retired from the consideration of the con
vention.
Mr.. E. D. Graham, Jr., of AppIing, then
arose and declared that it was with the
deepest regret that tine duty had been de-
volved upon him of withdrawing the name
of Mr.. Norwood from the further consid
GRAFTON of the convention. When the with
drawal proposal was presented to that gen
tleman he magnanimously left the matter
to be determined by his friends. The
Norwood men were as anxious as
the member from Chatham represents
the followers of Capt. Gordon to be in the
interests of peace and harmony. We retire
Mr. Norwood. we do not bury him. He
will ever be remembered and appreciated
by the people of this district for his distin
guished services in the past. Had the issue
been narrowed down to a contest between
Norwood and Gordon, the only question
would have been as 20 the size of the ma
jority of the former.
COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE.
w. G. Brantley of Pierce, after few
graceful preliminary remarks. offered the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, That the friends OF each, Capt.
Gordon and Mr.. Norwood, select five delegates
to represent them in a committee Of conference,
said committee TO agree upon candidate; their
agreement to be first submitted to their re-
spective caucIsses and there ratified before it is
presented 10 the convention.
j. L.. Beach of Glynn said he knew very
well when the lamb was on his side and the
lion on the other. Laughter
The convention then adjourned to meet
at 5 O'Clock p. m. At the expiration of
that time, as the committee of conference
were not ready to report, a further recess
was taken until 6 p. IN.
COT TESTEp THE COMppOMISE
BRUNSWICK, GA, June 81, $50 P NJ
At o'clock p. M, when order was obtained
in the convention, Col. Mercer of Chatham
said: "Mr President, as the chairman of
the committee of conference | have the
honor to present to this convention name
that will harmonic all differences and cause
the democracy to present united front to
the common enemy, and just now it is espe-
cially gratifying to be able to state that in
all your differences and ballotings IN the
selection of candidate there have been no
chickering's, no acrimony, no vituperatiOn.
Not single uncivil word has escaped the
lips of any delegate, and we shall all part
with the utmost good will and the kindest
feelings toward each other. For my Chat
ham associates l can declare that they will
not soon forget their visit to beautiful and
flourishing Brunswick and her magnificent
Oglethorpe hotel. The name | tender YOU
is that Of
HON. RUFUS K. LESTER,
so long known and trusted for his high
moral character and eminent public ser
vices.
This announcement was received with a
perfect whirlwind of applause that made
the welzn ring.
Mr.. Miller of Liberty seconded the nomi-
nation, and DIR. Patterson moved that it be
made by reclamation.
Pending any action, Mr.. Grower moved
call of the counties on the adoption of the
report of the committee.
w. q. Brantley renewed the motion to
suspend the rules and and proceed to make
the nomsnation by reclamation. A call of
the counties was theh had on this motion
aud it was passed unanimously. Col. Rufus
+. Lester was then, amid deafening cheers,
declared to be the chosen standard bearer
of the First congressional district.
On motion of Mr.. Dickson a committee of
five was appointed by the chair to inform
Col. Lester of his nomination and request
its acceptance Their names are Messrs.
Dickson of Pierce, Mercer of Chatham,
Lamb of Glynn, Graham of Appling and
Morgan of Eflinghan.
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS.
Mr.. Ryals of Chatham offered suitable
resolutions of thanks to the chairman,
secretary aud assistant secretary of the
convention, who, by their untirng labors
and courteous bearing, had won golden