The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-19
GE0RGIA'S REPUBLICANS.
THEIR STATE CONVENTION a DEN
OF ROWLING NEGROES.

to Chicago.
ATLANTA. GA, April 1S-The State Re-
publican convention met here at II O'Clock
this morning in the House Of Representa-
tives. The convention was not as large as
previous Republican bodies of the kind, but
its composition was identical with those of
past years There were probably a dozen
white delegates in attendance. The rest
were negroes, mostly politicians. There
were, however, few old timers present
from the country
The convention was called to order by A.
E. Buck, chairman Of the State Central
Committee.
J. Fl. Deveaux, of Savannah, and Rev J.
H. Grant, of Carrollton, were nominated
for temporary chairman.
j. G.. Gossettt, Of Barlow, said Chatham
and Fulton couldn't control the convention.
1--WE are here and we demand recognition
said he. Here he was interrupted by points
of order
The sooner they sit down and let me get
through, the sooner they will get through.
] will be heard if have to talk till night"
said Cos EFT. He then made a short speech
in favor of Grant.
The secretary began at - o'clock to call
walked about the hall talking and arguing
with one another aud the chairman about
various matters
MIGHT AS WELL HAVE BEEN A WOODEN MAN.
''If the gentlemen don't be seated the bust
ness of the convention can't proceed" said
the chair.
The delegates paid no attention to this,
and after various fruitless efforts to restore
order by raPping, expostulation ard en-
treaty, Col. Buck left the chair, and r. D.
Locke took the place.
The new chairmans voice was more in
cisive and he soon brought the delegates
back to their seats, and the roll call was re-
sumed with good order
Finally it Vas known that Deveaux had
majority. 1t was test vote and was vic
tory for Pledger as a candidate from the
State at large.
At this point a sable delegate, with sug-
eestion Of the cornfeld in his appearance,
walked down the aisle, and said: "Be quiet,
gentlemen"
At this there was a burst of laughter.
Then he addressed the chair: Il don't re-
deem, sir, that it would be right"
He was interrupted by roar Of laughter,
and the chair ruled him out.
Several counties changed their votes. A
delegate objected. He argued that when
vote had been cast it belonged TO the per-
son who had received it, and could not be
taken back. This, however, did not make
any impression on the chair At / As
O'Clock Col. A. f. Buck resumed the chair,
and announced the vote, which was 112 for
Dsveaux and "a for Grant This was re-
ceived with vociferous applause by the
Pledger wing.
DEvEAUx's SPEECH.
On taking the chair the temporary chair
man, Deveaux, said: Before proceeding
-
to say few words The Republican party
in the United States to-day is in need Of
harmony, and in need of all the aid and as
sistance it can get from its voters in every
part of tNe country. One of our greatest
statesmen has said that there is no doubt
that with rerfect harmony in the Republi-
can party success will crown our efforts in
November next | trust that the
Republicans of Georgia, notwithstaud-
ing that they started out to-day,
apparently with some feeling, at the CON
Cuson of their deliberations, will be in
perfect harmony. Ii is unnecessary for me
TO tell you, as intelligent, thinking men,
what you have Observed, that four years of
Democratic administration has satisfied the
people that the Democratic party is ncom-
pent TO manage the great business of this
government. There are many men in the
Democratic party, strong and intelligent
men, men of influence. who know that the
Democratic administration has to a great
extent paralyzed business. And if the
Republicans in this State will only do their
duty in an intelligent and respectful man
ner to command the respect of all
classes it is possible that that element in
Georgia outside of party may render some
assistance 10 the Republicans of Georgia, at
least to the extent of reducing the Demo-
cratic ms jority in this State. hope your
action will be such as TO command respect.
We can't run the party as we have been
running it"
THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
AT 2 o'clock the Committee on Creden-
tials was appointed and retired to consider
the numerous contests. 1t was o'clock
when the committee returned with their
report. During the time the committee
was out the convention remained in session,
listening to speeches and points of order, all
of which served TO create the widest
disorder. When the report of the commit
tee was received the majority recommended
the seating Of the Craig delegation from
Richmond and the minority recommended
the seating of the faction led by Prof. r. II.
Wright For fully three-quarters of an
hour it was impossible to do anything
Delegates left their seats, crowded to the
front Of the rostrum, waived their hands
and created noises sufficient to raise the
roof off of the house. Delegations from
both factions were admitted with half a
vote each, amidst scenes almost indescriba-
bic. Delegates were yelling at the pitch Of
their voices and crowding on the rostrum
The chair ruled as elected as delegates TO
the Chicago convention A. f Buck, w. j.
White, w. a. Pledger and r. ID. Locke,
and as alternates j. G. Jenkins NJ. H
Bentley, George Wallace and Milton Allen.
They are favorable to Sherman for the
Presidency.
THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The Central COMMITTEES for the next four
years was chosen as folk VS.:
State at Larger. ID. Locke, J. w. Mar
low, A. +. Buck, James Atkins, ". W.
Brown, S: A. Darnell, w. A. Pledger,
Madison Davis, d. F. Douglas, J. IL.
Deveaux, r. K. Wright, r. NJ. Dent, w.
II. johnson, o. T. Gardner, w. j. White,
J.. NJ. Pleasant and II. d. Ingersol
First District-T. +. johnson, Floyd S.
Nelson, L. Crawford and A. n Wilson.
Second District Louon, +. Hamilton,
S. Drinks and f. +. Putnev.
Third Distiict-R. H. Hubert, f. Heard.
f. H. Slade aud A. $. Beasly
Fourth Distiict-D. W Rehols, Abney
Webb, E. Lo4g and J. WimbuSh.
Fifth District-Judge Martin, w. f.
George, S. w Easily and Ii. &. Freeman.
Sixth Districts. j. Jones, j. w. May,
Z. o Holt and r. Nj. Logan.
Seventh District. Q. Gassett, j. II.
Spelman and NJ. Bailey
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