The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-17
DUBIGNON FOR SENATOR
THE UNANIMOUS CHOICE OF TIE
FIRST DISTRICT.

But FledgSS an OuO4Vldcu support
OF the Nominee-Mr duBignon Ac-
cepts the Nomination, and VIII Re-
sign the Solicttorship-The Conven-
ton in Session Three Hours, and
twenty-five Ballots Taken-Senator
Colouitt Indorsed-How the Nomirs-
ton was Received
For SenGtor-Feming g. duBignon.
That IS the result Of Yesterdays conven-
ion at Eden. The nomination was made
IN the twenty second ballot after the con
Eention had been in session three hours.
The Bryan ana Efingham delegations took
firm stand at the first for a nomi-
lee from the country, but when
solicitor General duBign0n's name was
presented the BRYAN delegation SPLIT
Efingham voted v u CHATHAM, giving
luBgnon six votes. Bryals one vote m ,sds
even, aud the nomination was then made
unanimous.
The convention meant business from the
tart. The Chatham delegation went up
at Z o'clock and the Bryan and Efingham
delegates were already on the ground.
THE PRELIMINARY CAUCUS.
There was the usual amount Of caucusing
and the convention did not assemble for an
oour and a half. The Central railroad
warehouse, where the First senatorial dis
trict conventions have been held ever since
the district was established, was pretty well
filed with lookers-on. Everybody was
wondering who the nominee would be. and
how long the convention would last. When
it was learned that Senator Wright's
name would not be before the
convention and that Efingham county
would not have a candidate. the interest
conferred in what Bryan county would do.
THE CONVENTION AT WORK.
The convention was called to order bv K.
F. C. Smith Of Bryan George w. Fetz-
ger of Efflngham was elected temporary
chairman, and T. McAuliffe Of Chatham
temporary secretary.
Smith of Bryan, Dixon Of Chatham and
Simmons of Efingha m were appointed a
committee on credentials and reported the
following delegates:
Brysn-P. W. Williams, T. c. Morgan,
S. F. Cox and r. F. G. Smith.
Chatham-H NJ Conner, NJ w. Dixon,
T. c. BRYAN, w. g. Cam, Timothy Nc
Auliffe, c. D. Russell.
Efflngham-G w. Fetzger, A. j. Sim
mons
There was some squabbling over the per-
manent organization, which was settled by
continuing the temporary organization
Pending a motion TO proceed to nomina.
tions, the convention took a recess for ten
for conference.
BRYAN ON THE LOOKOUT,
Upon reassembling Williams, Of Bryan,
offered the following resolutions:
Resolved, That upon all motions or resolu.
tons before the convention where a vote is re-
quired, the same shall be UfUd Uoce, and that
two-thirds OF all the votes shall be necessary to
adopt the same.
WHEREAs The First senatorial district of
Georgia, composed Of the counties Of Chatham
Bryan and Effingham, was formed in 1850; and
WHEREAS, for twenty-six years thereafter the
county Of Chatham enjoyed the privilege and
honor Of having one Of b. r citizens elected sena
or for that district; and,
WHEREAS, the county Of Effingham has also
enjoyed Ike privilege, and has for the last
ERIN. Therefore, be II
Resolved. that IL Is the sense and purpose Of
his convention at this time TO accord and yield
Ibis right TO the county Of Bryan.
Morgan OF Bryan seconded the resolu-
tics.
Cam of Chatham asked that tho resolu-
lions be considered separately.
THE Two-THIRDs RULE.
A spirited debate arose over the adop-
ion Of the two-thirds rule for any other
purpose than that of making a nomination
T. F. G Smith waxed warm in his support of
he two-thir1s rule on ali issues before the
convention. He want into the history of
ne district and dwelt upon
he fact that Bryan has never been repre-
sented in the senate since the district was
organized. The resolution. he admitted,
was a little unusual in parliamentary prac-
tice, but the circumstances, he said de-
handed its adoption. The convention had
met at Eden, and the Bryan delegation and
he Efflngham delegation as well, wanted
the nomination made there and not in Sa-
Dixon of Chatham said that the Chatham
delegation had come to Eden to nominate a
senator there. "If," he said, I'VE can't do
it to-day, we will do it tomorrow or next
week, but we will do it at Eden. We are
not going to move the convention 10 Sa-
vannah or anywhere else"
THE Two-THIRDs RULE ADOPTED.
In advocating the two-thirds rule on all
issues, Mr.. Smith plainly told the Chatham
delegation that it did not intend to do the
square thing. Mr. Conner was not slow in
the reflection. The Chatham
he said, vas not united on any
candidate 1t had no thought of attempt
ing to domineer over the convention, but he
wanted 1t understood that the delegation
was not bound by anything that might
nave boSh sstiu W old al Buen any longer
than it wanted to-
The resolution was finally withdrawn.
and the two-thirds rule in nominations was
adopted.
Mr.. Williams then presented the second
resolution and urged its adoption. The
Bryan delegation, he said, had no par
ticular candidate. II was prepared TO sup
port any good man that might be presented
20 the convention either by Chatham or
Efingham, so long as he was from Bryan
county.
THE NOMINATIONS.
The resolution was tabled without further
debate, and the roll of counties was called
for nominations.
p. w Williams of Bryan put in nomlna-
ton Il. f. c. Smith.
w. G. Cam Of Chatham presented the
name OF Maj. G.. NJ. Ryals.
Efingham did not present a candidate.
Mr. Smith said that he was not a candi-
date and never had been, but since his name
had been brought before the convention, no
asked permission TO retire.
Are you responsible for MIR. Henry Il.
Smith," asked Mr. Dixon.
II an responsible to no man but myself.
That's the sort Of man | am, was the reply,
and Mr.. Smith retired.
THE FIRST BALLOT.
The convention proceeded TO q ballot.
The result was:
Smith. Ryals.
Bryan. ...' ''.''''.''''
chatham OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
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