The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-14

alligators, and some Of the younger mem
bers, it is said, carried away a few live
crabs and shrimp In their pockets.
Representative McCalla of RockdaIe
county was impressed with Tybee. He said
| that he has never seen 50 much enterprise
displayed as there Is in Savannah. he
spoke in praise Of the business men who put
their money into the De Soto.
Representative Church Of Catoosa county
was lavish in his kind remarks about Sa-
vannah
Representative Allen OF Coweta county,
who was stationed near Savannah during
the war, said that this is his first visit here
since that time The Savannah Of to-day,
ne SAID, Is so much more progressive aud
so much larger than the Savannah he knew
that he would never have known or recog-
nized it eff he had met it away from the
ocean" "It is full of vim and energy, and
as am the representative OF my county
pledge her the good wishes and support Of
| Coweta.n
Rev. Mr.. Gunter Of Henry county said
that he pointed to the De Soto as the pride of
the State. The magnificent structure is a
result Of the industry and enterprise of
| Savannah's citizens. The visit OF the legis-
| lature 10 Savannah, ne said, will be of great
benefit in building up the general good
Fellowship Of the different sections of the
state
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delighted with their trip. Hon. G. L.
Bartlett Of Biff was equally we'll pleased.
IMPRESSED WITH SAVANNAH.
The drives through the city and along
the Bay to the steamship wharves impressed
the visitors more than anything else with
Savannah's progress There was almost
universal surprise at the vast trade that
pours through Georgia's seaport city. 1--WE
were not prepared to see what we have
SEEM" was what nearly everyone said. The
drive, although it occupied but a little more
than two hours, was so arranged as to give
the visitors every opportunity of seeing
what there was TO be seen.
Mr.. s. Guckenheimer, chairman of the
committee on conveyances, accompanied by
member of the committee, headed the
drive and directed everything. Upon the
arrival Of the trains in the morning he was
at the depots with the members of
his committee and saw that the visit
ors were placed IN carriages, and when the
drive begun at the De Soto he looked after
them there. Everything was arranged for
the accommoda ton of the guests, and to
Mr.. Guckenheimer the general committee
owes much for his excellent management of
one OF the most important features of the
programme. The drive was still the talk
yesterday among the visitors.
WHAT THEY SAY OF US.
Hon. w. H. Fleming of Augusta, the
staunch representative from Richmond
county, was prominent figure in yester-
days festivities. He is regarded as one of
the brilliant members of the house. He is
a speaker Of reputation, and he ranks
among the foremost members of the legis-
lature. Mr.. Fleming said just after the
drive over the city that Savannah cannot
be excelled in her hospitality. He believes
that the visit of the legislature here will be
the means of bringing the people Of North
and South Georgia into closer relationship.
"As for Augusta, y he said, "of course we are
neighbors of Savannah and whatever Sa-
vannah is in for, Augusta aids if she can do
so consistently, and Savannah never asks
for more than her share" Representative
Fleming is the attorney for the Southern
Travellers Association, and aside from other
important matters he has secured the pass
age OF important measures for the drum
mers.
Representative Rankin, who was deeply
impressed with the advantages which the
Olive bill would bring and who strongly
advocated it, doubtless felt chagrined when
be saw the Ocean Steamship and Savannah
Florida and Western railway wharves. He
remarked TO another representative, This
is enough to make one vote against the
BILL"
WILL BRING THE PEOPLE TOGETHER.
Savannah has enthusiastic admirers in
Rome" said Col. Harper of Floyd
county. The people of Rome, he
said, realize that Savannah comprises
South Georgia. "While we live a long
distance away, and perhaps are less fire.
quently associated together" said he 1--WE
know that this is our seaport, and the rapid
strides which Savannah is making interests
us as much as the people of your city. We
point to Savannah with pride, and we
believe that her strides WILL at no distant
day, make the state greater and better, and
grander than she has ever BEEN"
Representative Gilbert of Muscogee is a
leading lawyer of Southwest Georgia, and
his associates regard him as a capital legis-
lator. He was impressed with the thrift
and progress Of Savannah. On every side
he saw improvements.
Representative Matthews, from Houston,
who defeated one of the Oldest and strongest
candidates In the county, is regarded highly
by his colleagues He is forcible speaker
and an admirable gentleman. He seeks to
promote the interests of his constituents,
and 1T is said of him that he is never on the
wrong side. The member from Houston
represents prosperous people.
SAVANNAH SURPRISED THEM.
After taking the drive over the
city the representative from Hous-
ton remarked that Savannah is
far more thrifty and thorough-going than
he had any idea that it was. The De Soto.
he said, is a credit to any city, and not
many places can boast of such magnifi-
cent structure.
Representative Reid of Putnam was de-
lighted with what he saw. Savannah's en-
terprlse, he said, is far ahead of what he
had looked for. "Why, there is as much
business done on one of your wharves as is
carried on in most of the towns of the
state,N he said.
Representatives Galloway of Bald win
county and Hobbs Of McDuffie county think
Savannah the greatest city in Georgia
They have fallen in love with it, and they
believe that the visit of the legislature will
be promotive of vast amount of good in
building up cordial friendship among the
people Of Savannah and the people of all
sections of the state
THE CHATHAM DELEGATION.
Capt Gordon is a favorite in the House
of representatives." said one of his recent
colleagues yesterday. HE is fearless in
any measure which he believes to be right.
He has made no enemies, but many warm
friends. He has failed in none of his work,
and without soliciting support he has re-
ce1ved 1t from every quarter. Men do not
have to hunt up statistics touching a meas
ure which Capt. Gordon tavors they realize
the fact that he never supports or advances
an immature opinion"