The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-22
POLITICS ON THE WIRE.
ONLY ALLIANCEMEN VOTE IN THE
oWINNETT PRIMARY.

The Result Shows That They Number
Only One-third of the Voters in the
county-Northen Gets the Indorse-
ment-Hardeman Proposes Joint
Debate Tour.
LAwRENcEvILLE. GA, June 2l.-The
primary to-day was ordered by the alliance.
Democrats outside refused TO vote in it.
The county on a full vote polls 5000. Less
than one third of the votes were cast to-day.
This is about the strength of the alliance.
The voters were all mustered to the polls at
he secret meeting and not more than 100 men
outside of the order voted in the primary.
Under instruction from their leaders the
aIIaucemen voted solidly for Northen.
Peek and Beck, state lecturer, and the
codnty officers rode the county day and
night. There was no organization OF the
democrats The voting except one small
precinct, resulted as follows:
Northen ..........- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Hardeman. ...--.---- ...-.--......--.'. tV'
Henderson for commissioner and Wynn for
congress carry the county.
WARREN CoUNTY's PROGRAMME.
WARRENroN, GA, June 2L-The demo-
Gratis of Warren county, pursuant to the
L
for reorganization and other purposes. Z.
P. Davis was reelected chairman, with
mower to appoint the executive committee,
one from each district. On motion the con-
vention, by unanimous vote, decided to hold
primaries, and Aug. was fixed as the time
for holding them. Each person VIII vote
direct for the candidate running, and the
executive committee will meet on Monday,
Aug 4, to consolidate the vote and
appoint to the various conventions delegates
who are favorable to the candidates receiv-
ing the highest vote in the primaries. On
motion the following delegates were elected
to the Ninteenth senatorial convention: Col.
A. S. Morgan. DIR. W. II; Pitcher, Capt.
John Thompson and Z. 3. OBrien.
From present indications, Col Northen
will carry the county for governor and
Col. Watson for congress.
Rev. j. R. Pate is a candidate for the
legislature, and John H. Hall, president of
the farmers alliance, is O probable candl-
date.
HEADQUARTERS ESTABLISHED.
ATLANTA, GA, June 21.-The Northern
men have established headquarters here,
and there is a movement on foot to organ
ize Hardeman club.
Col. w. j. Northen passed through At
1anta to-day and mailed the following letter
to Col. Hardeman:
SPARTA, GA, June 81, 1890.
Col. Thomas Hdrdeman, Macon, Ga:
Ny DEAR SIR-lt is quite evident from the
presentation of the issues made in our joint de-
bate of yesterday that there are differences be-
tween us as candidates for the office of governor
of the state concerning which the people are
entitled to he informed fully. AS the time now
'left for the campaign is very short, invite you
TO a joint discussion, to be held in such sections
of the state and under such direction as may be
agreed upon by mutual friends, l beg to
assure you that the campaign, upon
my part, shall be conducted upon
high plane. My knowledge Of your
believing that such course would not engender
strife nor occasion i'll feeling between us An
Yearly reply, suggesting the terms and the plans
fof the canvass is solicited. Very truly yours,
w. j. NoRTHEN.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Fulton coupty's democratic executive
committee met this morning and called
mass meeting, to be held July 10, to select
I new committee. The mass meeting is also
expected to take action looking to the guber-
material convention, though whether dele
gates will be chosen on the spot or left to
the vote of primary depends on the tenn
per Of the meeting. The executive commit
tee adopted a resolution providi
that the legislative primary to be held
July 16 shall be governed by strict anti
carriage regulations. The candidate using
vehicles to haul voters to the polls, or en-
ploying solicitors to obtain votes. will be
. QOulD6t6Q irrespective OF Inc
number of votes cast for him.
THE RACE FOR THE HOUSE.
E. W. Martin. well-known lawyer of
this city, to-day makes formal announce
ment of his candidacy as a prohibitionist
for the legislature. Col. Reuben Arnold,
who has before been reported as can
didate, is said to be actively bestirring
himself. There are now six Richmonds in
the field.
MAY RUN FOR CONGRESS.
Col w. H. Halsey of the Atlanta CITY
council may dispute the congressional rep
resentation of the Fifth district with Messrs.
Stewart and Livingston. He has not yet
consented to run, but he has made ce rtain
remaks in regard to obeying the twill of
the people" which may reasonably be con-
strued into an lntlmation that if very
closely cornered he might fling his scruples
to the wind and place himself at the dis
posal of his friends
The journal this afternoon claims that it
Uniformed by Capt. R. E. Parker of Bib
county, who has been prominently men
toned for the legislature. that he has no
kidea of becoming candidate.
CONGRESSMAN BARNES BARBECUE.
Midwife, GA. June 21.-Congressman
Barnes barbecue was success, and there is
Ia great reaction in favor of Mr.. Barnes
NV. ?. Carroll and Judge Twigg made strong
kand eloquent speeches in behalf of Mr..
EBarnes. This is the first presentation of
MIR. Barnes record, and it had a splendid
effect upon the people. 1t looks as though
Burke county will go for Barnes.
BRUNswIcK's REPUBLICANS.
BRUNSWICK, GA, June 21.-A republi-
can meeting was held in the colored Odd
Fellows hall here to-day to appoint an ex-
Fecutive committee and delegates to the
senatorial convention. No one was present
but negroes.