The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-11-06
GEORGIA'S LEGISLATURE.
OPENING OF THE SESSION AT
ATLANTA.

Hon. R. G. Mitchell OF rhomasvilIe
the President of the Senate-Gossip
Of the Day.
ATLANTA, GA. Nov. 5.-Georgia's law
makers are now ready for business, having
to-day organized the session Of 1890 of the
mammal legislature. In more respects than
one it will be an unique as well as an inter
ssting legislature, and curiosity is strongly
eyiuced as to its plans, both projected and
r-osnectiye. The speakershlp has been
awarded to Clark Howell by flattering
vote. The talk to-day is that the caucus
last night at Concordia Hall fixed this
While the speakership was fraught with
interest. it did not enlist the same specula-
ton which surrounds the senatorship. Minor
hut currently csnvasSed topics are also en-
crossing attention, such as the supreme
court iudgeship and superior court judgeship
and solicitorships, about half OF the last two
being contested.
GoRDoN's CHANCES BETTER.
| talked with many representatives to-
dav. and the views advanced are as varied
IS they are confusing. | gather that Cor
don's prospects are brighter than they were
week ago, and even to-day much good
work has been done by his friends among
the newly arrived members. Some see
breakers ahead, and say when they material
ize 1t is a question if the conciliatory ethics
of the generals friends will be effective or
demand new methods.
LIVINGSTON MAY, DECLARE WAR.
This morning, in the Markham House ro-
tuuda Col. Livingston, iii conversation
with a party of legislators and others, re-
marked that his feet were now loosened and
he would shortly make things lively. This
was, in substance, his remark, and it re-
ferred to his election as congressman. He
is chaing at the hot fire he has been under
from several different quarters lately, and
bis hearers infer that he now proposes to
take hand at this himself.
The legislature is made up Of an intelli-
gent looking set Of men, who evince lively
interest In the proceedings and can be
trusted to see things done according to their
Interpretation of proprety. There are only
twenty-six old men i'll the body One Of
these remarked that the proceedings, in his
opinion, would be marked by conservatism.
CONVEYING OF THE LEGISLATURE.
Long tefors the hour of converting the
capital corridors p esented lively appear
ance, and at 10 O'clock, the hour of con-
vening, both galleres-the House and Sen
ate-were well filed. Col. Mark Hardin's
gavel called he House to order, and the
new mem. ers we're sworn in by Judge N
L. Hutchins of the western circuit. Mes.
senger J. r. Smith of Coffee county pre-
sented the family Bible to groups of ten.
HOWELL ELECTED SPEAKER.
The election of a speaker was the next
business. Hon. Clark Howell of Fulton was
nominated by Hon. Warner Hill of Meri-
wether, and Hon. A. S. Cults of Sumter bv
his colleague, Mr.. Mcdonald. The balloting
resulted;
Howell ....... Observation-Disclosures.
Cuts. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. "a
1t required "a to elect. Each candidate
complimented his rival with his vote
committee Of three, composed of Messrs.
Atkinson Of Coweta, who made the motion,
Cults, the unsuccessful opponent, and Cliff
ton OF Chatham, who seconded the nomi-
nation, was appointed to conduct the
speaker to the chair.
MIR. Howelps remarks were brief. He
promised to expedite business.
HARDIN ELECTED CLERK.
Col Mark Hardin was elected clerk, re-
caying 1914 votes.
He had no opposition, though it was
thought that z. +. Speer would come out
"A against him.
Hon. J. r. Smith of Coffee county and J.
A. Mclnnis of Irwin, were nominated for
q messenger.
Mr.. Smith was elected.
Capt K. J. Wilson Of Richmond. Moses
q Martin of Gwinnett and George A. Smith
were nominated for doorkeeper. Hon. w.
Y. Atkinson made the first speech from the
floor In advocating Mr.. Wilson's candidacy.
Inc latter secured | Is votes
hon. Paul R. Tramme of Whitfield
was elected speaker pro tenn. There was
some talk Of Hon. w. H. Fleming of
Richmond. but his name was not men
\ toned.
WITHOUT A CHAPLAIN.
The House opened and ended the session
without prayer.
II committee of seven was appointed.
however, to select q chaplain. At a late
hour tonight the committee had failed to
agree. "
A committee of five from the House,
Chatham, acted jointly with committee of
three from the Senate, headed by Senator
Saolnlss, to notify the governor that both
HOUSES hau organized. They brought back
word that he would communicate by mes
sage at an early date.
Inc state horticultural society asked.
ehhlough Mr.. Martin of Fulton, to occupy
Lue ro'unda OF the capital with a display Of
~, plouucts from Thursday until SATURDAY..
us was made joint resolution, and. the
"'TaVe cohcurrng, the request was granted.
1o,fhorrow at IL o'clock the House and
Senate vii meet in joint session to open the
seale election returns
TWO CoLoRED MEMBERS.
nuere are two negro members in the
IoQSe, Crawford of Mcintosh and Holzen-
dort of Camden. -'0iNeu-
%ne4 a. ire seats were being apportioned
bis Say n.y. nolzendorf remained standing after
bus ns 'Gle was called to select sea until ali
1aH y. CHOSEN. Crawford was absent.
soa tae savannah delegation have excellent
rig5t &c tney g ace the front row to the
sn' u the speaker and clerks.
stsrta aa NOR which has frequently been
tSa ' osi mere during the past few weeks that
egi, Ja.el justice would resign, reached the
he il otLe to-day and created some stir in |
antb OUoles The Journal of this afternoon |
'"Oi ''aAveiy denies the report.
In the Senate.
San oe principal business transacted by the |
5rfr sSe Inis morning was the election of a |
s cut Last nights caucus, which fixed |
bILsr adpesKership matter in the good Old /
41Ve way, was aud is still renortad 10