The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-03
GEORGIA FOLIrICS
Crisp is safe in the Third.
Eyarstt is all rioht in tbo Co.,.

ne state democratic convention with
held at Atlanta next Thursday.
The convention of the Ninth Congressional
district occurs at Gainesville Aug. 10
SO far Mr.. Turner is the only one of n.
mcumbents in congress that has been va
turned. 'e
Dawson county will elect delegates to tba
state and congressional conventions on
Tuesday next. ="
Hon. James M. Smith of Oglethorpe ia
spoken OF In connection with the presidencv
of the state convention.
One Of the unconfirmed rumors afoat q.
Atlanta says that ex-Gov. Bullock will RIM
for congress against Col Livingston.
1t is said that the repub leans of Fulton
county viii run a candidate against Col
Livingston. 1T may be Je kins. or il NAV
be Ed Angler, or George S. Tnomas.n
The convention for the Thirty-fourtb
senatorial district convenes at Edqewoo1
Aug. 4. The following are the delegates
appointed by Col. G. I. Zachry of Henry
county; A. b. Johnson and D. w. Arnold
Col. Leonidas F. Livingston has appointed
the following delegates from Henry Ia
represent him in the Congressional co1yen.
ton to be held III Atlanta Aug. 20: C. NJ
Speer, George w. McWillians, w. H. n
Darien Gazette: There will never ba
peace in the First district until Savannah
and Brunswick are put in separate districts.
The next legis ature should attend to this
matter and forever put an cad to the
Savannah and Brunswick rivalry. We want
peace in the First, and must have it.
Americas Times: Col. Mark Hardin.
the veteran clerk of the House, it has been
whispered about, stands fair chance Of
being left, although he is an allianceman.
Some of those who viii go to the Legislature
look on him with dlsfavor, as he has been
running with the other crowd so long.
The same may be said of Cjl. Bill Harris,
the deep toned secretary Of the Senate.
Daren Gazette: We are sorry to see
that our friends over in Glynn are opposing
Hon. Rufus E. Lester for congress. This /;
all wrong. Mr.. Lester was forced in tha
race two years ago, and if ever a man de-
served reelection it is the present cons
gresham. We hope our friends on the
other side of the river will not oppose Mr..
Lester, for he has made the best congress.
man the district has had since the war The
effort to defeat Congressman Lester will
not succeed
Catoosa county has elected as delegates to
the gubernationsl convention: W. Trox
Bankston, w. 7. Clark, w. H Hargrave.
and G. P. Harris. They were instructed
TO vote for Northen for G vernon, Ncstlt
Tor commissioner of agriculture, Lester for
attorney general, and for the other ate
officers they are uninstructed. Thedeieg ties
to the congressional c1nve ltion were in
structed TO support Everett forever, aud
are j. NJ. Edwards, B. F. Harris, r. N.
Morris, and A. C. MIllican.
Gainesville Eagle: Hon. A. D. Gambler
arrived at home last week, and will remain
few days on important private business
The cololeps constituents are interviewing
him as often as they can get hold of him
however, he keeps in the best of humor,
and always expresses himself with tat
candor and freedom on all national and
local questions which have heretofore char
acterlZed his publ and private utteranceS.
we can't help thinking that the Ninth will
deeply regret the loss of such a representa-
tive IN congress as Gambler.
VIM is running ahead in the Ninth con-
gresslonal district for the democratic nomi-
nation. Tate has not made much progress
since the alliance Endorsed VIM. W. |.
Pike Of jackson, also a indicate for the
democratic nomination, is not making an
aggressive camgaign. Pickett, independent,
so-called, is preparing to give the demo-
cratic nominee, whoever he may be, a tough
tussle. The republicans Will, 100, put out
candidate, but they Will wait till the demo-
Gratis have nominated. Mr.. Davidson OF
Pickens, too, has been dorsed by the Union
Labor party. Col H P Farrow has been
spoken of as the republican candidate.
Atlanta Journal: The next Legislature
will be largely composed of farmers. From
this fact it may be Inferred that these hon
est, hardworking and thrifty men will give
Georgia working legislature, and one that
will not countenance junketing trips or any
unn acessary absentment and will act hon
estly and fairly with and for the people.
Ihey Will not be eX Iected TO have long
session, extravagantly squandering tnS
peoples money and multiplying need
less laws. They will not be e1-
pected to recklessly spend the states money
for any purpose or in any way. They VIII
not be expected to go to their homes or else.
where for pleasure or for anything short Oh
necessity, and while absent st II draw or re-
ceiye their per diem. They will not be eA-
pected to ride to and from their homes Oh
free passes and still accept the mlIeage'
which Is given them, not as q perqulslOe'
but to pay their fare TO and from Atlanta
and for nothing else.
Atlanta Journal: The Eighth Congres.
sional I!stric is composed Of the couhvle,
or Putnam, Wilkes, Oglethorpe, haAcccA
and Greene, each having four votes duu
Madison, Ebert, Hart, Franklin, CIarKe'
Oconee and Morgan, each having two voIes'
thus making thlrty-four votes in the con
vention. Judge Lawson has carried fu-
nam and his friends claim that he VIII catIL
Hancock, Greene aud Morgan, wnicL
would give him fourteen votes. FIauA
Colley has already carried Hart, Mads,on
and Wilkes j. I. Olive has carried Ogl99I
thorpe, a l it is generally believed ne wiz
carry Clarke aud Oconee. These hguIoI ,
would give Colley and Olive each easnff
votes. The remaining countles ,,ress
Ebert and Franklin are in greaY
doubt Franklin is voting, W.
day but cannot be reached ~
wire. Perhaps C LEY has the best cnaS sor
for Ebert, and Olive the best chance ~
Franklin. Olives friends also contend VI. .i
he has fair chance to carry Green II t. "t
thus be seen thai Olives chances range m Jd
S to IL votes, and Colley's from IL
The outcome is therefore in great uo Nv
and the race in the Eighth is rs yet au3
body's fight, with the possibility OF . Iii Iii
horse winning. In the event that inc a. a' IN
auce solidihes On some one ca didAle' tba
the Fourth, Fifth and Seventh distress tbs
chances are in favor Of Olive, aau hseb
counties he W nd have to carry, anu US as
he stands probability Of carrying, ais
follows: Clark, Oglethorpe, Greene, s.,t,cR
Hart, Ebert. Franklin aud Morg IN, "a Ia
Will give him 20 votes, which "ouiN
80 -.