The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-15
RALLYING FOR LESTER.
THE CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN
OPENED WITH A BOOM.

AcsbeT C1OD no. i organized VIII
Membership of Nearly 3oo-A Rous
ing Meeting ct Catholic Librsr,
Hall-speeches by Capt. n. G. Gun
ningham, Col Gordon, Hon. W. q
Charlton and Others-An Appeal Il
the Party-Mst Ryals' Circular tC
the Votes of the First District.
Between $50 and 300 democrats met a
Catholic Library hall last night in respons
to the circular sent out by Chairmen Ryal
and Charlton, and which was published il
Sundays MORNING NEWS. The meetin;
was called to order few minutes after
O'Clock by Hon. Walter G. Charlton, chair
man Of the Democratic party of Chatham
county, who in a few words as to the objsc
of the call announced the meeting ready TO
business.
On motion of Maj. G. N. Ryals, Capt
Henry c. Cunnins ham was unanim ously
elected chairman. On taking thsi chail
Capt. Cunningham was greeted with ap
plause.
CAPT. CUNNINGHAM's SPEECH.
After thanking the meeting for the honor
accorded him. Capt. Cunningham spoke
briefly Of the necessity for the organization
of the club, and f the work before il. He
said that every patriot as well as every dem
ocrat in this district should put his shoulder
TO the wheel and roll up such a
majority for Congressman Lester that even
Reed congress. backed by a Mckinley
and a Cannon, would not dare to IN eat
him. This is not time, be said, for apathy
or saying that Col. Lester is bound to be
cleo ed because he is opposed by scalawags
1t is a time for hard work, and for that
purpose the meeting had been called.
The chairman then stated that the next
business in order was the election Of a SEC
rotary. DR.. Norton placed Capt. Randolph
Cooper In nomination, stating that be was
both promiue democrat and alliance
man. Capt. Cooper was unanimously
elected.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Maj. Ryals presented the following reso-
iutions by Judge A. Pratt Adams. who
sent his regre in not being able to be
present TO offer them in person.
Every thoughtful citizen must realize the fact
that our government has reached crisis IN its
history. The arrogant demands, the shameless
schemes and the unconstitutional measures Of
the Republican party threaten the very Ii of
those institutions. which we have ever been
taught to regard as constituting she nalienable
and priceless heritage OF American citizenship
In the approaching congress onal election 1t Is
essential that our distinguished leader should
receive the suffrage Of every democrat who, on
that day, can deposit ballot. 1t is therefore
resolved:
!. We bespeak for the candidate Of our party
the Hon. Rufus E. Lester, the earnest and active
support OF the democracy throughout the
length and breadth OF this district.
2 We invite every democratic citizen of this
county and vicinity to enroll himself under the
banner of our club
8. We urge our political brethren throughout
the district 70 organize at once for the prosecu-
ton OF a vigorous and enthusiastic campaign
T. We appeal to every democrat, to every
patriotic citizen Of the district to 20 to the polls
on the 4th of November and by his ballot unite
In the protest ainst the infamy OF repub lean
usurpation and aid In swelling the majority
gallant gentleman, in whose honored hands will
be bravely borne the unsullied standards of our
our party.
8. We request all papers friendly to the cause
to publish these resolutions
The resolutions were adopted without a
dissenting vote, and amid great applause.
A CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE.
The chairman suggested that a commit
tee be appointed to formulate plans and
and carry on an active campaign in the
district until the close of the polls on Nov. 4.
Col. George A. Mercer offered resolu-
ton that the chair be empowered to appoint
an executive committee to consist of
twelve gentlemen, and that they
have the power to appoint whatever sub
committees they deem necessary to carry
out the details of the campaign. His idea
was TO have this committee call personally
upon every democratic voter in Chatham
county, and urge upon him The necessity of
going 10 the polls on election day
and casting his vote for the party
nominee The resolution was adopted,
and Capt Cunningham appointed
the following named, gentlemen:
Col. w. w. Gordon, George K. Owens.
ii. Nj. Conner, John R. Young,
Thomas s. Morgan John P. Mcintyre,
w. S. King, Luke Carson,
Thomas Ballantyne, L. @. Downs,
DIR. r. G. Norton, Capt. r. Cooper,
COL. GoRDoN's APPEAL.
Col. Gordon was called for, and he made
a brief speech, which was frequently an
piauded. He said thas the resolution of
Col Mercer met his hearty approval and
support. There is not the least doubt he
says, that the largest republican
vote ever polled will be brought
out at the election next month. II
the democrats show apathy. ii NAV be DOS
sible that Col Testers majority will be so
small as TO give the republicans a chance
should they get the next Congress-to have
an excuse for unseating him. And it is
possible, if democrats do not work
as they should, that there may
be small majority against
him. Some people may say that this state
ment was ridiculous, but he wanted demo
Gratis to understand that the contest is not
child's play. 1t is fight into which Capt.
Doyle, the republican candidate, has gone
with due elaboration, aud one which he pro-
poses 10 do his utmost to win. Ii the
Democratic party is to win every voter must
put his shoulder TO the wheel and roll IN
such majority for Col Lester as to allow
no question or cavil to be raised about il.
Col Gordon moved that the chairman of
the club, Capt Cunningham, and the score
tary, Capt. Cooper, be also chairman and
secretary Of the executive committee.
The motion was adopted, as was also one by
Mr.. Conner, to allow the COMMITTEES to fill
any vacancies that may occur in its mem
bership.
Col. Mercer moved that when the com
mittee is ready to report Its plans for the
campaign the club be immediately called
together by its chairman. The motion was
carried.
TO WORK FOR LESTER.
Mr.. Mcintyre moved that the gentlemen
In attendance at the meeting be requested
TO enroll their names as members of the
club, known as Lester Club No. /. The
motion was carried. and nearly every one
IN the hall went up to the stage and placed
his signature on the roll
Hon. Walter &. Charlton was called
for and made ringing speech, In which he
appealed to his hearers to use their influence
to have every democrat in the county 90 TO
the polls and cast his yOtA for Col ASHER an