The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-31
LIRRRrY,s DEMOCRATS.
Delegates to the Conventions Chosen
and Speeches Made.


Delegates to the Conventions Chosen
and Speeches Made.
McINTosH, GA, July 30.-The mass
meeting Of the democracy Of Liberty
county was called to order Thursday at
Hinesville by Chairman f. P. Miller Of the
executive committee. w. W. Sheppard
was elected secretary. The following gem
tlemen we're elected by rising vote as del
egates to the gubernatorial conventions:
Col. f. P. Miller, Caps. J. B. Frsser, DR..
K. A. Quarterman, A. q. Cassells, I. J.
Harrington, 8. w. Brewton, W. W. Shep-
pard.
The following were elected to the con-
gressional convention: Hon. N. J. Nor
man, Jtdge H. c. Parker, DR.. A.
B. Daniels, w. A. Jones, K. w. Ham
mond, F. B. Smith, John A. Smiley.
Also, as senatorial delegates, J. NJ. Cas-
well, James s. Warnell. D. n. Cameron,
James H. Haymonds, John E. Martin, s.
w. Allen, r. W. Hammond.
The convention proceeded to nominate
representative by ballot. The following
gentlemen were suggested Judge II. G.
Parker, Capt J. w. Hughes, p b. Smith
and John E. Martin. Judge Parker's name
was withdrawn at his request Mr.. Martin
having received majority of all the votes
cast was declared the nominee. The nom.
ination was then made unanimous. Mr.
Martin having been called for responded in
well-timed address of acceptance. A
motion was then made, asking the co opera
ton of the Peoples party in the election OF
Mr.. Martin. The following is a synopsis Of
a set Of resolutions offered by Col T. NJ.
VIM:
/. Indorsing Grover Cleveland and Adlai c.
Stevenson.
2. A strong resolution indorsinz Col. Rufus f.
Les realization his rnrn-d
in congress
3. Indorsiug the patriotic and wise aiminis-
tration of Gov. w. j. Northen anp urging his
denomination and election.
4. Commencing the aole and efficient ad-
ministrati1 N Of the office Of state school com
missioner by our distinguished fellow-citizen.
Hon. S. d. Bradwen.
8. Indorsing all the other state house officers
for reelection.
6. Indorsing Judge James K Hines for attor-
nsy general provided his name b. presented,
otherwish the delegation 20 unInstructsd.
Z. Commending the efficient services of So
licitor General Fraser and indOrsing his re-elec-
ton.
s, Commanding the efficient services OF Hon.
n. j. Norman as representative OF Liberty
county.
A. A. Ellenwood editor OF the TdttndH
Journal, was present by invitation of the
chairman Of the democratic executive
committee of Liberty county.
Col. Z. p. Miller addressed the meeting
ne QlbcussSQ the erect OF the FORCE Dill
upon the congressional elections in the
southern states il the Republican party
should be successful.
He handled Mr.. McKinley's law Of pro-
lection in a critical manner, going to the
records for proof. He showed by the Con
greSsionol Record that the democrats dur
ing and since the war In congress have been
opposed and voted against the national
banking system.
He showed by the last acts OF the Georgia
legislature that Mr.. Kemp, a third party
man representing Emanuel county, advo-
Gated aud caused to be passed resolution
mo. 81 calling upon Georgia's senators and
representatives 10 use their influence to
have che national betking system 80
amended as to repeal the 10 per cent. pro-
hiDltory tax on state banks Of issue
He showed up the socialism embodied In
the land plank Of the platform Of the Peoples
party, and said that $40 600, 600. 600 would
not be enough TO purchase the railroads,
telegraphs and telephone systems OF the
country, and would place over l,O0O, 900
men In absolute control of the party ia
power Mr.. Millsr's speech was we'll
received, and he was rendered vote Of
thanks.