The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-21

Then there were speeches by young Joe
Pottle. candidate for congressman in the
Sixth district, and Rev. Sam Small. who
IN a sensational speech came out squarely
for the Peoples party.
A REMARKABLE CATHERINE.
It was in many respects a remar kable
gathering. 1t was the first convention Of
white men gathered since the war with the
avowed purpose of breaking up the Demo-
cratic party, and those men were I'M
doubtedly in earnest. The men we're for
the most part new TO state conventions. but
there we're some men there who have been
leaders Of the democracy at their homes =,
among them twelve or fifteen members Of
the last legislature. The hall was crowded
TO Overlooking, while the galleries we're
filled, but for the most part by onlookers
from Atlanta.
In his speech in taking the chair Mr..
Branch declared that il the alliance should
die tomorrow 10 would stand credited with
one grand work. On its tomb it could be
written 1T has destroyed all sectionalism."
He declared that the Peoples party had
done more than all other agencies TO draw
the north and south together. He declared
that Senators Gordon ard Col4uitt, Repre-
sentative Livingston, Gov. Northen and
other democratic leaders were being res-
gated TO the rear and that little David had
leaped into the arena to take up the cause Of
the people-Congressma Tom Watson. The
chairman's remarks we're very vigorously
applauded.
SKETCHES OF THE CANDIDATES.
Col. Peek, the candidate for governor. is
very well known throughout the state. He
is now, and always has been, one Of the
most successful farmers in Georgia. He has
represented Rockdale, his native county, in
the legislature several times and served one
term in the state Senate. Col. Peek is a
man of high character and is a successful
business man. He was an allianceman
from the foundation Of that order and is at
present manager OF the state exchange Of
the alliance.
W. r. German, the candidate for secre-
tary of state. is tyro in politics. He has
never held Office but by persistent work on
his farm in Talbot county has succeeded in
establishing himself. He is pleasant, I'M
pretentious man, and doubtless would have
been found in the ranks of the new party if
more available material could have been
found.
A. W. Ivey is secretary Of the state alll-
auce. His home is in Thomaston,
but for a year past be has spent most of his
time in Atlanta on account OF his duties as
alliance secretary. He was member Of
this last legislature and would probable have
been returned but for bis candidacy for
Controller General Wright's place
THE STATE TREASURER.
DR.. Ware of Fayette, the candidate for
state treasurer, was also a member Of the
last legislature. In that capacity he made
no particular record.
]. B. Mehaffy, candidate for attorney
general, is probably the least known Of any
OF the Peoples party candidates. Some
years ago he was judge Of the county court
OF Jefferson county, but since the abolition
Of that court he has been pursuing the un-
eventful career OF a country lawyer, devot-
ing part Of his time 10 his farm. He is OF
course not an allInnceman, being barred out
on account OF his profession.
Mr.. Barrett, who Aspires to be commits
sioner Of agriculture, is one of the best
known farmers in the state. He is q man
Of considerable prominence 10 his county
(Richmond), and is well-known in Augusta.
Hailing from Representative Tom Watson's
district he is naturally one OF the interest
ing candidates on the ticket Mr.. Barrett
has never held a state Office, but has al ways
taken band in the political affairs of his