The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-07-20
THE MAKING OF STATES.
NEW POLITICAL COMBINATIONS
FORMING ALL THE TINE.

Plsce-The Senatorial Selection-J.
F. B. Beckwith Declines to Be a
Candidate.
The talk is all of politics now. Business
is dull, the weather is hot and there is little
TO do but talk politics and perspire.
That is what large portion Of the male
population OF Savannah did yesterday.
Ryals, Doolan, Osborne; Osborne, Ryals,
Guerard; Guerard, Osborne, Dooian;
Gearon, Guerard, Ryals; Schley, Guerard
aud few other combinations is the way it
stands now. Nearly every voter has dif-
ferent combination, of whose success he Is
ssuguius and upon which. in many cases,
he is willing TO back his judgment.
The features discussed yesterday were
| the looming up of candidates who were
thought at first to have no show and the
acknowledged weakening of others.
Guerard stock was on a boom Ia some
sections, and his election confidently claimed
by many.
Col Waring Russell seems to be backing
Mr.. Guersrd and yesterday predicted that
the Second district would give him over
600 votes. with very heavy following in
all the other districts.
THE BUSINESS MEMS VOTE.
Mr.. Guerard, IL is claimed by his friends,
will receive almost the entire vote OF the
business men, and In addition large vote
from all classes His popularity is some
thing Of q surprise 70 his friends who at
first regarded his nomination as a joke.
Maj RYais' chances strengthened consid-
erably yesterday and his friends now ex.
press confidence in his election. There was
a good deal Of doubt about the majors
prospects a few days ago. but he
is coming to the front right along.
lt is claimed now that he will secure the en-
tire business vote and almost the entire con-
sentative vote of the county.
Maj Ryals' chief opponent is County
Treasurer Russell, who does not hesitate to
state this fact publicly. Col. Russell is de-
termined 10 get even with Maj Ryals for
the act secured by his efforts by which the
salary Of the county treasurer was reduced
to 50 900, clear loss 20 that Official of
$4,000 to $4,000 a year. Col. Russell
dangle at his belt after Monday. This Is the
most interesting Of all.
BOOM FOR THE MAJOR.
"The newspapers have been throwing Off
on Maj. Ryals," said d strong friend OF
that gentleman yesterday land l wish to
give you his record for the benefit of the
voters of Chatham county. Mai. Ryals is
well known to most Of the people of Georgia
as one of the most successful and prosperous
Oh the FROM q
poverty and Indebtedness, in few years he
has dug out of the soil of Chatham county
an ample competency and taught a lesson of
thrift and intelligent well directed energy,
which is being learned and applied all over
the county.
"a native of Virginia, when just man
he enlisted in the confederate army as a
private, fought through the entire war and
was with Gordon and Robert T. Lee at the
surrender at Appomattox, having won
from the ranks the title Of major. About
twenty-five years ago be became citizen
Of Savannah. He has resided here ever
| since and has made many friends. For
| twenty years he has been known here as an
active, thorough going democrat who has
| loved, advocated ana worked for the suo~
cess Of the party. For years be was MEM
| Der of the county executive committed. At
present he ia chairman Of the democratic
executive committee of the First congress
sional district. No more unselfsh, un-
| wavering and useful democrat is there in
the county or district Those who for
years have been prominent in the councils
OF the Democratic party have been his
friends and have proffted by his aid, advice
and work for the cause.
AN ABLE REPRESENTATIVE.
"He was one Of the most influential and
valuable members of the last House OF
Representatives. He was one Of the most
esteemed advisers and supporters of Gov.
Northen. With his experience as law
maker, bis extensive acquaintance and
popularity throughout the state, his busi-
ness habits. and his devotion to the interests,
not only OF this county but the entire state,
| he is now capable to exercise an influence
| for good, which, without disparsgement to
| the claims and talents Of the very worthy
| gentlemen who are aspirants for the place,
| will make 1t best for all the political and
1 ktxyf {nf Tn 1T ha rot IN be- hsrxx
as of the three representatives from
| Chatham. While 1t will be gratifying to
| him and his friends to have the indorse-
| ment Of his party, 1t is in my Judgment
more important TO the county and state to
have his services than to promote
him. A man of decided views, be
has perhaps introduced some bills and cast
some votes which are not in accord with the
view Of all his constituents. He has acted
/ honestly fearlessly and consoientiously, and
| whom will you substitute for him who has
| greater or equal political experience and
capacity combined2 To nominate and elect
him is honor a worthy and faithful confsd-
crate, democrat and legislator aud to do the
right thing for the business interests and
politics Of the city and county"
THE REGULAR COMBINATION.
Osborne seems to hold his ground pretty
WELL and his friends now regard his election
Justice Sheftall says that Osborne, Doolan
and Guerard is the ticket that will carry
the Second district solidly, with clear ma
jority of 600, and on this basis he predicts
the election Of the ticket. II is generally
conceded that the placing of Gearon in the
field in the Fourth district will hurt Doolan
in that district. though il is not thought
that it will affect him outside the
district. Gearon's supporters claim, how
ever, that his candidacy 10 not for the
purpose Of antagouixing Doolau and that
they will place him on the ticket with
Gearon.
Schey's chances are thought to have been
considerably lessened by the entry of Guer-
ard and Gearon into the field
Some surprises are believed to be in store,
however, and it is rumored in some quarters
that there will be a new deal all around the
latter part Of the week and perhaps a new
ticket entered that will upset all present
combinations.
THE SENATORIAL SITUATION.
The senatorial situation Is still very un-
certain. Col. Gordon's friends declare that
he will accept the nomination if rendered
him, and they are determined that a dele
cation favorable to him shall be sent from
Chatham. Many, however, favor giving
the nomination to Hon. H. G. Wright OF
| Ef1Ouhan, who ie raCardad as an