The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-05

ing. Editor Russell made rousing demo-
cratic speech, in which he was repeatedly
and heartily cheered. He increased bis
already great popularity in Townsville.
Capt. Hammond made one OF the finest
speeches OF his life. He had heard Col
Peek in the morning and was inspired for
the occasion, burning with indignation at
the attack on the old Democratic party.
He rose to the full stature Of the true orator,
while his mag lihcent sentences moved the
people with memories Of the past, stirred
them up 20 the dangers Of the present, and
fired them with nope for the future.
He covered the whole situation. 1t
was great speech. There is
no doubt that he reconverted some
OF the Peoples party converts OF the morn
Ing. The general opinion seems now TO be
that the third party will be an important
element in the politics of the county. Many
alliancemen are badly confused, and some
say they don't know what to believe or for
what TO vote. 1t is likely II the third party
manifests much strength in the district that
one effect will be to draw the straightout
democrats and alliance democrats closer to-
gether, as they will have a common enemy
to fight.
THE PEOPLES PARTY MEETING.
At the Peoples party mass meeting this
morning B. H. Pope presided A large
various parties Col. W. L. Peek, the orator
of the day. was introduced in neat little
speech by A. r. Jones. Col. Peek has an
open, honest countenance and impreSses his
hearers with his sincerity. He has rich
fund Of anecdotes, many Of which are very
good and pointed. While his grammar is
wretched he has the faculty of securing and
holding the attention Of his audience. The
genial colonel, having assumed his premises
correct. proceeded to tell what the people
should do to remedy the situation. He
handled the opposition good naturedly and
made some fine and amusing hits.
During his speech there was frequent APP
plause and at its conclusion enthusiastic
cheering from the new partyites. Before
closing the speaker asked all present who
were for the Peoples party TO hold up their
hands About 100 hands went up, aud the
third party babe was born in the good old
county Of Thomas. How the infant shall
thrive remains to be seen.
ORGANIZATION OF THE MEETING.
The mass meeting then proceeded to or
ganize. b. h Pope, ST., was chosen per.
manent chairman, Prof. ]. II. Chastaiu
secretary. At this point DR.. McTyere
arose and made a speech, in which be de-
clared his sympathy with the Peoples
party. but asked them to go slow. The
gist of, his speech was that these same
people had taken leading part in
bringing out O. B. Stevens, and that true
manhood required them to stick by him. A
| little murmuring followed and the organi.
| zation went on. DR.. W. R Smith, ]. II. s
| Stephenson, J. w. Forester, Joseph L.
| Dyke wers chosen to represent Thomas a;
the congressional convention in Camilla
The county executive committee are A. R.
Jones, Townsville district; E. A. Vaand
ingham, Cairo district; J. B. Mcdonald
Boston district, P. NJ. McKinnon, Way,
district; w. A. Barrow, Murphy's district
DR.. j. /. Wilson, Ochlookonee district; B
W. Forester, Spence district; Franz
Stringer, Metcalfe district. No one was
present from East Glasgow and that plaoe
will be filled hereafter. Opinions differ
about what results win follow The ALI
ence strength is certainly divided in
Thomas, as all the new party people arr
aliiancemen, with q very few exceptions.