The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-19
GEORGIA IS FOR GROVER.
THE CLEVELAND MEN CARRY THE
STATE CONVENTION.

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rbrae-fourths of the Entire Delega-
ton of Twenty-Six Favorable to the
denomination of the Ex-President.
The Delegates at Large are Rich
erdson, duBignon Guerry and Smith.
ATLANTA, Ga, May 1S.-Georgia sends
q Cleveland delegation to the Chicago con-
vantion. The state convention which met
here to-day proved Waterloo for Senator
Hill and his supporters were beaten on
avery single point. An uncompromistng
CleveIand man was made chairman of the
convention. A solid Cleveland delegation
vas chosen from the state at large, and a
Cleveland tariff reform platform was
adopted on a test Of sentiment. The
"a delegates from Georgia give q
majority of 6 for Cleveland,
With the remaining votes scattering.
The convention did not instruct the delega-
ton. for not even the most uncompromising
Cleveland men favored such course; nor
was it directed to act as a unit in the Chi1
csoo convention, but such men were chosen
that the honor and interest of the state will
he safe in their keeping. II Grover Cleve-
land is found to be an available candidate
when the Chicago convention assemblies,
there is little doubt but that the entire vote
of the Georgia delegation will be given him
alter the overwhelming, unanimous
victory of his followers in to~day's
convention. There were no surprises in
the convention. 1t resulted as had been
predicted by unbiased observers. While
there were some stormy scenes, still the
general desire was for harmony and to-
night, when the delegates left the capital,
they took with them no unkind remem"
brances Of this day, Notwithstanding the
heated contest that has been waged between
the different factions for months past.
CALLED TO ORDER.
At 70 o'clock sharp, Hon. w. Y. AtKin.
son, chairman of the state executive COM
mittee. called the convention to order. He
spoke, referring to the situation OF the
party 10 the state and in the country. Mr..
Atkinson was embarrassed in his remarks.
lie, however, uuconsciously leaned toward
Mr.. Cleveland in manner that brought
out burst of enthusiasm from the conven-
ton. He declared that tariff reform must
touched the third party movement.
He said that the enemy was rap~
idly being driven from the field,
but urged the convention to be conservative
and conciliatOry in order that no obstacle
might come in the way of a perfect victory.
He showed his Cleveland faith by warning
the convention that mau should be nomi-
mated at Chicago who squarely aud une-
quivocally represented the policy Of tariff
reform.
BARROW FOR CHAIRMAN. ..
In pursuance OF last nights caucus the
Cleveland men put up Hon Pope Barrow
for temporary and permanent chairman,
while the Hill and anti Cleveland fusion
contingent named Col j. w. Robertson.
Col Robertson was put in nomination by
Mr.. Ninrender of sMeriwether county. The
nomination was received with shout which
showed vigorous following.
BARROW NOMINATED.
Mr.. Clements of Gwinnett followed by
presenting Mr.. Barrow. AT his nomina-
ton the Cleveland men measured lung
power with their opponents by continued
whoop that practically ended any contest.
MIR, Jones of the Second district seconded
the nomination Of Mr.. Barrow.
Ar. Grinuer of Muscogee seconded Mr..
h0o9rtsOn's nomination.
Hoke Smith of Fdltou also seconded Mr..
Barrow's nomination in forcible speech ,
declaring him to be the leader of tariff re-
form In Georgia, and having made the first
speech In the United States Senate in favor
Ola reduction Of the tariff since the war I.
twelve years ago, when he succ eeded Sena-
Tor Ben Hill as a member of that body.
DR. Calvin of Richmond, in seconding
Col. Robertson's nomination, said he repre-
Belta1 ~ oriff hnf
also for financial relief He caught the
convention and it was fully minute before
tle applause that it created subsided.
CLARK HOWELL CALLED DOWN..
The first tilt between contesting delega-
lions came when Mr.. Howell of Fulton
attempted to move that the nominating
Speeches bl closed.
Mr.. AbaudeFof the opposing delegation
made the point that Mr.. Howell was not a
ueegate to the convention.
Mr O'Neal, one of Mr.. Howel's col
lTyagues' In return made the same point on
Nr' Alexander, and for few minutes there
"aS pandemonium in Fultons corner.
4ue chalr ruled that until the committee
Gu credentials should report any one claim
ns 70 De delegate was entitled to partici-
paOe IN the proceedings and that Mr.. Howell
vas, TTaS, therefore, entitled to recognition from
carried.
4, 4he vote for chairman was then taken.
!. al' barrow started out in the lead and held
EASILY EASILY until he had received the majority
t5o eua was declared temporary chairman OF
Ic0 I0 convention. The result Of the call was
. NO 70 I5I In Mr.. Barrow's favor. Chatham
eaTe her Six votes to Mr. Barrow.
s,0o.i. 0oi. robertson moved that Mr.. Barrow's
sests5 STI IL pe made unanimous, and he was
SoaseG oY acclamation. Clay county pre-
sented two delegates and the vote Of that
FSJia'y was not counted. But one-half OF
ouIton,s delegation being contested half the
j in vote was allowed to be cast, pend
4 tals, '--o 00'iiiiAi''0o 0n 0ieoen'
BARRow's SPEECH.
4 ~ W assuming his Office as chairman of
raS S convention, Mr.. Barrow advocated q
4 nluItIoh OF the tariff above all else and
tb,a'ly ba put himself on record as favoring
ana nomination Of Mr.. Cleveland, to whom
bs whose policy of tariff reform
dor, gave credit for the sweeping
saiJ iJ5'Vtfa ~ auc victories two years ago. He
n ~ gue people had become even more alive
win uis great issue and on it the party would
tsTad" l" November. He said tin plate was
biSSua- nlgher than silver plate, and iron
bssr rVe u, Iuan diamonds; that the poor had to
bnrdaunIO uIOre than their share of the tariff
untii "a and no genuine relief could come
wa" ', ~ tuls evil was corrected. Mr.. Barro "
voc,to an uncompromising Cleveland ad.
who w. Out said a man should be nominated
who vb0ooaeInplhed oa'sI the tariff reform idea and
On Uula Tna!i bring victory to the party.
Bsrro-llll -llotlon Vlon OF Col. Emmet Womaok Mr..