The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1892-08-24
lay, Thomas and Worth, and

Clay, Thomas and Worth, and
Whereas, The unity and integrity of
the Democratic party is of the first i'm
portance in this campaign, and
Whereas, there is an honest difference
OF opinion between Democrats in this
district, and
Whereas, it is the duty of all good
Democrats at this juncture to make an
honest effort for reconciliation of all
differences; therefore be it
Resolved, That all contests in this con-
vention be referred back to the counties
from which they come, and that Demo
Gratis OF said counties be requested to
hold primaries under the state law gov
erning such elections to determine the
choice of these counties for Conc ress-
man from the Second Congressional dis
trict.
Resolved second, That this convention
do now adjourn to meet again in this
city on Wednesday, September 18th next
when it shall reconvene to nominate
Democratic candidate for congress from
this district.
In support of his resolution Mr.. Griggs
then said:
"Mr Chairman, offer that resolution
in good faith towards both factions in
this fight before this convention. I adj
nit that all the enthusiasm in this city
has appeared to be all on one side.
"The counties themselves can best set
tie their own differences. | do not want
delegates from those counties seated
here unless the Democratic party of those
counties wants them. Say to the coun-
ties send yoar delegates here unin-
structed and we will nominate your Con-
greSsnlan.' "
Mr.. Walters Opposes 1t.
Mr.. Walters then addressed the chair
He said he desired to say few words
upon the substitute. He had never
heard of such a proposition before in
politics. He was now making motion
for new trial.
MI. Walters moved to have the substi-
tute tabled,
This motion took precedence and tie
roll of counties was called. The vote
stood IA for tabling the substitute and
10 against. The substitute was tabled.
Mr.. Griggs moved that where two
members were allowed from Decatur
county. that part be stricken from the
resolution as offered by the gentleman
from Mitchell, and that only one
be allowed. He thought there should
be only one representative from each
county.
Mr.. Spence rose and stated that he
was of the opinion that the representa-
ton on that committee should be accord
ing to population. He then moved to
table the amendment as offered by the
gentleman from Terrell.
10 g - =; oil
ed and the motion was tabled by vote
of IA to 10.
The question theu required to the
previous motion of the gentleman from
Mitchell to appoint the committee on
credentials. The motion was adopted
by vote eff Is to s. Colquitt gave her
two votes against the resolution.
Col. Halves then appointed the COM
mittee on rules and credentials, accord
ing to the resolution. They were an
nounced as follows:
Baker-B. F. Hudspeth.
Berlien-T E. Williams,
CalhOun-JameS Keel.
Colquitt-,T. f. Monk.
Decatur-D. A. Russell and w. NJ
HaTTell.
Dougherty-J. W. Walters.
Mitchell-W. N. Spence.
Terrell. A. Laidg.
Quitman-Dr. A. NJ. Raines.
! Miller. A. Bush.
Early-T. M. Howard
The committee then retired to the
council chamber to begin business, and
on motion of Mr.. Mcintosh, of Dough-
erty. the convention adjourned TO meet
again at o'clock in the afternoon.
The convention was called to order at
i O'Clock by Chairman Halves. The COM
mittee on credentials not being ready to
report. the convention adjourned till 8
D. m, and upon assembling at that hour
adjourned until O'Clock next morning
! because the committee had still reached
no agreement.
Second Days Proceedings.
The convention met at O. clock Thurs
day morning.
Convention called to order by Chair
man Fawcs.
Hon. j. NJ. Griggs asked that thirty
minutes be allowed a number of dele
gates to confer. He asked it as favor,
as a democrat asking a favor of fellow
democrats.
The motion was put and CARVED over
whelmingly.
The delegates then retired for consid-
Grafton.
Called TO order.
Mr.. Griggs thanked the convention for
the courtesy already extended. Asked
for further time in the interest OF Dem
ocracy. The convention granted the
time.
The crowd began to get impatient, but
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