The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-30
TURNER'SRENOMINATI0N
THE CONVENTION CHOOSES HIM
BY ACCLAMATION.


sented-The Convention Proves 6
Regular Love Feast-A Telegram Of
Acceptance Received From Repre-
sentative Turner a Number OF
RousinR Speeches Made.
WAYCRoss, GA. June 29.-The demo
cratic congressional convention of the
Eleventh district was held here to-day in
the opera house. The delegates began COM
ing in yesterday, and this morning the city
was thronged with enthusiastic Turnerites.
Early this morning a caucus was held by
the Turner Club, and it was decided 20
nominate Mr.. Turner by reclamation.
The convention was called TO order by G..
r. Pendleton, who announced that the first
business before the convention was che cleo
ton of a temporary chairman and
secretary. c. r. Pendleton was elected
chairman, and A. L. Rysls, secretary with
J. s. Sharpe and J. w. Hanlin as assistants.
The roll was then called and every county
responded.
Committees Of five each were then ap-
pointed on credentials and on the rules Of
the permanent organization. The latter
reported as follows
1--WE recommend the adoption Of the ma
jority rule in making a nomination, and
that vote be taken by call OF the roll"
The committee also recommended Judge
Mershon for permanent chairman, and J.
s. Sharpe, J. W. Hanlin and A. L. Ryals
for secretaries.
Messrs. Denmark and Bennett were ap-
pointed to escort the permanent chairman
to the chair.
Judge Mershon thanked the convention
for the honor conferred upon him. He
urged the democrats to act so as to coDcil-
late all dissatisfaction by any means that Is
consistent. He was glad that the people In
this district we're prepared to send forth
representative who would serve them faith-
fully. He deplored the existence Of third
party, and thought there is danger enough
to arouse democrats to thorough and COM
plete organization.
TURNER'S NAME PRESENTED.
The secretary then proceeded to call the
roll for the nomination OF a candidate for
congress. Appling aud Brooks, the two
counties first called. yielded to Glynn. Ed
itor McCook assembled the platform amid
great applause. The following is a synopsis
of his speech:
Of Appling and Brooks countless aud as
humble representative Of the unterri1ed
democracy of Glynn, am here for the purpose
of putting in nomination a name which has re-
Gently come to the democratic voters of the
Eleventh district. It is proper for me to say in
behalf of the democracy Of Glynn, that it has
men in its ranks that it might present. How
ever, Glynn county has passed by
her own sons, and looks to the
extreme end of this district for a
man to represent her in the halls Of congress.
The Hon. II. @. Turner applausel shall take
the STANDARD of democracy and carry 1t to
victory in November In presenting him it
gives US pleasure to know that he is man
without reproach in the walks of life, wise in
V n no 0uagtinnG which
the people, profound in research and invinc-
BILE in his logic
Editor McCook wound up with beauti-
full tribute to Mr.. Turner. AS the speaker
stepped down from the platform the audi
ence went wild with applause.
CAMDEN SECONDS THE NOMINATION.
Mr.. Lawrence Of Camden then arose and
addressed the convention. He said that the
delegates from Camden and Charlton coun-
ties recognized that MIR. Turner was the
choice of the convention and they had re-
solved not to offer the name Of Spencer r.
Atkinson, and as an expression Of their
high regard for Mr.. Turner he moved that
the nomination Of Mr.. Turner be made
unanimous. [Great applause.J
Editor McCook then moved that the
rules be suspended and MIR. Turner be nomi-
mated by reclamation.
The motion was seconded and carried
unanimously.
A committee OF FIVE, composed Of the
following gentlemen, was appointed 20
not fy Mr.. Turner OF his nomination and
ask his acceptance of the same: E. P. Den
mark, J. s. Sharpe, c. L. Holmes, J. c.
Lehman and B. H. Patterson.
SPEECHES CALLED FOR.
After the appointment of the foregoing
committee the audience began calling for
speeches from different individuals. Mr..
Griffin of Lowndes, Mr.. Holmes of Laurens
and Mr.. Denmark INDUCED Ia a few re-
marks. Mr.. Dunwody of Brunswick was
next called. He arose and explained that
he was not In the convention, but q voice
from the rear called out, "But you are In
1t now" Mr.. Dunwody spoke for fifteen
minutes. He said that he could say moth
ing derogatory of either Mr.. Turner or
Judge Atkinson, and now that the peo-
pie had expressed themselves In favor
of Mr.. Turner, Mr.. Atkinson would be
found working in the democratic ranks
earnestly and conscientiously for the best
Interests Of the party.
THE NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
Some discussion arose as to the manner of
appointing the members Of the new exec
utive committee. Mr.. Lawrence Of Camden
thought the delegates should be allowed 10
name their representatives, but motion
put by Mr.. Pendleton OF Valdosta prevailed
which authorized the chair to name the
members. The committee then took recess
until $50 O'Clock.
The afternoon session was devoted to the
passing of resolutions and the appointment
of a new executive and campaign commit
tee, after which the meeting adjourned
sine die.
A telegram was sent to Mr.. Turner ap-
prising him OF his nomination. He
answered as followst II am deeply sensible
of the great honor done me by the oonven-
ton and the district, and of the generous
services of my friends"