The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-24

hnoX, In defense of his substi-
tute, said the resolution offered by the
committee could with as much propriety
I oe adopted inreCard to a republican. Here
is a representative from the state of Ala
bama who is a democrat, and the resolu-
tlon refuses to endorse him as a demo-
| Crat. Inc only Issue against Senator
morgan was between him and a
populist. If he is defeated he
will be defeated by a populist.
Having indorsed President Cleveland and
GOV. Jones, should we refuse to indorse
John T. Morganl Distinguished at home,
distinguished at Washington, distin-
tlngulshed everywhere, the people ex-
| pect that we should pass no acts of con-
demnation for Senator Morgan, and if
the convention fails to pass this resolu-
tlon it can only be regarded as condemna-
| tory
THE PARTY ABOVE ANY MAN.
Gen. G. P. Harrison said he was a mem
Der of the committee reporting the reso-
tuition; he recognized the ability of Presi-
dent Cleveland, of Senator Morgan, and
of Mr.. Oates, and held the Democratic
| party greater than them all. We have
| declared in the platform that upon mat
ters of details we are divided. and upon
| other questions. We are divided upon
| the silver question. He thought the reso-
| luton was satisfactory to the senator's S
own people, and that ought to satisfy the
| rest of US.
Mr.. Knox-Did not tell you that the
! resolution was not satisfactory to me and
would not be satisfactory to Senator
! Morgan's friendsl
| Gen. Harrison-You did, but l thought
| his own people knew better than you.
Gen. Harrison continued to defend the
report of the committee and moved to lay
! the substitute on the table.
Mr.. Browne, from Talledega, called for
a vote by counties.
! A great deal of confusion enused and
the chairman was unable for sometime to
| secure order.
The roll of counties was called and the
result was 26119 to 1878 against tabling
/ the substitute. There were five absen-
/ tees not voting.
| Mr.. Shorter. of Barbour, said for the
! sake of harmony he would move that the
/ whole matter be referred to the legisla-
ture, where it belonged.
! Mr.. Tompkins moved to lay that mo-
| tiOn on the table.
Mr.. Shorter withdrew the motion.
Mr.. Knox said he protested against the
/ chair applying the law and hearing one
side and not the other.
FLAG OF TRUCE.
Col Tompkins asked to be heard, and
after urgent appeal, quiet was restored
and he was heard He moved on his own
motion, and not as from the committee on
| resolutions, to amend the resolution by
inserting the words land believing in his
fealty to the principles of democracy,
| though some of us may differ with him on
| matters of detail" and said while he diff
fered with Senator Morgan, he believed
in his tealty to the Democratic party.
| OMr. Knox said in view of that amend
i 4. ~, ,1,rtss
Col. Tompkins read the amendment.
Gen. Harrison said there was so little
| difference he would accept the amend
ment, and it was adopted.
The resolution as amended and adopted
reads as follows
Resolved, That recognizing the wise exper
| ience, the eminent ability, and the devotion
to the best interests of the state Of Alabama
| of our distinguished senior senator, the Hon.
John t. Morgan. and believing in his fealty
to the principles of democracy, though some
of us may differ with him in matters Of detail.
and since his acquaintance with meas
ures now pending before congress
OF vast Importance not only TO
his constituents, but to the whole people OF
the United states, makes it important that
he should be retained in his present position,
we, the representatives Of the democratic
party IN Alabama, in convention assembled,
hereby cordially and heartily commend him
10 the people Of Alabama for reelection 10
the senate Of tine United states.
The convention was again restored to
harmony, though for time there was in
tense excitement. There was no further
business to transact.
Resolutions of thanks to the officers OF
the convention were adopted, and the con-
vention then adjourned.
Col. Oates and Mr.. Clarke leave for
Washington in tomorrow.
Col H. G. Tompkins has been elected
chairman of the state committee, and a
close campaign will open about June 10.