The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-28
A SUCCESSOR TO CoLoU1rT.
Talk of Savannahlans Who May Be-
come Senators.


The politicians in Savannah are discuss
ing what Gov. Northen should do and is
likely to do, in view Of the necessity that
devolves upon him Of appointing a United
States senator.
All the views upon the situation appear
to be based upon the belief that Gov.
Nortnen intends himself to become a
cadidate for the senatorship before the
next legislature and that, consequently,
he is not likely to appoint any of the
pronounced candidates.
This view may not do justice to the gov
ernor, but it is included in all the calcula-
tons of the politicians here who are talk
ing of the matter
1t is considered here that Savannah has
some as good senatorial timber for both
long and short terms as is to be found
anywhere in the state.
The name of Gen. A r. LawtOn is very
prominently mentioned in this connec-
tion as most fitting selection, should the
governor turn his eyes towards this sec
ton, as 1t is thought he may do Gen
Lawton's honorable public service is re-
ferred to, and it is believed here that the
comforting of the senatorial honor upon
him would be a fitting rounding out of a
useful and distinguished career.
Gen. LawtOn'S appointment, it is adj
mitted, would certainly be a most CRATE
full one to the people of this section. and
would serve to strengthen the governor
here. That he is deserving of the honor,
and would fill the position with credit to
himself and the state goes without say
ing. His friends, it is said, have not been
idle, and it is reported that yester-
days mail carried to the governor
letters urging his appointment
and giving reasons why it is desirable
If appointed he would not, it is thought,
be candidate for the long term.
There is another prominent gentleman
in Savannah, who it is believed stands
an excellent chance for the appointment.
Maj. Peter w. Meldrim is known to be
very close to the governor. He is a warm
personal friend of the governor, and is
known to stand high in his esteem. He
is not only widely known as a gen
tleman of distinguished ability and
high character but is also very
popular throughout the state, and espec-
tally in wiregrass Georgia. There is no
doubt his appointment would give general
satisfaction not only here but elsewhere.
Mr. duBignon's friends are watching
the present situation very closely 1t
was reported that they were comforting
together yesterday but what steps,
If any, were decided upon with
view to furthering his candidacy
are not known. 1t is not expected that
Gov. Northen will appoint Mr.. du Bignon
or any other man who is an avowed can
didate for the long term. If Mr.. du
Bignon should be appointed he probably
would have sufficient strength to get
himself elected for the long term, and,
| as already stated, the opinion here seems
7 to be that no candidate for the long term
stands any chance of getting the appoint
ment. Mr. du Bignon has, of course, a
| large following throughot the state, and
| his appointment would arouse a great
| deal OF enthusiasm
OF other possible appointees outside of
| Savannah the opinion here points to ex-
Attorney General Clifford Anderson of
Macon, and ex-Assistant Attorney Gen
eral w. A. Little, of Column bus. Both
| Judge Little and Col. Anderson
are known to be warm personal
| friends and advisers of Gov. Northen. 1t
| is also thought here that Judge Allen
| Fort, of Americas, now member of the
railroad commission, stands chance to
| get the place.