The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-07-18
LESTER THEIR ONLY CHOICE
The First Districts Congressman Re-
nominated for His Fourth Term.

on Record-Its Temporary and Per-
manent Organization-TheS Speeches.
The New Executive Committee Or
ganized-
Hon. Rufus Z. Lester was unanimously
renominated for his fourth term in con-
gress yesterday. The convention was a
most harmonious and pleasant one. The
convention was called to order in the su-
perior court room at noon by Chairman
Dixon of the congressional executive com
mittee.
In converting the convention Mr.. Dixon
said he noted with great pleasure the feel
ing of harmony existing among the demo-
Gratis of the First congressional district,
and especially the unanimity with which
Col. Testers denomination was regarded.
Great credit was due TO Col. Lester, he
said. for his work in solidifying the dem-
ocrats of the district. Mr.. Dixon then
announced the election Of a temporary
chairman as in order.
Hon. William Clifton, chairman of the
Mcintosh delegation, nominated Mr.. W.
w. Chisholm Of Savannah. There were
no other nominations, and Mr.. Chisholm
was unanimously elected. Upon taking
the chair he thanked the convention for
the compliment paid him.
Hon. George NJ. Warren Of Emanuel
county was unanimously elected tempo
rary secretary.
THE DELEGATIONS.
The roll of the counties was then called
for delegates, showing the following del
egates present and representing their re-
spective counties:
Burke-E H. Galloway, w. A. Wilkins,
Seaborn H. Jones.
Bryan-A. w. Warnell, Joseph S. Hey
main.
Bullock-D. R. Grower, w. E. Waters,
Fl. J. Proctor, Ancil Alderman, Solomon
Atkins.
Chatham-W. w Chisholm, Hugh Lo-
gan. G. B. Whatley, w. T. Leopold, B. z.
Lockwood, John Carr.
Ehingham-B. K. Shearhouse, J. w.
Reiser.
Emanuel-G. S. Rountree, ]. L. McLe-
more G. NJ. Warren, NJ. n. Rountree.
Liberty-W. A. Jones, t. n. Wynn, w.
A. Sheppard, r. B. Cassels.
McIntosh-William Clifton, d. S. Sin
clair.
Screven-T. w. Oliver, V. H. Burns,
II. G. Kittles.
Tattnall-Peter Clifton, H. ]. Lee, w.
7. Burkhalter, J. ]. Esterling, Jesse B.
Oberry.
The presence Of Hon. Fleming G. du-
Bignon was noticed, and on motion of Mr..
Clifton the privileges of the convention
were extended 10 him The motion was
carried with applause. Mr.. duBignon did
not come forward, however, from where
he was sitting in the door of one of the
ante-rooms, but remained in the back
ground
THE PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Nominations for permanent chairman
were then declared in order. Hon. T. w.
Oliver of Screven county was nominated
by MIR. G.. b. Whatley, as true and tried
democrat who had always stood by the
party, many times weighed in the bal
ance and never found wanting, and true
exponent of democratic principles MIR.
Whatley's remarks were received with
applause, and there being no other NOM
nations Mr.. Oliver was unanimously
elected permanent chairman.
Maj w. A. Wilkins of Burke, Judge
Rountree of Emanuel and Hon Peter
Clifton of Tattnall, were appointed by
the temporary chairman as a committee
TO escort Mr.. Oliver to the chair. The
committee performed its work in due
form amid the applause of the convention.
The permanent chairman was introduced
by the retiring chairman with few
pleasant remarks upon the fitness of his
successor for the position
In taking the chair Mr.. Oliver ad-
dressed the convention briefly. In ex-
pressing his thanks for the honor
conferred upon him he said he appre-
him men whose brows had been crowned
with political honors and of greater ex-
perience in such positions.
THE CONVENTIONS HIGH PURPOSE.
"Few spectacles are more pleasant to
grown up men than this" he said Del
egates are present from ali parts of our
rich and populous district for the purpose
of nominating bearer for that standard
which for twenty years has never trailed
In the dust, and which, like the
white plume of Henry of Navarro, shall
never bow in dishonor. This is not a
time 10 discuss national questions. There
is but one idea l would impress upon YOU.
and that is harmony. The great questions
of state banks, tariff reform and other
questions of equal greatness will be left
to the people of the First congressional
district to decide and to our standard
bearer, who will De one in every way
worthy of respect"
COL. LESTER RENoMINATED.
Mr.. Warren was then made permanent
secretary. Nominations were declared to
be IN order, and the roll of counties was
ordered called. There was no response To
the call until the name Of Bulloch county
was reached, when Hon ID. Il. Grower
said: Il rise to place in nomination the
name of a gentleman who needs no men,
ton at my hands He is personally known
to you all. A gentleman who has held
numerous offices, municipal, state and
federal, and who in the discharge of his du
ties in every capacity has brought to bear
an intelligent and untiring zeal A man
who is in closer contact with the people
OF the First district than any man in it.
man esteemed even by our enemies, the
populists, and who has served us faith
fully in the federal congress for SIX years
] nominate the Hon. Rufus h. Lester OIL
Chatham county as the nominee Of the
Democratic party Of the First congress
fonal district for the next congress-"
Mr.. Growers remarks were received
with general applause. The roll call o.
counties was continued. The next county
upon the roll was Chatham. Mr.. c. b
Whatley responded in behalf OF Chatham
He spoke Of Col. Testers career, and sale
that above all things he was possessed o.
pure and untarnished record. Col Les
ter's record as chairman of the Demo
cratic party of Chatham county durinl
the days Of reconstruction, as mayor o
the city of Savannah for several years
and afterward as a member Of congress
were all touched upon by Mr.. Whatley.
SERVANT, NOT MASTER.