The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-10
TWO CANDIDATES NOW OUT.
ALDERMAN HARRY WILLINE% FOR
MALLN PLACED IN THE FIELD.


by MIR. }. p. Figg and Seconded by
Hon. Pope Barrow - several
speeches Made Indorsing the Can
dfdate-AIderman WiIIink's Ae-
ceptance OF the Nomination.
1t was formally and finally
decided last night that Alder
man Harry WiHnk is to be the
standard-bearer Of the Citizens Club ia
the race for the vacant seat in the legis-
lature from Chatham county.
The club had pretty good gathering at
ODD Fellows han last night, and when
the meeting was called TO order at $50
o'clock there were about 400 members
present. When the report Of the com
mittee Of one hundred on the nomina-
ton of a candidate for the legislature
was called for all ears were attention
to hear from whom il would came. Presi-
dent w. W. Osborne called on Mr.. Joseph
p. Figg, a machinist at the Savannah,
Florida and Western railroad, and : Menu
Der Of the Machinists' Union, to make
the report of the committee.
As a member Of the committee Of one
hundred appointed TO select candidate
for the vacant seat in the legislature,
Mr.. Figg said he begged leave to present
10 the club the name Of the Hon. Harry
Wilink. This was followed by prolonged
cheering and music by the band, which
was in the gallery.
Mr. Figg then continued. saying there
was already one candidate in the field.
but as he did not know him he could say
u 10
Willink he said, made the second candi-
date, and he had heard that still an
other was being talked of to represent
the working people. He said that he
himself belonged to that class of citizens,
and that he would heartily and cheerfully
indorse Mr.. Willink as a man who would
faithfully represent the interests of the
working classes. He was certain, he said,
that Mr.. Willink would be regardful Of
the wishes of that class of people.
Following Mr. Figg's address, Hon.
Pope Barrow was called for and respond
ed, saying that 1t was pleasant for him
TO second the nomination Of such a man
as. Harry Willink. He Is worthy. Mr..
Barrow said, when he stands beside a
competitor against whom nothing can
be said. Unlike Mr.. Figg, he stated that
he knew Mr.. Hartridge, and he knew that
nothing could be said said against him;
but the best of men, he said sometimes
GSpOuSe wrong policies. lie Salu LNdL no
one ever knew Mr.. Willink to carry two
faces about anything. Mr.. Barrow de-
voted a part of his address TO what he
called the hired spies who peeped through
cracks and climbed ladders and telegraph
poles to pry into other peoples business.
No man. he said, was more ready to up
hold the laws than himself, but he did not
believe in enforcing them in a spirit of
vindictiveness and malice.
Mr. D. 3. Lester followed Mr.. Barrow,
being called on by the members of the
club, and Endorsed the nomination, say
ing he did not believe that 1t could be pos
sible to get a man who would stand by
the club and do more for its interests than
would Mr.. Willink.
The question on the adoption of the re-
port of the committee, which meant the
selection of Mr.. Willink as the clubs can
didate, was then put by President Os-
borne, and the response was long ring
ing aye. The vote was unanimous as
there was not a response to the call for
nays. Mr.. Willink was then called for,
but not being in the hail. a committee of
Messrs. Figg, Lester and Grayson was
appointed to ind him and escort him in.
In the meantime Mr.. w. w. Chisholm
responded TO calls by brief address. Mr..
Willink, he stated, had always stood firm
~ by the Citizens club and it's principles.
He spoke of the measures that are likely
TO come before the legislature in which the
city and court are vitality interested, and
a man Of firmness is needed. Mr.. CHS
holm then spoke of the proposed measure
to regulate the books to be used in the
public schools, law which would require
that a standard book be adopted, and used
right along in the schools without charge
The constant changes in the school books
he said, involved a loss of about $4,000
year to the people of the county and most
~ to the poorer classes. He didn't under
stand why book that is standard book
now, should not be just as good five years
from now.
Mr.. Chisholm concluded his talk as
Alderman Willink came into the hall. ac-
companied by the committee The new
candidate was loudly greeted by the audi
ence as he was escorted to the plat
form, and ii was some time before he had
chance TO begin his response.
This nomination" Mr.. Willink said,
has come to me without my seeking 1t.
II my own preference could have con-
trolled it some other name than mine
would have been suggested, but ii has
been made TO appear to me that / owe It
10 you to accept this nomination, and
now dc so. feel deeply the honor which
You have conferred upon me, in selecting
me as your candidate in this race L was
born and reared in Savannah, and my
shortcomings are well known to all of you
here. 1t is with a great feeling of pride
that accept this honor, and having ac-
cepted it, enter the campaign without
fear or misgiving. If L am elected shall
endeavor by my vote and influence to per-
petuate the principles of hon
esty, economy and impartial JUS
tiee which have always been your
platform. I win never be found untrue to
your interests or your principles. l shall
endeavor to perpetuate the reforms al
ready begun, and / thing that special care
should be taken to preserve and protect
the rights of the laboring classes A pol
icy which protects the interests of the
1aboring classes is one which will prove
best for al 1.-The people. l thank you for
the honor and I pledge my best efforts.
ST elected, to faithfully discharge my
duty"
President Osborne stated that il was
necessary for the club to have the assis-
lance of the rank and file in conducting
the election. By the rank and file he said
he meant every man In the club. On Sept.
25, he said, the other people would not
know where they stood at ALL This. and
on other already mentioned, constituted
the only reference made to the opposition.
At the opening Of the meeting the report
of the committee appointed to draft suit-