The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-18
TURNER DECLINES TO RUN.
HE FEARS a DECLARATION FOR
SILVER AT CHICAGO.

w. G. BrantIey of HrunswicIS Apt TO
BE Nominated at the Convention
at ST. Simon's TO-day-Mr. Turner
Sure to Have Been Nominated Had
He Remained in the Race.
Brunswick, Ca. June L-Congressman
Turner declines renomination at tho hands
of the Eleventh district congressional con-
vention, which meets at St. Simons to-
morrow, and indications point TO W. &.
Brantley of Brunswick as the nominee.
Mr.. Turner'S card on the subject gives
as his reason for declining to run the fact
that in view of the probable action OF the
national convention his views would be in
direct contrast to those entertained by his
party on some questions. Mr.. Turner ex-
presses the greatest regard for the loyal
support aud honor that has been rendered
him by the people OF this district in the
past.
The announcement Of Congressman Tur-
ner's determination to decline was made
to-day in Brunswick by Chairman Pendle-
ton of the congressional executive COM
mittee, and It came as great surprise to
all the delegates and the people generally.
The delegates from sixteen out Of eighteen
counties, many of them being uninstruct-
ed, had announced their determination to
give Mr.. Turner their loyal support. This
included the delegates from Camden and
Telfair counties. which went for free sill
yer in the recent primaries.
Great regret was expressed by all the
delegates on account Of Mr.. Turner's de-
termination not to be a candidate, and
yet, in view of the probable action of the
democratic national convention, they ap-
plaud him for refusing to accept the
nomination upon a platform at variance
with his convictions, and the enactment
of which into legislation would, as he abe-
lieves, be detrimental to the best interest
OF his country and state.
Immediately upon the fact of Mr.. Tur-
ner s declinatton being known, the dele
gates and politicians Of this section began
to consider the question of a nominee
Mr.. Branueys 8 name was on every lip
and II Is foregone conclusion that he will
be nominated by an overwhelming major
ity, If not unanimously. 1t has long been
understood that Judge J. l.. Sweat would
be candidate to succeed Mr.. Turner up
on his retirement Judge Sweat left for
st. Simon's Island this afternoon before
Mr. Turner's declnatlon became known,
and an expression from him could not be
obtained.
Mr. Brantley was seen and courteously
declined to express his views on the sub
Ject. Editor Perham Of Waycross to-
night outlined the probable action of to-
morroW's convention, based upon a sur
vey Of the field. The delegates by a large
sition expressed by a few to 90 back to
their people for an expression, but this
sentiment comes mostly from those who
were instructed specifically for Mr.. Tur-
ner. The Turner men in the convention
will demand resolutions passed, endorsing
his course.
A demand will be made on theconvention
by some Of the delegates for an expression
from the convention on the money ques-
tlOn. The various delegations are caucus,
ing in their rooms tonight on the situa-
Nktsa "a Hun Narn NanHa a
has caused inexhaustable discussion as
to what to do.
At 1880 O'Clock tonight a caucus of all
the delegates that have arrived was
concluded by vote on the question OF
holding the nomination tomorrow for
congressman, the vote being an individ-
ual expression, and not binding. 1t was
unanimous for holding 1t. Mr.. Denmark
of Lowndes was chairman and friends of
Mr.. Turner being Overwhelmingly in the
majority, were outspoken In their com.
mendation of him, each sentiment re-
celving liberal applause.
The discussion over postponing the con-
Vention arose, when Mr.. Eason Of Tel
fair suggested it and thought II advisa-
bic to request Mr.. Turner to withdraw his
letter.
Stanch Turner delegates supported each,
but the Turner men closest TO him de-
clared that Mr.. Turner meant what he
said, and would not accept the nomina-
tion.
Speeches were made advocating nomi-
mating Mr. turner any way, but Mr.. Tur-
ner's personal friends argued against it,
Mr.. Henry of Brooks county stated that
Mr.. Turner would not accept because he
was not In favor of any financial plat
| form in opposition to his publicly ex>
pressed views Mr.. Turner told him yes
terday that If the democratic party de-
| clared for free silver he (Turner) would
| stick to the democratic party regardless
| of his individual views.
What the result Of to-morrow's con-
vention will be cannot at this hour be
| positively told on account of more dele
| gates to arrive, but every indication al
midnight points to Brantley Of Glynn.
DEMOCRATS OF MAINE.