The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-07-01
GEORGIA DEMOCRATS
NAME CANDIDATES
Renoninate All Statehouse Off
GERS Except Hardeman.
rNcLBBOB VOLUNTARILY RETIRED

platform Adopted Declares For Free
silver. Against Protective Tariff, Con-
dsmns Lynohing aud FavOrs the Repeal
of the Ten Per Cent Tax on State Banks.
MACON, June 25.-For the first time
IN more than 30 years the state Demo
cratic convention meets here, departing
from the established custom of meeting
In the state capitol And right royalty
has the Central City shown her appre-
citation of the distinction. Her gates
are thrown wide open, and every dele
gate enjoys the freedom of the city.
A notable gathering it is The silver
men. flushed with victory, are inclined
to be magnanimous, and the gold men,
secure in the consciousness of having
done their duty in hard fought battle,
philosophically seek contentlnent in the
safe minority that does no wrong. But,
above all, it is gathering of Demo.
crats-of Georgia Democrats united by
all the traditions of the past for the
greatest good to the largest number.
The convention was called to order at
noon in the Academy of Music, which
had been specially prepared for the &C.
casiOn. The seating capacity of /, 800
had been increased to 1900, and moth
ing left undone which could add to the
comfort and convenience of the assem-
blv The stage had been beautifully
] IL l.
and flags in prOfusiOn told that it was a
convention occasion. The presence of
more than 300 ladies on the stage in
seats especially prepared for them en-
HANGED the gala effect.
The $50 delegates were comfortably
seated in the parquet arranged accord
inc to congressional districts which are
Indicated by painted signs.
Chairman CIay's Speech.
The convention was called to order by
Hon Steve Clay, chairman of the state
Democratic executive committee, who
made ringing speech, which was re-
|ceived with great applause. He said in
part
|Gentlemen of the Convention:
AS chairman of the Democratic execu-
sdIN6 COmnlUU6G Oh UQlS SUdU6 IL becomes
duty, as we'll as my pleasure to call this
convention to order and preside until a
temporary chairman can be elected. ask
that you will hear me for few minutes
that I may speak few words in encOur-
agement of our party in this state This
Is the first time have had the pleasure of
oalling a Democratic convention together,
Or being delegate to one in the city of
Macon.
Six months ago every indication pointed
10 the overwhelming defeat of the Demo
eratic party. We were not certain then
that we could get a candidate to accept
&he nomination for president, but we are
sure now that we will have no serious
&rOub1e on that line when the national con-
Fention cenvenes in the city of Chicago I
Rm glad to say that every indication points
70 a great Democratic victory in both state
and national elections.
3 If speak few plain words to you to-
day, will you receive them from one who
believes that Democratic supremacy is
absolutely essential to the continued hap
piness and prosperity of the people of
Georgia?
We have two elements in the Demo
cratic party in this state; one for the free
And unlimited coinage of silver at the
Patio of Is to 1, and the other opposed to
u. A large majority of the people and a
#arge majority of this convention are fa-
gorable to the coinage of both metals
without discrimination against either.
81 Let us remember however, that the mi
norlty are entitled to their views, honestly
Expressed, and we must concede to them
Sincerity and honesty of purpose After
the nominations are over and the platform
4iXed all of US, as a band of brethren in
pne common cause united, must forget our
past differences and go to work for the
success of our marty
AS the head of the committee. [ an
bounce that the platform fixed in Chicago
Rhd the nominee of both state and ma
Ronal tickets shall have my, earnest and
active support, and | trust that every
Democrat in this great state of ours and
p this nation will be true and loyal to the
Viii OF the majority as expressed in the
rational convention.
II we will now bury our past differences,
sst platform be fixed that will express
the VIII OF the majority of the people, and
then let us go forward in one united effort
~ victory. In my judgment, the party
ever stood a better chance to succeed
than at present. | am now ready to or
sanlze the convention-the election of a
temporary chairman is in order.
Temporary Chairman Elected.
MIR. Charles Brand of Gwinnett NOM
mated for temporary chairman of the
convention Hon. Clarence Wilson of the
county of Clay. He was elected by &C
lamation, and while the brass band on
Pc stage was playing ''The Conquering
Zero Comes" committee of two, Mr..
Prand of Gwinnett and Mr.. w. H. Da.
is Of Burke, appointed for this pur-
pose, escorted Mr.. Wilson to the stage
he was presented by Mr. Clay.
Mr.: Wilson, in taking the chair, made
pref speech to the convention, as
En- tlemen of the Convention:
we've months ago no man would have
area utter prophecy of Democratic sue
rs IN the national contest of the party.
Enc Iennnrs ar rnnr r,,,oo No.. -.....