The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-12
FLEMING THE FLAG BEARER.
HE WILL LEAD THE DEMOCRATIC
HOSTS OF THE TENTH.

His Nomination l. Unanimous and
His Name Received Wi:h Cheers.
The Leaders of Party Politics Con-
hdent That They Have Chosen the
Right Mantle Accepts the Trust
of His Party.
sandersvire. Ca, Aug. 1.-THE con-
RressionaI convention TO name a candi-
date for the next congressional election
from the Tenth district met at the court
house here at 1870 O'Clock this morning
Chairman John r. Kendrick Of Taiiaierro
called the convention 10 order ana prayer
was offered by Rev. -. Z. Choate- FER
manent organization was perfected Dy
selecting Judge Frank Little of Hancock
chairman and J. R. Phillips Of JEFFERSON
secretary. The roll Of counties showed
full attendance of delegates. making
large and representative body. Inc chi
cago platform and nominees were imam
inously and enthusiastically Endorsed Inc
roll NJ counties was called for nominal
tons. and Hon. Joseph r. Lamar IN
beautiful speech and glowing tribute, amid
tumultous applause and great enthusl-
asm. named Hon. William II. Fleming OF
Augusta. His nomination was seconded
in a few eloquent and elegant remarks
by Hon. Boykin Wright and Hon T. w.
Hardwich and was then enthusiastically
and unanimously made by reclamation
Having come TO Sandersville last night
under extraordinary circumstances ne
was in the city this morning and a COM
mittee was appointed TO notify him.
When Mr.. Fleming appeared the enthu-
siasm was very great, and in beautiful
speech he accepted. declaring that he
was for peace in the district if possible.
but If war must come, he pledged his eff
forts and energies, purposes and determi-
nations TO carry the democratic flag TO vic
tory. He was deeply affected and moved
by the nomination. The feeling auecLeu
his audience and they cheered wildly
Resolutions were adopted commeRding
Mai Blacks record. and thanking him for
the ability, fidelity and patriotism with
which he has discharged his duties.
A new executive committee was select
ed. Delegates arriving over the Augusta
Southern railroad were the guests OF
President James w. Jackson. and a res
olution Offering thanks and the best
wishes Of the convention, was adopted, 10
which Mr.. jackson responded Willingly
and logically, elciting much applause.
Nearly all the delegates arrived last
night II soon became evident that there
was a muddle about who should be nom
mated, and they were still at sea till
after o'clock this morning.
Richmond caucused last night and !
agreed TO present Joseph Il. Cummings,
but the following kilograms this morn
ing voluntarily and unsolicited from Maj. |
Cummings to Hon. BOykin Wright eX-
plain themselves:
Il beg you to get the Richmond dele
CATION and convention to unite on Flem- |
ing. We can get full party vote for
him. Mine will be given cordially, and |
with more heart for him than myself"
Later he telegraphed again; "A night !
Of reflection and no sleep intensihes my
reluctance to any nomination. entreat |
you as a friend to name some one else |
II possible. at this stage, without embar-
raSsment"
Mr.. Fleming is very popular in the rural
parts Of the district and Will be heartily
supported. He will be the next congress
man from the Tenth.
Mr.. Fleming is Just attaining the prime
Of manhood, being on the sunny side of
40 He is a native of Georgia soil. His
father, Porter Fleming, was an influential
Sprang from Carolina Huguenot stock.
She was Miss Moragne of Abbeville, S.
c. William II. Fleming was one of the
honor men of the class of rs of the state
university, from which institution he
bears the degree of master of arts. He
has devoted part Of his life to educating
the youth, being at one time superin-
tendent of public schools in Augusta.
Later ne devoted his talents to the prac-
tice Of law, and was a pupil of Hon. John
T. Shewmake. He has served in the state
legislature since 1885, and last year was
commander of the grand commandery
knights Templar of the state, and is also
a leading Knight of Pythias.