The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-31
BLEcKLEY OUT FOR SENATOR.
HOWELL ACCUSED OF USING HIS
PAPER IN A MEAN WAY.


lators Who Oppose Him Are to BE |
Put on n Black List by the COnsti-
tution - Gov. Atkinson Asks His |
Friends in Every Part of the State
IN use Their Influence for Him.
Atlanta, Ga, Oct SO-There was a new
entrv into the senatorial handicap to-day
in the person of ex-Chief Justice Logan Z.
Rleckley. He announces his candidacy
Cor the Senate in a characteristic card,
nublished in the afternoon papers. He
does not say whether he is for free silver
or sound money, but that he win solve the
question by thought and vote his opinion
if sent to Washington.
The day has been a lively one among
the candidates. They have all been set
Ting themselves down to work in a sys-
tematic manner, separating their avowed
supporters from the doubtful ones and the
adherents OF their opponents, and then
bringing all the pressure they could to
bear upon the latter to get them in line.
So far, the campaign has been what
might be termed dry one on the re.
freshment issue. Some of the candidates
are very social in their disposition, and st
was expected that this would make the
fight a particularly sociable one, in some
respects. at least. But the Havanas and
the punch have not yet made their ap-
pearance in profusion, and 1t is under
stood that they will not play any conspic-
uous part in the courtesies of the occa
sion.
kIa faa f41ra ~
the situation was the significance of the
caucus last night. A glance at the list of
candidates before the caucus showed that
all of those who had gone into office
as the appointees of Gov Atkinson to fill
vacancies which ACQUIRED during the re-
cess Of the legislature, either won or had
no opposition This was declared by the
friends of the governor to indicate that
the administration has great strength in
the legislature. In one of the most spir-
tied contests the appointee of the gov
ernor, Judge Spence, was the winner over
strong opposition. The same was the case
in the election of Judge Reese, who was
also the governors appointee. Most of
the appointees of the governor had no op-,
position, however, and this is taken to
indicate that his men are very strong and
will be able to bring the strongest inf1u-
ence to bear in winning the senatorship
for him. There was not a contest in
Wnlch MS appOlntee was QeIeaIeQ.
One of the, features of the campaign
which is unique is the part the Constitu-
ton, the paper of Capt. E. P. Howell, one
of the candidates, is taking in it. The
management Of the paper has announced
to the members of the legislature that it is
war to the death with all those who op-
pose Capt. Howell. A black list is to
be made up on the vote as shown by the
roll and those who have the temerity to
oppose the newspaper candidate may
never expect to see their pictures printed
therein again. or their names in it's col
umns This will be a fearful alternative
to some of the statesmen, who are very
fond Of seeing themselves in print. This
feature of the campaign will not wait for
the result to be made known, however,
but those who can be spotted in advance
VIII be given the marble heart by Capt.
hoWelFs paper from now on. The man.
s. ner IN which the Constitution treated the
Consolidation of the election returns to-
day has been the cause of much warm
comment by the friends of Gov. Atkinson.
Fl Inc report stated that the governor had
run some 22,OO0 behind the state ticket,
whereas the figures, if properly treated,
would nave shown that he received but
HSW IN round numbers less than the high
est OF the state house officers, Treasurer
epeer. The purpose of this misrepresen-
tation was to support the argument that
SN''NA S4SCllOl NOulu DG dangerous TO
lhe party, and that Gov Atkinson was
ANYHOW very much weaker than his
ucKet, and should not claim anything
lurther at the hands of the party.
Gov Atkinson has sent out the follow
ls announcement of his candidacy in
lhe form of a circular letter:
Atlanta Ca, Oct. 20, 1S96.-My Dear Sir:
nave announced my candidacy for the
Alted States Senate for the term begin
Ilng March of next year, which is to
ue Hiled by the general assembly now in
session l will be very deeply grateful
you Tor any aid which you may render
me' During my public career I have
shlrked no duty to my party or nv state.
anu H. Judging me by the record 1 have
ma0e' the people will honor me with the
r'9illoh now seek, will bring to bear
~ Cue discharge of my public duties, the
na Sanie energy and fidelity which have al
"dys displayed in their service and use
|. .HeIr interest whatever ability I may
ossess. My political opponents urge
sSiISI - my candidacy but one argument,
nu mat is that my election would re-
gure that another election be held to fill
ro vacancy in the office of governor. This
+ fronl Suilent' ' however, comes chiefly
I'm Gn my political opponents, who use it
Gey because they think it will advance
, - interest, and not because Of any in
Ies1s IN the public welfare. Happily
extra election will be necessary. If L
, elected to the United States Senate
s successor can be elected at the same
sGIon IN December already ordered, at
uich the new judges of the supreme court
10 be elected and at which election it
Dnl not probable that the democratic party
En- even have opposition.
'aH appreciate it very much
you will write to such rep
aSSntatives as you may know in the gen.
al assembly in my behalf, and induce
neF friends to do likewise. AS this
'eyter must be virtually disposed of with
Sue next week, and the members are de-
'I4s daily whom they will support, it is
'ne utmost Importance that whatever
W. 10 be done quickly. If you could get
d petition from your county, and send
aI IN addition TO the personal letters
',gh you may have written to members
we general assembly, it will add mate
ny to the chances Of my election. Yours
foedienty.
lsigned) w. Y. Atkinson.
HOUSE AND LOT OF HoYT.