The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-05-13

the representation present was found to
be as follows:
Baker-Jno. o. Perry.
Berrien-H B. Peoples.
Clay-W. NJ. Spoight.
Dougherty-R Hobbs.
Early-W. G. Sheffield.
Calhoun--J. E. Mercer (proxy.)
Decatur A. II. Russell (proxy)
Miller--Not represented, the member,
Mr.. Sheffield, being dead.
Mitcbell--W. n. Spence.
Terrell--O. B. Stevens (proxy.)
Quitman--J. H. Scaife (proxy,)
Thomas--John Tuplett.
COlquitt-J. NJ. Scott (proxy(
Worth-M. A. Sexton (proxy.)
Randolph-W. d. Kiddoo (proxy)
A COMMUNICATIONS FROM HON. ]. W. WAL
TIERS.
Hon. j. w. Walters was present, not
as a member of the committee, he said,
but as private citizen, and he asked
leave to present communication to the
committee. The communication was
read by the secretary, and was as fol-
lows:
"ALBANY, GA, May 9, 1896
''TO the Democratic Executive Commit
tee of the Second Congressional dis
trict:
GAS candidate for congress from this
district, respectfully ask your consider
alton of the following plan of action by
the party in this district
/. "That you order primaries to be
held in each county, on the same day,
and at each voting precinct in each
county in order that there may be a full
expression of opinion by the people in
the selection of congressional delegates
2. "That the primaries be held as
above stated on day subsequent to the
action Ct the national democratic con
vention, end after its platform and cam
didates have been determined upon.
3. THAT at said primary each voter
be requested to endorse on his ballot
For free coinage of silver, or For the
gold standard according to his prefer
ence. And also the name Of the candi-
date for congress whom he prefers.
4. "That in each county the candi-
date who receives the majority vote over
the second highest candidate be allowed
to name his delegates to the conven-
ton.
5. "That the convention to nominate
candidate for congress shall not be
held earlier than August 1st.
6. "That all qualified voters in each
county who propose to support the NOM
inees of the convention shall be allowed
TO vote at said primaries.
7. THAT said primaries shall be held
under the laws of this state governing
primary elections, and that no mass
meeting for the selection of c0ngression-
al delegates shall be held in any comfy.
Respectfully, j. w. WALTERS -
TTHOn YnotiDu oF Han
the communication of Mr.. Walters was
received for information.
THE CONVENTION GOES TO CAMILLA.
The chairman here annouced that the
next business in order was the selection
of the place for holding the district con-
Vention. Capt. Triplett nominated Ca
milla. Judge Kiddoo said he saw nc
reason for changing fhe convention from
the usual place of meeting, but if a
change was to be made lac invited the
convention to meet at Cuthbert When
the vote was called for on the nomina.
ton OF Camilla Judge Kiddoo moved to
substitute Albany. The final vote gave
the convention to Camilla by a vote of 6
to 5.
AUGUST 9TH THE DAY.
Mr.. Mercer moved that the conven-
ton be called to meet on the 5th of Au-
gust. No other date was suggested, and
the vote for August 9Th appeared to be
unanimous.
PRIMARIES ON JULY 18TH.
Judge Spence introduced the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved, That we recommend that
the county executive commit
tee in each county of the second
congressional district order pri-
mary elections in each county on Wed
nesday, the 18th day of July, 1896, to ex-
press the preference of democratic voters
for candidates for congress or delegates
to represent each county in the congress
siOnal convention this day called.
'Resolved second, That only demo
Gratis who are willing to pledge their
support TO all the candidates of the par.
ty, state and national, to be elected this
year, be allowed to vote in said prima
ries."
Judge Kiddoo offered the following az
a substitute for the second resolution
above:
THAT none but democrats be allowed
20 vote in said primaries"
Judge Kiddoo's substitute was lost.
The following substitute for Istht