The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-16
ISSUES BEFORE LEGISLATORS.
REPRESENTATIVES, DUNCAN ON THE
JUDGESHIP.

If Clay Does Not Win on the First
Ballot To-day He Thinks the Dead
lock Likely to Continue Indefi-
niteIy-The Democratic Caucus
MAY submit the Question to the
PeopIe-Henry G. Turner Could
Get the support of the Chatham
Delegation The Temperance
Question in stntu quo.
REPRESENTATIVE Duncan was seen yester-
dav in reference to the senatorial race and
other matters before the legislature. He
SAID that he expected all three OF the
members of the Chatham delegation would
support Judge Norwood for senator, so
long as there is any chance of his cleo
ton
"The delegation will act as a unit" said
DR.. Duncan. I'VE will support Judge Nor
wood as a matter of local pride. have
heard that Maj Meldrim would place
Judge Norwood's name in nomination, but
I do not know that this is the case We are
not bound to Judge Norwood in any man
ner whatever and are at liberty to support
any one else whom we may prefer, espec-
tally IL there should be no chance of his
election"
There is no politics in our action" con-
tinued DR.. Duncan. 1--WE must look out
for our local interests. They are OF the
greatest Importance to u.s."
DR.. Duncan said that Mr.. Clay has the
best prospects, in his opinion, and stands
a. good chance of being nominated on the
first ballot to-day. If he should lose
strength, however, the deadlock may be
indefinitely continued. If Judge Norwood
should not develop any considerable
strength at the start, he thought, his en-
try into the race would merely insure the
continuance in the deadlock
INV personal preference said Ut.
Duncan. sis for Henry G.. Turner. pc
Ieve that he could secure the unanimous
vote of the Chatham delegation. re-
sret that the circumstances are such as
to prevent him from being a possibility
in the race. Although 1 am free silver
man 1 think Mr.. Turner's distinguished
services merit such recognition.
AS a last resort, DR.. Duncan said, the
democratic caucus might submit the sena-
torial question to the voters Of the party
as was done in the case of Senator Ba-
cons election, when the choice of the
party for senator was decided in the pri-
maries. The work of the legislature, ne
said, has been greatly retarded by the
senatorial deadlock, which will continue
to be the case until the question is de-
cided In the voting Friday the Chatham
delegation gave a complimentary vote to
Col. ]. II. Estill
The delegation has been unable
to introduce any local bills so far
because the time required by law in which
local bills shall be advertised before be-
ing introduced. had not expired. Maj.
Meldrim has these bills in charge.
Dr. Duncan was asked what position
he thought Senator Geiger would take on
the local measures
1--WE expect him to support the bills" he
said. HE is the senator from this district
and any measure having the support of
the three representatives from this coun-
ty is entitled to his support. He should not
oppose the will of the people of this coun-
ty."
No anti-liquor legislation has been intro
duced in the House so far and DIR. Duncan
does not anticipate that any will be intro
duced at this session. The sentiment among
the members appears to be against the
Bush bill or any similar measure. The pro-
hibitionists are quietly sizing up their
strength with the intention probably of
making a fight at the next session If they
find themselves strong enough. DR.. Dun
can left for Atlanta last night
One feature of interest in connection
with Judge Norwoods candidacy for sem
ator is that if he should be elected there
would be a vacancy in the city court
judgeship. In this case, it is likely that
both ex-Judge MacDonell and Solicitor
General Fraser would again be candidate
for the position.