The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-10
GERMANS ORGANIZE A CLUB.
THEY INTEND no TAKE HAND ~
POLITICS.

Not Allied with Any HhcsNous BUt
VIII support the Best Men, the Or
ranizcrs Say--The Gcrmnnia Club
Its Name-CoI. John Juchter Pres
ident and Capt Henry koIshorn
Secrctary-Wiu Increase Registrar
ton Among COMMUNICATIONS
and Also Make Some New Citizens.
The GermanIa club, new political or
e,anlzation, entered the field last night
THE club is composed of German-Ameri-
cans and its object, as stated by those
present. is to bring about more lively in
rsrest on the part of the German citizens,
and to secure a larger participation in
political affairs. In other words. it is in
tended to develop the strength of the Ger
man element politically.
The speakers at the meeting stated that
+bo club is not allied with any political
faction and that it would hold itself ready
70 support the best men without regard to
faction. The leaders in the movement
however, are prominently identified with
the present administration, and there is
hardly any doubt that its support will
ba given in the same direction.
If odd Fellows hall. There was a good
attendance and much interest was mani
tested.
The meeting was organized by the cleo
tiop of Col. John Juchter as temporary
chairman and Capt Henry Kolshorn as
temporary secretary. The following COM
nittee on permanent organization was APP
polnted: Henry Kolshorn, c. H. Harms
= a1Y1 Cnhn 1Iafar- am
John Kuck.
The committee reported that the officers
of the club should consist of a president,
five vice presidents, a secretary and
treasurer.
For president and secretary the commit
fee respectively submitted the names of
Col John Juchter and Capt. Henry Kol-
shorn. Further time in which to select
the vice presidents was asked for. The
committees report was adopted unani-
mously
was appointed: c. H. Harms, Jacob
PauIsen, e. A. NJ. Schroeder, c. Hansen,
John Kuck. This committee will report al
the next meeting.
The following resolution, offered by Capt.
Henry KOlshorn, was adopted:
Whereas, a great number of conserva-
tive property owners and taxpayers feel
N that their best interests can be subserVed
by uniting in an organization and
Whereas, we are now about entering up
a on a heated municipal election, we feel
Il that it will be necessary to have an organ
ization. so that as people and as citizens,
we may have proper representation and
recognition; be it
Resolved. therefore, That all citizens
n feeling the above necessity be invited to
ioin this organization, so that we may be
able to carry forward the ideas above
a set forth.
And while we do not propose to ally
ourselves with either of the political fac
tons, we will use our influence for what
will best advance the interests of our
city
n The following committee of ten was APP
pointed to select a name for the club: C.
q H. Harms, Julius Kaufman, c. A. Vet
ter. Henry Kolshorn, Henry Sanders, c.
n F. Keilbach, Charles Gross, e. A. M.
Schroeder, John Kuck w. F. Thee.
The committee reported the name of
Germania Club, which was adopted.
Speeches were made by Col. John
Juchter upon the duty of Germans as cit
4 izens to take part in politics. As rule,
q he said, Germans do not/care for polti-
cal advancement, but it is their duty and
right to take part in politics, and support
only the best men for Office The club
was not allied with any faction, he sald
but would endeavor to act at all times
for the best interests of the city.
line He said the club was not organized
N TO abuse any one, nor was it organized
for the purpose of unfolding any one,
who did not deserve office.
Mr. George Meyer endorsed the senti-
ments expressed by President Juchter.
The members of the club would live up to
Its principles, he said and stand true to
N the duties and rights of American citi-
zenship. The club was launched upon
plane on which all conservative citizens
could stand, he said. 1t is allied with no
n political faction, but will support the best
men nominated for office and act at all
times for the best interests of the city
Signatures to the list of membership
were called for and 1879 names were secur-
n ed. 1t was decided that the club should
meet every Wednesday night.
The president was authorized to appoint
a committee of twenty-five to act with
him in directing the affairs of the club.
All the members present were advised to
register and to get their friends to regis
Ter. One of the objects of the club is to
secure as large registration of German
citizens as possible. 1t was stated that
the number of German-American voters
registered in Savannah had never exceed
ed 40, when the number should be nearer
wv As the result of the efforts of the
cub. it is expected that a number of new
citizens will be made very shortly.