The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-09
WITH ONE ACCORD DECLINE.
POLITICAL AMBITION IN THE
TENTH BELOW PAR.

The Democrats Find DimcuIty In
Securing Stnndard-Bearcr-N
Are Called 10 the Front. hut They
StraightNay Make Excuses, and
the Highways and Hedges Are
ScOured-The Candidate Relieved
10 Have Been Found I'm Fleming.
Augusta. Ca. Aug. S.-Augusta has been
the storm center OF politics to-day. Early
this morning it became positively known
that Congressman Black was definitely
out Of the congressional race in the Tenth
district. and at once there was a buzz
among the leaders. and caucusses OF two
or three IN Offices and on street corners.
II appears that members OF the party
in other counties OF the district had writ
ten to Congressman Black for a definite
and positive statement OF his position
with reference to the nomination. The
publications in the newspapers had left
the matter in doubt whether he was in
or out Of the race. and they desired a
positive assurance from him so they
might know how to proceed intelligently
in instrucring their delegations. To these
letters Of inquiry Congressman Black re-
piled, positively declining to allow his
name to go before the convention. I'M
mediately the question Of his successor
arose, and in Richmond the unanimous
verdict was that boykin Wright. Esq.
must be nominated.
he had organized victory IN three sep
arate campaigns In the district, and had
borne the brunt. OF the fight in three
historic campaigns. That the honor was
MS Y right If he desired It, There was
not Il dissenting voice.
This afternoon the delegation from
Richmond to the congressional convention
al SandersVille on Tuesday met to arrange
the details of their trip. and at their meet
ing Hon. Bryan Cumming introduced
resolution setting out the news of Con-
gresham Blacks positive withdrawal and
endorsing Boykin Wright, Esq, as his
succe ssor.
It was unanimously and enthusiastically
adopted and a committee was appointed
to wait on Mr.. Wright at once and APP
prise him OF the action by the delegation.
Mr.. Wright returned with the commit
tee and made a brief speech, expressing
his qualification at the action Of the del
egation. but respectfully and positively
declining TO allow his name to 90 before
the convention. He said that he consid-
cred the nomination equivalent TO cleo
ton, and therefore knew that II was not
an empty honor he was declining. If the
situation was such as to demand the per-
kOldl kdGIlllte III Oiutl 10 secure party sue
cess, he would not hesitate to make any
sacrifice required, but he did not consider
such a condition of things to exist. He
said his health would not permit him TO
undergo the fatigue of an active canvass
at this season, and he could not stand the
rigorous winter climate of Washington,
while the duties of the Office would require
him to sacrifice his law practice, which
he could not afford to do.
Mr.. Wright being out OF II as well as
MT BLACK the question han do
These We're the two conspicuous leaders in
the district and now that they had both
withdrawn the question was who should
be called from the ranks. There was talk
Of Judge Roger Gamble being put for
ward by the country counties. but II was
objected that he was unavailable because
he is gold bug, and had opposed Speaker
Crisp for the Senate. Later in the day a
telegram was received from prominent
democrat in one Of the country counties
saying that Judge Gamble would not al-
low his name presented to the convention,
and declaring that Mr.. Wright Is the
choice Of the district after Congressman
Black. Mr.. Wright has had these assur-
ances from nearly every county in the
district, but does not feel that he can af-
ford 10 make the sacrifice.
Now the question comes up who will be
the man. Richmond county has decided not
10 put forward a man until the other
counties In the district call on her to do
So as She does not want to be IN the at
llLuut OF Claiming Tne right always 10 name
the candidate. If called upon to do so,
however, she will name him and elect him
Both Speaker Fleming and Hon. j. r.
Lamar have been spoken of In this con-
nection, but Mr.. Lamar has declined to
allow tho use Of his name. Whether he
may be persuaded to change his mind re-
mains to be seen. He would make an ad-
mirable congressman, and would be ac-
ceptable to the entire district.
While not a candidate for the mamma
ton, everything has steadily worked to-
wards Hon William II. Fleming, and he
seems to be the solution OF the situation.
He is strong throughout the district and
is popular with all classes. 1t now seems
certain that he will be the nominee of the
convention, and If he u.s. he Will make a
vigorous campaign and will win. He has
every qualification for a useful member
of congress and he is a lover of political
life
His record during nearly ten years of
service in the state legislature, both on
the floor and in the speakers chair, was
excellent, and gives assurance Of his
success in congress.
The Richmond delegation will go to
Sandersville on Monday afternoon in a
special car rendered by President James
u. Jackson of the Augusta Southern rail-
road.
Tuesday next will tell the story, and in
the meantime, several worthy gentlemen
of the district must remain on the anx-
ious bench and walt for lightning to
strike