The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-28
DUBLIN HEARS THE GOVERNOR.
LARGE CROWD GIVES CLOSE AT
TENTION TO HIS ADDRESS.


son Reviews His and Preceding
Democratic Administrations and
shows the Good Record Made by
Tbem-He Appeals to the POpuIists
10 Leave Their Dead Party and
Come Into the Democratic Ranks.
His Speech Heartily Received.
Judge Estes Pays Tribute to the
PIOw Roy.
dublin. Ca, Aug 27.-An immense crowd
greeted Gov. Atkinson and Judge Estes
to-day.
Long before II o'clock the court house
was crowded with ladies and gentlemen.
Tudge Estes was the first speaker. He
reviewed the past glorious history of the
democratic party, and paid a high tribute
10 the integrity and sterling character of
Allen D. Gambler. His address made a
good impression on the audience.
When Gov. Atkinson rose, a burst Of ap-
plause reverberated over the house. His
remarks were given the closest attention.
He held his audience for about two hours,
giving them many facts and figures, and
showing them the good record of his, and
the preceding Democratic administrations.
He invited the Populists to leave their
dead party and return again to the Dem
ocratc fold. 1t was quite evident that
many Populists were converted.
In the afternoon Gov. Atkinson held
reception and many citizens met him. To-
night he was entertained at the residence
Mrs e. J. Blackshear.
The two speakers to-day were introduced
BY Judge Chapel of Laurens City Court.
In the course of Gov. Atkinson's ad-
dress he said
Il come not to condemn nor apologize
for the history of my party, but, as its
advocate and defender, to declare to you
that all Georgians should boast of its
achievements and be proud of its record.
Every man on the Democratic ticket for
Governor and state house officers has
been for years influential in the councils
of the party, and a prominent official In
the administrative or legislative depart
ment of the state. The nominees for the
legislature and county officers are men of
recognized worth, many of whom have
been prominent in party councils in their
respective localities. If the party has
been dishonest in it's methods, corrupt in
It's practices, and inefficient in its man
agement of the affairs of the state, these
men are to blame, and deserve defeat in
the approaching election. On the other
hand if the party has proven itself hon
est and capable, every candidate 1t has
put forward should be elected. l assert,
and am prepared to maintain the PROPOSE
ton, that the Democratic party has hon
estly and faithfully discharged its obliga-
tions, and that by reason thereof it is
worthy to succeed in the approaching cleo
ton"
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There are In America but two great
political parties. Those who vote with
the party which can have no reasonable
hope of prevailing, when their votes could
be used to defeat the party that is most
Objectionable, become the allies of the OBJ
jectionable party, and are responsible for
the injury which it infiicts upon the coun-
try.
THE people who compose the Populist
and Democratic parties in this state are
confessedly opposed to republicanism.
1T is therefore not only unnecessary,
but absolutely harmful for us to divide
and eRgender strife in state elections,
which is harmful within itself, and must
detract from our influence and strength
In national contests.
1T has been so often and so ably argued,
and is SO generally admitted, that the
differences of opinion which exist in our
midst are not sufficient to keep out of
the Democratic party those who were
formerly aligned with 1t, and that the
doctrine of us all, that 1 will not now
discuss them"
1T is not only true that the Democratic
party moves forward and meets all just
complaints against its rules and methods
but it is the only party in Georgia which
consults every member, and puts forward
as its candidates the men who are select
ed by vote of the majority of its MEM
bers. The Democratic party consults the
people, takes their votes, and adopts their
candidates. No other party in Georgia
does this. When this is not done the hum
bic members of a party have no influence
can take no part. A few bosses do it ALL
In aligning himself with a party, the
citizen should inquire whether or not he
will have equal rights with all others in
the selection of its candidates and its de-
claradon of principles.
In considering this view, permit me to
ask what claim the Populists have upon
the people of the state? Its nominees for
Governor and state house officers were
never voted for by the members of their
own party. Not one of these nominees re-
relYed vote in a primary election. Did
the humble member of the Populst party
have an opportunity to express his pre-
terence for Governor and state house Of
Acers? No such opportunity was given
you. Who, then, made the selection? Not
the people, not the rank and file of the
Pdl W DuI lew posses VINO met IN con-
Nentlon and made such choice as suited
their purposes On the other hand, the
nominees of the Democratic party were
put forward as the candidates of the par
" only after submitting to the people the
names Of all aspirants, and giving to the
humbest citizen an opportunity to eX-
press his preference. The Popuists are
ruled by bosses; the Democrats by the full
vote of all members of the party"
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The people of Georgia know that since
nave filled the Office of Governor it is
my habit not to notice men or newspa-
pers who from personal or political mo-
yves SANDER or nsinuate falsehoOds or
tel ialsehoods about me or my admins
Tahon If the character which 1 have
ouHded is not a sufficient reply to all the
sanders and falsehoods that may be
brought against me, l have lived to no
purpose. Mr.. Hogan, however, is endeav-
oilQE to iDinra tba nPp1oaratip ri