The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-26
POLITICS IN GEORGIA.
Sam Jones and Berner Now the
Theme of the EditOriaIs

Sam Jones and Berner Now the
Theme of the Editorials.
Columbus Enquirer Sun: Altogether, the
message of Judge Atkinson is a sound one,
and one which should make friends for
the author. 1t has been shorn of flowers
and deals with facts. It is clear of in
uendo, disgusting, boasting and self-ad-
vertisement. 1t is a fair and manly mes
sage to the people
Albany Herald. There is nothing in
Judge Advisors address that will offend.
1t is conciiatory rather than aggressive,
and there are in it some features that
will be pleasing TO the masses. 1t is GER
tainly the most conservative and polite
pronunciamento yet issued by The guber-
material candidates now before the peo-
pie of the state.
Augusta Chronicle: The politicians are
now trying to decide whether the Sam
Jones explosion was caused by sponta-
neous combustion or whether he was
touched off by malicious enemies They
know he has gone off, but they don't
know how many are in the wreck
Macon Evening News: Sam Jones has
now put himself where he will have to
take back a little of the mud he has been
singing at the laity for 10, these many
years
McRae Enterprise: We are inclined to
the opinion that it would be the wiser
course flor the party 10 nominate Col
Gambler. et
In an editorial on the Gambler etter the
Mt. Vernon Monitor says: "Oh, it was
an insult to Gov. Atkinson and his sup
porters of four years ago. Was it? Steve
i -,
than any other man in the stale. He has
not taken il as an insult. Next to him.
in. point of effort and efficiency in placing
Atkinson in the gubernatorial chair, was
Col duBignon. And he takes no umbrage
at the Gambler letter. If il was not an
offense TO these men, both of whom are
still his warm supporters, it cannot be an
i, suit to any man who honestly supported
Atkinson four years ago.
Dublin Courier: Allen Gamblers letter is
not liked by the average politician. but
the people in this neck of the woods be-
lieve he told the truth, and they say it's
the truth that hurts.
Dalton Argus: The Argus nomipates
Hon. Fleming duBignon to succeed Sen
ator Clay as Democratic chairman. The
Democratic party is under lasting obliSa-
lions to Mr.. duBignon for valuable work
in the past, and owes him all the honor
it can give him. And then, no Democrat
in Georgia is better fitted for the place.
he would make one of the best chairmen
the party has ever had. Let's honor the
brave Democrat of Chatham. He can
carry the party to glorious success, and
we need his able services. Let it be
Chairman duBignon by all means in 1885
He deserves il above all others.
Madison Advertiser: The Advertiser
thinks that Col. Gambler will be the next
Governor of Georgia. The entrance of
more than one candidate in the race
against him will divide the opposition and
practically assure his nomination.
Waycross Herald: Sam Jones political
FRANKS are disgusting to say the least
of it. Such a man does the cause of
Christ no good
GAINESVILLE Gazette: The Gazette will
take great pleasure in supporting Mr.. Der
nor and IL hopes to see him nominated
and elected
Hawkinsville News: Although we are
opposed TO Col. Gambler, we are frank
enough to say that we believe he stands
the best chance now of any candidate in
the field, and he may get there, unless
some other strong man like Pope Brown
comes out and cleans up the whole busl-
ness
Decatur New Era: All indications now
a
dler away in the lead.
Brunswick Times: Having written an
opiste 10 the Romans, Col. Gambler might
now try his hand on the Athenians
Dalton Citizen: There is a covert sug-
gestion In Mr.. Berner's platform that he
would be more eligible for Railroad Com
missioner than Governor.
Dalton Citizen: The Citizen has naught
against Col Gambler, for there is nsosh1
against him personally. and but for his
careless letter there would be nothing
against him politically. He cannot very
well. complain at his letter being used
against him. for he did the same thing
against Republican opponent over In
the Ninth district when running for Con-
gress.
Eastman Timcs-Journal: Let be
hgbt on its merits. gentleman, ana after
Inc nomination we will roll up the tre-
mcndous vote Of solid Democracy LOT
the successful candidate.