The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-08
WELCOME PRODlGALS HOME.
GOV ATKINSON THINKS THEY
SHOULD BE SHOWN KINDNESS.

Suggests the Adjustment of the
Legislative Caucus Which De-
prives the POpuIi-t of n Voice In
Naming the state Judiciary-He
Believes In "a Policy Which VIII
Bring the Wanderers Back TO the
Democratic FOId-The Governor
Intends to Practice Law In Allan
ta-GOVernOr-eIect and Mrs. Can
dIer TO BE Guests at Executive
Mansion Next Week.
Atlanta Ga. Oct. Gov. Atkinson,
who still continues 10 rake embers in the
political fires, despite the near approach
Of his exit from the official stage, had an
other suggestion to make to-day about
party policy. He thinks that the legisla-
tive caucus, which has been in vogue since
The Populists first began to make a re-
spectacle showing in the legislative halls.
should be abandoned. 1t has been the
plans to caucus on all elections before the
legislature and thus cut the Populist
brother out of any voice in the naming
of the judiciary and other officers elected
by that body
The Governors idea, is that since the
Populists have practically ceased to be.
it would be a good idea to treat them
just like they were Democrats in mat
ters of elections and legislation let them
have a vote on everything without eau
Gus action by the Democrats, and he
thinks this will result in a complete re-
Cancellation.
His suggestion is not intended to be IN
line with the little story in the book
known as "Heaping Goals of Fire Upon
the Head of Your Enemies" but is wise
party move to bring all the wanderers
back to Democracy's fold.
1t remains TO be seen, however. whether
the Governors suggestion will be adopt
ed. The chances are that it will, as the
Democrats have always regarded the leg
islauve caucus as a nuisance and Will be
only too ready to discard it on the slight
est preteXt.
There has been a good deal of specula-
ton as to what Gov. Atkinson would do
after the expiration of his term of office
Several weeks ago there was report
ahoat that he had determined to go to
New York and undertake the practice of
law there, having been offered a good
connection with one of the leading law
firms of the metropolis. There may nave
it came from a source near to the Cover
nor. but if the Governor did at that time
contemplate an entrance into the field of
metropolitan law, he has entirely aband-
oned it.
This afternoon, In discussing his plans
with the Morning News correspondent,
he said that he intended to open a law Of
fee in Atlanta and practice law here. He
has not made any local connections, how
ever and in all likelihood will practice
alone for some time at least. He will
have his residence in Newman, his old
home and will practice there also. His
family will be ready to move back to
Newman within a couple of weeks.
Mrs. Atkinson has been very popular
in Atlanta, and her departure will be a
source OF genuine regret to all with whom
she has been associated with as mistress
of the executive mansion. She has taken
an active part in many matters of public
and social interest among the ladies of
the city, and her loss will be keenly felt.
The Governors son, J. P. Atkinson, who
was married a year or so ago, will re-
main in Atlanta.
Governor-elect and Mrs. Gambler will
probably come down to Atlanta next week
and be entertained at the executive man
sion by Gov and Mrs. Atkinson, incl
dentally discussing the change of resi-
dence
Col Gambler, while here yesterday, in
talking about his Inauguration, expressed
desire to be inaugurated inside the
House of Representatives, in the old-fash-
toned style. This had been the unbroken
custom up to two years ago. when Gov.
Atkinson was naugurated on a platform
built on the capitol steps.