The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-11
FIGHT FOR CITYS OFFICES.
Confined from Eighth Page)

N~~--N'AANNA AASA4A A~A6Altt4 a5tJ
Is 20 get through by The skin of his teeth
Inc closest fight will probably be in the
contest for chief of police, in which both
the applicants have strong support Opln-
ION seems about evenly divided, some be
hevine Chief McDermOtt viii get enough
votes 10 keep him in his present position
while others put Mr.. Haines down as
sure winner 1t is rumored the latter has
a strong grip with the powers that stand
a chance of getting control of the clty's
affairs, and that the aldermen who vote
against him VIII have 10 turn down the
requests Of some influential persons
number of letters were sent out by differ
ent gentlemen yesterday and Is is said
some of them urge the aldermen 10 vote
for Mr.. Haues. Chief McDermott's work
has been direct with the board, however,
and on the strength OF his record In Office
and his political following, 1t is claimed
he has everything fixed for wak-over.
There win be an issue made If the ex-
rotations Of some are not met Ia the
election for superintendent of public
works. This is another contest in which
several letters have gone out, some Of
which state what may happen TO the LIB
eral Club in the event there is a departure
from what some consider the proper treat
ment toward those who have affiliated
with the party. While Mr.. Morri%ey is
new In the race, only having announced
his candidacy Monday he has been doing
some active work in the meantime, how
ever, and the point he is urging strongest.
and those who have addressed letters to
aldermen in his behalf, is that he has
always affiliated with the Liberal Club
Il is urged Commissioner Wnllnk has NOT
done this, and that his election will bring
forth an issue which occupied a promi-
nlara in ba dicpnaeinDe 10
Myers ana Meldrim campaign.
In discussing the probable outcome of
this election yesterday, a we'll known law
yer said: During the Myers MeidriIn
campaign the real issue was the appoint
ment of Mr. Willink. AS a member Of
the party that created the commissions
he has fought the Liberal Club all along
until now, when our own people are asked
to support him. The strange part of 1t is
that the indications point TO his e.ection."
The sentiments expressed in Alderman
Smiths card in the Morning News Mon
day are being advanced, and many are
urging that Supt. Lotion, Chief of Police
McDermott, Fire Chief Mcguire, Mr. VIII
link and other candidates who may not
have been supporters of the Liberal Club
heretofore, should not be given the prefer
ence over candidates who are known to
have been constantly loyal to the party.
III tiliS SphAtf lloWtNeTs IutnOf mas It tnat
some of the aldermen are manfesting a
handsome consistency in advocating the
election of both party men and the partys
former opponents. one alderman called
attention to one of his brethren
who says Alderman Smiths card calling
for loyalty to party men is his motto
and yet he is advocating the election of
both Citizen and a Liberal
1t seems that Health officer LeHardv
will have clean sweep of it, For the last
month there has been considerable talk
about the candidacy of DR.. j. s Howkins
caused by his recent resignation as city
physician. While DIR. Howkins has been
approached by a large number and urged
TO apply for the position of health officer
and while it is understood he felt sure of
sufficient support to insure his election.
he declined. 1t is understood DR..
Howkins' reason for not Offering him
self for the position is that he feels
that a conscientious discharge of the du
ties of the office would interfere too much
with his private practice. Health Officer
LeHardy Is confined at his residence with
the grip, and win not, therefore, be able
to attend to-nights meeting but his cleo
ton is assured
The vote viii be by secret ballot and
unless some alderman arises 10 have his
vote recorded, 1t viii not be known who
helped make the defeats and victories.
Clerk of Council Bailey has the applica-
tons regularly arranged, so they can be
quickly read in the order in which the Of
fees via be filed. 1t is not believed il
will require very great while to dispose
of the election.