The age-herald., 1900-08-29
Fight is Now Removed to GOOd-
 water Convention. POLITICAL HOSTS GATHERED Both Sides Are Claiming a Victory But No Figures Are Given-Talk
 of a BoIt-The Condi-
 tion is Chaotic.

Goodwater, August 2S.-(Special)-Th advance guards of two political armies are gathered here and it has been a day and night of maneuvering. News of the State Committees action in overriding the Dis trict Committees decision in the contest cases from Coosa and Clay was received here at late hour tonight and is the sole topic of conversation. The Thompson forces are holding a jollication meeting while the Brewer contingent regards the action in manner of apparent unconcern. The latter still claim majority of the delegates and express confidence in the renomination of Colonel Brewer.
 Though it is far into the night, knots of politicians are gathered on all the principal corners of the town and in the hotels sev- eral conferences are in progress. It is the general opinion that Thompson has drawn first blood in his hsht before the State com mittee, but whether 1t will give him the nomination from the Fifth Congressional District is matter of conjecture.
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 Conditions here are chaotic. A runor is current that in case either the Thompson or Brewer factions attempt to override the convention in lSnporary organization one side will bolt and there will be two tickets out in the Fifth District, one headed by Charles w. Thompson and the other by Willis Brewer.
 Both sides deny that they have any in- tention of quitting the convention, but at the headquarters of both Brewer and Thompson fear is expressed that the other side will bolt. The feeling is very bitter and the lines are tightly drawn. He who stops at one hotel is promptly adjuGsed d Thompson man, while on the other hand if he registers at another inn he is thereafter regarded supporter Of Brewer. The town Of Goodwater is intensely excited and every movement of the politicians is regarded with suspicion. The hotels are already filled to overfiowing, and it is a question as to what will be done with the delegates who arrive tomorrow.
 Thomas l.. Bugcr arrived at noon today, and Colonel Brewer came in from BirminS- ham later in the afternoon. The Brewer Bulger forces are quartered at the Pope House, while the TRompson-Hefiin dele2a- ton has established headquarters at the Moore Hotel. Many conferences were held during the evening, but with what result except as to rumors cannot be ascertaned.
 The opinion is generally expressed that no candidate will have sufficient votes to nom mate on the first ballot.
 Buiger'- Chances
 The friends of Buger claim that in case of tie-up his friends will control the con- VentlOn ana WlU GNSntlilIy secure lilc HoHl- ination. They argue thus in case no can didate has majority when the first ballot is taken. Bulger will not withdraw, and Brewer will be forced to throw his vote that way to prevent the nomination going to Thompson. Part of the Bulger delegates are instructed for Brewer on second choice and part for Thompson. Under this con- dition of affairs Bulger can dictate the convention, as neither Thompson nor Brewer can afford to allow him to with draw. Consequently Brewer will throw him his strength to accomplish the defeat of Thompson. On these grounds Bulgers friends hope for victory.
 No one seems to know the relative strength of the candidates according to the prima facie returns of the primaries and county conventions, and several con testing delegations will enter the conven- tion regardless of the action if the State Committee.
 Temporary Organization
 Brewers forces will have the naming of the temporary chairman, and 1t is said unless he is voted down as temporary off, cer he will recognize the contesting dele gates favorable to the Lowndes County man. He VIII also have the power to ap- point credentials committee, and Brewers friends hope in this manner to control the convention. When a report Is made by this committee then will come one of the prettiest political fights ever waged in Ala bama. The result of this is a matter of grave doubt to all concerned as the Thompson men expect to have sufficient delegates to override the temporary chair man in case he adopts arbitrary methods. Both the Brewer-Bulger and Thompson Hefin factions claim a small majority of one or two votes matter what may be the decision of the State Committee, but neither will give a detailed estimate of strength. If the two combinations are maintained Brewer or Thompson will be the next Congressman. If dissolution occurs the result cannot be safely pre- Gicted BOHEMIAN c. BULGEr.