The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-03
AS DIR. DUNCAN VIEWS 1T.
Equal Representation the Rest sOlu-
tiOn TO he Had.

Equal Representation the Hest SOlu-
tion to BE Had.
DR.. William Duncan is one member OF
the Executive Committee who thinks it
the duty of the committee to make an
effort to smooth over the differences which
now evidently exist in the party and to
provide a primary which shall be satfsfac-
tory to both factions as well as to voters
generally. When seen yesterday by a
Morning News reporter DIR. Duncan did
not hesitate 10 express himself freely.
81 am In favor of an absolutely fair pri-
mary" said DIR. Duncan. land | am will
ing 10 do everything in my power TO bring
1t about. l see no reason why the EXecu-
tive Committee should not be able to
smooth over existing differences and TO re-
store harmony in the Democratic party Of
Chatham county by providing primary
against which neither side could make
complaint. When the resolutions were rel d
before The Executive Committee, l had not
seen them and as l heard them Rad
! saw nothing 10 take particular excep-
tons to- After studying them more care
fully, and especially after that demonstra-
tion at the Theater last night, l have come
TO other conclusions. meeting of the
character of that at the Theater is deserv-
ing of consideration, even If held in the in
terest of one candidate"
How would You insure satisfactory
primary" DR.. Duncan was asked
81 think equal representation at the
ballet boxes is the surest way replied
DIR. Duncan. This is not an unreason-
able demand, and it would insure fair
ness TO both parties beyond cavil. As 10
the matter OF purging the lists / think
tnat has been somewhat exaggerated. /
do not believe there is any intention of
throwing out the names of any large num-
Der of voters. In fairness. however
1rlr fe a fl. 10, 4
be allowed to name their own representa-
tive ON this committee"
DR.. Duncan freely admitted the correct
ness of statements by Mr.. Osborne as TO
his ability TO preside at the primary. II
will not be able to give the time from
my professional duties" he said, "and II
! should why, l am a neophyte at that
sort of business. SIN, If I should not
preside the committee might put some
body in my place less acceptable to Mr..
Osborue and his friends. If l do pre-
side no man will be able to say that any
thing dishonest or unfair was done with
my knowledge or approval"
That brings up another question" said
the doctor. suppose Mr.. Letter, or some
h r fIierd e Mr.. Osborne should decline
TO serve al the 'imary. Would the COM
nittee appoint a friend of Mr. Osborne or
would It appoint some enc frcm the other
side ia his place. Amer al, / think the
plan Of equal representation the only sat
isfactory plan"
Would you elect the Executive Com
mittee at this primary" DR. Duncan was
asked. NE b cause we could not preside
our own election" he replied.
But If your idea OF equal representation
Is agf eed to, the committee will not pre-
side at the election"
In that case" DR.. Duncan said, 81
think the committee should be elected at
the primary"
DR.. Duncan is one Of the most promi-
nent as well as one Of the most conscrva-
tive members OF the committee ana en-
joys the esteem Of the citizens generally
without regard 20 facticn. Hts views will
undoubtedly have weight with both sides
Osborne supporters who were informed
or Or, Duncans views upon the primary
question SAID that It WAS only what they
had expected OF him ana that they were
CONTINUED on Sixth PaeeA