The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08

John r. GIatiEny.
II. J. DRyant.
ID. II. Thomas.
The meeting was called to order by
Col. Waring Russell and Hon. w. w.
Osborne was named as chairman and
Thomas Gamble, Jr., secretary In
opening the meeting Mr.. Osborne said
that the members of the club had
gathered for the purpose of indorsing
a ticket selected by the Nominating
Committee. He said that the most
gratifying thing that could have oc-
CURED had occurred. The city officers
who have so ably presided for the past
two or more years have done their
work so well that they find them
selves without opposition. This Is cs-
pecially true of the head of the ticket,
Mr.. Osborne said, and the people have
said, well done, thou good and faith
full servant" The chairman declared
that opposition can only live when the
people have grievances.
StONaII Named the Ticket.
Hon. Pleasant A. Stovall had the
distinction of Offering the ticket that
the club Endorsed. This Mr.. Stovall
did in a happy and eloquent manner.
He declared that his was a pleasant
duty, and that it was an act that he
was glad to perform. He said xhat
II did look at one time as If Savannah
would never reach a period of pro-
found peace, and yet there is no OPP
position in all the confines of this
beautiful municipality"
MIR. Stovall said that those who
have made up the administration have
political records that are as an open
book. He spoke of the sterling worth
of Mayor Myers who had been the
chief magistrate OF the city for four
terms. Mr.. Stovall said that he knew
of no other city, large or small, in the
state where this history has been re-
peated. The speaker declared that the
selection was an honor to the city and
high compliment to the Mayor and
the majority of the members of the
Council that has served with him. and
whose names appear on the new tick
ct Mr.. Stovall said that the selection
of MIR. Myers again would only re-
dound to the interest and progress of
Savannah.
The ticket named by the Nominating
Committee was read by Mr.. Stovall,
who said "They are men well worthy
of your support" The question was
put by Chairman Osborne, and there
was lusty vote of Endorsement. To
those on the stage it seemed as though
every person in the theater had voted
in the affirmative. This caused the
chairman to declare that nos would
not be permitted to vote. Mr. Os-
borne called upon the gentleman about
whom so much had been said. I'VE
honored him and he has honored the
club" said the chairman. Fairly and
honestly he has won the confidence OF
the people, and tonight he stands be-
fore you without a stain and unop-
posed"
Applause for Mayor.
AS Mayor Myers walked to the front
of the stage there was a storm of APP
plause, lasting a full minute. He was
Visibly touched by the outburst and
even after the voices had been stilIed
by the sounding of the chairman's
gavel Mr.. Myers stood without speak
ing.
Il feel grateful beyond expression
that you have again selected me as
your standard bearer for the highest
office within yours and your fellow
citizens gift" said Mr. Myers. ut con-
vinces me that you have observed my
public career. and that IL has met with
your approval. l have striven in the
administration of the public's affairs
to subserve the best interest of all my
fellow citizens, and If again elected
as your chief magistrate, will strive
TO do my whole duty in the future
better than in the past.
LAS you all well know, experience is
the best teacher, and l trust L have
protited by that of the past But above
the honor of office 1 appreciate the
confidence of my fellow citizens. which
this nomination and reelection amply
certifies.
Savannah has been my home from
early manhood. Here the greater part
of my life has been spent, and here.
amongst my friends. l expect to live
until death calls me. 1t will be my
aim and desire to continue to the end
to enjoy the esteem and confidence of
those with whom 1 have come in all
most daily contact, and if reelected
this Will be the thought that will ami
mate me in the discharge of my public
duties during the next two years. l
shall strive my utmost for the up
building of Savannah, promoting its
best interests conservatively, and in
telligently. Gentlemen, / am not pre-
pared to make speech. but merely
TO thank you for this expression of
confidence and for the honor you again
propose comforting upon me.
Aid. Thomas Speech.
Alderman D. r. Thomas, the oldest
of the City Fathers. reviewed the his
tory of the city during his service, and
ola so in an interesting and entertain
ing manner. Mr.. Thomas has been
actively engaged in municipal affairs
for quite number of years, and there
is hardly any better posted men on
the city government. The alderman
said that during the period in which
the Improvement was so noticeable, Mr..
Myers was identified with the city