The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-20
PARKER CHEERED
AT Big RALLY
AT THEATER LAST NIGHT.
POLITICIANS SAY 1T Is TRUE INDI-
CATION OF DELEGATION.


Mr.. oliver, who Used Judge Par
ker's Name - Addresses from
Messrs. Anderson. Lawrence. StO-
vail, McAIpin. oliver and Osborne.
With the theater crowded TO the
doors and a large gathering outside the
largest rally ever held by the Citizens
Club took place at the Savannah The
alter last night.
The feature of the meeting
from a political standpoint was the
prolonged applause with which the
crowd greeted the mention by Alder
man F. NJ. Oliver of Judge Alton b.
Parker of New York. as 1.-The standard
bearer who would lead the grand old
Democratic party to victory
with the mention of Judge Parker's
name the audience cheered TO the echo
while those on the platform applauded
vociferiously. The Parker incident, it
was stated by prominent politicians
after the meeting, is a sure indication
of the feeling in Chatham county on
the presidential question. 1t means,
the politicians say that none but Park
er men will be selected for the state
convention.
Lester Brought Applause.
Mayor Herman Myers presided.
The nominations of all state
and county officers. which were
last week made in caucus. We're rati-
fed and the names of those candi-
dates where there is opposition were
heartily cheered. The name of Col
Rufus E. Lester was loudly applaud
ed, and the names of Prison Commits
sioner Turner and Chief Justice Sim
mons OF the Supreme Court were also
cheered.
In opening the meeting. Mayor My
ers said.
1T gives me great pleasure to pre-
side at such a large and representative
gathering of my fellow citizens. am
more than gratified to see that by
your attendance you show your APP
probation of the duty of a good Ameri-
can citizen. Under our constitution
this is a government by the people,
whether it be national, state or local,
and it is incumbent on every citizen
to display a personal interest in the
selection of those into whose hands
official powers are to be delegated.
at is hardly necessary for me to
eulogize those who will come before
the people tomorrow for reelection
TO their respective offices, without OPP
position. The mere fact that in as
large a city and county as this, they
have received this hattering compli-
ment speaks volumes as to their ability
and integrity.
Had they not been honest, indus
trious and efficient in the discharge
of their important duties they would
not receive this unanimous indorse-
ment of a united public. 1t has been
by their devotion to the public's in
terest that they have won the conf
dence and approval of their fellow
citizens. Their return unopposed to
official place is but the well earned
Reward that comes to the faithful
servant.
Done with FactiOnaIism.
1T would be a pleasure for me to
sound the praises of each of the gen.
tlemen whom you will indorse to-
night, but time will not permit. They
are all worthy of praise, and in their
retention in Office the public has ex-
ercised sound judgment and promoted
its own best interests.
THE most gratifying feature of the
political situation at this time is the
union of our people into one solid,
harmonious party, without factional
differences. This unanimity of purpose
has spread throughout our business
world as well, and to-day we have Sa-
vannahians speaking and working for
Savannah as never before. That this
absence of discord and singleness of
aim will continue must be the sincere
wish of all devoted to the upbuilding
of our beloved city"
Recorder Shelby Myrick read
for ratification the ticket which had
been nominated. The motion to rati-
fy the nominations was passed en-
Enthusiastically, and Mayor Myers then
introduced Mr.. j. Randolph Anderson.
Pleasure and Privilege.
II esteem it a pleasure and a privi-
lege to express my sincere thanks to
you" began Mr.. Anderson. for the
ratification of my nomination for the
Legislature. To run as your candidate
is a guarantee of success"
Mr.. Anderson said the members of
the party We're right to be proud of
their organization. 1t was here in
state we so fondly call the Empire
State of the Soupth was laid, he said.
MIR. Anderson spoke of the great
Improvement of Savannah within re-
cent years, and paid high compliment
10 Mayor Myers for his administration
of the city government. He declared
the Mayor deserved the unceasing sup
port that he has received. In conclus-
ion, Mr.. Anderson again thanked the
members of the party for his nomina-
ton.
Machine Made Man.
Mr.. A. A. Lawrence was next intro
duced.
Il have to thank you for giving me
the means of accomplishing my first
ambition to hold a public office" he
said. Il thank you for placing me on
a ticket with member with whom II
will be a distinction to serve. l am a
simple, plain, machine-made man.
expect to do what I can for the in
terests of this county. But where the
interests of this county are involved
expect to heed instructions"
Mr.. Lawrence said he believed in
caucuses. He said the present party
had done more for Savannah than any
twenty reform parties ever started. A
free ballot and a fair count is now
guaranteed to every candidate, he de-
clared, and such was not the case
fourteen years ago. No tax complaints
are heard now, either, Mr.. Lawrence
said. because the people see what is
being done with the money. and they
get something 10 show for IT,
The National Democracy,
Hon. p. A. Stovall was introduced.