The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-24
BRIDGE WANTED
ACROSS RIVER
FIRST DISTRICTS SCHEME.
ESTILL AND MYERS INDoRSED AT
A ROUSING RALLY.

HEONGDhGAAA >
PreseEt Administration Best City
Has Ever Had-'sOuth Georgia Can
Elect GOVERNOR Said MIR. John
ROurke, Jr., in Endorsement Adj
dress.
At a rousing rally Of the voters Of
the First district, held last night in
the Salvation Army Hall. there were
enthusiastic Endorsements of Col. ].
H. Estill for Governor, Mayor Herman
Myers and the present city admins
tration, and resolutions were passed
calling for a bridge across the Sa-
vannah river.
As the president took his seat he
was greeted by continued cheering,
and a number of red lights were
burned. The meeting was opened by
Judge Richard Wickham, who has
been president of the district organi-
cation for ten years. President Wick
ham bSefy stated the objects of the
meeting, saying 1.-The old First had
again assembled to voice the senti-
ments and to proclaim the wishes of
the good old voters of Yamacraw,
Currytown, Robertsville and the First
District South"
During his address, Judge Wick
ham said 1--WE know no section in
the First; we are one great family;
we are the banner district among the
city districts, and we always roll up
an old time established and expected
majority for the side that is right.
I'VE are assembled here tonight to
sanction the acts of the present adj
ministration if they have been right,
or to condemn them if they have been
wrong.
I'VE extend to every citizen of the
district the hand of friendship and
solicit his aid and assistance in plac-
ing in office and keeping in office men
of intelligence, integrity and business
ability"
Messrs. E. H. Abrahams, John
Rourke, Jr., A. A. Lawrence, d. J.
Charlton and G. d. Blunt.
Want a Bridge Across River.
The following resolution was adopt
ed enthusiastically, and judging from
the remarks of the voters of the dis
trict the matter is one which will be
forced to the front.
Whereas, the success of the city de-
ponds upon its commerce. Increased
territory and population. and as citi-
zens desiring to advance the interests
of our people by opening every avenue
of trade, we believe the facilities for
Transporting naval stores, phosphate
rock. fruits. vegetables, rice and 9TH
er products from that section OF South
Carolina between Savannah and Beau
fort. have been too long neglected,
therefore. we the people of the First
district. believing that easy and
prompt means of transportation to and
from the section mentioned would
greatly increase business, and mate
rally ada to the prosperity of Savan-
nah;
therefore, be it resolved. by the
First District Citizens Club. that
bridge across the Savannah river Is
now necessary for the best interest OIL
the city.
or and Aldermen be requested TO take
such action as will insure the erection
of this bridge at an early date.
BE il further resolved. that when
the construction of this bridge is be-
ing considered, that the Mayor ana
Aldermen take into earnest conslderd-
ton the great advantages to be gained
by having the approach on West Broad
street. ..,,
resolution indorsing Col. j. II.
Estill for Governor and urging MN
to run for that office was passed amid
ha resolution fOllOWSt
Resolved, That the First District
Club of Savannah indorse the candi-
dacv of our fellow-townsman, Hon.
John H. E,still, for the office of Gov
ernor of Georgia.
We hereby urge him to run, and
should he decide to do so we earnestly
pledge him our support.
Following the Endorsement of Col
Estill Mr.. John Rourke, Jr., said: I'VE
of South Georgia have always felt
that it is absolutely impossible for us
20 elect a Governor from our section
of the state, and as long as we are
under this impression, we will not be
able TO send one to Atlanta
what we need is confidence in our
ability to send a good man, and no
better man in any section of the state
can be found for the position than Col.
]. H. Estill We must get together,
work up enthusiasm, determination
and energy. and by such means break
up the Atlanta ring that has been dom
ineering Georgia politics too long. If
we show enthusiasm ourselves. we are
bound to infuse It in the voters of
the state, and elect our candidate with
an overwhelming majority" Mr..
Rourke was applauded.
An Honest Administration.
The following resolution was passed:
Whereas, The administration of Hon.
Herman Myers as Mayor has been sat
isfactory to the entire people of Sa-
vannah, demonstrating as II has done
by its acts that 1t has constantly in
view the best interests of the COM
munity, seeking to promote their well
fare and increase their prosperity, and
Whereas, The people of the First
district have shared with those Of other
portions of the city in the benefits
arising from an honest and progressive
administration of municipal affairs and
believe their welfare will be advanced
by continuance in office of the pres
ent Mayor and those associated with
him, therefore. be Il
Resolved. BY the First District Ad-
ministration Club. that the course pur-
sued by the present Mayor and his as
sociates is hereby heartily approved
hereby pledges itself to unanimously
support the administration at the polls
IN January next.
Want street Paved.
rhe following was adopted:
Whereas. West Broad street from In
dian TO Liberty Is one of the main