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ATHENS - GA.» FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 1, 1898.
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Platform ol Georgia Democrats,
State Convention Endorses War Policy, Demands
Free Coinage, Favors Nicaragua Canal and De=
mands Uniform State Primaries.
1'ln' loltowinf; is tho platform of the
iVninrr.it io party of Georgia as reported
t i„- statr Democratic convention by
V,- clerk Howell, of Fulton, chairman
,f tin-committee on platform and reso-
hin ,„, s . .uni adopted unanimously by
t l„. c,.nvcation :
..'I'lie I (emocratic party of Georgia in
invention assembled pledges anew its
in the constitutional principles
Uii.lcrlying the formation of our great
,r iS \eminent, and its loyalty to the. flag
of otir country.
Heroes are Praised.
• \Ve affirm that the cause for which
i nited States is at present engaged
m war with Spain is just and righteous.
Without regard to political division, all
loyal ami patriotic citizens of the re-
,, U 1,1„. Hiould unite m the support of
ihe eiiiniuvai cause represented by the
tl.ie. ami it is with pride that we point
to the record of the Democratic party
inaiie through Us senators and represen-
tal i\« S ill having been the first to urge
in behalf of freedom and humanity ac
tive measun s looking to the suppres
sant Spanish oppression in the West
Indies. There is cause for universal
congratulation in the fact that the pat
riotic uprising of the whole people has
oliiiterati d sectionalism from the poli
ties of our country : and while ti e peo
ple of the vouth unite with those of the
north in cordial enthusiasm over the
marvelous victory of Dewey in annihi
lating Spain's Asiatic fleet, it is gratify
ing to observe that those of the north
are no loss cordial in bestowing praise
ami commendation upon the heroic
ili eds of tin- two brave young southern
ers. Bagiev and Hobson, who with their
intrepid comrades, have won distinction
which will render their names immor
tal ami add new lustre to the American
Force 5pain Out.
"Now that the war is upon us, we
urge upon congress and upon the ad
ministration to leave nothing undone to
push it to a speedy and a successful con-
olu'iiui. The volunteer forces should
I- inen a-ed to meet the emergency, and
m itlier the army nor the navy should
lack for want of funds to secure deci
sive results and force at the earliest
practicable moment the abandonment
i'.v Spain of its possessions in any part
of the western hemisphere.
"As to tin- i;n idr.. .ai questions that
will arise as the result of the war, we
tiiieve that the people can safely be
trusted to dispost if every such question
in a manner which will be in keeping
with the spirit of our institutions and in
harmony with the principles and record
of the Democratic party. This country
should lirst address its undivided atten-
n "n and throw its full energy to'se-
- aring decisive results in the war with
^pam ratln r than engage in political
controversy over issues which are yet
mishajied, and which, in the nature of
ti'ing-s, cannot in- intelligently discussed
’-mtil the rminatiou of the war enables
ts >" take a definite inventory of its as-
k| ts for tiny satisfactory disposal of
oomtyry must assume rospon-
whicli
siliiliti
Nicaragua Canal.
Bevolopi,louts of the past few
■'•onths have demonstrated more than
-sity for the construction
f tiie Nicaragua canal by
rnincnt, and we urge that con
Utah rtake (his work iu behalf of
"ine as soon as it is practicable for
incut to commit itself to the
t iis can be accomplished by constitu
tional change, we favor for the future
the plan adopted in the past by the
Democracy of Georgia of letting the
party nominate its candidates for the
senate by direct vote.
Uniform Primaries.
“We especially commend the state
Democratic executive committee for
having ordered a direct vote in the uni
form primaries called by it to ascertain
tho choice of the people for the nomi
nations to be made by this convention ;
and we hereby instruct the Democratic
executive committee which is to serve
for the next two years to fix a day for
the uniform action by direct vote of all
the counties whenever it becomes neces
sary to obtain an expression of the party
concerning the choice of candidates for
state officers. We believe that the closer
these primaries are brought to the peo
ple, the stronger will the party become
and the greater will be the satisfaction
with which the result is received.
“The delegates elected to state con
ventions as the result of a direct vote,
uniform primary thus provided for, shall
be appointed by the executive committee
of each county, instructed to vote in the
state nominating conventions in ac
cordance with the wishes of said several
counties of the state as expressed at said
primaries.'
“For the purpose of enforcing such
uniform action of counties, only dele
gates appointed in accordance with
these provisions shall be eligible in the
nominating conventions of the state to
be held hereafter.
“These provisions are intended to
cover all general state primaries ; but it
is.uot the intention of this convention to
interfere with the authority of the
several county executive committees of
the state in providing such regulations
tor the nomination of members of the
general assembly and county officers as
in their judgment they may deem best.
“In ordering the uniform primary
above provided for, the state executive
committee shall declare the official
form of a ballot, which is to contain th*.
names of all candidates to be voted for,
and no other form of ballot shall be
recognized.
William J. Bryan.
“To the brilliant leader of the Demo
cratic party iu the last national cam
paign, William J. Bryan, we extend as
surance of onr profound esteem and uu-
dimiuished confidence.
State House Officers.
“We commend every department of
the present state administration for the
capable and honest service rendered by
each.
Public Schools.
The people of Georgia, without re
gard to race, color or previous condition,
are indebted to the Democratic party
for the present system of pnblic schools,
and we believe the state should be no
less liberal in the future than it has been
in the past iu dealing with this very
important department of public service.
State Prison System.
“We commend the last general assem
bly for the improvement inaugurated in
Royal ( • Jces the food pure,
wholesome end
&AKIH0
POWDER
Absolutely Pure
POYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK.
Shatter is Free
To Move at Will.
HE WILL HOT WAIT
FOR RE-IHFORCEMEHTS.
He May Attack Santiago at Any Mo=
ment and Every Preparation
Has Been Made.
General Shatter Will Take Santiago
With the Men Now Under
His Command.
HON. HOKE SMITH
Suggested As the Next Chancellor of the Uni-
versity ol Georgia.
At this juncture the public are cast-
iug about, anxiously seeking for a man
worthy of, the chancellorship of the
University of Georgia. All seem to
rrealize that an important crisis iu the
history of this institution has been
reached. Much, very much, depends
upon the selection of the man who shall
preside over her destinies for the liext
decade or two.
He should be a man of broad states
manship and of unsullied character, a
man whose very name should be a tow
er of strength.
Many goon and true men have been
mentioned and we do not desire to re
flect upon the qualifications of any of
these hoored gentlemen.
But to us there is one man who seems
so peculiarly fitted^o fill this high and
responsible office, that no selection
should be made until his name has been
considered.
Whether he conld be induced to ac
cept we do not know. But we know of
no man whoso success in life proves
him to possess the very qualities needed
in the chancellor to such a degree as the
Hon. Hoke Smith, of Atlanta. In the
prime of a vigorous manhood, a suc
cessful man of affairs, a broad minded
and cultured scholar, be lias in an em
inent degree all the requisites needed to
lift the University of Georgia to the
front rank among the universities of
the day.
Let the Hon. Hoke Smith he placed at
the helm, and Georgians will rally
arround him with an enthusiasm that
will insure success. Many additional
reasons might be givem why this should
be done, but for the present these rnnst
suffice. X
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Washington, June 30.—The officials of the war department do not
know juih what day or hour General Shatter will move on Santiago.
By waiting nntil Monday, General Shatter will have fnlly 30,000 troops
under his command. Still the instrnctions to him are not binding, Gen
eral Miles saying this morning that General Shatter is free to begin the
attack whenever he deems the time opportnne and fitting. The fact that
General Shatter cabled that he conld take the city within 48 honrs, bnt
with gseat loss of life, leads the authorities here to believe that he will
wait for reinforcements.
The understanding here, though it]is not publicly announced, is that the
first attack of General Shatter's army will be upon Morro castle. This
fortress is believed to have been so weakened by the bombardment from
Admiral Sampson’s fleet that its reduction by an attack of the laud forces
will not be extremely difficult. When it has fallen, it will be occupied by
our treops, and such of its guns as remain serviceable will be turned upon
the harbor at Santiago.
In the attack upon this fortress the vessels of Admiral Sampson are ex
pected to be able to render valuable assistance, though the naval opera
tions will be limited on account of the danger that shells from the fleet
might embarrass our own forces. When the fortress has been occupied
the entrance to the harbor and the outer harbor will be dredged for
mines, and the fleet will advance into the harbor as fast as the way is
cleared for them.
With the guns of Morro castle turned upon the enemy and other bat
teries iu the vicinity silenced, the operations of clearing the outer harbor
of mines may be conducted with comparative safety. The vessels of the
fleet thus being able to advance within closer range, will bombard the in
ner defenses of the harljor and advance steadily toward the inner harbor
as the way is cleared, while General Shatter’s land forces make an as
sault upon the city.
As understood here, the plan is to destroy all the defenses between
Santiago and tlie entrance to the harbor as our army advances upon the
city, so that the naval forces and the army can advance upon Santiago
almost abreast. In this way the heavy guns of the battleships and cruis
ers can be availed of, and the Cervera vessels to be engaged as to render
it impossible for them to render much assistance to the Spanish laud
forces in defense against assault by Shatter’s army. The assault is ex
pected to be a steady and irresistible advance by laud and water.
CAMARA WILL GET COAL.
T. B. Rice, Druggist, Greenesboro,
Ga., writes as follows: “In the past
eight years, I have sold more of Dr.
Pitts’ Carminative than all the soothing
syrups, colic drops, and other baby med
icines combined.” Sold by all drug
gists.
(•ili,
1 rce Coinage Demanded.
AW
reaffirm and endorse tlie Demo-
er.it ii-
••ainiiial platform ns adopted at
Diifagn it, j
raid especially do we
1 " ra, ° :i| id urge its declaration upon
' 'inestion of currency reform and the
' al "l unlimited coinage of both gold
a,l 'l silver at the
• J!! ‘l without the aid or consent of any
Util,
LOCUSTS IN GEORGIA.
Seventeen-Year Cicadas or Locusts in Several ol
the Northern Counties.
Port Said, June 30.— The Spanish fleet under command of Admiral
Camara has not. yet sailed. It is reported that he is awaiting the arrival
of three colliers and that the Admiral will leave his torpedo boats here.
The Egyptian government this afternoon gave its sanction to the Span
ish fleet coaling from its own transports, and the warships are now en
gaged iu taking on coal. The Isla de Luzen with a cargo of coal has ar
rived here.
Tho Egyptian government had previously prohibited the Spanish fleet
from taking on lioard any more coal than enongli to enable it to return to
Spain.
SERGEANT TURNER
IS III THE CITY.
r uatiim. We emphasize the decla-
1111111 of that platform, and also of the
1‘Utform of the Georgia Democracy of
" year, in its unalterable opposi-
1110 *mgle gold standard, and we
11 ,ll!U ‘ Vf *nts have justified the truth
' ' ir . v charge made against it in the
,aill I'aig U () f 1896.
Election of Senators.
1 fllV0r the election of senators by
a direct
vote of tho people, and until
the state penitentiary system, and we
urge upou the prison commissioners to
give immediate attention to the estab
lishment of a reformatory for youthful
criminals, believiug that criminals of
tender age should not be confined in
close conflict with hardened convicts,
but that it is tho duty of the state to
throw around them, as far tis possible,
such moral safeguards and educational
opportunities as will fit them for good
citizenship. If a feasible reformatory
system is devised by the prison commis
sion, we believe that the geneml assem
bly wiU receive the suggestion with
favor, and we call upon it to co operate
with the prison commission to accom
plish thb end desired.
Confederate Pensions.
.< wo refer with pride to the fact that
the state of Georgia has .been more lib
eral than any other state in the matter
of pensions to Confederate veterans,
and we believe it is the duty of the gen
eral assembly to make adequate provis
ion for the future for all Operate
veterans, and the widows of Confed
erate veterans, who are in dependent or
needy circumstances.”
The 17-year cicadas, commonly called
the 17-year locust, has appearedjn Geor
gia, and large swarms of them are re
ported in the counties of Dade, Halier-
sham, Hall and Rabun. A few have
been seen in Elbert and Paulding
This information conies from the agri
cultural department at Washington to
Entomologist W. M. Scott of Georgia.
Mr. Scott said:
“The cicada, though popularly called
locust, is not the true locust, like those
that destroy crops. The true locust be
longs to the grasshopper family, and is
close of kin to the praying motis.
“The cicada, which is here called a
locust, does not belong to that family,
but is a first cousin to the Jnly fly. It
does little damage.”
The seventeen year locust, as it is
called, is said to appear every seventeen
years in the north and every thirteen at
the south. Thirteen years ago the eggs
of the seventeen-year locust were placed
at the roots of trees iu the Macon park
by Professor J. E. Willett, to see if they
would produce the cicada in thirteen
years in this climate *
Mr. Scott examined the trees recent
ly, but found no sign of the cicada.
He Will be Here Several Days Re
cruiting Men
AT THE RIFLES’ HALL.
The food given tho boys is first-class
and their health is good. Their be
havior is excellent and the Second Geor
gia Regiment is the crack regiment of
the camp.
Tho boys all send back their best love
to relatives and friends in Athens.
He Says the Athens All Well and in
Good Spirits—They Are Ready
and Anxious to Go to
the Front.
Thirty-five years make a generation.
That is how long Adolph Fisher, of
Zanesville, O., suffered from piles. He
was cured by using three boxes of De
Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve. H. R,
Palmer Sc Sons, and Dillard Drug Co.
Sergeant Charles Turner, of Company
G, Second Georgia Regiment, is in the
city.
He arrived last night from Augusta,
where he had been recruiting men.
He will remain m Athens three or
four days recruiting men and will then
go to Gainesville and Rome.
Sergeant Turner has returned to Geor
gia to get one hundred and nineteen
men
Georgia Regiment.
He secured about forty recruits in
Augusta, and wishes to get that many
in Athens if possible.
His office will be at the Clarke Rifles’
armory, on Clayton street, and will be
opened this morning at nine o’clock. It
will remain open all day each day.
Sergeant Turner says the Athens boys
are all well and in the best of spirits.
Of coarse they would like to come home
and see their kinsfolk, but nevertheless
they arc anxiously awaiting orders to go
to the front.
A SCARE.
Nervous excitement, due to the ap
pearance of yellow fever,, is something
that should be avoided. Banish all
thought of danger. See that your blood
liver and bowel*, are healthy^aud you
can defy the disease If your bowels
are irregular, if your digestion is dis
turbed, if yon don’t sleep well, if your
blood is impure begin at once with
Prickly Ash Bitters; use it regularly; it
will keep the health of the body at the |
highest standard. Sold by H. R. Palmer
& Sons.
Washington, June 30.—Major General Miles received the following
cablegram today.
“Baiquin, Cuba, June 26.—Thanks for congratulations. Affair Wi«)
unimportant, (skirmish in which rough riders participated.) Nino, Sixty -
fonr only engaged on onr side, but it was very decisive in our favor,
enemy retreating precipitately. Lack of cavalry only prevented their
capture.
“Reports from Spanish sources from Santiago say we wero beaten but
persisted in fighting and they were obliged to fall back Deeply regret
the loss of so many brave men.
“Expect to take the place as soon as I get ready to ..,ove. Reinforce
ments 'will not reach me. Horses stood voyage well. Would like horses
and the Third battalion of First cavalry and Wood’s volunteers.
“Health of command,excellent. Began disembarkation of command
Wednesday. Last of troops and artillery lauded today, besides transferr
ing from Ascerderos, fifty miles off, 3,000 troops of Garcia. All landed.
Have something over 4,000 Cubans.
“Hope_to send you favorable reports soon.
(Signed.) “SHAFTER,
Major General U. S. V. Commanding.”
General Shafter’s reference to the condition of men and horses was
brought out by an inquiry from General Miles, saying: "Telegraph con
dition of command, number of sick, condition of men and horses, and
what you most need.”
Besides the foregoing dispatches to General Milos other official dis
patches came from the war department. .It was in tlie above, however,
that General Shatter stated his expectation to take the city before rein
forcements reached him. The other official dispatches told of the Spanish
troops from Mauizallo 8,000 strong, and also expressed General Shafter’s
belief that he could take the city in 48 honrs, but with considerable loss.
The text of these dispatches has not been given out, bnt they are likely
to be made public later.
ANOTHER SPANISH REPORT.
Madrid, June 30.—Official Spanish reports received hero from Havana
say that a column of American troops, supported by the fire of three war
ships, advanced on Tuesday from Siboney, via Agnadores, and “imme
diately retired after an exchange of rifle shots with tho Spauish scouts.”
The dispatch ados: “During the last three days the Americans have
been endeavoring to land artillery at several points, but their boats
grounded and it was only with the greatest difficulty that they saved
their stores.”
SHAFTER MAKES A REPORT.
Washington, June 30.—General Shafter has reported to General Miles
that he can take Santiago in 48 hours, but indicates that the undertaking
might involve considerable loss. He is fnlly aware of the approach of
Spanish reinforcements and it is believed here that he intends to take the
town immediately and that news of a battle might be expected at any
time.
HERE STUMPS
MUST BE USED.
A Supply Arrived in Athens Yester
day Afternoon.
LAW IN FORCE TODAY-
HAIRSTON OFF TO WAR.
Yancey Carter’s Company of
Immunes.
A Number of Place* In the City Will Keep
Stamps—Banks Will Keep Them for Their
Patrons—Great Confusion Likely
■ To Arise.
CRUISER CHICAGO.
It Will Soon be in the Navy Services
’ Again.
Washington, Jane 80.—Captain P. H.
Cooper, superintendent of the naval
academy, has been selected to command
for the 2nd battalion of the Second | the crmser Chica * 0 '
This vessel is one of the pioneers of the
new navy and was the flagship of the
white squadron which visited Europe
several years ago. She has recently un
dergone extensive alterations and her
efficiency increased many fold, until
now she compares favorably with other
vessels of her class in foreign navies.
Thousands of sufferers from grippe
have been restored to health by One
Minute Cough Cure. It quickly cures
coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia
grippe, asthma, and all throat and lung . . . _ . , ... . .
diseases. H. R. Palmer* Sons, and I suppl y ° ? stamps for sale which arrived
Dillard Drug Co.
The war revenue tax law goes into
effect today.
And there is already a supply of
revenue stamps in Athens,
rive.
There will be'aTinmber of parties in
Athens who will handle these stamps,
and a considerable quantity have al
ready been ordered.
The poetoffice will hardly handle the
stamps, and in fact Deputy-Collector
Siskron is having a bal'd time finding
parties to handle the stamps for all pur
poses.
The banks will carry a stock of stamps
for the use oi their patrons, but not for
general purposes. So with the telephone
company, the telegraph company and
other corporations.
The National Bank has ordered a
Mr. W. M. Hairstpn, formerly U. S.
Deputy Collector at this place, left yes
terday for Macon, where he will join
the company of immnnes under the
command of Capt. Yancey Carter.
Mr. Hairston has been offered an of
ficers position in tho company, and says
he goes to illustrate Georgia upon the
battle field.
Children like it, it saves their lives
We mean One Minute Cough Cure, the
infallible remedy for coughs, colds
croup, bronchitis, grippe, and ail throat
and lung troubles. H. R. Palmer &
Sens, and Dillard Drug Co!
MAY MAKE ANOTHER CAMP
Government is Looking (or Suitable Ground*
for a Camp.
Atlanta, Ga., June 28.—An order was
issued yesterday from the department
of the gulf which indicates that the
government is in search of a camp site.
Colonel Peter J. A. Cleary has been de
tailed to inspect a site in Alabama and
report upon the advisability of establish
ing a camp there.
riaUrion Is devoid off bitter taste*
Cures Chills and Fever; acta on the
liver and regulates the system generally.
All Druggists.
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WOOL CARDED AT ATHENS.
We are positively doing better carding
for less pay than ever before. Also wool
rolls for sale. Respectfully, Fowler’s
Custom Wool Factory, at river bridge on
Broad street, Athens, Ga., J. C. Fowler,
manager.
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