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|C»inM!ihfri 1846* Te , e€ri ip»»P« b,l ®t*l«»«<^.. VwblUhm MACON. GA., FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 3. 1891. I Full State Ticket How Con fronts Hines and H*s Hosts. ALL DEMOCRATS ARE NOW UNITED Factional Fights Hava Ended and There Is a Grand Rally Around the Standard Bearer. • GREAT EXCITEMENT FOR AWHILE Primaries' Hereafter, Will Be Held c the Saiue Day Throughout the State—Platform Committee Hitched on the Flimn- dal Plank* Atlanta, Aug. 2—(Special).—Hon. W. Y. Atkinson of Coweta county Is now tlie candidate of tlie ’ Democracy of Georgia for the high office of governor. Five thousand loyal Democrats came to Atlanta today to witness the ceremo nies of making him the standard bearer of the party, and the flag was given Into his hands amidst scenes of enthu siasm that must have made Ills true heart swell out and beat with patriotic sentiment and high and loyal resolve. It was a gathering of Democrats to be forever remembered in the annals of the party. They came by tlio car. load and the traln.lond from every part of the state, and with a determination to harmonize and strengthen the bands that hind the party together, they stood shoulder to shoulder in the work of the hand, .without dissension or fric tion to mar the proceedings or to make the old . ship swerve to her onward course. All the morning trains were crowded with Incoming delegations and visitors. A s-ieclal train on the West Point road brought a brass band and a big crowd of neighbor^ from Mr. Atkinson’s home in Xewnan. The convention ball at the capitol was .packed until It was almost Impossible lo transact business. Tho crowd Invaded the floor of the hall, climbed up Into the windows and even took possession of die speaker's stand. Nearly every public man of Importance In tho shite was here, making the con- vontlon an especially notable one In brilllanco The appearance of Mrs. Atkinson, the brilliant ana energetic wife of tlie party's standard-bearer, at tho door of tue conventiou nail was me Just signal lor applause. Mrs. Atkinson came up from Ntfwuau cn the special train which brought several hundred enthusiastic • Atk.nson.uns Ho the convent.on to iielp crowd the honors upon Cowetu’B favor. Ite son. lira. Atkinson was Toth to appear on the floor of the convention, but could not escape the enthusiastic crowd that gathered about her and urged her down luu aisle -toward tho speaker's desk. She was escorted by Mr. Tom Atkin- sou, brother of the next governor. At the door Mrs. Atkinson, who was an Inestimable assistant to ber distin guished husband to the conduct of Ins campaign, was presented with an im mense bouquet, which was held above her head ns she passed on down the a.sle, a signal for cheer after cheer lrom gallery and floor. Shortly after the appearance of Mrs. Atkinson Judge Allen I-’ort, chairman of tho state committee, mounted the speaker's stand, anil with a few re marks rapped the big convention to order. He had no speech to make, but said the time of the convention was too valuable to he trespassed, upon need lessly. Mr. F. H. B’.chardson of Atlanta, on a call for nominations for temporary chairman, pin red the name of Mr. T. It. It. Cobb liefore the convention In a ii’ glug sp eoh. Mr. c-ilili was tlu- rep resentative of young Democracy, he said, a man nnd a Democrat without a peer among men of his age In the party. Hon. S. P. Gilbert of Muscogee nom inated Ex-Governor James S. Boynton of Spald tig county, a soldier, slat man and Jurist. The nomination Governor Boynton was received with prolonged cheering. lb T. Darnel of Spalding seconded Boynton's nomination, and Mr. Charle S. Boyne of Augusta made a brilliant l'ttle speech on behalf of Mr. Cobb. “Brick" Miller of Columbus also ouded Mr. Cobb's nomination, and when the vote was taken cast the sin gle rote of the delegation for him. tb other scion of the Columbus delegating gi,ng to Boynton. Mr. Miller said Jcdtro Boynton was not a candidate for the hen- r and that it should be given t > Mr. Cobb la-cause he was. If Mr. Crhh had thought Governor Boynton w-.nted It he would not have asked It Before tho result of the vote whs an nounced Mr. Cohb. am'd applause, arose aud moved to make Judge Boyn ton's election unanimous. In making this mot.on Mr. Cobb took occasion to address the convention in a llve-mlnute speech, which was cheered to the echo, both lly his supporters and by those who voted for Boynton. He said Judge Boynton had assured Ulm that he dal not want to Be temporary chairman of the convention, else he would not bavu submitted his name for Unit honor. But ho accepted his defeat as a loyal Democrat should aud was ready not only to support his successful rival, hut Weald always be ready to saerillce per sonal preference and ambition for the sake of the party. In doting Mr. Cobb said Fulton coun ty would give IV. Y. ACkinsuai a larger majority than she had ever yet given to a gubernatorial candidate. Fulton nnty had been misrepresented, nnd sill- would refute ibis iviti-i-ii.Mi upon her loyalty by rolling up a bigger ma jority for B.-ll Atkinson than Bill At kinson had rolled up for Bill Northern Judge I-'ort appointed Mr. Cohb, Mr. Bloodworm of Monroe and Mr. Daniel of Spalding a committee to escort Judge Boynton to the chair. In taking the gavel Judge Boynton, whose appearance was loudly applaud ed, said he accepted the honor con ferred ill-on h in with profound thunks. This convention,” ho snld, “1ms as sembled here to select candidates to fill tlie offices which administer the af faire of the state for the next two years, Tho people have already spokeii. Wo only have to ratify their choice. But besides selecting tlie can didates for tho party, wo have also an other important duty to perform, npon which depends the Interests of tlie peo ple of the state. W r e are called upon to frame a platform, to declare ■ the principles upon which we shall rest our cause. In tlie discharge of tills duty we should be governed by an earnest desire to do right, to proclaim such principles ns ore only Democratic and will advance tlie Interests of the party and of the state. “No plank should be put la the plat form to catch votes. Deal honestly with the people, with the party, for the voice of the people, I w-arn you,,will be hoard In the election when It comes. ~3e true to the party ahd to the coun- ry. Let patriotic Impulse displace per sonal feeling and a laudable desire to promote the good of the party oollter- ate personal candidates. Among you are some who, like myself, labored >t> se cure the nomination of that gallant hero. Gen. Clement A. Evans. But he withdrew from the contest in tho In terest of party harmony, and let us not be found backward In’ dropping into the ranks with him for the success of Dem ocracy. We will heartily unite with him In promoting Democratic harmony and advancing the Interests of the peo ple of Georgia. "There Is no lunger a contest with Atkinson.’’ said the speaker. "It Is a contest for Georgia and Georgia calls. Every true Democrat should come up and aid tn getting large majorities. “In 1884 the Democratic party called upon Grover Cleveland. (Loud and pro longed applause). Per the first time In a quarter of a centjiry he led tlie Dem ocratic hosts to victory. Ills adminis tration was so able, so wise and con servative that he was called a second time to the lead. 1-ul on account of his bold advocacy of tariff reform he was defeated. But- ugttln In 1892 he was called and achieved an unprecedented victory by unprecedented majorities. He has been honest nnd faithful, impartial, patriotic and true in the discharge of the duties of his exalted olllce. As such he deserves and should receive the high est Indorsement and commendation of the Democracy of Georgia here assem bled. (Cheers). “In the convention of 1892 a platform was made which pledged the Democratic party to certain reforms—to remedy the evils of certain unwise Republican leg islation. That platform has been ap proved by the people and today it has a right to be Indorsed ns the cardinal doc trine of the Democracy of Georgia. Oth er doctrines supplement that doctrine, however. The Democratic party Of the country, the wrongs of the people must be redressed through tt. Wrongs perpe trated by Republicans will ne/er bo righted by them. They are Joined to a gold standard of finance and a ruinous protective system of tariff taxation. From them we expect no relief, and no other party can ever hope to get strength enough to accomplish any thing. Therefore Democrats, be true to your Democracy, to the people and their Interests nnd.ere long you will see every pledge redeemed, the' people relieved and progress restored. Democratic suc cess means progress. Democratic de feat mean* the destruction of the hap piness of the people. Where is the Dem ocrat who will hesitate or refuse to rally about standard bearers nnd vote and work for the nominee? Patriotism de mands it and’ God will bless It” W. A. D&yls of Burke placed the name of Hon? A. 8. Chiy in nomination for permanent chairman. It was sec- ontlcd by H tn. Warn.-r Hill of Meri wether and H. H. Caban Iss of Atlanta. Mr. Clay's nomination was the sig nal for the sensation' of the day. W. Troy Bankston of Catoosa county mounted j* desk end cried ofit that he did not want to* see'a man made leader of the party wWle serious charges hung over his head. Immediately there was an uproar. Delegates howled to drown Bankston'* volte* and others yelled, to put him out. This continued for fully five minutes. While it was in progress Mr. Clay appeared At the end of *he aisle. He made a heroic figure, wPCh hH arm outstretched, waving a document, and-demanding to be heard. But the convention was too wild to hear anybody, and Mr. Clay’s voice was drowned in the tumult. To add to the confusion, Mr. ,H. H. Carlton of Athens mounted a bench and wildly denounced the convention /* un-Demo- cratlc. Hon. A. Off. Fite of Bartow under took *to reply to Dr. Carlton. Chair man Boynton tried to rule them all out of order, but could not make himself heard. I Dr. Carlton cried: "I move that Dem ocratic party of Georgia resolve Itself lrr:o a mob. The chairmuiA has made this convention a mob." To settle 'the confusion. Mr. Cabantss of Fulton moved to make Mr. Clay's election unanfinous by a rising vote and then answer the accusation re ferred to try Mr. Bankston of Catoosa. The mvnion prevailed, after which Dr. Carlton again got on Iris benteh and gesticulated wildly, declaring that the convention waa gagged and the party was tired of ring rule. There seemed to be no hope of quiet ing the tumult. A*t (a»t Chairman Boyn- ton sent a committee to bring Mr. ‘Clay to -:he # chalr. When Mr.’ Clay took the gavel he was qheered to the echo. He tried to make himself heard, but failed for some minutes. He oald he wanted Bankston’* charge* to be heard. That was right and. fair. If he could not stand an investigation he Was not tit for the bopor conferred. Mr. Clay 'warfted to read an a/Bdavit which he fcMd In hi* h/md refuting the accusation, which, it appear*, was on article In the Acworth paper charging that he had offered to use hi* influence to secure light punishment for certlin offender* in Faun in county provided they would vote for AtkJnson. The convention would not listen to the paper. No vindication was considered necessary. Mr. Clay, however, in a few words explained the* accusation and denied them as absolutely false. After order wda restored Mr. Bank ston, the cause of all the trouble, was allowed to be heard. He eald. he .was satisfied with Mr. Clay’s denial—all he wanted was a refutation of too charges before 'the convention took action. .Mr. Clay then proceeded with his speech to the convention. He eulogized the Democracy, and con tinuing, said that when & man concluded to Join a church, the first thing he did was to see whether or not his convic tions agreed with the doctrines of that church. After that was decided, he should join that church and live up to these doc trines. nnd there should bo no dissentlon or perversion of the principle* taught by his creed. So It should be with one who enrolls himself In the list of Democracy, whose doctrines Were as old as the hills, and as tfolld aa ;h«lr granite foundations. Mr. Clay then went on to enumerate the things, both state and national in character, that had been accomplished by W. Hardwick of Washington county, s.Mir >r A. P. Pearsons of Talbot also seconded the nomination, and on mo tion of Mr. Humphrey’s of Brooks, the nomination was made by aoclama- tl0n ' ' MR. HALL'S SPEECH. In presenting Mr. Atkinson's name to the convention, Mr. Hall told: "Fellc.v Georgians and Democrats: In the conflict which we now engage I dis miss every suggestion of doubt. Let noth ing weaken our faJth In the golden tri umph of Democratic principle;-. With hearts fired with the love of the people’s liberty, and steeled with the valor of the right—aye. with souls possessed with the ‘fixed persuasion of success,’ let ue regird our loins, reset our armor, nnd In the thickest of the fight remember the best of omens is the cause of Democracy. Hav ing come together to formally nominate a standard bearer. It affords me pleasure, as representing his home county, to present to this convention tho name of a man worthy to he the leader of our great cans.*. Emergence* have their correlates In men. Fortunate, indeed, the circum stances, prophetic of happy results, if the choice of the people in the selection of a GEORGIA’S NEXT GOVERNOR-W. Y. ATKINSON. the Democracy. He went into a detailed enumeration of thesi things, Ph? speaker quoted Jefferson, who hud announced a hundred years bafore that peace, com merce and. friendship with *31 natlois, with entangling alliances with none, were the true principles of the Democratic pir- ty. That the Democracy taught local *elf government, right of election by tb® peo ple, honest payments of our debts, free dom of religious opinion ‘and freedom of the'press and fair and impartial trill by Jury. These principles set forth our political creed. , w , “When these principles die. the hope of the republic is gone. The party ha* been in existence for a century and has always enforced these doctrines.’’ Mr. Clay went on to give a history of the state, saying that the party had been out of power from 1$CS to 1872. The cost of the legislature wo* u million dollars in one term, ten times as much as It is today under a Democratic rule. . •Tn 1871 James M. Bmith was elected governor of Georgia, and rtnee that time peace, oftler and prosperity have reigned throughout the commonwealth. Colquitt, Stevens, Bordon, McDaniel, Boynton and Northen were oil illustrious in behalf of the welfare of the state and were Dem ocrats. This party had made a gain of $12,009 a month In the rent money of the state road." Mr. Clay went on to give figures show ing the value of property had Increased under the rule of Democracy, Notwithstanding the Democratic na tional party hod been In poster only since 1802, it had passed on income tax law, had reduced the pension lists, and had re deemed 64.000,000 of acres of public lands to the people. He hod not heard anything on the subject of an Income tax from tho Populists since tho passage of a law en forcing that tax. 4 “I believe," said Mr. Clay, warmly, "that the way to whip our enemies is to roll up our sleeve* and give them the worst thrashing they will ever have the pain to remember." Cheers. Mr. Clay wild it was natural there should be difference of opinion among the members of the Democratic party on some important issues. “But I believe. In the honesty, the pa triotism, the integrity and courage and ability of Grover Cleveland/' When this name era*, mentioned the convention arose to Its feet and cheered for several minutes. When the prolonged yells had quieted Mr. Ckiy proceeded, sta ting that tho convention would find him self fair and Impartial, and that he would do nothing, rave what was In behalf of fairness and party harmony. Mr. Clay’s conclusion was warmly ap plauded. At the conclusion bf Chairman Clay's speech, on motion of Hon. Robert Ber ner of Monroe a committee on platform and resolutins was applnted. The com mittee named. with Mr. Berner as chair man. wa* as follows: From tho state at large—Allen Fort, J. S. James, Pope Barrow, Hnl Lewis. First district—J. A. Brannon and Mr. Brinson. Second district—E. P. Boyd and a. L. Hawes. Third district—Mr. Hodges and Mr. Wright. Fourth di*trict—Warner Hilt and Price Gilbert Fifth district—E. P. Howell and H. H. Cuban! s s. Sixth district—It L. Berner and W. G. F. Price. Eighth district—‘Hamilton McWhorter and Alex 8. Erwin. Ninth district—W. E. Simmons and Harvey Taber. Tenth district—'W. A. Little and Boy kin Wright. Eleventh district—C. R. Pendleton and W. G. Brantlev. I In order to give thi* committee an op- AFTERNOON SESSION. When the convention met at 3 o’clock the committee on platform wo* not ready to report and the convention, not to lose time by waiting idle, pro ceeded with the nomination. Mr. HowlHt S. Hall of Xewnan nominated Hon. W. Y. Atkinson in an eloquent and effective speech. The nomination wa* seconded by Mr. James H. Blount, Jr., of Bibb and T, leader fall upon one whom a predestined fitness haa unnolntcd by the Imposition of a mightier hand. This occasion fur nishes the aus'plcous conjunction of u free pepolo's choice und the logical, fitness of tho. man. I present to you a man whose private life J* pure, whose public conduct I:T above reproach, a man who has bullded a character firm and lofty enough to ren der It unnecessary to answer the .petty insinuation which small a^id envious men make; 'From whoso crystal name, like the breath of the mirror, suspicion passes;’ a - man whoso record la consistent in the advocacy of wholesome legislation and exhibits a laborious zeal for the public welfare. Aa fellow, tqwaittuuv a* friend, who for years too* been intimately associ ated with him, whose opportunities have been favorable for observing and knowing him In all his whys,I present him to you as a citizen and patriot who tow* been un faithful to no trust confided to him, dis loyal to no pledge of his party, untrue to no cause affecting the rights of tho com mon people; I present him os a states man of brood, catholic views, a politician In tne highest and best sense of the word, If you plea so, who wins sucf-eys In an open fight, is a dauntless opponent, a knightly foe, possessed of honor and cour age-twin quantities which plume men’s souls; I present him ns a Democrat who has never lowered his colors or known defeat, a partisan in tho best meaning of the term, ono devoted to the prirclplos of Democracy because ho believes their success necessary to the welfare and glory of his country. No party call has ever failed-to command his prompt obedi ence, no party duty has ever been too onerous for him to perform. In every conflict for Democratic s jccess his keen blade has flashed in tho foremost rank and around his banner has ebbed and flowed the tide of battle. I present to you a Georgian who loves her history who is alive and watchful of her present Interests, who links through mutual kind- ship her historic past with her glorious future. That Georgian, Democratic states man and patriot Is tho Hon. W. Y. At kinson of tho county of Coweta." - MR. BLOUNT’S SPEECH. "Mr. Chairman: I rise to second-the nomination that ha* been made on be half of tho county of Bibb. The central county of tho state spoke her choice for him as the standard bearer of the party in terms numerically more emphatic than any save iris own. Tho prow of the Dembcratfc party Is soon to breast the ripples of the open sea. The ripples will bo caused by the wind of the Popu lism orators, which, let u* hope, will pass ere long nnd bo forgotten. But let us be careful in the manning of the ship. The welfare of the Democratic party is as cloee to tit* and truest lnt»*rc*ts of the people ns that of corporate in vestment to the holder of Its stock. As director* we must entrust our Interests to men who we know will como safely to harbor should the ripple A swell to billow* and the wind be lashed to storm. "When the Democratfo bark launched she was made up of dive Fr. tlie time she h'L'nri li.-r **»%«*♦ a-.d l-j voytg' *.h|s good hour, no stouter planks iinve served li keen her to the compos* than minimum of public; expenditures and maximum of private right. They were perhaps the stoutest timbers In her mighty hulk und she wan piloted out to sea by toe masterly and incomparable hand of Thom m Jefferson. She began her voyage full freighted by the hope of nation*, watched by the publicists and the nations of the earth—conceded as a crucial test of government by .the people. TTie.se principles carried her past the Hattera* of '88 and they’ll keep her. while the needle to the pole is true, through the Populist tumuli of ’94. “Minimum of public expenditure, anti thetic*! as It Is to the Populistic mode of thought, hi* been battled for from the mayoralty all the way to the White Hbus- by the brave, plain honesty of Grover Cleveland. Yea, minimum of public expenditure was the keynote to all the vetoes of the ’veto mayor;’ It laid down the law to the peanut poll tl cl in* of the Albany legislature; it went through national defeat to triumphant re-election, and since the present admin istration came into power It has, with the active help of an illustrious citizen of this great city, decreased the pension list alone by more than $22,000,000. “Maximum of private light, forever surrendered aa It is in the paternalism bf the Populist platform,* is a principle enshrined in the hearts of the people of this section. Identified with a century of utruggie for state’s lights, championed on every rostrum by the giant states men of the South from the beginning of the republic, and, more recently, onlui- |ued by the memory of tlio red radiance of. war. “To these principle* pledged, the nom inee of this convention will petition the ni iswea of the people, and of these prin ciples. before that tribunal, recognized as final by the rationale oft American p’olity, he. may safely put hroiaelf upon tho country. Backed by certain theories and declarations concerning the science of government which commend our party to the Intellectual integrity of inen. he will awake tho mighty Demo cratic masse* of the state from the lazy posture of all established creed* to tm attack quick, militatnt nnd crusading. “And now. in this high and irdent hour, backed by the county of my resi dence, in tho -august prcrenco of you, the immediate representatives, of the people, I sumintm to the battle cry■ all the intelligence and all the patriotism of the young Democracy of Georgia. Let us resolve that so surely ns the oun shall rise and set on that October day there will be gathered, then and always, under the bread historic folds of the Democratic banner the great body both Of the dominant thought and the dominant race of the people of this state. “In the quick, sharp contest that was lately had within our party ranks the successful candidate evinced a- fertility of mental resource in the arena of for ensic debate and a talent tor political leadership which may be fairly analo gized to a certain military career. My analogy refers to a proud nnd shining page in the military annals of our coun try; It concerns that sentiment of love for the Ibat cause and of veneration for it* mighty chiefs, which will ever be worn in tho heart of hearts, of the peo ple of this state; nnd more particularly It relates to the gallant service* on tho tented field of that distinguished soldlm* and exalted Christian character, the Hon. Clement A. Evans. "In thus venturing to compare the civil service of tho nominee of tills hour to the military record of his distin guished late opponent, we pay to Mr. Atknson the greatest compliment we know how. for here and now, in the hearing, as it were, of my 180,000 fellow Georgians, I sav to tho Confederate sol dier in their name, ‘your place in the hearts of your peoplo is still and will ever be lit up by tho white and shining light of a patriotism fervent, pure nnd holy.’ Yes. morp. To Gen. Evans and the world I this day pledge the knightly honor of the young Democracy; aye. and of generations yet unborn, that no such laurel* as ho wears can fall to political leaders in a time of peace, that when he and hlH gallant r<tniMdes stained with their blood tho furrows of Virginia’s fields they won a place In tho history of their country nnd the hearts of their people with which no civic ser vice can be compared. "But, In presenting this young chief tain ns we do today, to the people of the state, we mako this boast: That the brilliant career of William Y. Atkinson, ns w#Il In the assembly as in the torum and the field, give* promt*** to the peo ple he aspires to govern that Into the coming campaign. In battling from tho mountain* to the sea for the glorious Democratic doctrine of old Andrew, ho will bring the military ublqUlty of an other Jackson. "Wherefore, my bwn, the central county, believes she speaks tho feeling of her outmost sisters when she seconds the nomination that has been made. 8he hopes, nnd will do her share to make go'od th? hope, that the cholco for gov ernor of this groat state, not only of this convention, but the sovereign peo ple from Rabun to Decatur, end ftora Charlton to Dade, from the mountains of Innnln to tho marwhes of Glynn, is William Y. Atkinson of Coweta." Chairman Clay appointed a commit tee of five composed of Col. John fl. Candler of De Kalb, Mr. Jones of Dougherty, Mr. Harris of WorUi, Mr. Wright of Echols and -Mr. &?o»s of Cobb, to escort Col. Atkinson to tho ohalr. Mr. A'tklnson was received by prolonged applause, the waving of handkerchiefs and 'the throwing up of hats. In 'the speech accepting the nom ination, after expressing heartfelt thanks, he said? ATKINBON’6 SPEECH. "I pledge you my life and my honor if I am elected governor I will prove to (bo false and untrue every slan derous charge which tho enemies of tho party may make against me or Against the party." When Col. AJtklnson said "if” elected, tho convention interrupted with a loud shout that there wa* no *Tf" about It. A round of cheers followed this. Continuing, Mr. Atkinson said that ft every Democrat would do for <the party whoil ho should do there need be no "H" about It—'the Democratic party would triumph by S0,000 majority. "We have passed through a cam paign," said the distinguished speaker, "in which wc had some friendly rivalry inside the party ranks between per sons. That is now at an end. After •t'h'J* hour It Ih no longer a question be tween Individuals. It is now a higher question, a question between parties, one party with principles and the other a party without principles. After this hour I am a candidate for nothing. It i* now a contest against Anarchism and Socialism. Men are not in it now. Principles, isms and dogmas cannot be made correct or respectable by being In any man. The principles of the Populist party in 1894 ure no more re spectable than in 1892, when Mrs. Lease advocated them. I call on no man af ter this hour to be loyal to me. Flake In my hand the standard of the Demo cratic party and appeal to every Geor gian, every lover of principle, every lover of truth and right to stand by me. Let us mako war on the methods which threaten to ruin toe South. The Democratic party has been faithful to the peoplo of Georgia. No fnan has yet raised tri* voice In this state tp say her admlnbftrajtlon has not been honest und progressive. We h/.ve dealt kTndiy with every man regardless of his con dition and color. Whites and black have received fairness and Justice in the party’s administration of the affairs of Che state. And right here, my fellow citizen*. I want to direct attention to the Influences of other political creeds in Georgia, und to say that In heaven there is a bolt already heated to blast the matt or men who art willing to ruin the prosperity of their country for persona! ambition. “The tlm* has now come for work and not for words alone. I know of but one way <o whip a thing, and that la to flght tt. When that thing la odious and dangerous our duty is not to han dle *t wfrth gloves, but to crush H—to call on the people to stand together and stamp It out. I am going In tbU light to win. The way to win la to work. The way la for each Democrat to fee! that this is his own fight; Mr. Atkinson here called upon every one present who waa willing to go.home nnd go to work for the party to rise. The whole convention stood and gove a cheer that showed they meant busi ness. Concluding, Mr. Atkinson said: “If every inan here will do what he lva3 pledged himself to do there neetl ■be no other 6lde when the fight 1* over. '.Vow, in again thanking you from >tho bottom of my heart, I ask that this convention be true to itself, true to its convictions, and Whatever public ut-« terance may be made let it to© the pBUnf* truth and not o> dodge. Give me a clear, honest Democratic platform and I pledge you that I know haw to flght up on It. I do not known !nw t-> dodgo and will not learn in* this caimpaJgn." •Mr. Atkinson retired Jfrom cho stand amid -tremendous applause. The noml- nnlon of other officer* on tho ticket was •then proceeded with. Col. Allen D. Candler of Hall county. wn« nominated for secretary of atato by Judge J. B. Estes of Gainesville and seconded by ex-Congressman Barnes of Augusta and John B. Hutchinson of Clayton county. Hon. W. H. Clifton of McIntosh waa’ nominated for secretary of state by A. N. Mauncy of Chatham and seconded by Hon. Tope Barrow of Clarke* Charles Warren of Pulaski and C. H. Underwood of Flovd. Col. Candler was nominated by a vote of 235 1-2 to 1081-2*, The remaining candidates were nomU' nated by acclamation, as follow*: Treasurer. Jt. II. Hardeman. Comptroller general, W. A. Wright , Attorney general, J. M. Terrell. Commissioner oC agriculture,. It. T., Nesbitt. Tho member* of tho new Btato execu tive committee were reported from tho' districts as follows: First district—B. A. Denmark of Chat ham, W. J. Harrington of Burk. Second district—W. W. Dew* of Ran dolph, W. H. Love of Berrien. \ i Third district—C. R. Warren of Pu laski, W. S. Thompson bf Dooly. Fourth district—A. D. Dunoon of Troup, B. >H. Richardson of Muscogee. Fifth district—John 8. Candler of De- Kalb. C. J. linden of Fulton. Sixth district—Richard Johnson of Jones, Dougins* Glousner of Spalding, Seventh dlstrlet—John Block of Floyd, 8. B. Maddox bf Whitfield. Eighth district—James M. Smith of Oglethorpe, R. B. Callaway of Wilkes. Ninth district—S. C. Allen of Gilmer, C. H. Brand of Gwinnett. Tenth district—W. II. Fleming of Richmond. James Whito of Warren. Eleventh district—J. L. Beich of Glynn, J. B. Wooten bf Dodge. Ju«t before tho convention adjournod ar G o'clock to await the work of the platform committee, a resolution was Introduced by tho Bibb delegation which threw the convention Into eon* fusion. It provided that the committee shall hereafter order tho election tor delegates to tho state convention to bo held in every county on the same day. Mr. Richardson of Fulton amended by ordering the delegate* tb he elected by primaries. In this shape the resolution finally formed, after a hot controversy over both the resolution, the Amend ment nnd tho right of the convention to take action after having created a committee on resolutions to which all resolutions were to be first referred. FEATURES OF THE PLATFORM^ The platform was presented j i tho unanimous report of tlio committee, Mr. Berner being chairman. It reaffirms tho national and Btato platforms of-1802, nnd on tho currency, question says: “Wo demand tho immediate passago of such legislation as will restore silver to its constitutional position ns a money metal und will secure at onco tlio freo and unlimited col tinge of gold and sil ver on a parity, and give to every dol lar in circulation, whether coin or pa per, tlie snino debt paying and purchas ing power.” Tqq platform further demands a Just und equitable tax on Income*, and of the repeal of the 10 per cent, tux on state banks, It snys:* “Wo urge upon our senators nnd representatives in con gress and upon our president u speedy repeal of tho prohibitory tax on tho Issues of stuto banks." Of the tariff the platform says: “Wo congratulate the entire country upon tho repeal by this congress of tho fed eral election laws nnd now urge upon that honorable body tho necessity of tlie speedy omnetment of the pending tariff bill in such form as will insuro for It the united support of all Demo crats in both branches of congress aud its approvnl by a Democratic execu tive. Wo especially commend the pres ident and the house of representatives und our Georgia seiuitors for tlielr pa triotic oudeavorH to have enacted, ns near os possible, a tariff for* revenue only." Tho platform opposes government ownership of railroads but favors tho enforcement of laws providing for right and Just control. On state matters tho platform pledges tho wise and honest administration of state affairs, pledges liberal support of public schools ami promises to dispose of tho convicts in such a manner ns to provide for their proper treatment and legul punishment without )>imleo to the tax payers and without coming In competition with freo labor. Mob violence nnd lynching Is condemned la every particular. Tlie above covers tlio contents of the platform. THE NE7WNAN TRAIN. No feature bf the day created more In terest than the arrival thin morning of the West Point train. The cans were decorated and in front of tho engine* was a large, handsome portrait of W. Y. Atkinson. Mrs. Atkinson, the he roine of the com pa I gn, was In tho car containing the Coweta county delega tion. They escorted her to the parlors of the Klmbill. where she held an In form d reception. She had received let ters from all over the state Insisting that she (tom* to the convention. And “the boy*" /locked to tho parlors of tho Kimball to pay their homage to Geor gia’s queen. Mrz. Atkinson received them with easy grace and charming manner. Bho remarked to me: "Bring the Evans men to see me". I want to meet them. Wo must all bo united now and roll up n big Democratic majority." Among the hundreds of gentlemen In the great crowd at the Kimball none was more prominent than Hon. A. O. Bicbn of Bibb. Reports of his magnifi cent speech for Democracy at Fomyth' on Wednesday had spreud.among the throng and many were the dompll/ncnta paid to him. Tho writer heard that speech and It was a great one. There was such a strong setting forth of tha great fundamental principles bf Democ racy. "Bill Arp" some years ago wroto a piece In which Mrs, Arp asked William to tell her whit were some of the great principle of Democracy. William, like •oca* preachers who had not studied out the sermon, hummed and hawed and could not answer. But if h** had been at Forsyth he would, old ;ts he Is, have learned what those grand old principle* arc, never to be forgotten. All who heard Mai. Bacon felt reawured, felt their heart* to expand and their party love rekindled. Old Democrats whoee h‘*a<ls were white arid that speech re newed within them their love of coun try, their loyalty to the party and that they felt strengthened for renewed ef fort in the purty.'s eervlce.