Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-09-14

statement, however, that the delegate from
ColletOn had totally Inexperienced its pur-
port.
Pending discussion on the advisability of
going in caucus to make nominations, the
convention took a recess until O'Clock.
When the convention reassembled, Mr.. Rob-
ert E. White, of Charleston, submitted the re-
port of the committee on the platform and
resolutions
The platform declares that under the Con-
stitution, Congress alone has the power to
make and limit money and regulate its
value. sThat all money emitted by Con-
gress should be legal-tender; that the Ma
tional bonds are heavy burden upon the la
Dor and industry of the country and should be
paid as rapidly as possible that legal tender
greenback money, gold or silver should be issu-
ed directly from the treasury at Washington.
That the interests and rights of her labor
should he protected by the Government and
not sacrificed to National banks and monop-
olies. That the State Legislature should not
have passed the No Fence law against the
will and interest of vOteres in certain sections
That all citizens should be equal before the
law, and that all attempts to interfere with
the free and untrammelled suffrage are a
crime against civilization.
The resolutions submitted charge
First. The violation of the most solemn
pledges made to the people in 1876 by the
leaders under Hampton.
Second. The creation Of useless offices and
thereby an increase of public expenses.
Third. The sacrifice of the phosphate in
terest of the State for the enrichment Of a few
individuals, instead of utilizing it for the pay
ment Of the State debt.
Fourth. Extravaganza in legislative expen-
ses :; $S7, 900 for 1882 and an extra session :;
whereas, it was in 1859, less than SIG, 600. The
mode of legislation, too, only increases the
disquietude and political unrest which excludes
capital and also emigration which now amounts
to 1000, 600 per annum.
Fifth. The unconstitutional election law
with it's eight boxes, which is political de-
vice to disfranchise many thousands of voters
of both races The registration, though con-
stitutional, has been most shamefully abused
and has illegally excluded many from regis
tration.
Sixth. The unconstitutional poll tax law,
which imposes mark of ten dollars or i'm
prisonment for thirty days, which the law for
bids.
Seventh. The gross neglect of enforcing the
laws against carrying concealed weapons, du-
cling, miscegeneration and licentiousness.
Eighth. The refusal to leave the fence law to
the vote of the people which has been so des-
tructive to the interests Of so many, and as
the law now stands should be repealed.
Ninth. The Lien law in it's present form
places the impoverished buyer at the mercy of
the vandal with his usurious percentage, which
is tantamount almost to contiscation. 1t re-
quires modification, permitting 12 per cent. to
he collectable by law on cash prices.
Tenth. We condemn unequivocally the
mileage grab of the last Legislature.
Eleventh. We are opposed to the Constitu-
tional amendment because it places the entire
political interests Of the citizens in the hands
of trial justice
Twelfth. We think that the offices of audi
tor and treasurer should be united in one Off
Ger to be elected by the people. The appoint
i've power has been most fearfully abused to
the public detriment.
Thirteenth. 1t requires ceaseless vigilance
to guard against rings and monopolists, which
have consumed the vitals of the State.
Fourteenth. We condemn the gerryman-
derhg of the State.
Fifteenth. We condemn the threatened in
tended shifting of the ballot boxes.
Sixteenth. An unnecessary multiplication
of officers with extravagant salaries tends to
corrupt the civil service. The salaries of our
State and county officers should be reduced
one-third.
Seventeenth. We are opposed to the enact
ment of a prohibition law until that question
shall be settled by vote of the people.
Eighteenth. No railroad should be allowed
to change it's schedule of freight rates without
giving thirty days notice of such intention.
After the adoption of the platform, repre-
sentatiyes of the press and all spectators were
excluded from tile hall, and the convention,
with DR.. Durham in the chair, went into
secret session.
Mr.. Sanders, of Colleton nominated the
Hon. James B. Campbell for Governor.
Mr. Fishburne rose to point of order. He
said that Mr.. Campbell had already been NOM
mated and endorsed by the Convention.
He was informed that the nomination had
not prevailed.
Judge .Mackey said that there were two
things which should be considered, the fitness
and availability of a candidate for this office
Mr.. Campbell would add lustre to the move
ment, but he should be consulted as to wheth- !
er he would accept the nomination. 1t would
not do for the convention to nominate can
didate who would not serve.
After some further debate the nomination
for Governor was suspended, and then the
nomination for Lieutenant-G Governor was also
suspended After little while Judge Mack |
ey moved that the Convention nominate full
State ticket
CdulpUcll Mdo again oPl uiS. nAoeNoy o"io
that he had been Informed by Mr.. w. J. Oliver !
that Mr.. Campbell was unalterable in his de-
termination not to accept the nomination for
Governor. That he, Campbell, thought he
could serve his State better as member of |
Congress from the First District, and that he !
would be candidate for that position.
Mr.. Fshburne wanted to know eff Camp :
bell was our only chance ?" and to this peril .
nent inquiry Mackey Indignantly replied, mo,
he is not our only chance. We have thou
sand chances This great movement does not
depend on any one man for success"
Fishburne sat down.
The motion to 60 into the nomination of
full State ticket prevailed. j. Hendrix Nc
Lane was nominated and the nomination was
seconded by w. w. Russell, who glorified
McLane as the standard bearer of the party
for the last four years and as never having.
5raied it's banner in the dust. The nomina-
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