Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-10-02
five minutes before comparative order was

five minutes before comparative order was
restored.
After while Freeman began again and
argued that the Taft men had 30 out OF Al
delegates in the Nominating Convention.
FIe claimed that his side represented the
seven thousand registered Republican vo-
ters of Charleston. He read certificate,
purporting to be signed by majority OF
the Convention, and testifying. that the Taft
delegation was elected. How in the name
of God could the Convention refuse to seat
them? He went on to say that MIR. Noah
dealt out free whisky and crackers to his adj
herents and yet failed of success.
Noah "That is not So"
Freeman Eyes it is"
Noah "It's not true"
Freeman "It is"
Freeman, in conclusion, stated that his
delegation would not accept any half vote:
He closed his speech of an hour and half
amid much applause.
r. l.. Smith, colored, spoke for the anti
Taft delegation. He had urged his COL
leagues to accept half votes, not because he
thought it just to them, but in the interest
of peace. The issue in Charleston, said
Smith, speaking vehemently and walking
up to Taft and his delegation, was this:
whether you, and you, and you, sir, who
represent the Postofice Ring in Charleston
and hold together by the cohesive power of
public plunder, should represent the city?
You say you were fairly elected. That is
lie. You say that the place you held your
polls in Ward was reputable place: l
of Charleston. He says: "The place, corner
of Princess and Archdale streets, is very dis
reputable" And the Taft delegation seek
positions on this floor by ballOt-boX stuffing.
The discussion continued in this strain to
considerable length of time, Taft, among
others, taking the floor and speaking in be-
half of himself and the list of delegates
headed by him. A vote was finally reach
ed, it being on the adoption of the minor
ity report, seating one half of each of the
Charleston contesting delegations The vote
resulted yeas, 4S mays G1. Taft was beaten.
After the vote was announced, Taft said
that he arose to privileged question. AS
Republican and an honorable man, he
would keep his word. He represented the
Republicans Of the sea coast; they would
never take a half vote, and he would say
now that no packed revenue ring Conven-
ton could rule him. 81 wipe the dust OFT
my feet from this Convention. 1t is not
Republican Convention, and we will show
you who are the real, true and tried Re
publicans of South Carolina"
At the conclusion Of his remarks, which
were delivered with spirit and effect, Taft
withdrew from the Convention.
The scene now became pandemonium,
confusion reigned supreme, delegates crowd
ed around excited speakers representing the
rival postoffice and revenue rings. The
Chairman pounded away with his gavel,
but it could scarcely be heard in the midst
of the storm that prevailed.
Several speeches were made, when at last
the Chair put the question to vote and the
ayes appeared to have it.
A Aroll-call wasdemanded and resultedayes
70, noes 2G.
The debate was thus closed.
D. L. Witherspoon, of York, who opened
the morning session with prayer, was arous-
/ ed from sleep to cast his vote.
A motion to adjourn until o o'clock,
Thursday morning was ruled out of order.
The motion to adopt the majority report,
seating both delegations from Charleston,
with half vote to each, was put and the
ayes and noes demanded. Ayes y; noes q.
The two delegations from Charleston were
then placed on the roll, with half vote
each.
The contest over the Sumter delegation
was next decided after heated discussion,
by the adoption of the minority report,
which seated the Richardson delegation.
On the announcement of the result, Smith
said his delegation would join the Taft dele,
cation from Charleston, and they would
leave the convention. He desired to give
his reasons, but the convention began yell
ing at him to prevent it.
Richardson took the floor, proclaimed his
Republicanjsm, and said he would not stand
by and be imposed upon by a prearranged
scheme.
Smith took the floor again and was max
ing charges against the Committee on Gre
dentials when the Chair checked him.
Smalls claimed that as the Richardson
delegation intended to withdraw, they had
no rights before the convention.
Smith then gave his reasons, stating that
it was prearranged plan to GUST his dele
CATION, and announced his withdrawal.
On motion Of Deas, at 2.45 A. NJ, the
temporary organization was made perma-
nent.
Deas moved that "a Committee on Plat.
forms and Resolutions be appointed"
Adopted.
Myers moved for a committee of nine on
rules Adopted.
Shrewsbury introduced a preamble and
resolution eulogistic of R. B. Elliott.
Shrewsbury also introduced preamble
and resolutions complaining of the ineffi-
cheney of the educational facilities furnish
ed by the State, and asserting that schools
were opened in every section of the State
for but two and four months. The resolu-
tions called upon the State authorities to
increase educational facilities and favor
national aid to State education. Applause
greeted these resolutions.
Shrewsbury also introduced strong Blaine
and Logan resolutions, which were heartily
appauded and claimed that free election
and an honest count would secure for them
in this State a majority of 10000. If this
majority is not counted, then the Democrat
ic party will be chargeable with the vilest
perversion Of the election machinery.
The chair said the resolutions would be
referred to the appropriate committee, when
appointed.
Deas endeavored to get something in at
this stage, but it failed to be understood or
appreciated.
The Chair appointed the Committee on
Platform and Resolutions, with +. II. DeaS
as Chairman.
Miller, of Beaufort, offered the following
resolution, which was REFEREED:
Whereas, there are few OF the Federal
officers of this State who are deslrous OF
having an organization OF the party maze
for their personal advancement, without re-
gard to the welfare or benefit Of the masses
who cast the Republican vote in this State
And whereas the laws of the United States
make it penal offense for any Federal officer
to solicit or receive, directly or indirectly,
subscriptions or contributions of money or
valuable thing from any person receiving
payment for services from the United States;
And whereas the National Convention, by
a resolution, declared that Federal officers
should not be members of State Commit
tees, because the efficiency and usefulness of
the committee would be impaired there