The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-08-10

MIR. Clark of Kershaw said his endorse
ment of Mr.. Clcaveland was as hearty mud
true as that of any man in South Carolina but
MS application of the civil service rules had
W rSsIe't f6er IN w ressl nj Republicans in office
as true and faithful as Mr.. Cleveland who
were kept out Of them. He had always
believed in the Jacksonian maxim applied TO
party matters that "to the ~victors belonged
the spoils," and it was but Just to those Who
had been ground down under the heels of tho
spoilers for as many years, that thcv should
lind such policy as that represented in the
proposed amendment barring them out from
Democrats they had contributed.
MIR. Nelly OF Barnwell was happy in finding
himself tor the time in his life able to support
a movement made by Capt. Dawson, and he
would most heartily. favor the amendment.
what MIR. Clark said did not reflect the senti-
ments ct the Democracy which he represented.
lie was IA man who supported his friend, and
when his friend came out for office, he ALWAYS
believed his friend to be the right man for the
place,
MIR. Murray hoped the amendment would
not prevail 1t was not in hsrmony with
democratic principles, and was not suited to
the genius OF our government, because it.
couid DC used to prevent many n man who was
qualified, and had a right to share in the
administration of the government. He had no
objection to the kind of Civil Service Reform
when had been practiccd by President Clevc-
land IN South Carolibna because he believed
not a single Republican Office holder remained
III TINS State, but the civil service reform
proposed 10 be endorsed by the amendment
was not applied elsewhere in that way.
Mr.; BARRIER of Chester obtained the floor
ana diverted 'hc Convention for about five
minutes IN his characteristic manner, produce
ing Toars of laughter as he prunccd and
gsstlculated over the whole field of the duties
OF a delegate. He thought the Convention
had nothing to do with a question of national
politics, and that it had been called together
to nominate the State officers, and having
done SO they should now 70 home. .
Mr.. Murphy Of Collector favored the restorn-
ton OF the plank to the platform. If right
and proper in 1882, when it was necessary to
e!eet +" Democratic President, now that he has
beeh elected 1t shuld be retained. If we
were sincere in 1882 we owed it to ourselves
it in 1856.
Mr.. Haskell rejected that the amendment
proposed had injected the question into the
Convention.
MIR. Smythc intcrposcd a point Of order
mat 1T was not in order to discuss the policy
OF the administration, but the Chair
ruled the point MT we'll ,hkcu.
Mr.. Haskell rtsumiug said he regretted
that it had been brought in, but would pposc
the introduction OF any such plank in tho
present platform.
lie was for service as we understood il. but
WAS opposed to IL civil service which was
operated to keep in Republicans and to make
" oDtU1nO ulCpS To
which they are entitled. -
Mi. Croft moved to lay on the table the
amendment tf MIR. Dawson, supporting his
motion will an argument of grc,.t force.
NJ. lawson colicd for ayes and nays
After the call of the roll, the President
declared tho vote ayes l49, nay; 1853, so the
vote to lay on the table the amendment pro-
posed pY Mr.. Dawson was rejected, and the
amendment was then put and carried.
me Prestdent announced that the Gen
IlGnlnn who hnH hnan hnnnral NJ, H.
OF the Convention were present and would be
presented to the body.
MIR. Montgomery OF Marion moved that the
CONCEPTION proceed with the business before.
y. me mctioN produced much commotiou
and before 1t subsidized the Committee with
the nominees came upon the stage ard we're
with prolonged applause.
AT the close of the address the Convention
resumed the business which Was supended
during the speeches of the nominees.
The Chairman (simonton1 explained the
circumstances under which the vote on adopt
ing the plapfOrm was interrupted by the com
ing OF the nominees, and the platform was
then adopted and is as follows:
The Platform.
The Democratic party of South Carolina in
state State Convention assembled, reatfirm-
ing their allegiance'and devotion To the nrin-
clples of the Democratic party, declare tho
GLOWING t" be the principles and policy of
the Democratic party in State and Federal
First. Wise and just legislation; the i'm.
partial administration OF equal laws; efficiency
With economy i'll every department. of the
State Government.
second. Popular education is the bulwark
OF. free institutions. Liberal support of the
pnbiic schools for the public schools.
Ihlrd. Ihc present protective tariff axes
the many for the benefit of the favored few.
me duties on imports should be decreased.
early repeal of the duty on cotton ties, on
the machinery used in the manufactures Of
cotton and wool, and on tools and agricultural
implements, will stimulate manufactures and
be u measure of relief to the farmers of the
country.
Fourth. The public credit, National and
State must be maintained.
Fifth. In the conduct OF affairs in this State
the Democracy have been actuated by the de-
sire to promote the greatest good to the State, |
democratic unity is public safety and pri vate
Sixth. In the State, Justice and equality
70 all, to insure harmony and good will be-
tween the races. In the Union no sectionaIism
IN policy or feeling al indissolute Union of
States one flag, one country.
one destiny.
Seventh. Civil service reform. Appoint-
ments to minor Offices under tests that wItI
Indicate the qualifications of the applicant.
pT9mo1lon oy iners, Al fixed tenure of office
md no removals except for cause.
The Committee on Resolutions to whom
we're referred various resolutions amending
he Constitution as to the mode of selectins
he candindidates respectfully submits The
oilowing report. The following amendment.
hey recommend shall be adopted as a substi.
Ole for oil the proposed amendments so re-
erred to them.
Amend Article XIII by adding thereto the /,
GLOWING
"Each Congressionaldistrict aud judicial Cir
unit in this State shall be at liberty to adopt
he method of primary election inStead Of Nc