The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-04-01
CAROLINA C0NGRESSMEN.
CHANGES LIKELY TO BE MADE IN
THE DELEGATION.

CHANGES LIKELY TO BE MADE TN
THE DELEGATION.
J. w. Perry to Oppose Dibblc in the First
Henderson Against Tillman in the Sec
ond, Aiken to not Ask Return.
COLUMBIA, March 27.-Very little
has been said in the newspapers of this
State in regard to the Congressional
nominations. 1t is true a great deal has
been said on the subject of a new deal,
but this has been understood to apply
chiefly to the State House and court
house officials. There are some indlca-
tions, however, that changes may be
made in the Congressional delegation
also.
In the first district it is estimated that
Mr. Jennings w. Perry. OF Walterboro,
will oppose Mr.. Dibble; in the second,
there has been some talk of bringing out
a candidate in opposition To Colonel Till
man, possibly ex-senator Henderson, OF
Aiken; in the third, it seems pretty we'll
understood that Colonel Aiken will not
be in the field owing to his physical coll
dltion, which has been such as to pre-
vent his attendance in the present scs-
sion ofCongrcss. Hon. George john
stone, of fNewberry, has been mentioned
as a possible 1idate in this district.
Congressman Hemphill has been re-
markably successful in securing ap-
pointments for his constituents and has
thereby preserved his popularity, and
will doubtless have a walk over. Gen.
eral Kennedy's appointment as Consul
to Shanghai possibly removed a tormlda-
BILE competitor. So far I have heard OF
no opposition to either Col. Perry, in
the Fourth district, or Mr.. Darsan, in
the Sixth, and as they arc serving their
first terms they will doubtless be re-
elected. But there are able and am
bilious men in both districts who may
consent to allow the use of their names
before q Democratic Convention.
Col. Elliott opposed Smalls IN the
black district in the last election, merely
to bring out the votes of the Democrats
of that section of the State. He will
hardly consent to sacrifice himself again
tor the good of the party, although he is
a true patriot, and can always be counted
on to make his personal interests subser-
Went to the public good. But it may
be said that Smalls will have no OPP
position from the Democrats. He may
be opposed by politicians in his own par
ty. There are no members Of it, how
ever, distinguished enough to have at
tracted much notice, except Williams,
of Georgetown, and he is altogether too
houorablesa man to suit the tastes OF
the Republicans in the black district.
Smalls then is pretty safe.
Mr.. Perry, who may oppose Colonel
.Dihh,- iaIfhe Solicitor of the district.
and E?n young lawyer OF considerable
ability, Senator Henderson, of Aiken,
is one of the most su :cessful lawyers in
South Carolina, and his friends have
great faith in his future, but ii IS mat
ter of much doubt whether he will OPP
pose Col. Tillman, who is deservedly
popular with the people and strongly
entrenchcd in his district. Col. Aiken
being practically out Of the race, there
will be a ''go-as-you-please" fight in
that section. Hon. George Johnstone,
who may be candidate, is one ofthe most
distinguished lawyers in Carolina, and
probably the best equipped politician IN
the State. He is handsome, polished
IN his manner possessing 4 certain
amount of personal magnetism, ready
debater and natural orator, qualities
which eminently fit him for the high and
honorable position of q Congressman.
He would make splendid Representa-
tive. He stands a fine chance for the
nomination, unless some candidate ap-
pear, which IS probable, who will inhcr-
it the vote OF the Granger element that
has heretofore constituted Col. Aiken's
strongest backing. The race in this
event. will be interesting.
The young men are apparently lead
inc on all the great questions before the
people. Hemphill in Congress on the
money problem. j. J. Dargan on the
tariff and Ben. Tillman on agricultural
matters. Whether they are right Or wrong
in their positions on these reatquestions,
there is no doubt about the fact that
they are the leaders Of thought in South
Carolina to-day. Isay this not to dispar-
age the veterans who have rendered the
State such splendid service, and who are
still, by reason Of their vigorous man
hood and intellectual attainments, capa-
Bile of maintaining the fame and glory OF
the State, but merely to show that the
coming generation is initiating their
great virtues, and will in proper time
worthily wear the honors bequeathed
them by such noble predecessors
Rlchland in Augusta Chronicle.
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