The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1890-07-17
Democratic Club Meetings.
BELToS, S. c., July 1ltb, 1890.

Thc Democratic voters of Bolton township as
sembled ut Belton this afternoon. AS the Belton
Democratic Club was composed Of both Tillman
aud Anti-Tilman men, there had previously been
and with that end In view The Executive Commit
tee Of the Club got together, and agreed that the
division should be mado, the Tillmauites to have
possession Of the roll and all books and papers
pertaining to the Club, and be called tho Bolton
Democratic Club No. !, and the Anti.Tlllmanites
to reorganizo under the name Of the Bclton DEM
ocratic Club No. .. Accordingly, I.elton Demo-
cratic Club. No. l, assembled at the capacious
store room of Mr.. G.. W. McGee, who kindly ten
dered its use, but it was soon made evident that
the building was entirely too small to hold the
crowd, and the meeting was held in the grove at
the old Presbyterian Church, and presided over by
Todd, the President, having withdrawn with the
Anti-Tillmanites. Tho official staff Of the Club
was nlnde complete, and vacancies caused by with
drawal filled, by electi m and appointments rs
1st Vice President, J. K. Clement, end viec-Prcsi-
dent, w. +. Sutherland, Secretary. Executive
Committee Of tho Club: III. Copeland, J. L.
Drake J. N: Mattson, ". A. Shocklcy and 6. NJ.
elected delegates to tho County Convention, to bc
held on the 18th inst: a. c. Latimer, J. J. Cope
land, A. r. Cox, L. D. Harris ]. N. A1attison, j. j.
Vaughn, NJ. 6. Cox, and J. L. Drake. Alternates
Jos Fields, DR.. H. S. Cheshire J. D. Pinson, T. ].
Cox and W. II. Ackcr. A. G. Latimcr was elected
member of the County Executive Committee. A
motion authorizing the delegates and alternates for
any other or future conventions that may be held,
until otherwise provided, was adopted. Delegates
to the County Convention, on being requested, nil
declared themselves in favor Of B. 4. Tillman for
tions were offered by Mr. A. c. Latimer and unan-
imously adopted:
Whereas, wo believe the discussion of publ ic
affairs and the conduct of our State government
hooy, In nQna1
our people, tending to educate the masses, and to
the exposure and correction of extravaganza and
abuses in the government
1st. Resolved. That we approve the March Con-
vention and Its platform.
End. That we approve Its action in presenting q
Candidate for Governor, this making tho issue
tangible and forcing discussion.
Bird. That we endorse the suggestion Of Capt
B. r. Tillman as candidate for Governor, beliey-
ing that his election will tend to improve tho gov
eminent and bring about needed reform.
4th. That in view OF the present attitude of the
National Republican party, We believe that per-
Of vital Importance, and that the action of tho
State Nominating Convention should be final, and
its nomi nees should be heartily aud vigorously
supported by every true Democrat without regard
to his previous preferences.
5th. That we deem it unwise to deyiate from the
present Democratic Constitution and past usuges
In the midst Of q heated campaign, and shall ad-
vocote q strict adherence to the Constitution
which has controlled US in the last elections.
9Th. That we deplore the disposition shown by
the anti-Tillman men in not being willing to SUBJ
NIT to the majority rule, in tn at they are with
drawing from the regular Democratic Clubs and
arc putting themselves in the attitude of Inde-
pendents, showing thereby that the "ring" 1nust
be perpetuated in ruling the State ut all hazards
Loud and enthusiastic cheers were given for
Tillmar all through the meeting. vote of thanks
rendering the use of his store-room for the meet
lug. The Secretary was ordered to send minutes of
the proceedings to the County papers, Greenville
Daily News, Charleston World and Enterprise and
Mountaineer and request publication. At the
close of tho meeting rousing cheers were given for
Mr.. A. c. Latimer in appreciation Of his valuable
services and work for the party. 176 members
present and answering to their names.
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