The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-10-24

whatever iS In his power to overthrow
every scheme and plan of the dema-
gogues and politicians opposed to the
general interest of the whole people,
and of course both races. This Con-
veutioo, now assembled, has no other
motive than to advise and discuss dis
passionately what 1t conceives. in COM
mon with tho better classes OF both
races i'm the State, to be the course each
should take, regardless OF race or poll
tics.
The address then denounceS the &C
tion OF the late Republican State Con-
-yention in depoSing Il. M. Brayton
from the State craftsmanship as the
work OF demagogue5 controlling the
ring, and that such action did not rep
resent the will and wishes Of the party.
1t then declares that the Republican
party up to this Convention existed
practically In the few or many office
holders under tho National Govern
ment, and that IAN immediate change
ought to obtain" The address con-
tinueS:
1T is commonly spoken on the
streets and In the newspapers Of the
State that the negroes were anxious for
q split In the Democratic party, know
ing that split would afford them q
splendid opportunity tn capture the
State out of the hands of the present
rulers, and thus plunge it into ruin and
degradation. The gentlemen who hold
that view and promuigate the same do
not voice the sentiments Of any negroes
In the Republican party. There IS 10
class OF citizens anywherein the United
States that are more interested in pure
.sor Tho ssGayernment, national and To-
'',ns6%xfm. fm.frs-negroes. They do not
,.'auv q afs.vl of the State, they only
ask for fair play in the legislative
halls, in the judicial departments aud
in the executive branch OF the Govern
ment. Ir. in short, the real and ideal
principles of the original Hampton
Government of rs are carried out faith
fully the negroes would be contended
under the circumstances. 1t should be
remembered the negroes have Il record
in this country that is sacred to them
and they are proud of it, and to it at
all times and under all circumstances
now they refer"
The remainder OF the address deals
with negro progress since cmancipa-
ton.
Murray, OF Sumter. moved that the
reflection upon the action OF the late
Republican Convention BE- stricken
from the address. On motion of IL
Berkeley delegate Murray's motion
WAS la!U on CnS CaDle.
The address was then declared
adopted, demand for a division being
ignored by the Chair.
Fordham offered Il resolution for the
appointment Of a committee OF five to
wait upon Governor Richardson and
request him to give the Republican
party representation upon the board of
election commissioners.
Saxon opposed the resolution as being
| inexpedient and unnecessary, saying
that the ballot-boXes would be looked
after and sufficiently guarded without
any action in the matter by this body
and upon SaNon's motion the resolution
was laid on the table.
a motion was then made that Mr.
Ellery NJ. Brayton be invited to address
the Convention, which was greeted by
loud and enthusiastic cries OF bray
ton! Braytonw
Jones, of Charleston, opposed the
motion. This being a colored mems
| Convention he objected to any white
o.san being invited to address it.
4. II: yne, of Charleston, took issue with
roit, MlIeague and made an earnest ap
lal BanK half of the motion to hear u!
h ana ,aSt SSTtcototTMr. to Brayton, which mo
sr"tfr se"t For the N aaopteG, ana braytos
over to them Wi Who e had just taken the
,mey not wastesis time the Convention
vested in re~uproar, caused by the oppo.
,troit, pof Brayton, some Of whom seemed
5 5.OO0rmined he should not be allowed tc
speak.
Murray, Of Sumter, jumped to his
feet and wildly demanded recognition
by the Chair upon a question OF prlvi
lege. Murry was greeted by cries OF
put him out" The utmost confusion
and excitement prevailed. Delegates
mounted the chairs, yelling and wildly
gesticulating. Murray dared anyone to
lay hands upon him. His friends
crowded around him and expoStulateG
with him, but in vain, he declaring
with an oath, that Brayton should no,
speak until he had been heard. AZ
this juncture riot seemed imminent
and the chairman, who was pOwerleSs
to enforce order, upon the suggestion
of reporter, requested MIR. Paul Joiner
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