The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-04-02
CONVENTION AFTERMATH.
WHAT SOME OF THE BRETHREN OF THE
PRESS HAVE TO SAY.
How the Convention was Regarded at
its ClOse..-What lis Effect Will Be
1.-The College Boys Mistake.
Columbia Record.


The best name. OF determining the effect
OF the convention upon those who were In at
tendance upon 1t, Is 10 take the involuntary
as they drop from the lips of all.
Accordingly, q Record scribe mingled freely
with the crowd and heard what they had TO
say.
The assembling of the convention has been
looked upon by great many with amuse-
ment and feeling that few extreme TIL
NANTES would meet and show their zeal by
nominating Mr.. Tillmnn. This they have
done, and many we're the exclamation OF 81
told you so" and II knew that is what they
would do" 1t was agreed on the streets that
the convention was thoroughly representa-.
tive body OF 1876" Democrats. Among those
opposed to the farmers movement, 1t is gener-
ally conceded that they made mistake IN
nominating. Somestill regard the movement
as confined TO Tllman and his few friends
and not In any sense representative body OF
farmers. A greater preponderance, however;
looking upon the convention as 1t sat realiz
that therein was some OF the best manhood
and trnest D Democracy OF south Carolina; =,
lied as "Reed." STILL nearly all concede
that he manifested a spirit OF fairness
throughout, seeking at all times to obtain the
sentiment Of the convention, without oppres-
sing the opposing factions.
The feature most regretted by farmers ana
citizens alike was the action OF the Universi-
ty boys wherein they demonstrated a bitter
opposition to the Tillman nomination, AS
showing what tney felt, their aciion and ex-
preston are the best guides. When Tillman
WAS escorted into the convention after his
nomination, and throughout his speech,
markedly at It's close, they hissed strongly G
ed up street, about forty strong, singing
we'll hang Ben Tillman on n sour apple
tree" "Bury Ben Tlllman In Ditch pass
him around and let's all kick him" and Let's
to his hotel. they swarmed behind him, and
shouted, "Pull him down; lynch him." etc.
At this action Mr. Tillman was heard to say
II am surprised, indeed; for though had
lie they would 20 30 far as to forget them,
selves. Their farmer friends we're mortified
and indignant, but tried to look with lenl-
ent eye upon It all Some asked II II were
ton this. Others asked where Columbia's po
lice were, and II the citizens OF Columbia were
disposed to sanction such conduct. Several
Columbia gentlemen were heard 10 make re
marks of this natures:
"They are making q serious mistake"
"rhis will make votes for Tillman,' etc.
Some were heard to say that It was only the
larking OF a lot OF college boys and not worthy
The farmers were generally more hopeful nf
ter the convention than before, as evidenced
by their speech. Several were heard 10 say
that while they had never been Tillman men
and had come here opposed to him, they were
now thoroughly In sympathy with him.
Mr.. ]. L. NJ. Irby, OF Laurens, said In conver
sation: II feel confident that With the pro
gress OF the canvass Tillman will gain
he will sweep the field"
The spirit OF the farmers seemed to be for an
open field and q fair fight. Free discussion
the only hope OF honest reform.
Capt. Tillman Expresses Himself
Columbia Record.
After the excitement Of the days work nj
the farmers convention q Record reporter
found Capt. Tiiiman In his room, surrounded
by a coterie OF friends. He stated to him that
he would be glad TO have an expression ol
opinion from him upon the work OF the con-
vention. and what plans he proposed to pur.
sue in his campaign.
The Captain replied that he was not dlspoS,
ed 10 talk, that he had gone into his "Shell'
and wanted TO rest.
convention?"
~ am. of course, glad to see that the farm
ers, or common folks, have awakened to the
situation, and have determined TO fight foi
measures OF reform. cannot say that am
elated with my nomination, for while l ap
preciate the honor conferred upon me, see
before me one OF the hardest. most laborious
and to me personally, the most costly cam
paign that has ever been made In this State
"Well, what policy will you pursue with re-
gard to your opponents?'
10 devise any plan Of campaign, and DO MOI
know what my opponents Will do. propose
TO stand squarely OH the platform as adopted
by the convention. and present It, 10 the peeo
That possess. And when We come to the Au
gust convention. will accept the action o
That convention fully and abide by IT,"
"What effect do you think the action OF the
None at all. We cannot afford to sink oul
own ship and that is what split in the party
would mean. On that score the Democracy
South Carolina need fear nothing"
NraI tlnt hnS ~ In nn
will call q convention TO place candidates II
nomination against you; In that case, WIN
will be your action?'
"Weli, my canvass will be very uninterest
Ing If there Is no one 10 present me oiher slu'
in discussing the issues presented BY this con
vention. And In the event TINT there are M
counter nominations, here extend the invi
tation to any and all candidates To meet m,
10 debate. We want froe and full discussion
A Letter 10 DIR. McHryde.
COLUMBIA, s, c., March q.
DR.. McBryle, President OF the South Caroline
University:
DEAR SIR-During the Furmers Conven
tlop here numbers OF the stunents of the Uni
versity were present, and during the proceed
ings speakers who were In favor OF nGininu
tlons were Missed and treated In rough ant
rude manner. After the proceedings wer'
lied mob, singing vile songs and applying op
prSbrous epitheis TO the leaders of this move
inent, and followed Capt. Tillman around
even 10 his hotel. and inSulted him by apply
Ing all manner of disgraceful terms to him
and threatening 10 do personal Violence TO hi
We desire respectfully to call your attention
10 these proceedings. A public expression o
opinion from you concerning this Will oblig'
"'' j. II. COUNTS,
J.. Il. PARKER,
j. l.. NJ. IRBY,
w. 4. SNELGROvE,
4. c. LATlMER.