The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-14
SOUTH CAROLINA.
EXCITING DEMOCRATIC STATE
CONVENTION.
At Eleven O'Clock at Night Little Had
Been Done But wrsngiing-The Pass
ing Of the Lie Throws the Body Into
Confusion.

COLUMBIA, :. c., Aug. i3.-Thc Demo
cratic State Convention met AZ noon to-day,
and was called to order by James A. Hoyt,
chairman Of the State Democratic Execii-
| tive Committee. The convention is called
for the sole purpose Of determining wheti er
the nominating convention shall be chosen
by primary elections or by the county con-
yentions. There are 32O delegates present.
2Gl of whom are ."rilm1nites" and 80
straightout Democrats, or anti-rilmanites.
Notwithstanding the fact that the conven-
tion was called for a specific purpose, the
adherents Of Tillman. nnding themselves
with such an overwhelming major
ity. seriously contemplate the nomina-
tion of their candidate and full state
ticket. After calling the convention
to order, Chairman lioyt named
O.. l.. Buist. straight-Out. for temporary
chairman. \ rillman delegate thereuron
nominated W. !. Talbert. leading Alii-
ancc man Of Edgefeld county. rs temporary
chairman. Chairman Il0yt claimed that ~
the Convention was not organized he had
no power tO entertain any motion what
ever. The utmost confusion followed this
announcement, the rillmanites insisting
upon their right 10 nominate temporary
chairman. and the straight-Outs protesting
against such action. Pandem0nium rigned
for fully half an hour, and II looked as
il the Convention would break up in a
row before it could be- organized. Finally
Chairman Iloyt decided to entertain the
motion, and amid great confusion and the
wild protests of the straght-outs Talbert
was declared elected temporary chairman.
The temporary secretaries were then elected
i'm the same manner. and the roli-cah ot
delegates was proceeded with.
The Committee on Credentials was ap-
pointed. and the convention took recess
until Z. NJ.
The convention rcassemblcl at $780, hut
a. the Credentials Committee was not
ready 10 report recess was taken un'h
=. VI.
The convention 'reasscmbled at 9;3o j.
NJ, when the committee on credentials
made its report ON the cOutesting delega-
lions from Fairfield. An animated debate
arose upon the report. which was at Times
characterized by great yigor between
the opposing factions. I'm the course
of the discussion. 7. ". Wood
ward (SlraehiouD gave The lie to
pr. Polc (lIlmanite). scene oi wid
confusion followed. Delegates jumped
upon their chairs gesticulating wildly.
personal collision upon the ilOor was avert
rd only bY the GOODNESS Of delegate llaskill,
Df Columbia. who mounted chair aud ar-
9paled 10 the convention tO come 70 order.
His appeal finally had the desired effect,
and the debate proceeded. Up to IL J.. NJ,
tho contested delegation case had not been
disposed Of.
Finally the convention by vote of 2lS [,
20 seated the 'rillmanites.
". j. 1Obert was then chosen lernla-
nent chairman. Ihe secretaries of the
temporary organization were made pcrma-
uent officers.
Several resolutions were presented ana re-
ferred 10 committees. Several NOTIONS W.
take a recess until morning Were voted
down. and the convention Is now awaiting
reports from committees.