The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-04

that Col. Norris desired to make state
mont if the committee would hear him.
The committe expressed q Willingness
TO hear him, and Col. Norris came IN
and after the friends ofbotl parties had
been invited to be present, Col. Norris
said he did not know until the day be-
fore that the committee would meet
that dav, and it was only in answer to
a call which intlmated that there
might have been some irregularities Ill
the election on Friday that ne Ead
come. After reaching Belton ne had
with friends enquired into the alleged
irregularities, and, from the best IN
formation he could get, be dld not
think he would be warranted III con-
testing the election, and he did not
propose to follow the investigation lur-
ther.
He had gone into the primary deter,
mined to abide the result, andhc Woulc
now leave the contest in the hands OF
the committee, for he did not see that
he would be warranted i'll following IL
up further. He said it was Tar from
him or any intention of his, to lnJect
ANYTHING into the contest that wouid
cause dissension. Yet he still stood tor
the principles for which he had fought
in the campaign.
This ended the contest and the COM
mittee declared Johnstone nominated.
Immediately after the announcement
of the result the crowd repaired III
front of the Hotel where Col. john
stone made very handsome speech,
thanking his friends for their support
and promising them his best efforts as
their representative in Congress.
Speeches were made by +. B. Muir
raw. Geo. f. Prince, w. H. Hunt, Jr.,
Hugh n. Prince, R. A Thompson and
others.
The stay in Belton was pleasant. we
had a pleasant and goodnatured party
and the occasion will long be remem-
bered. Johnstone seems to have made
many very true and fast friends, who
seemed to be more delighted at his sue
cess than he could be himself.
We had the pleasure Of taking dinner
with Mr.. A. G. Latimer, Chairman OF
Anderson County, who has delightful
home in the town of Belton: We found
him very pleasant and agreeable
gentleman, and his wife a most estlm-
able lady. We think be was right in
desiring a full committee under the
circumstances, and it was best the
meeting of the committee was post
poned until Tuesday. He impressed US
IS desiring to be fair to all parties.
The statement published in the News
and Courier to the effect that 1t was
Tiilman and anti Tillman men and
that the Tillman element of the com
mittee were urging the contest ana oo-
iected to our credentials IS misleading
and not in harmony with the facts.
We are satisfied that Tillman and anu
Tillman had nothing at all TO DO Win
the matter: Col. Gary, who was
member of the committee and who is
candidate for Lieutenant-Governor on
on the Tillman ticket was as fair ana
impartial as man could be. and we
trust that this statement will have no
effect on him one way or the other, for
it was question that never came up at
Bolton. Col. Gary was at Belton to
discharge an official duty and he dld 1t
faithfully and well and With satlsfac-
ton to all parties. Col. Norris and his
friends are satisfied, and Col. john
stone and his friend will not complain.
Johnstone Receives an Ovation.
Mention is made elsewhere Of the
rejoicing in Newberry on Saturday over
the news of the success of George john
stone in the Congressional primary on
last Friday over his competitor, Hon.
y. K. Norris.
Yesterday afternoon it was learned
that Col. Johnstone would reach New
berry on the afternoon train. In view
of that fact carriage with four-in-haHd
and the Newberry Band and about one
hundred citizens repaired to the depot
to give him welcome home.
As he stepped on the platform yell
went up for Johnstone that would
have touched the hardest heart. His
friends were delighted tfeit no spirit
of bitterness to any competitor. 1t was
simple Joy over the success of New
berry's choice. He acknowledged the
honor thus paid him in few words
and vi driven to his home. The New
berry. Band marched behind the car
riage as it drove up Main Street.
Arrangements have been made to
have gathering Of the Democrats at
Newberry on Saturday afternoon when
Col. Johnstone will address his friends.
Everybody is invited to be here and
take part. Newberry will do the hand
some thing on this OCCASION and every
body can have good time.
Col. Johnstone was the recipient OF
large number of congratulatory tele-
grams from all parts of the District and
State. Among these was one from Maj.
E. B. Murray, of Anderson, who was
competitor in the first race.
The following from the News and
Couriet of yesterday shows how Col.
Johnstone was received at Anderson:
TOMBSTONE AT ANDERSON.
ANDERSON, S. c., September Col.
Geo. Johnstone, the successful candi-
date for Congress from this District,
received a perfect ovation upon his ar
rival here from Bolton this afternson.
He was met at the DEPOT by large
crowd, headed by the Young America
Brass Band, and was driven to the
>Chiuuola, from the balcony of which
he delivered most hearty speech.
He said that he regarded himself as
already elected to Congress, but knew
there would be evelJ effort made to de-
feat him and seat Republican, but
the effect would be futile.
His speech was very conciliatory and
was heard by large crowd, many
farmers being in the audience.
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