New-York tribune., 1891-12-17
A SPLIT OYER THE LOTTERY.
TWO DEMOCRATIC CONVENTIONS IN LOUIS
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CHAIRMAN LANIER, OF THE STATE COMMITTEE.
JOINS THE ANTI-LOTTBRY PARTY-DETER.'
MINED ATTITUDE OF THE ADAMS MEN
Baton Rouge La, Dec. 16.-There were two Demo
cratic state Conventions here to-day. The MeEnery
PRO Lottery met last night and by resolutions
appointed standing committee OF nine 10 confer with
the chairman of the State Central Committee regarding
the temporary organization Of the convention. and they
were furthersautlorzed to meet any similar committee
10 be appointed by tue opposition for the same purpose
The committee waited on Colonel Lanier, chairman OF
the Central Committee, and presented the name OF
H. p Wells of Richland. for temporary chairman and
also stated that at the convention four years ago the
appointment of the Committee Credentials was made
on the basis of eight seven, the matter having been
arranged by the conference between committees repre-
scntng both Sides The committee had heard that the
Anti-Lotery had appointed similar committee
and thought that the matter could be arranged at once
Colonel Laner replied that he hoped II would be, ana
sent to the ntLottery to inquire about It,
few moments later the Adams (Anti-Lottery) commit
tee. headed by Don Caffrey, appeared
The McEnery committee said ii had come with refer
ence to the temporary chalrnanship.
Mr.. Cafrey said the craftsmanship would doubtless
be conceded but that he had more grave and impor
tant matter 10 submit lie then presented the follow
Ing propositions That all frivolous contests be dis
missed that all discussions to the submission of the
Lottery amendment to white primaries be abandoned :
that the convention place in the Democratic platform
an antilotery plank that proper assurances be given
for TIE faithful carrying out Of it's provisions.
The McEnery committee replied that its caucus was
composed OF both Pro-Lotery and Anti-Lotery men,
who bad come alike instructed to submit the lottery
question to white primaries
As there 10 probability Of the two committees
coming TO an agreement the Adams committee with
drew.
To-day wlsn the state Committee convened at
O'Clock Secretary Flynn read a letter from Chairman
Laner, stating that he would not be present. The
committee t!I,n took a until IL m. When
the committee reassembled a resolution was adopted
rectng that by reason Of Chairman Lanlers refusal
to perform the duty required Of him by Democratic
usage and call the committee to order at the ap-
pointed hour that the committee proceed to reorganze
Ex Governor Il. c. Wickllfe elected chairman of
the committee, and at IL O'Clock notice was served
on Laner that he had been derosed. The committee
then proceeded to perfect arrangements for tho nom
mating convention to be held later in the day.
The Anti Lottery members, with Lanier, whom they
sill recognize chairman, also held session for
n similar purpose. Efforts made to heal the
breach but without avail, and at neon two cOnven-
tons each claiming to represent the Democracy of the
state assembled. Nothing beyond the usual routine
business of organization done by either body, eX
cept the appointment Of a committee by the McEn2ry
people 10 confer with the opposition, and ascertain
what II any, grounds Of compromise could be reached
In the meantime, the Anti-factlon had large trouble
Of It's own to settle. There great desire, the
part of the AntiLotery TO abrogate the Lafayette
agreement and bring about the nomination Of new
ticket in which the farmers were to have part. but
not the leadership. Several conferences were held
with the farmers, but the latter refused to move an
inch insisting upon the terms OF the agreement and
r. s. Adams for Governor. The convention will
therefore doubtless carry ont the agreement.
fisal would result In another division and straight
out farmers ticket.
The Anti faction afterward met In the hall OF the
House Of Representatives while the Pros met at Pixies
Hall.
vt II 90 =. m. ex- x-Chairman Lanier of the Demo
cratic State Committee called the Adams convention to
order at the state House and named, amid applause,
Hiram Il. Lott as temporary chairman.
AT Pixies Hail. after waiting until IL 80 p. M, and
none OF the Adams faction appearing, Ex-Governor
Wckfe called the convention TO order and requested
H. p Wells to preside temporary chairman of the
Democratic state Convention. Mr.. Wells was greeted
in an nthusiastic manner. lie addressed the con-
vention. ,, -.
The boilers claim to have representatives present
from thirty nine parishes and twelve wards The cam
pagn throughout the State has been acrimonious oe-
tween the AntLoteFy faction OF the party on one sde
amendments to the Constitution known as the Lottery
amcndments-on the other The Pro-LotteTyltes ana
those who favor the nomination OF Judge ,; d. NC
Enerr for Governor elected about 400 delegates while
the Antls who favor the nomination OF L. >. Aualns'
have secured only 233 unconested delegates.