The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-19
CAROLINA'S CONVENTION
THE TILLMANITES IN AN OVER
WRELMING MAJORITY.

WHELMlNi M AJOhlII L
Tiunnan Elected One of the Delegates
to the Chicago Convention-Resol
lions Bitterly Denunciatory of Ex-
President Cleveland Adopted by a
Vote of 237 to 4o-Au All Night
Session.
COLUMBIA, 8. c., May 1s.-The demo-
cratic state convention assembled at noon
to-day. The prediction that its action, CON-
trolled as 1t is by the alliance aud the Till
man administration, would he radical is
verified. The body assembled at noon and
Col. W. J. Talbert was elected chairman. 1t
soon became evident that the work Of the
convention had been cut out by the alliance
caucus the night before. and 1t is probable
that it would have been accomplished in
short order but for the determined opposi-
tion of the minority, who succeeded in fore
ing debate on ali the Leading points. Some
of the more rampant alliance delegates
were dead against having anything con-
sidered by committee aud underworld to
settle everything by vote instantly. This
was defeated.
The committee on resolutions recon-
mended the adoption Of the following anti
Cleveland resolutions that were formulated
by A. C. Lamar, who attended the st. Louis
convention:
s. We see with dispieasure and apprehension
that the money changers of Wall street have
invaded the sacred temple Of democracy, and
that they will try and force upon our party
candidate representing, not the wishes and
we'll being of our people, but their own selfish
interest We assert that Grover Cleveland does
not represent the principles of democracy as
taught by our forefathers, and as we under
stand them.
(. We therefore enter our solemn protest
against the nomination OF Grover Cleveland or
any other candidate known or belle to be
selected in the interest of and at the dIctation
of Wall street, but we demand as our standard
bearer aman for the people and not any class
faction
5. We shall look upon the nomination of ex-
President Cleveland, if forced upon our party
by the Chicago convention, as prostitution or
the principles Of democracy, and as repudta-
fion of the demands of the farmers alliance
which enbodies the true principles of demo
crazy and surrender or the rights OF the
people to the financial kings of the country.
6. We believe we voice the sentiments of
large majority of the white voters of South
Carolina when we assert that the domination of
any Wall street candidate would create grave
dissatisfaction IN the state democracy.
A PROTEST.
The minority report, signed by National
Committeeman John c. Haskell and two
Others, dissented from the report: First,
because it is grossly unjust TO assail a dis
tinguished citizen OF the United States upon
charges utterly unfounded upon facts and
in words violative of propriety and utterly
unworthy of convention of the state Of
South Carolina; second, because the financial
policy recommended is unsound, dishonest,
and if adopted will be ruinous to the inter
ests of the entire country, The second
reason of the minority report refers to a
provision in the majority resolutions hold
ing that the government should issue money
direct to the people upon such solvent secu~
rity as they can furnish.
The report called forth a hot debate, last
ing several hours Several hot-heads In
dulged in extravagant language in refer
ence to Mr.. Cleveland, and he was warmly
defended by the minority. The minority
report was rejected by vote Of
237 to 40. The convention
affirmed its faith in democratic simplicity
aud Endorsed the Ocala platform, but voted
ties OF the third party as enemies to the
democracy. A denuuciation OF the St.
Louis platform was also voted down.
MAKING A NIGHT OF IT.
COLUMBIA. May 10, A. M-The follow
ing delegates to Chicago from the state at
large were ele ted: B. r. Tillman OF Column
bia, J. L. Nj. Irby of Laurens. j. William
Stokes of Orangeburg and W. j. Talbert of
Columbia. The alternates are w. D.
Evans of Marlboro, John r. Harrison Of
Greenville, D. ]. Brabham OF Clarendon
and H. T. Abbott of Sumter.
At midnight hot alteration between
Col. Haskell and Chairman Talbert oc-
CURED on account of the latter recognizing
q motion to close the nominations while
delegate was endeavoring to offer an
other ticket. Col. Haskell protested
10 the convention while be was
still on the floor. Col. Haskell refused to
yield if forty chairmen interrupted him.
Great excitement ensued. The adherents e
the two men gathered around each other
like Comancbes. A fight seemed imminent,
but matters were Strengthened out. At l
O'Clock this morning the outlook is that the
convention will adjourn about o'clock.
TILLMAN IN FULL CONTROL.
By the Associated Press.
COLUMBIA, S. c., May ls.-The demo-
OF the 3l6 delegates thirty are opposed to
Gov. Tillmsn and the farmers alliance
Senator Irby, chairman of the demo-
cratic state executive committee, called the
convention to order and W. J. Talbert, ex-
state alliance lecturer, was made president.
The Tillman and anti-Tillman delegations
from Richland county claimed seats. The
latter were seated.
After appointing q committee on plat
form the convention adjourned till O'Clock
tonight. A caucus was held. of the alli-
ence delegates and delegates sympathiziug
with the farmers movement, and over
three-fourrhs of the delegates were present
The caucus decided to vote for
Gov. B. R. Tillman, Senator j. L. NJ
1rby, j. William Stokes, president
OF the state farmers alliance and W. Jas
per Talbert ex-srate alliance lecturer, as
delegates at large to the democratic ma
hsonal convention, and adopted resolutions
Of deep hostility to ex-President Cleveland
condemning him as a representative of
Wall street and not of democracy.
CENTRAL's INVENTORY.