The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-03-30
THE CONSERVATIVE PLATFORM.


Well. Governor, what do you think of the
platform?
1t Is Conservative In tone and an acknowl-
edgement that the policy advocated by the
people was right although it was stoully con-
tested by those who composed the Conven-
ton.
1t seems they are willing TO concede every
thing the people want, ii they are only al
lowed 10 name the officers, aud the people do
the voting Tor them. Us they have heretofore
done.
The platform says: ave pledge ourselves,
III entrusted apith poWer to protect the credit OF
"Lhe Stale by sacredly meeting every Just ob-
"ligatiun." Have some OF the members oi
the Convention who are In positions 10 ren.
der assistance TO the State, done everything
they could, when they were not "entruSted
with power?" And has their action not heel
IN striking contrast with that OF the people
when they voluntarily pa id taxes TO uphold
The government in 1876 when Gen. Hampton
was elected Governor: They are exceeding
ly anxious to regain what Is expressed by
that little word 'polOrr."
TIE OPPOSITION HAS BEEN INCONSISTENT
What do you think of the course Of those
who are opposed 10 the present adminislra-
ton?
think it has been inconsistent from begin.
ming to end.
III. The Farmers Movement was bitterly
criticised two years ago. as tending to dIscord
y.
producing factions in our ranks. yet when
the mnSs-meeiingS were held 10 elect del.
egates 10 the Convention their speakers ON all
sides proclaimed that they were not opposed
to the Farmers Movement.
2nd. When the March convention was
held TWO years ago, there was chorus OF con-
demnalon of It's action throughout the entire
State. yet those very people who condemned
IL then, advocated Il Convention In March
1892 and when the Convention met not only
suggested nominees for Governor and Lieu.
tenant Governor, but an entire State ticket.
Speakers took part IN the campaign who
we're not candidates for Il Slate office. 10 con-
vince the people Of the error of their way.
3rd. When the "pedce and unity" mass
meetings were held 10 send delegates TO Co
lumba some OF the orators took occasion TO
vent their spleen against the Administrator,
placed in power by the Democracy. Their
platform is in striking contrast with those
speeches, and some OF The resolutions adopt
ed at the mass-,neetings.
1th But perhaps the most inconsistent ol
all their acts was in regard to ~ direct pri-
mary. Mass-Eieelings had passed resolutions
for the delegates TO make the demand. Del
egates from some Counties went instructed,
yet the matter seems 10 have fraZZled out
when they reached Columbia.
THE INCREASED STRENGTH OF THE REFORM
MOVEMENT.
What do you think of the strength of the
Reform Movement?
In my Judgment 1t Is stronger now than II
WAS two years ago. From all directions we
hear that the advocates OF the movement are
even more determined than ever in their OPP
position to the rule OF the favored few.
THE EFFORTS TO CRIPPLE.
A great many think that every obstacle
possible has been thrown in the way of the
adm inistratiun TO prevent it hom carrying
out the needed reforms.
They believe there has been conspiracy on
= nf Ii n pnr ID. the
government financially, So as TO make the
people dissatisfied with their officials and to
put in office those who formerly held power.
The people are educated on political qucs-
tionS; they think for themselves; and do not
need II set of men To suggest tor whom ,heJ
shall cast their ballots. You can put Able
willie County down, as one OF those that will
support the Reform Movement.