Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-07-21
The Democratic Convention not a
Harmonious Gathering-The Tur-
ner Faction Mins-a Portion
Of the Cox Followers Bolt
Hen. X IL. Edelen
Stands BY his Party.

The Democratic C0nveniic n pursuant 10 a
call Of the State Central Committee met in
this town on TUESDAY,. The bitter factional
fight which has been waging 10 the county
Tor the past several weeks, headed By Mr. J.
s. Turner on the one side and Mr.. +. NJ. Cox
on the other, had the effect to draw out
large crowd who began gathering early in the
morning and Continued until thevilltge became
q sea of moving human beings eager to wit
ness the final tilt between the rival leaders =
Excitement ran high. The contest in the pri-
maries had been animated, and its effect was
seen IN the action Of every enc who participa.
ted therein. The successful were jubilant and
exultantly shock the hand Of every fellt W
friend in success, while the defea,ed bore the
ominous look oftevenge upontheir counteuanee,
and scofed at everything aud growled at
everybody with whom they came in contact.
The Turner faction were the vietors at the pri
maries, but groundless contests we're made
against the delegation from Aliens Fresh and
Middletown aud to dispose Of this trouble was
the first work of the managers. Little groups
discussed the situation under trees and around
the corners and conferences were held, but to
no purpose; the thirst for gore could not be
appeased, aud the fight went on. At about
two O'Clock the delegations headed by their
de .ermned leaders assembled in the parlor Of
the old st. Charles Hotel, and the conflict be-
gan. Mr.. Turner, as Chairman oil the State
Central Committee called the convention to
order, announced the purpose for which it had
been called and stated thst the FIRST business
in order was the election Of a temporary
chairman. Mr.. F. NJ. Cox made the point
that the delegations whose seats were contest
ed should not be allowed to vote. The poin'
was resisted by Mr.. John T. Davis, represent
ing the Turner wing, with vigor and force;
he contended that the practice had been to
recognize those who held credentials which
appeared primd .fdcie to enttle them to seats.
Nc. Cox threatened that il his position was
not sustained his followers would bolt but
the threat did not have the desired effect, and
the committee voted down his proposition.
Mr.. John E. Stone was then elected Presi-
dent, Mr.. c. A. Bowling vice-President
and Mr.. V. B. Pennington, Secre
tary. The list of delegates wa
called, and then a motion made b.
Mr.. John H. Mitchell that the chair appon
committee on credentials and permautn
organization. This proved signal for anothe
,ilt, The leaders locked horns and again tn
wool began to Ay. Mr.. Cox contended tina
no delegate whose seat was contested shout
he appointed on the committee, and 10 pithet
ic terms plead for the life Of his party, Will
Mr.. Mitchell argued that the contests were nc
made in good faith, and ifpermittel, fcttiou
contests coll always be 9 'tten np 10 delel
the will Of the majority During his arg,
ment Mr.. Mitchell stated that his egoiijm ha
never led him to think that for fifteen year
he had carried tue Democratic party on hi
tack. but that be had for thai time and long
er consistently voted for the pominees of hi
rarty. Mr. K H. Edelen, who had before T,
manned placid and silent amid the scenes {
war then for the first time was beard an
offered an amendment that Aliens Frrs
district alone be excluded from representatio
on the comuitlee. The amendment WAS lost. NJ
MitcheIs motion was put ana CARRIED, wher
upon Mr. Cox carried into effect his previo'
threat aud left the convention followed hysti
delegates from Nanjemoy aud Ponankey an
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