The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-23
OATES ON The FIRST BALLOT
MR.. JOHNSTON PLEDGES HIS SUPPORT.
Makes N Stirring Appeal for Harmo-
ny-A Morgan Eulogy.

MONTGOMERY, ALA. May 22-The
Democratic State Convention met at noon
to-day in Representatives Hall, in the
Capitol building. but soon adjourned until
+. NJ. owing to the failure Of the
State committee to report upon the con-
tests
The convention reassembled at Z. NJ,
and was called to order by Chairman
Smith, whose remarks were well re-
ceived. His mention of Cieyeiand's name
was loudly cheered. His speech was
plea for harmony in the Democratic
ranks. The State committee recommend
ed Hon. Il. II. Clarke for temporary
chairman. This was ratified without a
dissenting voice. Mr. Clarke's appear
ance on the stand was received with
hand clapping. cheering and waving Of
hats and fans. He spoke only few
moments. and declared the convention
ready for business. \. Steinhart, Of
Greenville, was selected for temporary
secretary. The roll of counties was call
ed. and the action Of the State COM
mittee was ratified without dissent.
THE CONTESTED DELEGATES.
Their report gave seats to the Oates
delegates from Lee and the Colbert and
Hale delegates TO Johnston. This made
no change in the status of the candidates,
as heretofore reported. The report re-
moved all possibility Of further con-
test before the convention, and was a
great relief, as the delegates desired to
get through their work. committee
was appointed on permanent organization.
During its retirement motion was maze
to adjourn until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning, but ii was voted down. Then
a motion for recess suffered a similar
fate.
During the absence Of the committee on
permanent organization. a committee was
appointed to invite and escort Governor
Jones to the speakers stand.
His appearance was the signal for
Wild outburst Of cheers and applause
lie made an address full Of feeling. and
urging the coming together Of the par
tisans of the various aspirants and work
ing for the success Of the party.
The committees report for the tempo
rary organization TO be permanent. was
adopted without a dissenting vote.
| NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR.
| ton Of Governor come first.
\ resolution was introduced eulog.z-
| ing Senator Morgan and favoring his re-
! election. II was referred % the Commit
| tee on Platform. \ committee on plat
| form was appointed. with II. G. Tompkns
| from the State at large. for chairman
| and one member from each congressional
| district. The rules adopted forbid any
! speech or eulogy Of a candidate in plac-
/ ing his name before the convention. The
| chair then announced nominations for
| Governor 10 be In order. The name Of
| Colonel VIM. G. oates was first present
| ed. The name Of Captain Johnston fol-
| lowed. His followers at once sent up a
shout When it subsidized the oates men
| concluded 20 test their lung power. II
was a scene Of extraordinary enthusiasm
on the floor and in the gallery The ap-
| plause and cheering continued until il
| looked as if order could not be restored.
When the shouting died away it was
taken up again only to increase in vol
| ume.
! Finally quiet was restored and the roll
call began. Not a change from the re-
ports already published was made. The
| figures of the advocates Of Colonel oates
made last Thursday morning after the
| conventions We're held, We're verified 10
| the fullest extent.
MADE UNANIMOUS FOR OATES,
The result was: 272 for Oates, and 232
| for Johnston. Before the secretary an
| nounced the vote. r. y. Rhodes Of the
| Birmingham delegation, arose and, after
a brief tribute to Captain Johnston moved
TO make the nomination of Oates unan-
imous. There was another wild demon
stratiOn Of cheering and shouting
\ committee was appointed to escort
| Colonel Oates to the hall. lie was not In
the Capitol building. but at his head
quarters down town. where the commit
tee found him During their absence Cap
| tain Johnston was brought into the hall
and made a brief speech. in which he
| pledged hearty support OF the ticket and
urged harmony in the ranks.
Colonel Oates started the enthusiasm
again. and it continued for some mo-
ments. while he was waiting for 1t to
| subside He made a brief speech Of ac-
| ceptance. thanking the convention for the
| great honor conferred upon him of beine
| chosen TO lead the Democratic hosts Of
| his native State in the contest before
| them. His remarks We're all pitched IN
| the key Of harmony, and made profound
| ;ronreesion The convention adjourned