The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-08-15
THEY STAND BY THE PLAN.
The Reform Executive Committee Make
No Change.

SltCh to the conclusion Cl2C perhaps
for the sake of harmony and unity in
the Reform ranks the committee
should be called together to ascertain
the extent OF the reported dissatisfac-
ton, and to amend the plan IN such
particulars as would bring about a oet'
ter state of feeling among Reformers
in regard thereto.
The committee was called to order
by Chairman Sigh, aud the following
members answered to their names
when the roll was called by Secretary
OTIS:
Abbeville II. Magill
Aiken-J. T. Castor.
Anderson-D. z. Norris.
BarnWeli-A. H. Patterson.
Charleston-W. &. Whaley.
Chester-T. ]. Cunningham.
Colleton-L. E. Parler.
CIarendon-Louis Appelt.
Darlington-J. S. DuBose.
Edgefield-B. B. Evans.
Florence-J. S. Mccall.
Greenvilie-J. T. Austin.
Hampton-W. II. Mauldin.
Horry-J. II. Stalvey.
KershaW-T. J. Kirkland
Lancaster-J. g. Elliott.
Laurens-J. A. Jones.
Lexington-C. NJ. Etird.
Marion-D. w. McLaurin.
Newberry-J. A. Sigh.
Orangeburg-J. J. w. Stokes.
Pickens-T. G. Robinson.
Richland-H. a. Deal.
Spartanburg-T. L. CAN'T.
Sumter--H. r. Thomas.
Unior=-J. G. OTIS.
Williamsburg-Wm. Cooper.
York-W. r. higgins.
Fairield-J. W. LYles.
On motion of Mr.. Mauldin of Hanr-
ton, all persons were eXclued from the
chamber except the members. All
others retired. Quite crowd waited
in the lobby to Learn what they could
of the proceedings from such members
as strayed out now and then for a
breath of air, or to converse with
friends on the outside.
The session was long and the debates
were earnest and excited. The speakers
could be heard throunh the glass doors,
but not distinct enough to convey an
intelligent understanding Of their re.
marks. All of the members participa-
ted in the debate, some of them taking
the floor several different times. Larry
CAN'T vehemently opposed any chane-
ing of the plan. His speech was sufn'
ciently distinct to show that he was
utterly opposed to anything Of the
kind and was heard to say at its con-
clusion "thaJ if We do so now the peo'
pie will think that we are a set OF
babies and jackasses." He was sp.
plauded by the members who agreed
with him.
John Lyles, of Fairfield, offered some
resolutions declaring for general pri
mary. He made a strong speech in "a
vor of the same and was warmly ap
plauded.
Member after member of the com
nittee took the floor and spoke for arC
against the resolutions. What the
tenor of their remarks were could only
be judged from the expression OF the
faces of the members whose opinion on
the subject was known. AS substi
tute for Mr.. Lyle's motion DR.. J. VIM.
Stokss introduced the following:
Whereas, this committee recognizes
that the plan adopted in April and re-
iterated in July is not perfect, but ef
ter full consideration for all interest
preference, circumstances and condi.
ton that confront the Reform move.
| ment, it is the best that we have been
able to devise; if faithfully carried out
the plan will compass the object 10
view when the committee was organ
iZed-namely, the nomination of can
didate for Governor who shall be the
choice of the Reformers.
Resolved, That we deem it inexpedi-
deit and unWise to abandon the plan
already agreed upon.
The substitute was adopted, it is un-
derstood by very decided majority.
a long discussion. participated in by
nearly all present, ensued upon various
propositions to adopt additional rules,
and to explain the meaning of certain
doubtful terms contained IN the plan.
The debate took wide range and GOV.
cred everything of Importance concern
ing the Reform party. Chairman Sigh
Colonel Norris, DR.. Stokes, Messrs
kirkland, w. Gibhes Whaley. Elrd.
McLaurin, Maulji., O.ls. Evans.
Elliott, Thomas, Appelt, Patterson
Deal, Psrler, DuBose, Stalyey and in
fact every member of the committee
spoke at some length on the subject
with more or less warmth snd earnest
ness. The committee adjoured.-S5ste.