The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1894-08-16
THEY STAND By THE PLAN.

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THEY STAND By THE PLAN.
No Chargo.
COLUMBIA, S: g., August 8.-rhe
State Reform Executive Committee
met last night In the Senate chamber
at tho Capitol. Tho committee mad
been called together by Chairman SliQh
under call published few days 20.
IN which were sat forth the reasons for
MS action. 1t was brought about bv
statements made to, and letters rcceiv-
ed Dy him, calling his attention to the
lacC tnaC the plan as adopted by tho
committee at its first meeting was
unsatisfactory to large number of
Eeformers. These statements and let
tors were so numerous as to bring Mr..
Sligh to the conclusion that perhap,
for the sake of harmony and unfty in
tho Reform ranks the committee
should DO called together to ascertain
the extent Of the reported dissatisfac.
tlon, and to amend the plan in such
particulars as would bring about bet.
ter state Of feeling among Reformers
Ill leSaIO In9ISCO.
The committee was called to order
by chairman Sligh, and tho following
members answered to their names
when the roll was called by Secretary
OTIS:
Abbeville-D. III. Magil.
Aiken-J. II. CASTOR.
Anderson-D. K. Norris.
Barnwell-A. II. Patterson.
Charleston-W. q. Whaley.
Chester-r. J. Cunningham.
Colleton-L. e. Parler.
Clarendon-Louis Applet.
Darlington-J. S. DuI}ose.
Edgefleld-B. B. Evans.
Florence-J. s. Mccall.
GFeenville--J. r. Austin.
Hampton-W. II. Mauldin.
Horry-J. M. Stalvey.
Kershaw-T. J. kirkland.
Lancaster-J. q. Elliott.
IIaurens-J. A. Jones.
Lexington-C. M. Elird.
Marion-D. w. McLaurin.
NeWberry-J. A. Sigh.
OIrangebuEgooJ;; w. Stokes
Richland-aH. A. Deal.
Spartanburg-T.L l.. CAN'T.
Sumter--H. r.. Thomas.
UGion-J. G. Otis.
Williamsburg-Wm. Cooper.
York-W. r.. higgins.
Fairlield-J. w. LYles.
On motion of Mr.. Mauldin, of IIamp-
ton, all persons were exclued from the
chamber except the members. All
others retired. Quite q crowd waited
IN the lobby to learn what they could
OF the proceedings from such members
as strayed out now and then for q
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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 l1oor several different times. Larry
Can't vehemenlly opposed any chang
ing OF the plan. His speech was suffi-
c1ently distinct to show that he was
utterly opposed to anything Of the
KIND and was heard to say at Its con-
cluston chat IL we do 80 now the peO
pie will think that we arc set OF
babies and jackasses." He was ap-
plauded by the members who agreed
with him.
John I.yles, Of Fairfield, offered some
| resolutions declaring for a general pri-
mary. lilo made 4 strong speech in ia.
Vor or the same and was warmly ap-
| plauded.
Membor after member of the com
mlttee took the floor and spoke for and
against the resolutions What the
tenor of their remarks were could onjv
be judged from tho expression of the
faces of the members whose opinion on
the subject was known. AS Il substi-
| tute for Mr.. Lyles motion DIR. !. VIM.
Stokss introduced the following:
whereas, this committee recognizes
that the plan adopted in April and re.
lterated in July is not perfect, but af.
ter full consideration for ali interest,
preference, circumstances and condi.
tlon 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 in
view when the committee was organ
lZed--namely, the nomination of u can.
didate for Governor who shall be the
choice of the Seformers.
Resolved, That we deem it inexpedl-
dent and unWise TO abandon tho plan
already agreed upon.
The substitute was adopted, IL Is un-
derstood by very decided majority.
a long discussion, participated in by
nearly all present, ensued upon various
proportions to adopt additional rules,
and to explain the meaning Of certain
doubtful terms contained in the plan.
The debate took wide range and COW
cred everything ofimportance concern
ing the Reform party. Chairman Sligh,
Colonel Norris, Di. Stokes, Messrs
kirkland, w. Gibbes Whaley, Elird,
McLaurin, Mauldin, OTIS. Evans,
Elliott, Thomas, Applet, PATTERSON,
Deal, Barler, Dul3ose, StalYey and in
fact every member OF the com mittee
spoke at some length on the subject
with more or less warmth and earnest.
ness. The committee adjoured. State.
Ohurch and State,