The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-06-19
THE SAGE OF CHICKASAW.
His Political views-His Nominations
for the State Convention.

Editor Press and Banner:
1t Is conceded by the dominant party that
the political outlook is somewhat gloomy
looking. Questions are propounded and opin-
ions aired profusely as TO the final destiny OF
the State government. The anti-faction seems
TO entertain that belief that II is "going to the
devil"
Representations are rife ad inflntum
that war Of strife at dagger's point will be In.
evitable for the supremacy of the govern.
ment between the Democratic and Republ-
can party. The latter Is much elated and
stimulated by the recent Federal judicial de-
cision Of the registration law. They congratu-
their political rights have been demolished
and doubtless are sangulne, that combined
effort Is only necessary, In order tO obtain
also, also feel hopeful Of being aided by the coaii,
tion Of the rebelious anti-element or the So
called Haskelism. Note-This article was
written before Goff's decision was overruled.
Recognising the preponderance OF the ne
gro numerical powerI4O 600 majority In th is
State) and their bitter animosity TO the pres
ent administration, and also entertaining a
doubt as to the:asailability Of the registra-
ton certificates at the general elections, that
wark of the Democratic safety, is enough to
engender feeling Of apprehensiveness that
there exists possibility for the Democracy to
he dispossessed OF the reins OF the govern.
ment. She certainly should be wide-awake,
on the lofty alert, aroused to concerted action,
lest downfall unaWares, should befall her
and white supremacy supplanted by our ig-
norant African domination. The resolutions
adopted in this county last Sale Day by the
Democratic Executive Committee are COM
Hendable. They give warning OF the danger
ating factional lines. Let us lay aside all par
tizanshi ip and do away with factional issues,
however. humiliating 1t may be and partake
Of brotherly love feast, as 1t were, and exer-
else mutual political forgiveness.
Unalterably. white supremacy should be the
ruling spirit OF every Democratic voter In the
approaching election. Discard all demagogu-
ism, petty dislike. collateral issues, yea, poll
tics in every conceivable shape. Let no aspir-
ing politician or Office seeker come before the
people as candidate and harp upon the same
pet scheme or resurrect al old factional issue
as a hobby TO ride in or fit delegate 10 Con-
stitutional Convention. Let every voter ex-
ercise hts brain unbiased and deposit his bal
lot as IN Intelligent freeman for men OF noted
intellect, wisdom and patriotism. Remember
a Constitution Of State is the paramount
fundamental law of the land for the govern
ment Of the whole people and should be franz
ed by men that are we'll posted In the affairs
Of The world. We have plenty Of good mate
rial outside of the present incumbents In OF.
flee, and think 1t would be well enough not
to disturb their eq uanimity.
Let these honors and emoluments be guam
suf1cit for the present. deem II unnecessary
10 divide the delegation throughout the coun.
ty. Let US try and select good, pure men If
they are quartered in one locality. presume
II would not be amiss to mention a few well
fill the "bill" as suitable men To aid In con-
structing State Constitution. Such charac
ters as Judge MCGOWAN, DR.. Lee, Hon. w. H.
Parker. Gen. Hemphill. and no better mate.
rial could be selected than the outspoken and
independent editor of the Press and. Banner,
Hugh Wilson, OF Abbeville, DR.. Maxwell and
Waller OF Green wood, Rice OF Ninety Six, j.
E. Bradley of Troy. The clergy should not
be overlooked. DR.. Latham Of Lower Long
Cane, Drs. Grier. Presley and Lindsay Of Due
West.
I certainly would infllct an Injustice upon
my conception OF good, pure. suitable man
for the constitutional work If ! perchapce
omitted to announce the pure, ripe scholar,
J. p. Kennedy, OF Due West. So much for the
above random suggestions.
Democratic voters ranSack every nook and
corner of Abbeville County and be con vinced
that no better material obtainable with
In her limits to engage in fabricating State
Constitution Of such great magnitude and i'm
portance for an intelligent people TO live un-
der In peace and harmony. ..-
/ immagine Abbevile county would be
pleased to know that Greenville county will
appreciate merit by delegating her distin:
guished leader 'I6, ex-.Iudge ]. S. Cothran, and
also Charleston would not have an occasion
to regret delegating such an important factor
OF intellectual worth as Judge Benet, former
ly OF Abbeville. to grace, dignity and edify
the approaching Constitutional Convention.
The writer presumes the above suggestions are
not altogether out OF order. Salts.