Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-28
FOR PEACE AND UNITY.
south Carolina Convention to Main
tain White SUPREMACY.

COLUMBIA, $. c., March 1.-THE peace
and unity convention, called for the
purpose Of harmonizing the differences
of the white people Of the State and
bringing the factions together in the mat
ter Of choosing delegates TO the constitu-
tional convention. thus preserving white
supremacy. was held in this city to-day.
Nearly every county was represented.
II was perhaps the most representative
body Of men that ever gathered in the
State Lieutenant-GovernOr Zimmerman
presided, making most patriotic speech
at the outset. The proceedings of the
convention despite the fact that there
were men in the hall representing every
faction OF the white people. men who
have been using harsh language towards
each other for five years, ever since Till
man began his upheavai. were character
izer by the utmost good feeling. II was
indeed a most remarkable convention.
The action Of the convention. which Is
most satisfactory to all parties, is em-
praced in the following: I'VE cordially
welcome the aid and invite the co-opera-
tion OF all who represent the wisdom and
patriotism of the State, regardless or fac-
lions In the task Of recOnstructing our
organic law. In common with all pa
tr.otic people Of the state, we lament that
the Democratic party Of the state, so .ong
united and invincible. has been torn
asunder by strife and its unity endan-
gered by the bitterness Of f1ctional spirit.
The causes which have led 10 these
unhappy results need not now be con-
silersd, and should not now be discussed,
| I'm view OF the coming constitutional con-
vontlon In order that the honor or the
State may be preserved and the welfare
of the people protect d and promoteu.
| Il is Of vital importance that facuonai
lines be ignored II not oblitcrated, In the
| selection Of delegates To the convention.
Thus and thus only can the new Constitu-
tion become the bond and seal OF union
among the people OF South carolina
| Therefore We recommend
"a That in the election Of delegates to
| the constitutional convention only men
| OF prudence and patriotism be chosen.
| and that they be divided equally be-
| tween the factions heretofore existing
| as far as practicable, and when equai
| division is impossible. that such fair di-
| vision be made as will best subserve the
| great purpose OF securing white unity
| and a non-partisan Constitution.
"2 That We are unalterably and ire
| yocabIy pledged TO the supremacy or
| Anglo-Saxon civilization In every part
| and department of our government. to
| be served hy fair ard constitutional me
| thods: but this can only he accomplished
| by the unity Of our people.
| 80. We have undoubted faith In the
people. and confidently trust they may
| select delegates to the constitutional con-
| vention to represent their opinions win
| an eve single to their fitness for the
| great work that Will confront them. WIN
! n convention SO chosen the people VIII oe
| satisfied with the Constitution 1t VIII
| adopt
81 To put the objects Of this
| conference into practical effect. and to
promote the accomplishment thereof. we
commend the appointment Of a state
| working committee. TO be composed or
two from each county, one from each
| faction. whose duty IT shall be forthwith
to prepare and promulsate a plan of or
| ganization of all Democrats I'm the state
| who are in sympathy with the objects
| and purposes herein declared. and that
| this committee work i'm conjunction with
all committees having the same objects
| in view. being always subordinate to the
state Democratic Executive Committee.
| "Rcspectfully submitted.
- TONNES ROBERTSON,
Chairman"