The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-17
Conservative Democratic
Convention.
Proposition Made to Divide Dele
gates to the Constitutional
Convention.

called 10 order at Il o clock on Friday
july r. BIZ County Chairman Marion Noise
The roll Of delegates was made up by
/ H. G. Osteen and I C Strauss. who were re-
quested to act AS temporary secretaries
When the roll hal been completed and
! called the organization was made complete
By the election of Maj Marion Noise, "a
chairman. Mr. f. O. Pnrdv. AZ vice
president, and Messrs 0steen and Stranss,
as secretaries
Maj Noise addressed the Convention in a
| fifteen minute speech, thet covered the stus-
ton and conditions which we are called upon
TO meet, in comprehensive manner He
held up the situation for the inspection Of
the Conventio in clear and unbiased man
ner, and expressed his belief fhat the Con-
servatves Of Sumter county would perform
their duty like men
The order of business asked for, and the
call under which the Convention assembled,
was read
Mr. Richard l. Manning offered the follow
ing preamble and resolutions:
The Conservative Democracy Of Sumter
Comfy in convention assembled, desiring 10
place upon record its earnest purpose to pro-
mote as far as in its power lay. the peace
and welfare Of the whole State and to foster
(. sircere and honorable reconciliation Of the
dscordant factions of the Democratic party,
to the end that the Constitutional Convention
shortly to convene may be non-partisan in
its composition, so that its work NAV he
characterized by deep sense Of Justice 10 all
citizens Of South Carolina, and 1T the same
time 10 secure by honest and lawful methods
the continued supremacy Of the white race in
this State, does hereby
Rssolre. That we the Conservative Demo
Gratis of Sumter County in convention assem-
oled make the following proposition TO the
members Of the Re form faction of the County
viz:
That we will nominate. in snch manner as
We shall decide upon. three men as delegates
to the Constitutional Convention, and propos~
10 the Reform faction to nominate, in such
manner as they shall decide upon. three 81
men as delegates TO the Constitutional Con-
ven,ion, and hat the six (6) men so norninat-
ed g Conservatives and Reformers,) } shall
constitute the nominees of.ihe Democratic
party of Sumter County as delegates to the
CONSTITUTIONS. Convention 10 be voted for at
the election TO be held on = August = prox
Resolued further, That the President Of the
Convention shall appoint TWO members OF the
same who, with himself shall be a committee
10 convey this proposition to the Reformers
and report their answer 10 the Conservative
Executive Commitie, through its chairman,
Mr. Marion Noise
TIE discussion of the motion WAS opened
by Mr. }. E. Conser who made strong
speech against division, taking the ground
that the Reforme.s want divdion only in
The counties controlled by the Conservatives.
Mr.. T. Richardson offered substitute
for the Manning resolution; but ut the re-
quest of Maj II. F. Wilson he withdrew the
substitute
Mr. w. H. Ingram spoke to The Manning
resolution and moved that the preamble be
stricken out
Mr. Manning accepted the suggestion and
withdrew the preamble.
Col. J. q. Banding took the foor snd
offered AS a substitute for the Manning reso-
luton the following:
Re,olyed, That ii is the sense Of this Con.
vention:
lst. That the leaders of the Reform party
having repudiated their agreement with the
Forty Conference, we cannor rely npon any
agreement we may enter 10 with their
followers that the same will carried out in
good faith.
We are therefore opposed any proposi-
ton for division of delegates 10 any pro-
portions whatever.
I'd. That We advise all true democrats to
keep from all action or connection with the
Primary which may be ordered by the 1rhy
committee.
Sd. That we stand by our true democratic
colors, nominate full set Of delegates TO the
Convention and elect them.
Col. R. D. Lee spoke 10 opposition TO the
substitute and in support Of the Manning
resolution. He reviewed the situation in
this county and the State at large, and from
this deduced strong argument IN favor OF
division of delegates.
Col. Blanding spoke in support Of his
motioo. His speech was earnest, and, look
ing at the situation from his point Of view,
his position was impregnabe.
Mr.. A. F. Cousar spoke against the substi-
tute.
Mr.. R. o. Purdy supported The Manning
resolution in strong speech DR. E. J.
Rembert also spoke in favor Of the original
resolution.
Mr. E. W. DAbhs opposed the Manning
resolution.
MIR. W. Q. Cain said that be wanted to
place himself on record as opposed to any
compromise 81 despise the word Couser (.
vstve," said he, 81 am straightout.'
Mr. Altamont Moses spoke in favor Of the
division as outlined in the resolution offered
by Mr. Manning. He made motion to l.:
the substitute offered by Col. Banding on
the table, but withdrew the motion on re-
quest.
Maj. H. F. Wilson made speech fa7oring
peace and harmony iu Sumter County. and
urged the adoption, of the resolution offering
10 divide the delegation with the Reformers.
The discussion was closed by MT Manning
in support of his resolution
The vote on the substitute was then taken
and division being demanded, the roll was
called and aye and nay vote taken. The
substitute was rejected by n vote OF S3 to 26.
Mr. T. + Richardson offered the resolution
previously introduced and withdrawn. by
request, AS an amendment The point Of
order was made that the resolution could uot
be en,er:ain-d, as the body WAS in the midst
OF Il vote. The Chair ruled that IL could be
entertained rs an ameaGmen,. On motion,
/: was la;d On Tie table The resolution was
Us ioliows
Res9lrsG l. That VT VII not 20 into sny
Primary Elect!or for candiises 70 the Con-