The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-02-27

ayers, VI, IL lllt OtltSelSS al Z Shlo'SH ~
a convention, let it be understood that
all parties are committed to the sup
port of the nominees"
Would you be willing to take the
stump in advocacy of these general
propositions?"
If it becomes necessary, yes; put
trust the matter can be adjusted by
the good men in each county getting
together without any such necessity.
The only trouble Isee that may arise IS
that those who have sought to betray
the people under the guise Of pacltl-
cation may endeavor to throw oosta-
cles in the way. I would say further
that these views are notne and nave
not resulted from any recent develop
ments. Last fail, when I was strain
ing every nerve to have the convention
called, T expressed practically the
some ideas. 1t will depend upon the
spirit in which the Conservatives meet
our people. A soft answer turneth
away wrath, and if we begin race
to see which shall outdo the other IN
obliterating the scars of our past bat
ties, satisfactory results are bound to
follow. The Reformers can be per-
suaded if the right means are used.
They cannot be bullied or driven.
Suppose after the primaries are
held or the nominations made 1t We're
found that the Conservatives had not
secured half of the delegates, what
then?"
We'll, as a matter of simple justice,
they could not feed any great dlssatls-
faction if they received two-ffths-
their strength in the primary OF 1892
but by proper conduct and advocacy
of the demands of the people they
can obtain more than proportionate
representation. Should the Conserva-
tives put forward men who have not
made themselves especially obnoxious,
and should that faction show will
ingness in Charleston, Sumter and
Richland to do by the Reformcrs what
they ask the Reformers to do by them,
/ it would increase the chances of the
idea of an equal division. Atall events,
it is worth while for US to try, and we
will succeed in electing satisfactory
convention, beyond doubt, and one
that will do nothing rash or unreason-
able, and the Constitution which 1t
frames will command the respect and
support of all the people, just IN pro-
portion as it shall represent all the peo-
pie. / have been accused OF being an
element OF discord and strife. If am
allowed, I will endeavor 10 merit the
blessings promized the peacemakSrs,
and if | fail, I will at least have clear
conscience.
What do you think the Forty
will now do!'
Il don't know. I was never aken
into their confidence, and therefore
am not aware of what schemes they
have in view. But it has seemed to
me that any effort antagonistlc to the
action of the regular Democratic party
or an attempt to nominate any set OF
delegates by caucus, such as they have
called, would precipitate the very
conflict they claim to wish,to AVOID.
Our people should frown down any
effort along this line"
"Mhat do you think Of the address
of the subcommittee Of the executive
committee of the Democratic party!
Il think it an able aad timely pres
entation CT he case from a De O.
cratic standpoint. 1t is especially
timely aud strong in recalling, the
scenes and incidents of the struggle OF
! 1876, and the evils suffered at The
hands OF carpet .ba2gers and neg,oeSs;;
! If the memories OF those days Will
not bring the people to their senses
and cause them TO forget and forgive
the hard things said and q ne during
/ the last four years, then nothing Nil:
II both sides cultivate Catuol1clCy OF
spirit and charity and muzzle the
hot heads, our people will com TO-
gether."