The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-07-24
WE'LL DONE, RICHLAND.
ANOTHER CONSERVATIVE COUNTY
DECLARES FOR PEACE.

The Democratic Convention on Last Satur-
day Agree to Divide the Delegation to
the Constitutional Convention Between
the Two Factions.
COLUMBIA, S. c., July 14-Richland
County has decided to divide the dele
gates to the Constitutional Conven-
ton. This was done at the meeting
of the County Convention today. Ev-
cry precinct in the county was repre-
sented and there were about one hun
dred delegates present.
The Convention assembled at -
o'clock in the Court House. 1t was
called to order by County Chairman
Ray and Col. McMaster elected per-
manent chairman and Mr.. E. j. Wat
son secretary.
Before the Convention got down to
business Mr.. W. H. Lyles said that he
learned through the newspapers that
he had been elected delegate from
Ward 3. lie had been a member of
the club since its organization and he
had the warmest feelings for its mem
bers. Of late years he had not been
in accord with some of the actions of
the club. We have been swept away
from Democratic moorings, he said,
and for that reason he could not con-
scientiously serve as a delegate and
he asked that his name be stricken
from the roll.
Mr.. N. G. Gonzales said that he
could not participate in any primary
called by the 1rby committee. He
couldn't participate m the action Of
the Convention and ne aked to be ex-
cused.
Capt. Lowrance said that the whole
thing was out of order These gentle
men should have sent in their reslgna-
tions to their clubs. The names of the
two gentlmen were then stricken from
the roll at their own request.
The list Of delegates was then handed
in and the Convention proceeded to
business.
Mr.. f. H. Weston moved that the
temporary organization be made per,
manent. He also introduced the fol
lowing resolutions:
w ereas there is movement among
Democrats of South Carolina to bury
their past differences, to reconcile the
opposing factions in the party, and
Whereas, such a movement IS trul y
commendable and desirable and should
receive the hearty support of all who
love their State and glory in its pros
perity. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That Richland County
should send to the Constitutional Con
vention delegation composed OF three
Conservatives and two Reformers.
| Mr.. E. J. Bremen said that before
| any resolution was discussed the call
for the convention ought to be read,
| so the delegates would know clearly
| what the object Of the convention
| was.
County Chairman Ray said that the
convention was called to decide
whether there should be division OF
not.
Mr.. Talley moved that the preamble
be stricken out. There are some men
who honestly differ with us, he said,
and we should do nothing to offend
them. Mr.. Weston withdrew the
preamble. Mr.. Bremen said there
ought to be something definite in the
resolution as to how the plan was tc
be carried out. As it is on y recon-
mendation, and there is no assurance
that the arrangement will be carried
out in the primary.
Mr.. Patton said that we are Demo
Gratis, and we are met here for a pur
pose. The main question is whether
there should be division, and that l:
what we are here to discuss. We are
not here for hairspliting. If we vote
the resolution down then we may as
well 60 home. There were loud calls
for the question. 1t was put, bat the
Chair could not decide by viva voce
vote what had been done.
Before division was had Col. Tho
| mas expressed his views on the pend
ing question. He heartily seconded
| the resolution. He made an eloquent
| address holding that now was the time
if ever, that we should compromise
and make mutual concessions. If the
Constitutional Convention shall eli,
| inmate the negro as factor IN State
| politics then the white people could
divide. The making Of a Constitution
| a great work and the responsibility
great. We must 60 at it united and
| not divided. He raade an earnest plea
for division of delegates throughout
the State.
There were several others who want.
ed to speak but the Convention had
enough and the previous question was
called and the Convention proceeded
to vote on the Instrumentation. the
roll was called and the vote resulted
in favor of the resolution by So to 81.
Mr.. John T. Seibels moved that the
vote be made unanimous. There were
few nays, but the adoption OF the re-
solution was received with applause.
Mr.. c.. V. Hennies moved that the
Conservatives name three men and
the Reformers two, 10 be voted on by
this Convention.
Mr.. Talley did not think the Conven'
ton had rightto nominate delegates.
There were several motions made TO
adjourn. but they were voted down.
Col. McMaster then offered the fol,
lowing resolutions:
Whereas the Democratic party OF
South Carolina comprises twofactlons,
namely, the Conservative party, which
adherers to the national platform OF
1892, on which Mr. Cleveland was
elected President, and the Reform
party, which embraces all political
creeds from Popullsm to true Demo
cracy; and
Whereas this Reform party, although
it has in its ranks many good men, IS
dominated by a dangerous ring, which
is responsible for most of the bad leg
islation and corroupt elections in the
State, and for their selfish purposes
have called for primary; and
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