The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1895-09-25
LIVELY PROCEEDINGS.
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offered by Mr.. Bates was tabled.
Mr.. Robt. Aldrich thought it be.
meath the dignity of tho Convention
to notice tho attack made upon its
president. At tho same time lie con
sidered that the State newspaper
should be properly rebuked for its at.
tack on the president Of the body. He
offered the following as an addition TO
the resolutions of M. Patterson;
Resolved, That the said newspaper,
The State, has abused the privilege
accorded to the press, by this Conven-
ton; and that for the balance of the
session, its representatives be denied
admission to the floor Of the Conven-
ton, and that the sergeant-at arms be
charged with tho enforcement Of this
resolution
Mr.. Sheppam The idea of continu.
ing the discussion from yesterday was
to allow moderation and to avoid
hasty action. The wisdom of that
course has been demonstrated by The
moderate substitutes offered. Having
boen in the position of presiding officer
| know full we'll the delicacies of its
position and tho difficulties cfttimes
in his way. am solicitous that what
this convention does shall be done
right. For whose benefit is this reso-
luton offered2 Not for the President.
for he knows he enjoys the confidence
and esteem of this body. Not for the
Convention, for it cannot afford to
notice it. [ shall regard it unfortunate
should we adopt these resolution.
do not deem necessary any declaration
Of onr confidence in our President. /
hoped that the resolution of Mr.. Bates
would be adopted
am surprised and sorry that my
friend Mr.. Altlrich should have intro
duced his resolution. The freedom Of
the press in this enlightened day can
not be interfered with. Tho reporter
Of The State, Mr.. Watson, has in no
way violated the courtesy and indul-
genco Of this convention. A mistake
ny an editor in nowise authorizes q
mistake by this convention. Suppose
the statement were maliciously false,
we could not afford or have timo to
notice it, for then somo other editor
will seek to be dignified by special no
tlce from this convention
Mr.. henderson, of Aiken, favored
MIR. Patterson's motion.
Mr.. Berry, Of Marion, asked to be
|
Mr.. Jervey said that the resolution
committed tho Convention to qucs-
tion Of fact, and the second (Which
voted confidence in the PRESIDENT
was unnecessary.
Mr.. Burn wanted to know how the
Convention could voto on fact with
out sworn testimony. They were about
to wade into deep water. The Presi-
dent needs no vindication. The edi-
torial was wrong; but don't let the
Convention commit greater wrong.
Mr.. Hoynsworth, of Greenyille, "a
vored the resolution Of Mr.. Patterson.
Mr.. Gage thought resolution nee
cssary, and introduced the following
Resolved, That this convention de
sires to express its entire confidence in
the integrity, honesty and fairness of
our President, the Hon. j. G. Evans.
and we do hereby declare the state
ment in the aforesaid editorial to be
unsustained by the facts and untrue.
Mr.. McGowan endorsed Mr.. Cages
resolution.
Mr.. w. d. Evans spoke in favor of
Mr.. Patterson's resolution.
After further discussion tho resolu.
tons of Mr.. Gage were laid on the
table. .
Major Barker of Charleston thought
the whole discussion out of order He
said the Convention could not stop to
consider every criticism on the con
duct of the presiding officer, and
should not stop to consider the mat
ter. He moved the indefinite postpone
lnent of the whole matter.
Mr. Farrow of Charleston favored
the motion of Major Barker. This
motion was defeated.
Mr.. T.. I. Rogers of Marlboro
thought there should be an investiga-
tion of all the facts bearing on the
matter, and moved the appointment
of committee for that purpose. This
motion he afterwards withdrew.
Mr.. George Johnstone jocularly
suggested that the whole matter might
be referred to the committee of reyis-
ion and style. He spoke against the
resolutions as being unnecessary.
Mr.. w. d. Evans of Marlboro spoke
IN favor of the resolutions. ~
Mr.. Stanyarne Wilson urged the
adoption Of the resolution offered by
Mr.. Patterson.
"Ai. -. ~. Illlllluu Illuu6 Il warm
speech in favor Of the resolutions. Ho
thought it unfortunate that they had
been introduced, but as the question
was before the Convention it ought to
be squarely met. He was very strong
in his language, but, at the end Of the
whole matter, rose and withdrew so
much of his remarks as might have
given offense.
Mr.. Prince of Ande son favored the
resolutions, but warmly resented the
reflections contained in the speech of
Senator Tillman. !,
The resolutions were then adopted.
Senator Tillman wanted the yeas and
nays, and, for that purpose moved o
Reconsideration. Tie roll was then
called, with the following result;
Yeas Aldrich, Alexander, Ashe1
Atkinson, Austin, Barry, Barton, Bates,
Behre, Bellinger, Bowen, Bowman,
Bradham, Breazeals, Brice, j. S.;
Brice, L. W.; Bryan, Buist, Burn,
'Byrd. ! Cantey, Carver, Clayt ton, Con-
nor, Cooper, Cunningham, DELAY,
Dennis, Dent, Derham, Douglass,
Efrd, Estridge, Evans, w. D. Field,
Floyd, Fraser, Gamble, Garris, Glenn,
]. L.; Glenl,J !. p ;Gooding, Graham,
Gray, Gunter, Hamel Harris, Harri-
son, Hay, Haynsworth, Hemphill,
Henderson, d. s.; Henry, Hodges,
Houser, Howell, TTutson, frby, John
son, Z. r.. Johnstone, George; Jones,
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