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understood very thoroughly that il
was in accord with Abbeville's policy.
MR.. PARROTT.
Mr.. Parrot then made an impassion
ed speech on the subject-against such
proposition as this. He spoke for
some time and was frequently inter
rupted by "Uncle George" Tillman.
Nj. G. D. Tillman-Havent you the
500 mile limit already adopted? What
more do you want9 Do you want the
earth?
Mr.. Parrott-I don't want any part
of Edgefe'd. daughter and applause.
MIR. G.. D. Tillman-Take my hat.
GARY AND TILLMAN.
Mr.. Gary then tackled the Edgefeld
delegation. He said they talked OF
unholy alliances. Said he: Who has
set the example of unholy alliances:
B. R. Tillman of Edgefeld Senator
Tjllman had introduced the Mart Ga,
ry county scheme into tie conven-
ton. Tillman wouldn't deny that.
Mr.. George Tillman-We are going
to make two more counties out OF
Edgeneld yet.
Mr.. Klug gh wanted to call the con-
vention's attention to some history
bearing on this matter. A hundred
years ago the State found that it had
to divide up its territory Tor the con
venience of the people. The division
was about the same as it is now. Are
we to make shoestring counties,
and say they are for the interests OF
the people, and for their convenience
The geographical centre was most
universally regarded as the centre.
Mr.. Klugh moved to table the
amendment, but withdrew the motion.
Ex-Governor Sheppard said he had
kept quiet on this question, but for a
statement of Mr.. Gary. He had voted
for the protection of old counties all
the way through, but he could not
follow them on this 10-mile limit.
Mr.. McCalla sad there were some
there who wished to measure others
patriotism by their own yard sticks.
He had started to say that the appeals
TO prejudice were mean and low, but
he would not. He said they must put
on the 10-mile limit.
Senator Tillman then rose to ques-
ton of personal privilege. and one of
the liveliest and most interesting pass
ages at arms during the convention
followed. He said when man was
hard hit it was time for him to re-
spond. Yesterday he had spoken of
an unholy union between the oppo-
nents of the new county idea and the
ultra advocates to bring about a result.
He spoke about it as a ''damnable alli-
ance" in the heat of debate. He with
drew the words almost Immediately.
He had used them more in fun than
otherwise and had so stated. Now,
when he was struck by a friend with
an imputation of dishonor, it was time
to speak out. Mr.. Gary had stated in
effect that he had entered into some
dishonorable compact with the advo-
Gates of Mccormick, Greenwood and
Saiuda counties against Abbeville.
That was what he said, wasn't it9
Mr.. Gary rose and stated that what
he said was that Mr.. Tillman, as one
of the representatives Of Saluda coun-
ty, had held conference with the rep
resentatives of these counties and fixed
the lines, selecting what portions of
Abbeville they would slice away. LII
that was not true the gentleman had
been most wofully slandered.
Senator Tillman explained that the
men interested in these counties had
looked upon him as their public SER
want. They came to him as such and
he advised with them.
Mr.. Gary.-All have to say is that
YOU denounced what we did and you
did as much yourself.
Mr.. Talbert-I rise to a point of Or
der. The boys should sit down, get
cool and behave themselves. Naugh-
ter)
Senator Tillman-That is out of
place here. In the first place we are
not boys, but men, and neither Mr..
Talbert nor anybody else hasany right
to interfere. My honesty and honor
have been impunged and 1 repel it.
The gentleman pitches rock squarely
into my teeth and an untruth. 1 repel
it. have endeavored all along here
to do the honorable, high-toned thing
and cannot allow such things.
Mr.. Gary-I stated what the gentle
man did. He used unparliamentary
language yesterday.
Tillman-Didn't / withdraw it2
Gary-I never heard the withdraw
al. He says that he has been struck by
friend and with an untruth. This is
unparliamentary language. Again,
this is parliamentary body we must
all respect. All have to say is that if
he uses such language to me outside
this hall will repel it as gentlemen
usually do.
IRBY AGAIN.
Senator Irby then arose again and
renewed his inquiry as to the where
abouts of rule to permit the closing
of the doors while vote was being
taken. He said: II for one won't al
low this doorkeeper to keep me out Of
this hall"
SEVEN MILES KILLED.
The vote on the motion to table Mr..
G.. D. Tillman's amendment to make
the matter read seven miles, instead of
ten, was then taken and resulted in
rejection of the amendment by the
following vote. Yeas "A, nays 67.
Mr.. Talbert moved to amend by
striking out 40" and inserting "S''
miles.
The amendment was adopted by a
vote of II to 70.
The convention then adjourned.
EXPLANATIONS.
When the convention assembled