The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-09-25

meath the dignity of the Convention
to notice the attack made upon its
president. At the same time he 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 Mr. 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 the enforcement of this
resolution.
Mr.. Sheppard: 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
been in the position of presiding officer
I know full well the delicacies of its
position and the difficulties ofttimes
in his way. lam 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. I 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.
I am surprised and sorry that my
friend Mr.. Aldrich should have intro
duced his resolution. The freedom OF
the press in this enlightened day can
not be interfered with. The reporter
of The State, Mr.. Watson, has in no
way violated the courtesy and indul-
gence OF this convention. A mistake
by an editor in nowise authorizes a
mistake by this convention. Suppose
the statement were maliciously false,
we could not afford or. have time to
notice it, for then some other editor
will seek to be dignifed by special no.
tice from this convention.
MIR: Henderson, of Aiken, favored
Mr.. Patterson's motion.
Mr.. Berry, OF Marion, asked to be
excused from voting.
mr.. Jeryey said that the resolution
committed the Convention to ques-
ton OF fact, and the second (which
voted confidence in the President)
was unnecessary.
Mr.. Burn wanted to know how the
convention could vote on a fact with
OUT sworn testimony. They were about
70 Waae lnto deep water. The Presl-
dent needs no vlndlcation. The edi-
eor1al was wrong. but don't let the
Conventlon commit greater wrong.
Mr; Haynswoth, OF Greenville, ia
Vored t9e resoluuon OF Mr. PATTERSON.
mr.. cage tnought 9 resolution nee
essary, ana Introduced the following:
nsoiveo, inat tnis convenuon de-
siles 70 exPresS lH entire commence IN
the !neegf1ty, n0nesty ana harness OF
our PRESIDENT, the Hon. j. 4. Evans,
anu We ac nereoy declare tne state-
men. Ia Ine alofesaad edltorlai 70 be
unsusta1nea la'1 sIG Dy tne 1acts ana nntrue.
Mf. Mce1owan endorsed Mr. dages
reS0lut10n. S2 no
,. MT; ". -. EVans spoke IN favor Of
mr. iatters0n resolution.
hoel TURNER discussion the resoiu'
.NI1 tlIIs VI mr. oase were lalo on Inc
'apie: .o,n
MAJOR Barker OF Cnarieston thougnt
Ine Wnoie % olseusslon OUT OF oroer. ne
saiu !te oohvehAoa couid not seop 70
suer eVery cf!Icls" 9u tne con,
Guct Oh the preaolng omcer. ana
snouI9 ~ not SOP 70 c0naoer tne mat
.er. o.! ns y. MoVed t1e lnoennlte postpone
iuens Mu u sne whoie 1ateer. .,
mr. rarlow o, ChariestGn 1aV0red
tne mouon OF MAJOR BARKER. Inls
m9aon 05 " was aeIeateo.
Mr. l. nogs5s Oh marlDoro>
tnougat Lnere sao1io De an lnVestlga-
tlon OF all the facts eea1ng on the
matter, ana moved the appolntment
OF commlttee Tor that purpose. This
motlon ne afterwards Withdrew.
Mr. george Jonnstone 1oculariy
suggesteo Inat tne Wnole maHer mlgnt
20 reIesreo 70 tn9 comltOee OF reVis-
ION ane style. ae SPOKE against the
resolutions as Delng unnecessary.
Hr. W. =; Evans OF MARLBORO spoke
IN Iavor OF the resolutions.
Mr: otanyarne wilson usgee tne
adoptlon OF the resolution offered by
Mr., Patterson: