The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-28
FOE VHIrE sUPREMACY.
An Effort TO Harmonize the Political Fac
,fons in South Carolina.

COLuNBIA, S. C., March H.-The
peace and unity convention called for
the nurpose OF harmonzing the differ
ences of the white people of the State
and bringing the factions together In the
matter of chosing delegates TO the con-
stitutionaI convention thus preserving
white supremacy was held In this city
to-day. Nearly every county was repre-
sented IL was perhaps, the most repre-
sentative body of men that ever gathered
in the state. Lieutenant-Governor Tim
norman presided, making a most patrio-
tic speech at the outset. The proceedings
of the convention. despite the fact that
there were men in the hall representing
every faction Of tho white people, men
who have been using harsh language to-
wards each other for five years, ever
since Tillman began his upheayal, were
characterized by tho utmost good feeling
1t was indeed most re narkable con-
vention. The action of the convention
which is most satisf ctory to all parties
is embraced in the following
I'VE cordially welcome other aid, and
invite the cooperation Of all who have
q combination Of the wisdom and pa
tlfotism Of the State, regardless OF fac
tions. in the task OF reconstructing our
organic law. I'm common with all pa
triotic people Of the state, we lament
that the Democratic party Of the state
so long united and invincible, has been
torn asunder by strife, and its unity en-
dangered by the bitterness of factional
spirit. The causes which have led to
these unhappy re~uits need not now be
considered, and should rot now be dis
cussed, I'm view Of the coming constitu-
tional convention.
In order that the honor of the State
may be preserved, and the welfare OF the
people protected and promoted. II is of
the highest importance that factional
lines lie ignored If rot otIiterated. in
the selection of delegates to the con-
vention. Thus. and thus only can the
new Constitution become the bond and
seal of the union among ,he people OF
South Carolina. Therefore, we COM
mend:
First That in the election of delegates
10 the Constitutional Convention only men
Of prudence and patriotism be chosen,
and that they be divided equally between
the factions as heretofore existing as far
as practcaDle when equal division Is i'm
possible that such fair division be made
as Will best subserve the great purpose
Of securing white unity and a non-par!i-
san Constitution.
Second. That We unnlterably and
irrevocably pledge ourselves 10 the su-
every part and department Of our Gov
ernment to be served by fair and con-
sttional methods, but this can only be
accomplished by the unity of our people
Third. We have undoubted faith i'm the
people and confidential trust that they
will select delegates 10 the Constitutional
Convention to represent their opinions
with an eye single TO their fitness for the
great work that viii confront them. With
q convention so chosen the people will
be satisfied with the Constitution it will
adopt.
Fourth. To put tie objects of his con-
ference into practical effect and to pro-
mote the accomplith thmelt thereof, we
recommend The appointment of state
working committee, to be composed OF
two from each county, one from each
faction, whose duty 1t shall be forthwith
to prepare and promulgate plan OF or
ganizaton of all Democrats in the State
who are in sympathy with the objects
and purposes herein declared. and that
this committee work in conjunction with
all other committees having the same
objects in view being always subordi-
nate to the State Democratic Executive
committee"