Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-25
That Meeting at Seals Hall Last
Night.
A-FEW DEMOCRATS LOOK ON
A Convention of Undertakes Could Not Have
Been More Decorous-Mr. Black
burn Was Gently Roasted,

No free pass dummy rides nor any pre-
arranged cheering.
The hall was conspicuous for it's va
cant seats.
1t was an intelligent crowd but their
enthusiasm has waned.
They know they are left, and are back
stitching the shroud.
Mr.. Blackburn, the hoy orator of the
Magic City," was the object of their
searchllghts
"Bro-Im- bobbed" was in truth and in
fact the appearance of the meeting of the
Republican Aid society at Seals hall last
night. The reporter counted ninety-eight
present, but the secretary sa id he counted
them and there were 100 present. was
very quiet and harmonious meeting
A few democrats were noted in the audi
ence and three or four old-time republic
cans.
The meeting appeared to be perfectly
satisfactory to those interested, and there
was not a complaint registered by sim
gle outsider.
The meeting was called to order by
Walker Percy, who stated that he had
been requested to ask that James M.
Weatherly act as chairman.
On taking the chair Mr.. Weatherly said
he was proud to be connected in any way
with the cause for which the meeting
was called. The object of the meeting,
he said was to select delegates to the
next Thursday, the 9th, and Jefferson
county expected to send her quota.
The meeting, he continued, had met to
carry out with firm convictions the poll
cies and principles which would be adopt
ed by the Indianapolis convention.
Some efforts have been made to eX-
cite the fears of the timid by abuse. Els
pecially has this been done within the
past few days Our distinguished leader,
Thomas G.. Jones, has been roasted ana
eXcorated. BY whom? By young gem
tleman God Almighty had not even con-
templated in the scheme of creation
when Tom Jones was combating for
his country on the field of battle. How
ever, no doubt the young man will be
elected chairman of some executive COM
mittee as reward for his performance.
1.-The sole purpose of this roasting is
simply to deter those who have reason
able convictions on this money question
from going with us.
Men who have heretofore hesitated on
account of party obligations we refer
them to Mr. Bryan5on this subject as to
what he would do in the premises IN case
certain principles were not adopted.
Mr.. Bryan lives in q country less re-
stricted by party than we of the south.
Public opinion, however, will not
longer force party organization against
established principles.
at has come to pretty pass when
any little whipper snapper is applauded
when he gets upon the stand and tells
such men as Tom Jones that he is going
against his country when he goes against
his party.
II say no matter whether we partici-
pated In the primaries or went into con-
ventions, If our party declares new doc
trines contrary to the fundamental prin'
ciples of the party we have the right to
reject them. 1t involves the very prin-
ciple of self-defense. Let us assert this
right so it may be felt and follow it up
to it's last conclusion with our whole
heart and soul.
ut is our duty to declare against the
Reputation of debts.P We who call this
party of reputation owe it to our
country not to allow such a principle
crammed down our Threats.
"Were e in any other section 1t would
not be necessary to lay so much stress
leaving party, and | say 1t takes cour-
age in Alabama or in any other state in
the south to differ with the democratic
party, but l am in favor of fighting 1t
out on the lines we have started without
combinations or fusion. l don't care
whether we beat them or not, we will
fight it to finish, let the results be what
they may, and if we do this we will not
have any crown of thorns either.
There will come a time when these
thousands of sound money votes will be
needed. There have already been breaches
and there will be more, and those who
are putting up these young men to ex,
coriate us will be calling us to come ant
help them.
Thanking you for your kindness now
declare this meeting open for business
Business Proceedings.
Mr.. Alex London moved that the chail
= appoint a committee of five to select dele
gates to the Montgomery convention
Carried.
The chair appointed the following com
mittee: Alex London, Walker Percy, Sig
Steiner, j. A, Montgomery and Edgar
Adler
I. H Benners Talks.
While the committee was out arranging
its report I. H. Benners was called on fol
a speech and among other things said:
II have recollection of some facts
that occurred in 1860. In that year con
vention assembled in the city of Charles
ton. The body disagreed on questions O
principles, and adjourned to meet in tn,
city of Baltimore. At the Baltimore con
vention the same views were held as t
ne fundamental principles of the party
and two sets of~candidates were nomi
mated. And it is the policy of this con
vent.an to. follow a different convention
and adopt a different platform.
"Were the men who followed Breck
inridge and Lane In 1860 traitors? Lool
where Pickens lead and you will fin'
breckenridge men there. And If an.
doubted their patriotism 1 have neve
heard OF it,"
Report of Committee.
The committee to select delegates re
ported as follows:
Delegates. p. Tillman, H. L. Smith
w. w. Crawford, H. II. Sinnige, S. Stein
er, James Weatherly, B. F. Moore, W
II. Kettig, ]. w. Worthjngton, f. S. Fer
gusop, Marcus Well C. I. RAINBOW, A
4. London, H. w. Perry, p. H. Earle, i
M. McNutt C, p. Perrin. ]. p. Mudd. ]
H. Motion, A. w. Smith, M. p. Lewis, !
X. Mcdonald, w. ]. Miner, j. lanai
Morgan, j. A. Montgomery, j. l.. Welcf
Sam Adler, DR.. Miller. j. H. Hard, j.
Cohen.
Alternates-w William Rosenstihl, W.
Gilmore. w. ]. Dangaix. A. A, Adams
John London. Thad Weatherly, r. H. Ell
lott. C. F. Enslen, w. l. Lynch, Sol ia
cobs, c. d. Ebersole, Sam Galloway Dl
+. E. Davidson, ]. L. Glover, E. A. De
Funiak, j. H. Edmonds, H. w. Milnel
r. S. Allen, r. f. Beasley, Gentry Hi
man, w. K. Atkinson J. Nj. Cameron
A. Terrell, Alex Bennett, Syl DAILY Eu
gene Brown, ]. F. Slater.
Walker Percy's Speech
At the conclusion of the report by til
committee to select delegates Wake