The Indianapolis journal., 1896-06-14

u. Smith, all doubtful District delegates,
Brown, b. P. Chaifeid. ". s. Dixon
Watson Mckinley. D. Z. Yates (McKin.
Morgan (aIcKinley). c. II. Wilder (Mc-
1aIcKinieyl, w; e, Boykin tMcKinIeyl.
Deas lMcKiniley);, contestants, Lily
Whites c. s. Nettles (Reed), ]. r. Levy
(Allison). ]. II. Fordham mckinley. s. =.
Richardson Reed). W. A. Smith (not in
THE ARGUMENTS.
Mr.. Melton appeared in behalf OF the DEL
egation headed by himself. He contended
that there was but one organization; that
the committee had no power to hold over.
If it could do that it could perpetuate it
self Where, in that event, would the pow
er end? Clearly, in the face Of this state
of affairs. there was nothing left to the
mass Of Republicans to do but to get to-
gether in mass meetings and reorganize,
the Webster people having refused to call
a meeting. Mr.. Melton said that while his
organization was known as the Lily
Whites the organization had the encour-
agement and cooperation of the coiored
people. who had been recognized two to
one in the convention. He said the reor-
State for the Republican party and was
accomplishing that In good shape. He de-
clared that many prominent white men had
come into the party since. their organiza-
ism had, for the first time become respect
able. He said they had one club of 2,100.
composed entirely of white men.
Judge Thompson. or Ohio, represented
the Webster faction. He asserted that. In
view of the condition of affairs In South
Carolina. which rendered 1T impossible for
he De-, M yyl0
showing in that State, no State ticket had
been nominated for the past twenty years.
Hence the party had fallen into the prac,
tice of not holding State conventions and
of allowing committees to hold over. The
Webster committee had held on under these
precedents and it was the direct descend
ant of the organization effected in 1856
Hon. Robert Smalls. the well-known col
ored politician, supplemented Judge Thomp-
sons statement. Mr.. Sralls contended for
the recognition of the regular organization
He asserted that the Meltonites had nc
standing as a Republican organization in
the State and no excuse for coming before
the national convention as claim lnts for
seats. He admitted that there were some
Democrats who had professed willingness
to call themselves Republicans but this was
because of their opposition to Tillmanism
rather than because of their advocacy OF
the Republican doctrine Many of them
were favorable to the gold standard and
protection as against free silver and free
trade, and many who objected to the liquor
laws of the State.
committee, and one of the contestants for
seats in the convention rose to address the
committee Mr.. Hahn objected, on the
ground that he was a contestant Mr. Fes-
sender contended for Mr.. Brayton's right
| to speak. as other members under similar
circumstances had been permitted to do.
Fair play is jewel. he said. Mr.. Brayton
was allowed to proceed. He defended the
new organization. He, explained the club
ton of the Tillman style, and said 1t had
worked admirably Those clubs are both
white and nd black and have membership OF
cial benefit. because it allowed division of
the races in their party organizations. Nat
was exceedingly difficult to secure cooper
alton when whites and blacks were thrown
together.
WEBSTER DELEGATES SEATED.
Judge Long. of Florida, moved the seat
ing of the Webster delegates. Congress
man Settle, moved to substitute the names
| of the Melton delegates. Mr.. Settle sup
ported his substitute by saying that the
conditions in South Carolina were such that
the new organization ought by all means
to be supported. The Settle substitute was
| lost by vote of 21 TO %.
Mr.. Fessenden moved that each side be
excluded in accordance with the Delaware
precedent. Mr.. Catron moved substitute
| to seat both with a half seat to each dele
| gate <'- rassd aai - tss.- -....
| The vote in detail by States on Settles
motion to seat the Melton delegates was
as follows: tt 10
Yeas-Alabama, California, Connecticut
Delaware DSelaware. Iowa, LSuisiana, s Maine Massa- lass
lima. Rhode Island. South Carolina, Texas.
| Utah, Vermont Virginia, Wyoming, New
/ Mexico. District of Columbia, Alaska.
Nays Arkansas Colorado, Florida,
Georgia. Idaho, illinois, Indiana, Kansas,
sippi. Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New
| Hampshire, New Jersey North Dakota,
Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania. South Dakota,
| Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia,
Wisconsin. oklahoma. Indian Territory.
Total. 90. "a
Kentucky was the only State that did not
vote.
| Mr. Catron's substitute was defeated-16
| to 32-and Mr.. Fessenden's motion by IA to
| 80. The Webster delegates We're then seat
| On motion of Payne, of Wisconsin. the
| following was adopted in expression of the
somnittee,s S sense M Of 6ereayem1ent ns1Y at the the
meeting held in the city of Washington. in
| 1885, William j. Campbell. member of this
| committee from Illinois, was participant;
to-day we see him only with the eye of
memory. for he is dead. We will not speak
| of him in resolution of Stilted form or usual
| from us out Of the family circle and tears,
| not words. bespeak our sorrow. He was a
manly man in every sense and every at
ulstfliioOc'f hiilS
| him. has robbed US, his friends, and the
world in which he moved, OF a noble and
! unselfsh character.
| The resolution was adopted by a unani-
nous rising vote. Recess was then taken
| until 2:30 n. m
| TEMPORARY OFFICERS CHOSEN.
| In accordance with the order made
| Thursday, the Republican national commit
tee proceeded, on convening for the after
noon session, to consideration of the ques-
| ton of permanent organization. When the
| chair announced the order MIR. Huston, of
| Indiana read a telegram from Hon. w. r.
| Thompson asking Dostponement of the
| election of a temporary chairman until he
| could arrive. at O'Clock. He moved a
| postponement until O'clock. Mr.. De Young
moved to lay the motion on the table, say
| ing that he did not understand that Mr..
| Thompson was a candidate. All were pre-
| pared TO vote. and as all arrangements
were made there could be no excuse for
| fed that Mr. Thompson was laboring under
| a misapprehension and that If he were
| here he would be satisfied Mr.. De foupS s
| motion to lay on the table prevailed.
| Mr.. De Young then nominated Mr.. G. w.
| Fairbanks. of Indiana for temporary chair
| man. saying that he was we'll known and
no eulogy was necessary. Mr.. kerens, of
| Missouri seconded the nomination. There
were no other nominations, and Mr.. Fair
| banks was named by the unanimous vote
| of the committee.