The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14

Then began a most exciting debate,
which proved the most interesting feature
of the convention. Colonel Bush said that
he had had twenty-five years experience
with conventions under the best leaders of
democracy and that to bind the delegates to
the will of the majority would only in
Jure the chances of Sharpe and Brown. II
the delegation Is instructed to vote for
Coleman, then the Mcclellan strength will
be thrown against the home candidates.
The opposition of Coleman will be incurred
IL the delegation is instructed for McClel-
Ian. This rule holds equally true in the
chancery convention.
Col. Bush Called Down
81 ask Colonel Bush what are his Gre
dentials," said Lowe, in reply, that he
comes here and under the name of Sharpe
and Brown, is doing all in his power for
Coleman. He will not admit it, but all of
US know that he is Coleman man. Every
delegate in the house is as much interested
in these two home candidates as is Colonel
Bush, and we will do as much for them
"Of all things, 1 hate a subterfuge and
hypocracy. Let these men come out and
fight an open fight for Coleman If they so
desire, but not under Sharpe's banner.
"Why were not these same gentlemen so
anxious to pro rate Tuscaloosa's or Mo-
be's delegations, which went solid for
Coleman"
Colonel Bush spoke again, saying that he
was a personal friend Of Browns. and 1t
was in his interest and Judge Sharpe's that
he was urgAg his substitute. Here Lowe
interrupted him and an animated conversa-
ton ensued, the gist Of which was that
Bush was not speaking by Browns au-
thority. Bush referred to Coleman's rec
ord as a democrat in reconstruction days
and said that Mobile and Tuscaloosa coun-
ties had no local interests to subserve in
sending solid delegations.
$50 was General BHckner a good demo-
crat in the dark days." replied Lowe. Bush
interrupted and asked was he representing
Sharpe. "No, I'm fighting In the open for
Judge Mcclellan" replied Lowe.
loves debate was admitted by all to
be a masterpiece of debate and sound judg-
ment. 1t was full of wit and good humor
and he received hearty applause. Col. Bush
also spoke and argued well, though he was
sadly handicapped by having all the facts
and the sympathy of the convention against
him.
Mcclellan Wins
On the motion to table Bush's substitute
| the following delegations voted no: Elyton,
| 10 nays; East Lake, nays and ayes;
Palos, 2; Madison, nays and ayes; Mon
| roe, 8 nays and 8 ayes; Jefferson, nays and
| ayes; New Castle, nays; Pratt City, 4
! nays; Jackson, nays and l aye; Davis,
| Nays HILL 7 nays and aye; South High
| lands, 6 nays and 1 aye; Inns Crossing,
| 1 nay and ayes. All the other beats voted
| AYE" solid and the motion was tabled by
| a vote of 1863 to IA.
| But all these "a nays must not be con-
| sidered as Coleman's strength. 1t must be
| remembered that the Cobb men were max
| ing hot fight for the pro rate of the
| chancery delegation, and their strength
| was included in the "a votes. loves reso-
| luton was then carried, 151 to-but the
| opposition sat down before they could be
| counted.
A committee of nine on resolutions was
appointed, with John Tomnson as chair
! man, and a committee of nine on order
! of business, with Trotter Of Bessemer as
| chairman
| Resolutions
The following resolutions were among
| those offered:
| Dr. L. G. Woodson-One commencing the
] admirable administration of Governor Jo-
| seph f. Johnston and ndorsng him for
| his second term.
John Pugh-That delegates to state con-
| vention be instructed to reaffirm the Chi
| cago platform.
| J. J. Moore-That Legislators be nominated
| one at a time and one receiving highest
| vote to be nominated, and so on.
Frank p. O'Brien-That we all vote for
| democratic nominees in August.
S. s. Shores-That Jefferson county be d.
| vided into three districts, and each district
| to receive two legislators.
| r. P. Wetmore-That regret the sick
| ness that necesstates the retirement Of
| Jas. B. Head and commencing his excel
| lent record as a supreme court Judge.
H. R.. Dill-That no eulogies be pro-
| nounced nominating Legislature candidates.
A statement from the executive commit
| tee was read to the effect that Banks re-
| ceived 2S07 votes for circuit judge, Cole
| man 1275, Miller 2,121, and Ward, 1884, in all
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