The age-herald., 1899-04-22

C%o< <o<c<o%c<O 0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. are going to stand by it. l am a little sur pr.sed and shocked at a recent event in our politics. The democratic party is wiser than any one man." There was great ap- plause at this statement. Do you know of a single white man in Dallas opposed to the convention?' asked Senator Nunnellee.
 All for the Convention
 "I not only don't know one, but there isn't one.' replied MT. Pettus, amidst great applause.
 Our people are not welded to the am bitions of any man. Since the b:ll has been made a party measure, every white and every colored man will vote for it.
 Gen. George P. Harrison, of Lee, and Hon. Emmett o'Neal. of Lauderdale, de ivered strong addresses pledging support of the platform.
 One of the especially strong addresses was delivered by Judge J. J. Robinson, of Chambers. He spoke very encouragingly of the outlook in east Alabama. His peo- pie had been divided on the question, but Wen the state convention made it's plat form, 'it met every objection that could have been raised by any man who has white skin on him. He was very stinging in his rebuke to the governor whom he had assisted to nominate, for "tampering with this question. Docs he expect to repeal the bill with democratic votes. No, no. He calls on populists and republicans to bring harmony to the democratic harmony But the people will decide the question in July, and it will not cost the state cent to hold this election, while with the governors own estimate an extra session would cost not less than $10,000, and probably $25,OO0 or more.' Since the party had spoken he had not heard of single democrat who he mo nd m be counted on for 300 to 2Co0 for the con- vention.
 Captain Kolb of Jefferson
 Captain Reuben F. Kolb, of Jef- ferson county, was introduced by Chairman Lowe in these words: You have heard of him beforeY Captain Kolb said that he endorsed every word that had been said by those speaking before him. and he exceedingly regretted the bomb shell which the governor had thrown into our camp" and if he was not careful we would put the bars up on him.
 Chairman Lowe introduced Hon. Frank s. White as the unanimous choice of tho people of Jefferson county" MT. White said he doubted the right of his speaking, "as 1t seems that some of us have not long enough been residents in Alabama to learn the provisions of the present constitution and know the requirements for new one.'
 Two Nuestions to be Considered
 "But there are two questions which we must consider: Shall we live under tyr amy of ignorance or tyranny of ambi- ton. We have met one issue. Now shall we meet the other and defy it?"
 Captain White sarcastically referred to the governors reference in his recent ad- dress to the statement that the right of trial by jury might be imperiled were a constitutional convention held, when that official had denied this right to the mem bers of the commissioners court of Jeffer- son county. "There is one question of great interest,"" continued Captain White. Shall one man control us? The governor s tyranny will hang over us for an entire century if we submit to his dictation."
 'We won't do it. came from a voice in the audience.
 No we won't do it." declared the speak CT. He criticized the governor for attempt ing to get under the banner of MT. Bryan in his attempt to frighten the silver men. "He can't get closer to MT. Bryan than am," said Captain White amidst perfect uproar of applause.
 Has Received Marching Orders
 Colonel H. s. Mallory, of Dallas, next spoke. He said that the governors mes sage was such as to appeal to the lower and baser element rather than the intelli- gence of the state. The black belt was solid for the convention, and any man who
 
 run over. Democracy has received It's marching orders.
 Hon. w. F. Hogue, of Perry, said he stood squarey upon the platform. He had always battled for Johnston but the goY- ernor has gone wrong. The fight is on and to be successful every democrat must go to work.
 At this juncture telegrams were read from Senator E. W. Pettus, Congressman Bank head and Congressman Clayton, expressing regret that they could not be present. The messages of the former two declared against going back on what the party had already done. There was long applause when the messages were read. At 3:30 o'clock the committee recessed until 4:S0.
 Afternoon Sessions Upon the reconvening of the committee. MT. Bowie read fessage from J, M Cald- well, member of the committee from the Fourth district, rendering his resignation as a member of the committee on account of i'll health. On motion, the resignation was accepted with a vote of regrets. Hugh D. Merrill, of Cleburne county, was elected to fill the vacancy, and he was invited to a seat with the committee.
 Chairman Lowe stated that he had tele- gram from Senator John T. Morgan, which he read as follows:
 s'washington, D. C., April 21-The democrats can only march straight to the front. To recede or to hesitate invites disaster to the white voters.s Democrats have never been divided on the main question, and cannot afford to be divided on the side issues. As to the form of proceedings, the legislature has exhausted it's powers in taking the first step in revising the constitution and the people have the right to act. The first step is as irrevocable as any that are to follow. JOHN T. MORGAN" Outburst Of Deafening Applause
 As the chairman concluded there was an 
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