The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-04-09
Meeting Of the State Executive Com
mittee IN Columbia.
SENATOR TILLMAN ATTENDED.
Some Wanted the Convention Held in
Charleston, but the Committee
Decided to Meet i'll
Columbia.
Columbia.

convention. Twenty-siX out OF forty
counties were represented. Senator
Tillman was present by virtue Of his
position as member Of the National
Committee. Col. Willie Jones, chair
man of the committee, presided, and
Mr.. u. Y. Gunter, Jr., the secretary,
was also present.
The members present were: A. W.
Jones, Abbeville; W. W. Williams,
Aiken; J. Perry Glenn, Anderson;S G.
Mayheld, Bamberg: G. Duncan Bel
linger, Barnwell; S. G. Mccoy, Ber-
kelley: w. F. Stevenson, Chesterfield:
Louis Applet, Clarendon; L. J. Will
Jams. Edgeheld; T. H. Kitchens, Fair
field: D. H. Traxler. Florence; NJ L.
Donaldson, Greerville: D. II. Magill,
Greenwood: NJ. r. McSweeney, Hamp-
ton: J. A. McDermott, Horny; D. 6.
Richards, Kershaw; J. H. Wharton,
Laurens; D. J. Griffith, Lexington; W.
D. Evans, Marlboro: Cole L. Blease,
Newberry: W. J. Stribling, Oconee; ".
0. Tatum, Orangeburg; Willie Jones,
Richland: R. B. Watson, Saluda: Alta
mont Moses Sumter: J. c. Wilborn,
York: U. Y. Gunter, Jr., secretary: B.
R. Tillman, member Of the national
Democratic executive committee.
There was considerable discussion
caused by the introduction Of a resolu-
tion by Mr.. Magill that no member be
allowed to vote unless that member
had been regularly elected. This was
supported by Mr.. W. D. Evans, and
Mr.. BleaSe. Col Wharton and Mr..
Altamont Moses opposed the motion.
Senator Tillman said in reply to Mr..
Moses tnat it is sometimes the case
that members Of the national Demo-
cratic committee are represented by
proSy. 1t was decided to let members
present, by proxy or otherwise, par
ticfpate in the proceedings and in the
votes.
INVITATION FROM CHARLESTON.
When this matter was settled, Col.
Jones announced that the committee
had received a request that the meet
ing Of the State convention be held in
Charleston. He read telegram from
Maj. J. G. Hemphill, manager of the
department of promotion and pub
licity, offering the convention the use
OF an auditorium and assuring the
members of a warm welcome. There
was also a telegram from Capt. F. W.
Wagener, president Of the exposition,
in which he asked Senator Appelt and
Mr.. J. @. Wilborn to use Their infiu-
ence to have the convention meet in
Charleston.
In accordance with these invita-
tions, Col. Wharton offered reSolu-
tioa that the May convention of the
State Democratic convention be held
in Charleston. In supporting his reSo-
lutions, Col. Wharton spoke in glow
Ing terms of the exposition and stated
that the railroad fare from most Of the
towns in the State would be lower to
Charleston than to Columbia on ac-
count Of the exposition rates.
The matter had been discussed
among the members of the committee
during the afternoon and it was pretty
well understood that there was no Sc
rious objections to calling the conven-
ton to meet in Charleston. But the
proposal was fought by number OF
members Of tbe committee.
Mr.. Blease offered substitute for
Col. Wharton's resolution. The reso-
luton fixed Columbia as the place for
meeting and the 2lst Of May as the
date. IN supporting his resolution,
Mr.. Belasa spoke in highest terms Of
Charleston and the exposition, but it
would be contrary to the spirit Of the
constitution OF the Democratic party
for the meeting to be held outside Of
Columbia.
Mr.. L. J. Williams said this would
be very radical step-for the conven-
tion to meet in Charleston. The rail-
road fare might be cheap, but there
were other expenses to consider.
Mr.. Bellinger contended that the
first thing to consider is whether or
not it would benefit the Democratic
party for convention to meet in
Charleston.
Mr.. Wharton again spoke in favor
of Charleston. The constitution Of the
party is silent on the place of meet
ing, and this very silence SHOWS that
the wisdom Of the members of the
committee is relied upon. Mr.. Appelt
also favored Charleston.
Mr.. Wilborn explained how h. had
received a telegram from Capt. Wage
ner. Senator Tillman asked if Mr..
Wilburn had been fishing for an inri-
tation. Mr.. Wilborn then prodded
Senator Tillman. He spoke in warm
est terms of praise Of the exposition
and said that he felt his State pride
drop little when he looked. upon this
magnificent exposition and saw how
poorly it is being patronizec;. BY hold
ing the convention there, the State
Democracy would endorse the exposi-
tion. He referred to the fight which
Senator Tillman and the other con-
gressmen had made for an appropri-
alton for the exposition.
Mr.. Blease-And Senator Tillman
got it, too.
Mr.. Wilborn-Got it in the neck.
(Laughter.)
Mr.. Wilborn then went on to say
that it had never been explained why
St. Louis got s., 100000 and Charles
ton could not get few thousands.
The reason Of it is that we are Demo-
Gratis down here and they are Eepub-
licans there and that is why he would
like to see the Democrats Of the State
endorse the exposition.
Mr.. w. !. Stribling Of Walhalla
said that the fare from that place
"a l. 20