The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-05-28

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mate means. But we are unalterably
opposed to the seizing or purchasing
of distant islands to be governed out
side the constitution, and whose peo-
ple can never become citizens. We
are in favor of extending the repub-
hes infuenc among the nations, but
believe that influence should be ex-
tended, not by force and violence, but
through persuasive power of a high
and honorable example. The burning
issue of imperialism growing out of
the Spanish war involves the very
existence of the republic and the de-
struction of our free institutions.
We regard it as the paramount issue
of the campaign.
The following introduced by T. |.
Rogers of Marlboro was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, by the Democratic con-
vention of South Carolina, that the
course of J. L. McLaurin as Senator
from this State in the United States
senate, is hereby condemned.
The following resolution was re-
turned with a favorable report by the
majority of the committee and an un-
favorable report by a minority, but
was finally adopted after debate:
Whereas this convention has heard
with profound regret that the opera
tives of the cotton mills of Horse
Creek Valley, in Aiken county, are in
distress, caused by the action of the
cotton mill presidents in ordering a
lockout in said mills, because of a
strike in a cotton mill in the State of
Georgia. Be it
Resolved, That this convention here
by extends to the operatives of Horse
Greek Valley, on account Of their
loyalty to the Democratic party in the
past, every assistance possible to re-
lieve them from the screws of oppres-
sion.
Resolved, second, That we condemn
the acts of the said mill presidents,
as heartless, unwarranted- and unjust,
causing untold suffering and distress
among the people who constitute one
third of the entire population of Aiken
county.
Resolved, third, That we call upon
all law-loving citizens who feel that
the poor laboring white men OF our
State are unjustly prohibited from
earning an honest livelihood, to ex-
tend to the people of Horse Creek Val
ley moral and financial aid.
Resolved, fourth, That we demand Of
our lawmakers the enactment of such
laws as will relieve and forever pro-
tect the laboring people OF the great
State of South Carolina, who are the
bone and sinew of our land, from such
unlawful treatment in the future,
and such other laws we demand as
will prevent the crippling Of values
of real estate and other property by
combination of capital.
A resolution condemning child labor
was adopted.
Senator Tillman introduced the fol-
lowing tribute to Gen. Hampton
Mr.. President: This convention has
paid fitting tribute tonight to living
South Carolinian. I think that we
should express ourselves in regard to
one who has crossed over the river. l
therefore ask leave to offer the follow
ing resolution:
Whereas it has pleased God, in His
wise Providence, to call to his eternal
rest our illnstrious fellow citizen,
Wade Hampton; and whereas we, the
representatives of South Carolina, IN
convention assembled, recalling his
glorious examle in war and in peace,
and especially mindful of his ..incalcul-
able service to the State as her great
leader and counsellor in 1876, would
put on record our sense Of his noble
career and our appreciation of his loss !;
therefore, be it
Resolved, That in the death of Gen.
Wade Hampton South Carolina
laments the loss of one of her greatest
citizens and most distinguished sol
diers and leader and counsellor in her
direst necessity, to whom she owes
debt of lasting veneration and love.
His name and fame are heritage OF
which any people might be proud. .
The resolution was adopted unanl-
mously ny rising vote.
Senator Tillman then presented the
following report of the committee on
constitution and rules, which was
adopted by sections, without discus
sion or opposition:
Liz COiulu1GUSC vi COAoU1oooton oA1o
rules beg leave to report as follows:
First: On resolution offered by Mr..
McKeown, proposing change in the
constitution in regard to qualification
of voters in the primary, we report
unfayorably and recommend that it
do not pass.
Second: Resolution by Mr.. ". j.
johnson, proposing that the primary
be held two weeks sooner, report .un-
favorably and recommend that it do
not pass.
Third: In reference to the proposed
amendment Of Mr.. G. W. E. Sharpe,
your r--committee recommend as follows
After the word masters" on next
to the last line, page 2, insert "but
not for members of the county board
of control of the dispensaries, nor for
county dispensers, - so that it will
read as follows: Provided, That the
county executive committee of any
county shall be at liberty to order a
primary election for magistrates and
masters, but not for members of the
county board of control Of the dispen-
saries, nor for county dispensers. -"
The various resolutions offered by