The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-18
SMITH AND
 LANE NAMED
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In his speech of acceptance, c. P. Lane of Huntsville, declared that he could defeat pr. Cunning sham, and that people in Dr. Cunninghams own home town would give a good vote for the Re publican ticket. He said he would at once challenge Cunningham for joint debate in the State.
 The selection of the State Executive Committee proved quite interesting Vari- ous plans were suggested and the selec- tion of members to represent the Second Distric tin particular caused much excite ment. There was a contest, one side recommending W. B. Stark, c. S Perdue and H. s. Irwin, while the other side was for T. C. Bingham, w. w. Pegan and ]. M. Green. The first was selected by the Second Congressional District Con- vention and the latter by the State Con vention delegates. J. l.. Bryan was charged with being responsible for tn contest. This caused discussion. Bryan, Green. Vaughan and others participant ing.
 There was great excitement when MT. Vaughan replied to a statement made on the floor and said in conclusion that he would use language to the previous speaker outside of the convention hall which would have to be resented.
 The following Is the full Executive Com- mittee finally elected:
 First District-John Q. Hubbard and G. A Leonard, Mobile: J. A. Carey, Maren- go.
 Perdue, Butler and Henry S. Irwin, Montgomery.
 Third District-w. w. Millken. Henry; C. M. Cox, Dale; R. F. Hudson. Lee,
 Fourth District-H. L. McElderry all ladeea: L. H. Reynolds Chiffon; J. NJ. Ragin, Calhoun.
 Fifth District-W. w. Wadsworth, Au- tauga, H. B. Pickens, H. E. Berllstresser Tallapoosa.
 Sixth District-Fope M. Long. Walker; c. P. Lunsford. T. B. Morton, Fayette.
 Seventh District-John lsbell DeKalb; w. s. Standifer, Dtowah; J. J. Curtis. Cullman.
 Eighth Distrlct-John A. Steele, Madi- son; A. G. Mackley, Lauderdale; Walter Stevenson, Lawrence.
 Ninth Dstrict-William Vaughan. J.. w. Hughes. Birmingham and J. w. Davidson, Blount.
 At Large-P. H. Smith, Mobile: W. w.. Bingham Limestone; Il. c. Ashley, St. Clair. J. H. Bingham. Talladega. T. H. Miller. Fayette; B. L. Dye, Lee; l. Pol lak, Montgomery.
 The committee met after the convention and formally organized.
 Resolutions of thanks to the retiring chairman of the Executive Committee were adopted.
 IT. A. Wilson offered a resolution pledg- ing the party to repeal those provisions of the new constitution that disfranchised white men, but 1t failed.
 Judge J. B. Shields moved that the convention instruct the County Commit tee to have good men at the polls in the November election to see that fair treat ment was given.
 After passing resolution of thanks to the local press, the convention adjourned.
 The State League of Republican Clubs met after the convention and A. C. Negley of Florence was reelected presi- dent with F. F. Conway secretary treasurer. the president reported ten new clubs in the State The president was instructed to appoint delegates to the National Convention of Republican Clubs.
 The State Committee.
 The Republican State Executive Com n,ittee met tonight and formally organiz- ed. w. I. Wellman of Huntsville ad- dressed the committee advocating earn est work in behalf of the party. N. l.. Steele of Montgomery was elected sec retary and J. c. Cooke of Birmingham treasurer.
 No campaign committee was chosen. but this matter Is being considered and announcements will be made in few days Chairman Wellman stated tonight that a vigorous campaign will be waged over the State from one end to another The campaign was discussed by the com mittee at length.