The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-07

 quin will feel himself bound to carry out the engagements into which he hat entered. The Colombia constitution con. taina q provision enlarging the powers of the executive in case of disturbed con ditions, allowing the president to arro- gate to himself dictatorial power and gc to the length of ratifying the canal treaty without assent of congress. If he doei so the United States government vii sustain the title thus acquired.  place the anarchist with his hand raised against law and order contra to law abiding tax-paying, liberty-loving and God-fearing colored men And want to say here today that if had to choose between the two, I would rather choose and trust the destinies of this republic to the black man with the hoe and blow rather than to the white man with the bomb and the torch.
 Now let our deliberations, my friends, be conservative. There are more battles won by conservatism than by brute force. We all will have to yield some of our views and some of our sentiments and endeavor to get down to that matter which will be for the common good and common veal and welfare Of our party, we must give and take in spirit of con- ciliatlon and in a spirit of honor and in- tegrity.
 Committees Named.
 A committee of five on rules was named and then a committee on resolutions, members appointed by the chair. The committee on rules was composed of w. H. Armbreich, w. T. Hutchins, John T. McInery, H. V. Cashen (colored), W. V. Chambers (colored).
 The committed on resolutions was com posed of B. W. Walker, Capt. William F. Tebbitts A. H. McClung M. D. Wicker sham, w. T. Coggins, Nathan Alexander (colored), and Ad Wimbs (colored)
 While the committee on rules was out A. N. Johnson (colored) of Mobile spoke, saying that a man was at the head of the republican party in Alabama who was unfit to preside, referring to the chair man of the executive committee. He said, That Birmingham convention was con- ceived in sin and born of iniquity." He said he believed the leading men of that convention were in league with the dem ocrats. He said, but I would have voted 100 times over for Governor Jelks rather than for one time cast a vote for MT. Smith"
 The report of the committee on rules was adopted.
 J. o. Thompson moved that a commit tee of three wait on Capt, J. w. Dimmick, national committeeman, and ask him to take a seat on the floor of the conven- tion. A. N. Johnson (colored) opposed 1t, saying that Captain Dimmick had insult ed the republicans and he, for one, did not care to receive a second kick. The negroes, or most of them, voted against inviting Captain Dimmick, but the mo- ton carried. MT Thompson Judge John A. Steele and Nathan Alexander (coloreO notified Captain Dimmick.
 Here a recess of 30 minutes was taken, pending a report from the committee On resolutions.
 When the conference again came to or- der Captain Dimmick walked In and was applauded He said;
 Captain Dimmick Speaks.
 "In response to the invitation of your committee which waited upon me before lunch time am here to say that l am heartily in favor of any action or sugges- ton that may be presented that has for It's object the harmony and peace of tho republican party of Alabama
 "I know not the purpose Of this con yention or conference except as 1t has been stated in the newspapers, which IS to har1nonize conflicting elements and dis sentions.
 Now I do not know what measures you have before you and I repeat that very much appreciate the courtesy of the invitation You have my best wishes and I expect to stand with you in any thing that Is calculated to promote the interests of the whole party. thank you, gentlemen"
 Nathan Alexander. colored, receiver of public moneys at Montgomery made the report for the committee on resolutions.
 When the report was read there was froy eide Tbau were well pleased inasmuch as they seemed to expect something they would not like.
 When the resolution in regard to the executive committee came up MT. Aid rich arose and said the referees did not endorse that part of the report. Capt. William F. Tebbetts attempted to have 1t withdrawn, but there was objection and it was ruled that it would have to be voted on. Captain Tebbetts spoke against 1t.
 At the session after recess 1t was evident a large number had left, being compelled to catch outgoing trains.
 Referees Satisfied.
 Speaking for the referees at the close of the conference Mir Thompson said:
 ''We are well satisfied with the results of our meeting
 "Our friends on the opposite side said that we would have no one present except the referees, office holders and a few ne- groes. As a mtter of fact we had one of the most representative republican gatherings ever held in Alabama, those on hand including the national commit teeman, seventeen members of the repub- lican state executive committee and many of those who took part in the Birmingham convention last September
 The Committee Meeting.
 The members of the state republican executive committee who were in Mont gomery met this afternoon immediately after the adjournment of the conference. This committee met yesterday but did nothing further than to adjourn until this afternoon after passing a resolution to inform the absent members that the com mittee would again meet, and requesting them to be present. When the meeting was held yesterday the same number were present
 The most noticeable feature of the meet ing was the presence of Capt J. W. Dim- mick. who had been invited by commit tee to seat on the floor of the conven- tion which had just closed.
 The committee decided that none but qualified electors shall participate in any future republican convention.
 That the basis of representation at the next state convention shall be based upon the McKinley-Roosevelt vote of 1900, being one delegate for each county and one additional delegate for every 200 votes or fractional part thereof.
 That the committeeman present do pledge themselves to be present at the meeting of the committee in Birming- ham May 11 and vote as a unft for the