Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-24

tilIzer Companies ASKED 70 Conrrip'
ute to the Cause.
Columbia State, Wednesday.
The State convention of cotton farm
ers yesterday, endorsed the action OF
the big convention at New Orleans
perfected its organization and started
the work Of placing the cotton farmer
in a position independent Of the cotton
spectators. Great interest was dis
played and at times the enthusiasm
was so unrestrained that 1t re-
minded one of an outdoor campaign
meeting. Every county in the state
was represented except five and 200 OF
the most patriotic men Of the state
gathered to take part In the delibera-
tions of a convention which may 60
down into history as the beginning OF
new commercial era. ....
1t was stated yesterday that the
south makes so per cent Of the. worlds
cotton and yet has not a word to say
in controlling the price Of the staple
It is also a matter Of record that the
south reaps greater benefit from 10,
100000 bale crop than from a large
crop, not so much because of "over-
production" as because of the fact that
spectators take advantage Of the ar
gument Of increased production. 1t is
within the power Of the people Of the
south to dictate the terms, and 1t was
decided yesterday that the best way
to accomplish this is by conservative
action. ".. .-'a.-
When the meeting assembled in the
state house at noon yesterday, the
president Of the organization founded
In this state last November. Mr.. e. D.
Smith, announced that the purpose of
the meeting was to ratify the consti-
tuition and" bylaws Of the Southern
Cotton association. Mr.. Smith stated
that by agreement the organization
perfected last November would: hold
until today, when there would be an
election Of officers to perfect the or
ganization under the new constitution.
DR.. ]. r. Hopkins, the secretary
called the roll of counties and the del
egates were properly enrolled with
the assistance of Col. T. c. Hamer and
Mr.. ]. s. Wilson.
On motion of Mr.. r. M. Cleveland of
Greenville,. the officers Of the former
convention. were reelected unanim-
ously. K. 60, E., ..
Mr.. E. D. Smith,. in accepting the
presidency Of the convention, made a
stirring speech congratulating the peo-
pie Of South Carolina upon the bury
ing Of political feeling. Harmony pre-
walls throughout the country regard
less Of political creed, profession or
creed of any kind. -.
Mr.. H. B. Tindal Of Greenville. the
vice president elect, thanked the con-
vention for the honor Of his election.
We have won the fight, %he said. Wall
street has been popping the whip over
us, and now we are popping the whip
over them. He had been member
Of the committee on organization at
New Orleans and had stood out for a
cut Of 35 per cent In fertilizers and
rs per cent In acreage. He had not
trusted Texas for that state had not
acted in good faith in the past, but
they had agreed to reduce 25 per cent,
and he urged South Carolina now: to
ratify the action ~ the New Orleans
convention. Mr.. Tindal made very
pleasing address. .'..
! Mr.. Hyatt accepted the election of
treasurer If the convention would
stand by him. There Is no use to pass
resolutions there is no need for a
temporary organization. He wants
the convention to give the treasurer
authority to circulate literature.
Mr.. H. S. Lipscomb Of Spartanburg,
with enthusiasm, moved that the treas
urer be given the "sinews Of war"
This was received with applause and
the motion was passed.
Mr.. A. c. Lyles OF Union, nomina-
ted Mr.. E, D. Smith and Mr.. w. Sam
Lipscomb Of Gaffney and they were
elected members Of the executive COM
mittee Of the Southern Cotton associa-
tion. .'..
/ On motion Of Senator Manning It
was decided to appoint committee on
resolutions consisting Of one member
from each county. Mr.. Weston amend
ed that there be two from each delega-
ton in order that all interests might
be represented. The amendment was
agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Hyatt the presi-
dent was authorized to appoint a COM
mittee Of five on finance.
On motion Of Mr.. Ellerbe the presi-
dent was authorized to appoint COM
mittee Of five on warehouses. Mr..
Smith explained that the warehouses
are not an immediate necessity, but
may be needed in the future.
President Smith named the follow
fng standing committees:
Finance: F. H. Hyatt, r. M. Cleve-
land. R. I. Manning. A. ]. Matheson,
w. ]. Roddey. w. A. Strom.
Warehouses: ]. S. Conner, L. W.
Youmans, B. Harris. w. E. Burnett,
Lerov Springs, T. B. Stackhouse, E.
w. Robertson.
Mayor T. H. Gibbes was presented In
very graceful speech by President
Smith, who paid q tribute to Column
bia and her interest in this movement.
Mr.. Gibbes declared that Columbia
Is indeed interested In this work. For
whatever Is Of benefit to the farmer
helps all classes. AS a representative
of the banking institutions he declar-
ed their willingness to cooperate now
as they have done in the past and are
even now doing.
In accepting the welcome Of the city
of Columbia. Mr.. Smith said that there
had been enacted here scenes Whlch
would never be forgotten. and he hoped
that this day would never be forgot
ten.
Governor Hayward was too unwell
to come from his home yesterday. as
much as he would have liked to do so.
On motion Of DR.. w. w. Roy, Mr..
John L. NcLaurin of Bennettsville.
was asked to tell Of his trip to Wash
ington in the interests Of this move
ment. Mr.. McLaurin made a very
captivating address.
Mr.. McLaurin after taking his seat
again secured the floor and declared
that in his visit to Washington he mad
received a great deal Of assistance
from Mr. Ashcraft Of Alabama ana