The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-05-17
SOUTH CAROLINA REFUSED
TO INSTRUCT FOR WILSON
CONTINUED FROM PAGE y.

Mr.. Stevenson Withdrew his objec
ton to the Henderson amendment
and it was adopted, not, however, un
til the convention voted to adopt The
rules of the house Of representatives
The Stevenson resolution was ther
adopted.
The clerk called the roll of the coun-
ties and they named their members OF
the respective committees.
A resolution calling for the reopen
ing of lists to candidates after time
for fling pledges has closed, in the
event of the death Of candidate, was
offered by Mr.. Lewis w. Parker and
referred to the resolutions committee.
Wilson Resolution.
Mr.. Thomas, on behalf of the Rich
land delegation, offered a resolution
endorsing Woodrow Wilson and in
structing the delegation to Baltimore
for him. This was received with ap-
plause and Mr.. Thomas made rous-
ing speech in favor of his resolution,
fauding Governor Woodrow Wilson as
the hope of Democracy and the one
who could lead the Democratic hosts
to victory, and pointing out why the
delegation to Baltimore should be in
structed for Wilson.
Col. D. S. Henderson, in behalf of
the Aiken delegation, offered a resolu-
ton that the delegation to Baltimore
be sent uninstructed and be left un-
trammelled. His resolution caused
great applause. Col. Henderson, while
expressing the warmest admiration for
Governor Wilson, opposed instructions
and said that above Wilson and all
others was the Democratic party. He
said if Taft is nominated by the Re-
publicans, Wilson is tine logical can
didate for the Democrats; but if the
Republicans nominate Roosevelt, the
Democrats must nominate some can
didate who can carry New York, and
the great Eastern States. He made a
stirring speech against instructions,
arguing for the Palmetto States dele
CATION to be sent to Baltimore free to
vote for the Democrat who had the
best chance of election. He was re-
ceived with cheer after cheer.
Reference to Bryan.
Speaker M. L. Smith, pointing out
that the Democrats must make the
fight on the tariff issue; praising the
splendid record of Congressman IN
derwood; praising Woodrow Wilson,
amid drowning applause, pointing out
that conditions may yet arise which
would call for the nomination of Will
liam Jennings Bryan, opposed instruc-
tions in a speech which was we'll re-
ceived.
Mr.. Padgett moved that speeches be
limited to five minutes, which Mr..
Ragsdale moved to lay on the table.
A division having been demanded, the
convention refused to lay the motion
on the table Col. Springs moved as a
substitute that it be made ten minutes,
which was promptly tabled. The mo-
ton to limit speeches to five minutes
was then adopted.
Mr.. H. D. Calhoun, whose county of
Barnwell instructed for Wilson, offer
ed resolution endorsing Wilson, but
allowing the delegation to Baltimore
to change to any other candidate at
any time & majority of the delegation
should so decide. He offered his reso-
luton as substitute Mr.. Stevenson
favored the resolution permitting the
delegation at any time on two-thirds
vote to change to any other candidate
that they might wish. He then made
a ringing speech for instructing for
Wilson on the above conditions.
For and Against Instructions.
Gen. NJ. L. Bonham, of Anderson,
thought the Stevenson and Calhoun |
resolutions did not amount to instruc-
tions and said that while he admired
Wilson, he had failed to find such any
demand for him as has been pictured
and thought it would be mistake to
instruct
Mr.. William Graydon was opposed
to instructions, but thought if there
was any chance of Bryan being NOM
mated, for Gods sake let's instruct"
for Wilson, bringing forth cheers and
laughter. In a telling speech he op-
posed instructions Mr.. Graydon said
there was no sentiment in AbbeVille |
calling for the nomination of Wilson,