The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-05-04
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At the conclusion Of he roll call
III. Dominick stated tlat he desired
one word personal before proceeding
with the permanent crganiza. ion. He
desired to speak this word 10 the del
ega' es present and through them to
the Democracy Of Newberry county.
t.igh yeas ago. he said, he was elect
ed county Chairman and had been re-
elected successfully each election year
since. He felt that he could say with
pardonable pride that the record OF
hese eight years had not been ap-
preached by any record in the his>cry
of Newberry county.
On account of the whirl CT events
and what he purposed to do during
the coming summer if at this time he
could succeed himself, he would not
serve.
He stated that he desired to thank
the Democracy Of Newberry county
for the uniform kindness which had
been extended to him and that ne was
very glad to state that The finances 0.
the committee were in good shape and
tie retiring secretary and treasurer
would turn over 10 his successor some
thing over $500.
He was proud to say that no one,
rot even his political enemies, had
ever brought a charge. of Unfair deal
ing against the Democracy during his
administration, but that all of them
would admit that they could always
get a fair, square and honest deal from
Fred Dominick He hoped thai his
successor might be able to say as
much al the close Of his admlnistra-
ton.
Mr.. Dominick then declared that
nominations were in order tor perma-
uent chairman of the convention.
Prof. S. J. Derrick placed in nomi-
nation, Wi hout comment, the name Of
Geo. B. Cromer
This nomination was seconded by
Sheriff C. G. Blease With the remark
that he did so knowing Dr. Cromer to
be fair. On motion Of Mr.. Blease
nominations were closed AID DR..
Cromer was unanimously elected. Mr..
Dominick appointed Prof. Derrick and
Sheriff Blease to escort the president
cleo. to the chair.
Dr.. Cromer on assuming charge OF
the convention said he supposed 1t
was safe when the president goes un-
der escort of the sheriff He said that
the sheriff was mis- friead and he ap-
preciated tha.. He also highly ap-
preciated the honor 10 preside over the
convention. He said that he had never
held office and this was the first office
that he had ever held in NeWberry
county. He said when The convention
met two years ago there was RepuD-
lican president but now we meet un-
der the administration Of one OF the
greatest men who has ever held OF
| fee as president For many years, he
said, we though. thai there was only
one man in the Democratic party who
could fill this position and that man
was w. J. Bryan One year ago We
found that we had plenty of them
Harmon, Clark, Underwood and the
presenec chief magistrate OF this
country. While we have our little
differences we should never stand IN
the way CT Democratic success. He
said that in the primary We should
vote for the candidate of our choice,
bu. in the general election we should
lay our differences aside and stand
solid for tie party. We were not enc
mics but competitors for office. We
should exercise our right Of choice IN
the primary but stand fer Democratic
unity in the general election and for
Constructive and progressive Demo-
cracy. He said that the most and the
least tina. he could do would be to pre-
side fairly and justly.
Mr.. T. a. Dominick placed in nomi-
nation for first vice president Mr.. r.
T. C. Hunter and on motion Of Mr.. {.
G. .Blease. Mr.. Hunter was unanimous
ly elected,
Mr.. Alan Johnstone nominated Mr..