The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-05-22

ana cOIC- uutS dS IO.iONS.
That the Georgec-wn delegati-n of
y be seated ana each delegate be
entitled to one-haIf vote and only
lave cne m moeT on each committee.
'That it has fully considered .sie
pr. test and coatcs from Charleston
and has adopted the following resolu-
ion in regard thereto:
THAT am protest be dismissed and
ha, the delegation headed by Joseph
W. Barnwell be sea ed and recognized
as delegates to this convention.
We recommend that the convention
be organized with the temporary roll
as prepared with tle above .Ceccm-
mendations
''Respec ful.y submi ted,
Thomas NJ. Raysor, Chairman
Mr. &. Y. Hunter represented New
berry on the committee on credentials.
Up to tie dinner recess the Char
lesion situation was not ne toned
Eioyt Permanent President.
The conventicn N reassembled at S:l5
tonight and the first matter was the
report of the committee IN creden-
tials. The George own delega ion Of
y members was seated with one-half
vote each and the BarAwell delegation
was recognized as the rigntful delega-
ton from Charleston and given seats
on the floor. The report was unani-
mously adopted, Oh mo ion Of MIR.
Raysor, who was chair of the creden-
tials committee Temporary organi-
zation being completed, Mr., Hoyt
Welded the chair to Governor. John
Cary Evans
Mr.. Hcyt, on molten of Dis ,rict At
torney F. H. Weston, second by DR..
S. T. D. Lancaster, was nominated for
permanent president. Mr.. Hoyt was
unanimously chosen. In few we'll
chosen words he expressed his appre-
citation of the honor.
President Hoyt drew cheers when
.&e referred 10 the parI South Carolina
had taken in the election of President
Woodrow Wilson. He praised the
president and the record of the ma
tional Democratic party, and he be-
spoke support of the president Ia his
Mexican policy and other matters now
under consideration at Washington.
Looseness Of the primary and need
Of primary reform were stressed by
the speaker. He raped the use Of
money in elections and urged the need
of increased education and educational
facilities. Mr.. Hoyt spoke favorably
Of the Australian ballot as means
of acquiring a fair and honest cleo
tion. "This convention meets with
the plain mandate Of the people said
Mr.. Hoyt, urging the convention to 60
about this nigh du.y without regard
to any mans political fortune.
Vice Presidents Elected.
Vice presidents OF the convention
were elected as follows from The vari-
Gus congressional districts:
The Hen. jos. w Barnwell, Of
Charleston, from the first.
Col. R. B. Watson, of Ridge Springs,
from he second.
M. L. Bonham, of Anderson, from
the third.
H. H. Arnold, of spartanburg, from
the fourth.
C. E. spencerf of Yorkville, from
the fifth.
D. R. Coker, of Harlsville, from the
sixth.
Jno. F. Clifton, of Sumter, from the
seventh.
All of the elections were unanimous.
NJ. NJ. Mann, R. B. Taylor and G. c..
Taylor were chosen as secretaries, and
John S. Wilson, ergeant-at-arms.
The rules OF house were adopted for
the guidance CT the convention.
George B. Cromer represented New
berry on the constitution and rules
committee.
DR.. Van Smith represented Newber-
ry on the committee On platforms and
resolutions.
Executive Committeeman.
The roll of counties was then called
for the executive committeeman. AS
each count was called resolutions
were sent to the desk and referred to
the committees wiJhou. reading. Mr..
D. D. McColl wantsd the convention
20 recess until y o'clock tomorrow to
olive the committees time 20 consider