The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-05-07
BarnWeIl Convention.

Barnwell Convention.
Barnwell, May 4.-The advocates
of Bleaseism were put to rout, foot,
horse and dragons, in to-day's coun-
ty convention, which was controll-
ed by the anti-administration forces.
The convention was marked by the
unanimous endorsement Of Senator
Smith and Adjt. Gen. Moore for re-
election to their respective Offices,
the sharp fights that occurred rela-
tive to the passage of resolutions
endorsing Charles Carroll Simms for
governor, Thos. H. Peoples for re-
election as attorney general, and
R. NJ. Mixson for congress, and the
election of an almost solid anti-ad-
ministration delegation to the State
convention, only one out of eight be-
ing Bleasite. The State executive
committeeman from this county is al
so an anti.
The election of officers passed off
peaceably, each being made by ac-
clamation and resulting as follows:
R. C. Kirkland, chairman; j. w.
Jenny, C. H. Mathis and j. 4. Meyer,
first, second and third vice presi-
dents, respectively; R. c. Holman,
treasurer. The chairman was allow
ed to name his secretary, selecting
J. H. Johnson to succeed himself.
The first clash between the fac
tions came when C. A. Best introduce
ed a resolution endorsing C.. c..
Simms for governor. A motion was
Immediately made to table all reso-
lutions. A vote was called for, af-
ter considerable discussion when it
was found that a majority of the
delegates were in favor Of passing
the resolution, which is as follows:
"Whereas, the Barnwell county
Democratic convention, having met
for the purpose of organizing and
transacting such business as comes
before it; and
whereas, it is our duty to indi-
cate to the people of South Caro-
lima the esteem in which We hold our
fellow citizens, who seek the. suffrage
of the people of the whole State, in
aspiring for public office; and
whereas, The Hon. Charles Car
roll Simms is candidate for the Of
fee of governor of South Carolina;
now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Barnwell
County Democratic Convention here
by endorse the candidacy OF the
Hon. Charles Carroll Simms for the
high office which he SEEKS
Major P. J. Drew then introduced
a resolution endorsing the candidacy
of Gen. w. w. Moore for re-elec-
ton, the resolution being passed una
nimously.
Resolutions endorsing Thos. H.
Peoples for reelection as attorney
general and R. NJ. Mixson for elec-
ton to congress from this district
called forth another clash between
the opposing factions, but were fin
ally passed.
A resolution, introduced by Col.
Harry D. Calhoun, endorsing the Will
son administration, was unanimously
adopted by the convention.
Major Drew then offered a reso-
luton endorsing Senator E. D.
Smith for reelection. His remarks
were received with prolonged cheer
ing and the resolution was adopted
unanimously.
The delegates, who are uninstruct-
ed, are as follows: Anti-admlnlstra-
ton, w. R. Darlington, ]. W. Jenny,
R. G. Kirkland, J. A. Meyer, w. c.
Smith, G.. H. Mathis, P. j. Drew F.;
administration, F. Chavous. Seven
of the delegates were elected on the
first ballot, three men, P. j. Drew,
C. c.. Simms and n. w. Weekley,
tieing for eighth place. Mr.. Slmms
withdrew and on the second ballot
Mr.. Drew was declared elected. r.
C. Kirkland was elected State ex'
ecutive committeeman.