The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-08

Democracy of Richland county in con-
vention assembled, that the delegates
from Richland county to the State
Democratic convention are hereby in
structed to vote and work for the
adoption of amendments to the party
constitution and rules safeguarding
the primary elections by requiring of
all voters in the primary proof of
qualification to vote in the general
election and thus to make good the
pledge to support the nominees of the
primary" Twelve delegates to carry
out these instructions and in sympa-
thy with the dominant majority of
the convention as follows: John ].
McMahan, F. H. Weston, J. S. Huff
man, A. G. Clarkson, George w. Tay-
lor, A. J: Bethea, w. w. Ray, ]. B.
Mclaughlin, w. Scott Pope, Christie
Bennett, W. X. Duffie, James A. Hoyt.
Twelve alternates were chosen as
follows: Rev. G. E. Burts, Hubert
Glaytor, F. S. Terry, E. C. McGregor.
J.. b. Duke, c. M. Scott, P. R. Mccain,
Joe Sparks, S. F. Killingsworth, H.
n. annant, A. S. Salley, Jr., George
General Willie Jones was reelected
by acclamation as Richards mem
ber of the State Democratic execm-
tive committee.
Nearly 400 delegates were present
In craven Hall today when R. Bever-
ley sloan, secretary, called the con-
ventlon to order, in the absence of
County Chairman H. N. Edmnn6s
AFTER the convention was organized.
G. w. Collins placed the name Of r
beverley Sloan in nomination as pres
ldent of the convention. Tinted
States District Attorney F. II. Wesl
ton nominated John j. McMaban the
ballot resulting in the election of Mr.
Sloan by a vote of 263 to 113. On
nomination of Christie Bennett. Mr.
Sloan was then unanimously elected
chairman of the county Democratic
executive committee. r e. Carwile
was elected secretary of the conven-
zion and ID C. Ray, vice president
Doth elections being unanimous. #
was after stiff fight that the reso-
iutlons to confine the primary to req
islered voters was adopted. A strong
sectlon OF the anti-Blease forces
fought the resolution. James A,
Iioyt among others were against the
aooptlon OF so stringent qualifica-
lions. Cal Caughman, James A. Sum
mersett and others joined him. Chris.
eie bennet made rousing speech for
the McMahan RESOLUTIONS and he wo .
Sc seconded by y F. Taylor and Others
me nrst vote came on a motion tn
liable the resolution which was Loot
!4o to 210. The convention broLe
INTO Wild applause as the record vote
was shown and in spite of the fran-
Tic opposition of Mr.. Summerset and
others the vote in favor of the reso-
luton carried 199 to 81.
"A resolution by w. Anderson CIarL-
son asking for constitutional con
vision. WIFI ol-
Resolution endorsing Pres;den+
wilson and the National Democratic
administration were adopted bv ar
clamation amid cheers. One bv John
=: McMahan read "Resolved: Rv The
democratic convention of Richland
county, that, having instructed ;t,s
delegates to the State convention two
years ago to vote and work for Tho
instruction of the State delegates to
baltimore to support the nominat;on
OF woodrow Wilson for president
nrst, last and all the time, this con,
Vention now rejoices in the fulfill
ment of its hopes and in the glorious
year OF achievement of the National
~ democratic administration under the
leadership of this worthy successor of
Ihomas Jefferson and that this con.
Ventlon records the absolute conf
dence of our people in the patriotism
and statesmanship of President Will
son and their enthusiastic support of
nlm In all of his policies. "Resolved.
1urther, that in the shadow of war we
are satisfied our country has the
guidance of strong hand, a clear
head and fearless heart, and we
bespeak our faith that ali will he
WELL" Will oe
The other by w. H. Miller was.
rResolved by the Richland County
democratic convention, in convention
assembled, that it does hereby mn
auaiifiedly endorse the present Ma
tlonai Democratic administration and
confidently expects the party under
tne Wle, matchless leadership of Woodrow
wilson to lead this nation into a new
leadership" 'e"