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THE REFORM CONVENTION.
WHAT WAS DONE?INTERESTING ACCOUNT
OF THE SAME. ,
*
John (Jury Evan* Nominated for (iov- '
ernor iiikI W. II. Tlmmermau lor
Ueiitenant Governor?The Alliance '
OemaiiUN UiiaiiimoiiNly Eiidor*ed? 1
Speeelie* from Evaun, Tim merman ,
and Ellerbe? Everybody in Favor
of the Nominee*, and a Regular I
I.ove FeaHt all Aronnd.
(Columbia State, 17lb Inst.) '
The Stale Reform Nominating Convention .
was me great event ol interest in South Carolina
yesterday. It waa all Evans from Jump t
10 finish. t
John liary Kvans was nominated for Governor
by au overwhelming vote, and Dr. Tim- t
merman was declared the nominee for Lieu- ,
tenant Governor by acclamation, but uoState |
ticket was put up, though It came near win
ning.
A kind of a text of the sentiment In regard
to giving the people a chance to ex press themselves
uu the dispensary law was made, but
tailed.
Altogether, the convention was one of the
largest bodies that ever gathered in Columbia,
ana more business was done iu ibe same
length of lime than at any of the conventi'ins
ol recent years, While most of the
talkers were new men, they managed to
make things exceedingly lively aud Inter
eating.
THE PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS.
It was about 11 o'clock when the delegates
{ eased their wire-pulling In the hotel lob'des,
and wended their way towards the State Capitol.
All during tlie morning there had been
a good deal ol hard work going on to overcome
the desire of a large number of the delegates
10 nominate a full Slate ticket. TlieD
the several candidates for State olllces were
hard at work looking out for their per*
sonal interests aud getting promises out ol
the delegates.
By noou nearly all the delegates had found
their seat# In the hall. The seats for each delegation
were marked with placards. In the
galleries aud outside the rail there were numerous
spectators. In the former sat throughout
the proceeding a good many colored
preachers and politicians.
THE CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER.
It was 12:13 o'clock when Chairman Sllgh j
called the convention to order, and without c
ttMJ picillllliini/ una vauvu iui MUiuiunuvur
for temporary chairman of the convention. .<
Mr. 0. C. Jordan nominated Mr. W. Gibbes a
Whaley, of Charleston. The nomination was
received with cheers and applause. It was t
heartily seconded, and Mr. Whaley wan unau- f
imously elected, amid vociferous applause.
Just prior to this, a country delegate ran f
up to the front and demanded that a United N
Statos flag be put up on the stand before any- {,
thing further whs dune. <j
Mr. Whaley whs escorted to the stand by ^
Mr. Stansel). t
On taking the chair. Mr. Whaley referred
to the high houorpnid lum and Charleston r
county. He said he was loo hoarse to make c
auy speech, but he wished to say that in elect- ?
lng him the Reformers of the State had dls- y
played a disposition to appreciate the work j
done by the Charleston Reformers in Charles- t
ion, and he hoped that it would not be long
helore Charleston should be brought In close v
toucti with the rest oj the State, us she should v
tie. Lie hoped that In a short time harmony
would reign supreme in the Reform ranks.
Mr. K. L. Guuterof Aiken was tben nominated
by Mr. Jordan lor temporary secretary, r
and was unanimously elected. n
The credentials of the delegations were then
chlied for, and ihe several chairmen handed
i hem up. On motion of Mr. Sligh, Col. F. M.
Mlxson of Columbia, was made assistant sec- '
retary. s
THE DELEGATES.
The roll wan tt>en tnaae up as follows:
Anderson? J. P. Glenn, B. C Martin, C. H.
Ratley, P. W. Wblifleld. W. V. Decan, J. s.
Glenn, T. B. Earle, T. 8. CMnkscales, L. D.
Harris, L. O. Wllllford, J. C. Payne, B. B.
j Evans.
Abbeville?J. R Blake, jr., J. E. Bradley,
.1. C. Klugh,J. W. Bullock. R. E. Cox, L. A.
shannon, R. F Morrison, S. M. Ashley, 8. P.
pressley, M. B. Cllukscales, A. W. Jones, K.
U. Branyan,
Aiken?O. C. Jordan, G. C. Moseley, Summer
Brown, R. L. Gunler, C. H. George, E.
W. Kdison, T. C. Sleaduian, W. N. Marehant.
Barnwell? H. H. Crum, 8. D. Maytleld, M
W. Phillips, W. F. Holmes, W. T. Cave, C. H.
Muthls, J. Snetilng. A. H. Patterson, C. R.
Clayton, J. D. Fraln, E. 8. Sunders, N. H.
standi. Jos. 8. Reed, C. E. Foy.
Beaufort?Tbos. Martin, J. M. Warnock. J.
Hlott, W. N. Barnes, J. C. Bailey, J. G. Kldler,
U. B. Boyd, Thos. Tallird.
Berkeley?J. A. Schullz, T. W. Stanland.
H. R. Sweeney, J. W. Mlxson, K. G. Causey,
Wra. Henderson. J. M. Heape, J. A. Harvey,
J. L. Stoppelbeln, Jerry Nmllh, W. H. Ward,
It. S. Clement, H. A. Tradewell. A. Hudson
i Clarendon?1>. J. Bradham, I). M. Bradham,
W. C. Davis. J. M. Sproll, L. M.Sprott,
L. M. Ralgne, C. M. Davis, A. C. Davis, Louis
I Appelt.
Chester?T. J. Cunningham. W. O, Guy, R.
M. Cross, F. M. Klcklln, W. M. Stole. S. M.
I McAfee, H, C. Brawley.
Chestertteld?D. H. McGregor. W. E. Holey,
J D. Funderburk, I). M. Barentiue, E. N.
Hedtearn, George W, Threat!.
Colleton?D. N. J. PoDiuus, L. E. Parler,
E. J. Llmehouse, M. K. Cooper, John D, ttlverw,
C. W. Garrls, A. A Patterson, L>. H.
Be line, C. W. Bennett, A. C. tsandeis.
Charleston?F. Hoi ton Colcork, W. Glbbes
Wlmley, Robert Graham, M. W. Powers, W.
E. KUeu, W. G. (.'annaday. L>r W. A. Glbhod,
W. J. MoU. W. W. Sale, W. K. S lira re,
J. G. Moody, Patrick Slatlery, G W. House,
I jr. B. M. Lebtiy, G. D. House, .John T.
Forbes, H. T. Morrison, Jr., Henry Morrison.
Darlington?L. M. Crosswell, A. .1. A. Perrlt?,
George J. Brown, George W. Stith,
i H. M. Josey, J. ti. Parrolt, L. A. Moore, W.
H. Lawsende.
Edgefield?J. M. Gaines, L. J. Williams. A.
Bates, J. G. Mobley. J. N. Lott, W. It. Parks,
G. M. Kinard, L. V. Claxton, L. M. Smith,
N. G. Evans, W. E. Lagrone, W. P. Hamilton.
Florence?C. H. Jones, J. O. Byrd, J. 8.
McCall, M. L. Chaudler, H. McLendon, W.
H. Harrell, J. E. PettiKrew, W. E. Penkllan.
Fairfield?Thomas W. Traylor, T. 8. Brlce,
J. M. Galloway, M. H. Mobley, it. M. Clinkscales,
J. M. Clark, E. P. Jenkins, English
Remberl.
Georgetown?H. I. Donaldson, <). H. Shaw,
Gilbert Johnson, J. Delylns, T. J. Crlbb, G.
L. Ellis.
f2ro^r.ulll^_u V Uollnmii .1 W firnv R
M. Shumun, W. II. Holland. C. B. Tarrant, ,
John y. Bramlett, ,J. D. Green, I)r. D. B.
Jui-keoti, P. J. Veidin, George League, John <
E. Harrison, H. B. Buist.
Hampton?W. H. Tuten, K. 8. Long, G. !
Martin Bowers, W. H. Tuteu, B. H. Thews.
G. W. Beach. William H. Mauldln.
Horry?L. D. Long. W. H, Howell, J. A.
McDermott, W. F. Mlshoe, R. M. Prince, G.
U. Cutler.
K?*rt-baw?J. N, JameR, J. W. Butler, J. D.
McGaugio.C. W. McCasklll, Alexander Johnson,
Alex. Brown.
Laurens? G. P. McCravy, R. L Henry, T. L.
R. Gray, C. McDonlll, ^ . C. Hellaus, M. B.
Crisp, J. H. Wharton, J. C. McMillan.
Lancaster? D. A. Williams, George T. Bailey,
L. J. Fundeiburk. G. B. Collins, J.C.
Elliott, J. Williams.
Lexington?C. M. Eflrd, Dr. J. L. Shuler, J. J
(1 Elherldge, D. J. Grlttltn, H. J. Seiuejs, W.
H. Sharper. 1
Marlboro?W. D. Evnns, R. M. Pegues, J. P.
Horner. W. B. McLaurin, C. N. Rogers, J. N.
Drake, H. K. Oilorn. H. M. Slack house.
Marlon?Robert Monroe, J. E. Elierbe, D. N.
McLaurin, E. 0. Edwards, S. E. Smith. J. I).
Montgomery, J. E. Jarnlnan. J. N. Be then.
Newberry?J. A. Sligh, .1. T. Duncan, W. I).
Hardy, C. T. Wyche. J. S. Sease, P. II. Koon,
J. L. Hugey, J F. Banks.
Oconee?S Y. Siribllug, 0. R. Doyle, N. W.
Grant. C. D. Giles, F. S. Jenkins, Dr. F. S.
Portes.
Orangeburg?J. H. Dukes, J. W. Bowman.
G. M. Norrls, B. E. Izlar, R. E. Clark. .1. B.
'IVaywick. D. E. Dukes, E. J. Snnook, W. V.
Culler. J. H. Clall'y, \V. G. Sanford.
Pickens?T. C. Robinson, W. \V. F. Bright,
M. Hendrlx, Labau Mauldin, A. W. Folzer,
W. H. Bryant.
Richland?.1 S. Verner, J. Cnrtledge, F. M.
Mlxoti, L. B. Folk. H. J. Henuie?. J. L. Fellows.
A. W. Brazell, L. H. Seay, \V. D. Gores,
Joab Cotton.
Spartanburg?T. L. Gantt, Davis Whitman,
J. A. P. Lancaster. L. F. Pearson, J. J. C. E/.ell.
C. E. Johnson, J, II. Sloan, D. H. Sloan, W. F.
Brown, J. West Harris. W. L. Hill, Sam Cardwell,
J. C. Blanton, J. J. McCarley.
Sumter?W. A. James, Jr., D. E. Keels, E.
Mlms Pitts, J. M. Rians. B. P. Kelly, P.
Thomas, H. H. Evans. T. W. Lee, J. S. Brown,
J. M. Cooper. George P. McKagln.
Union?W. A. Nicholson, Dr. George Douglass,
H. C. Little, C. T. Breck well. J. G. Long,
Wrn. Smith, J. M. Bennett, W. W. Bruce.
Williamsburg?A. H. Williams, W. H.
Campbell, A. H. Reese. J. J. Graham, B. B.
Chandler, L. L. Cal well, W. W. Grayson, W
K. Funk.
York?S. M. Johnson, William Nelson, Kelly
Inman. J. D. Whltesides. T. M. Allen. J. W.
Ihomson, Heury Morsey, C. T. Crook, John
M. Thomasson. .1. \V. Nh?I.
it was decided to dispense with a committee
on credentials and the roll was adopted as
made un.
Alike Powers, of Charleston, moved to make
Ihe temporary orglnlzation permanent,
rhere was considerable confusion. There
was evidently much dissatisfaction with Mr.
Whaley. only, however, on account of his
voice.
A motion was made to lay it on the table.
Mr. Whaley then stated bis physical condition
was such that he could not preside over
the convention.
Mr. M. R. Cooper, of Colleton, was then
lominated. He was forthwith elected. On takng
the chair he t han ked t lie con venHon for the
lonor conferred on him on behalf of the peo>le
of Colleton, the originators of the Colleon
Idea, which they were here to carry out.
The temporary secretaries were then elected
>ermaneui secretaries.
J'he rules of the State House of ltepresenta,lves
were adopted as governing the convention.
A motion by Mr. W. A. James, of Sumter,
hat all resolutions be considered as offered,
vlthout reference to any committee on rcsoutlons,
was adopted.
THE DJ8PKKSAKY.
Mr. Jamfes then pulled from his pocket tbe
ollowlng resolution, which he offered, saying
hat It tiad been suggested to him by a good
nany of the people of ills couuty:
Kesolved, That tbe chairman of the State
lelorm faction committee be instiucted to
equest the Democratic State central commitee
to place an*extra box at each polling place
n the Democratic primary election to be held
in August 28th Inst., for the purpose of getlng
before the public a ialr and positive exiresslon
of opinion from the white voters of
liu Si! a f A nn tho H ianan un rv lour T n uu 1/1 hf?V
rotors who favor the dispensary law as a soutlyu
of the whiskey problem to vote "yes,"
ind those who oppose the same to vote '"no."
Mr. Garrison promptly moved to table this
esolutlon,
Mr. Appelt asked him to withdraw his molou
so as not to cut oft' debate.
Mr. James then went on to say that the Idea
lad been suggested to him by a good many
teformers. The liquor people, he said, were
tanking a good deal on the idea that the peo>le
were not In favor of the dispensary. He
bought, as Governor Tillman had said, that
he law should be appealed to the people's
ourt, aud let them pass upon It. He knew
hat the result woula be overwhelming In the
llspensary law's favor.
alL sorts of liquor.
Larry Gantt said he was lu favor of Mr.
ames's resolatlon with an amendment. He
iffered this resolution as his amendment:
Resolved. That there be three tickets, one
for prohibition." one "for the barrooms,"
>od one"lor the dispensary."
Mr. Gantt said with this done he believed
hat the vote would be overwhelmingly in
avor of the dispensary. (Cheers.)
Prof. W. N. Marchant rose In his might and
rom his seat delivered himself of the profeslonal
opinion that the constitutional eonven
lou soon to be held would have to handle the
llspensary {problem and act upon it, audit
ens silly to try and bother with it now. He
nnved to lay the resolution on the table.
1111. l/tlllUQU DHIU bllCIB WUH U litruilg M-llllnent
all over the Slate In favor of the dlsteusary.
Now, If this box business was
prung at this late day, the people would not
:now what was wanted of them. They had
n almost every county already expressed
heir sentiment in regard to the law. It was
in imprudent aud rash resolution. Then it
vould all come before the constitutional conrentloo.
TABLEU.
Professor Marchant's motion to table the
esolutlon was then adopted, without a disrating
voice.
THE PLATFORM.
Mr. W. D. Evans, the president of the State
Mariners' Alliance, then ottered "the platform
ind principles governing this convention and
ieform party." The platform as preseuted
van as follows:
We, thfe Reform Democracy of South Caroiua,
in convention assembled, recognizing
he depressed condltlou of the peoplo, the
eign of the plutocrat and the unequal lawH
>f the national Congress, hereby artirm our
alth In Democratic simplicity.
We pledce anew our allegiance to the prir<slples,
first enunciated by the illustrious
itaresman, who founded our free Institutions,
ind established the Democratic party, to proectand
presere them.
1. We demand that the government shall
stablish sub-treasuries or depositories In the
ieveral Slates, which shall issue money direct
,o the people, at a low rate of interest, not to
sxceed two per cent, per annum,on unpershable
farm products,and also upon cultivated
land, the quantity of laud aud tiie amount
if money considered.
2. We demand that the amount of tlie clrsulative
medium be speedily Increased to not
ess than 850 per capita.
3. That we demand that Congress pass such
aws us will effectually prevent the dealing In
"urtures of all agricultural aad mechanical
irodnotions; providing auch stringent system
>f procedure In trials hs will secure the
prompt conviction and Imposing such penal,les
as shall secure the most perfect compllince
with the law.
4 We condemn the silver bill recently passed
by Congress and demand in lieu thereof
he free and unlimited coinage of silver.
5. We demand the passage of the laws prolilbiting
alien ownership of land, and that
,'ongress take prompt action to devise some
;>lan to obtain all lands now owned by aliens
tnd foreign syndicates; und that all lands
low held by railroads and other corporations
n excess of such as is actually used and
needed by them, be reclaimed by the government
and held for actual settlers only.
0. Believing iu the doclrlne of equal rights
:o all and special privileges to none, we denand.
a. That our national legislation shall be so
Yarned in the future as not to build up one
ndustrv at the expense of another.
b. We further demand a removal of the exsting
heavy tariff tax Iroin the necessities of
Ite that the poor of out land must have.
c. We further demand a just and equitable
lystem of graduated tax on income.
d. We believe that the money of the industry
should be kept as much as possible in the
lands of the people, and hence we demand
that uil national and Slate revenue shall lie
limited to the necessary expenses of the gov;rntnenl
economically and honestly administered.
7. We demand the most rigid, honest and
ust State and uutlonul government control
Mid supervision ol the means of public communication
and transportation and if this
joutrol and supervision does not remove the
abuse now existing, we demand the govern-j
mentownership of such means of coinr.tutilisation
and transportation.
8. We demand that the Congress of the
United States submit an ametidinetU to the
constitution providing for ttie election of
United States Senators by direct vote of each
State.
TIIK KKKK SIT.VKIt SCHK.MKS.
Mr. James ottered an amendment that the
words "at the ratio of 10 to 1" be added to the
free silver plank. This was adopted.
Mr. Kvans went on to say that this was the
plattorm upon which the Iteform Democracy
had goneou to victory In 1N92, and It was the
plattorm upon Which all the candidate." for
Governor In this year's campaign had gone
upon.
A delegate from Kdgefleld wanted the platform
considered by sections. Mr. Appelt
thought It better to consider it as a whole and
let the couveutian get to the work it had to
do.
Mr. James moved to strike out the sub-1
treasury plant in the platform as presented,
hut his motion was lost. Then on motion ol
Mr. Evans the platform was adopted as a
whole.
Mr llennies, of Columbia, made a motion,
which was adopted, to limit all speeches to
Mvp minutes.
Mr. Colcock. of Charleston, moved that the
aonventlon proceed to the work which It was
called to do?to the nomination of a candidate
for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
Prot. Marchant offered as a subst'tute for
Mr. Colcock's motion, a resolution "that the
convention nominate a full State ticket, In
block, by ballot, Including three candidates
for railroad commissioners."
Some one promptly moved to table this.
Mr. Colcock lelused to accept the substitute.
Mr. McCravy, of Laurens, stated that his
delegation had come here unlnstructed and
lie would like to hear thlsmattei of nominations
fully discussed.
A delegate from Beaufort, here interrupted
and cried out. "Weil, If I'm in order will
you please allow me to nominate Jno. Gary
Kvans for Governor." (Lauebter.)
Mr. K. J. Donaldson said bis delegation
came here Instructed to make nominations
for Governor and Lientenant Governor ; that
done, let the wisdom of the body decide as to
anything else.
Mr. Cunningham tnoved to lay the substitute
on the table.
At this juncture things began to get very
lively. Capt. Steadman, of the Aiken delegation,
rose and exclaimed rather dramatically:
"Before you go further, I would like
to inform you that this man, who offered this
resolution (Prof. Marcbaul) has done so
against the instlnctions given him by tlie
convention which sent him here." (Loud
cheering.) Then there was much excitement.
Prof. Marchant bounced up out of his chair.
Mo lrwtko/1 n Hf Hp ivIIH ??nri in Hip mnul il rn- i
matlc manner, waving his arms, as exclaimed
: "I deny it. I deny it. He has made an
assualt upon me. 1 have acted for the people
of Aiken according to tbe instructions given
me by my conscience." There was quite an
uproar and in tbe midst of it tbecliuirman
put the motion to lay Prof. Merchant's substitute
on the table. Capt. Steadmau all the
while appealing to the convention to be allowed
to reply to Prof. Marchant. The substitute
was tabled.
MARLBORO AND OTHER RESOLUTIONS?NO
GAG.
Senator W. D. Elvans then asked the secretary
to read Just at this juncture some resolutions.
which were adopted by the Marlboro
county convention by a vote of 57 to 11. Tne
resolutions deemed it Inexpedient to make
any nominations at all at the convention,
and instructed the delegation to carry out the
convention's ideas. This was received by the
convention as information.
Mr. Jarneghan announced that the Marlon
county convention had endorsed tbe Marlboro
resolutions, This was also received as
Information.
Mr. Hyrd, of Florence, made a similar announcement.
Mr. C'olcock wanted to know what all this
iiad to do with the business of the convention.
Mr. Byrd evidently thought that there was
to be some gag business for he walked out Into
the aisle, and said : "1 am here as a renre
sentative of the people of Florence, and I
don't propose to be gagaed. We are entitled
to uh much of a hearing upon tills floor ax
anybody here. If they want to go rough shod
over us, we will surely protest. II there is
any dissatisfaction In the ranks with the
nomination scheme, it seeins to ine now Is
the time to bear it."
Mr. Brice. of Fairfield, followed. They
should have a free and fair expression ol
opinion. He eutered lor the Fairfield delegation
u protest against making any nominations
whateve,-. lie sold two-thirds of the
Reformers In his county were opposed to it.
A point of order was raised. Mr. Colcock's
motion was adopted In the confusion and
nominations were called for.
Mr. Garrls, in order to get to work, said he
would be brief ind simply place before the
convention the name of the Hon. John Gary
Evaus, of Aiken, for Governor. (Cheers.)
Mr. Appelt said It was not right to stifle expressions
from delegates. Mr. Brice, of Fairfield,
had uever yielded the fioor and he
should be allowed to proceed. .Mr. Brice answered
some questions and said that only
one-tnlrdof the Reform voters In bis county
bad participated In the primary and tiiey
wanted no nominations. It was time to
pause and think. They were tired of dissentloo.
There was danger ahead of the Reform
movement. Let us be united. Time was
callcd on him and Mr. Duncan got the floor
The point was raised that no vote had been
taken on Mr. Colcock's motion. The chuirtnan
ruled that the motion had already been
carried. Mr. Duncan explained that the verycall
for the con ventlon outlined what It was
to do.
SMOOTHING TROUBLED WATERS.
Mr. O. C. Jordan, of Aiken, Raid lie did not
understand all this. All knew what the convention
had been called to do. Coming froui
Aiken oh he did, he, however, wanted the
matter thoroughly, openlv, fairly and honest
ly discussed. He spoke In behalf of the candidate
from his county. It had been charged
that there watt a disposition to gag by certain
men on the floor. Now, It seemed to him,
ibIk was the place to *peak of auy opposition.
If those delegates Instructed to oppose nominations
did not present their protests they
would be recreant to their duty.
Mr. Brlce, replying to the allusion to "gngglng,"
called Mr. Jordan's attention to the
lact that the Falrtleld delegation was ior
Evans.
The chairman agaiu ruled that the Colcock
motion had been adopted. Mr. Colcock
pleaded for it to be put again to ally all feeling.
Mr. I'ettigru called lor the ayes and
noe8. The chairman stated that the record
showed that he was right but that he would
put the motion again. The chairman of eccli
delegation c.ist tlie vote for his county.
The motion was theu adopted by a vote ol
2S2 to 3S, the counties of Fairfield, Horry,
Marlboro and Florence voting iu the negative.
J list, after the vote was announced Mr. N.
H.Htunseli was appointed sergeuntat arrns
on motion 01 n. u. ouisi, 10 uener preserve
order.
51H. KVANS NOMINATKI).
Nominations were then called lor for Governor
and Mr. O. C. Jordan rose. lie mild tor
Ihe high and exulted position of Governor id
South Carolina, he desired to place oelore the
convention ihe name of one who was a man,
a noble man, a perfect, man in every sen*e.
Mr. Jordan said: "In CokeHhury, in the
county ol Abbeville, ou October 15,180'!, while
the war was racing, there was horn a blackeyed
boy?of tiie union of (Jen. N. U. Kvan*.
a gallant soldier, and Ann Vlcioria (Jury.
This boy grew up to become the Hon. John
(Jary Evans, lie received IiIh early Cralnlns;
at the old Cokesbury conference school.
When he grew up he went in 1SS0 lo Union 1
College *t Schenectady, in the .state ol New
York, lie was elected In his junior yeai
president of his clans, a marked compliment. 1
for It was the drat time a Southern boy had
been thus honored. The young man was a
great favorite of Ills uncle, (Jen. M. W. Gary.
After returning from college be went fnto the
law olliceof Gen. W. T. Gary, in Augusta, (i t.
He remained there reading law uulll lSbii
when he returned to tills Slate to cast his lot '
among hit* own people at Aiken. In a short
time the people called upon him and sent
him to the Legislature to represent lliem in
18SS. Then IS!H), when the Reform movement
was Inuuuurated. he cast Ids lot with it. auu
tie has stood by it as grandly anil honestly a* '
any man in South Carolina, lu 1 >92 the people
raised him higher and sent him to the
Senate. He has served there with signal ability
for the pasl twoywirs. Now we c.ill upon
you to raise him higher and put him lu
as Governor of till* noble old Slate. The
nephew of Martin Wilherspoon Gary.be Inherits
all of his many noble traits." (Pro- ,
longed cheering.)
TitK KVANS' KI.OOIX;A'l'K.
Mr. NVhaley for the Charleston delegation,
seconded the nomination of "one tiiat doeth
all tilings well."
An old (nan, silting will) the Pickens delegation,
tried to second t lie nomination, but
the flood of tils feelings was so great he could
not get his words out and lie got tangled no
that, he fell into his scat amid laughter.
Then in quick succession the Greenville,
Laurens, Abbeville, Beaufort, Kershaw and
Oconee delegations seconded the nominal ion.
KI.I.EIillK IS NOMINATED.
Senator VV. L>. Kvans then took the floor,
lie said: "Upon an occasion like this, while
we are all here as true and tried Relormers. I
am not one of those who liuve anything within
me but a feeling of pride at anything the
Reformers do when they act. Y?*t, iu obedience
to the simill minority vote that has
been cast, I wish to put in nomination the
name of a man just as true as the man who
will be Governor. (Cheers.) I will not go
Into past, records, but simply present the
name o" the Hon. W. II. Kllerbe of Marlon,
as a caudldate lor the nomination of Governor
of South Carolina. (Applause.)
The nomination was seconded by Mr. Cunningham
and the Marion, Colleton and
Hampton delegations.
MB. TINl)AI. I.IKRWISK.
Mr. E. N. Head fear n of Chesterfield, then
presented the name of the Hon. James E.
Tlndal of Clarendon. Mr. Tlndal's nomination
was seconded by several.
JOHN GARY EVANS WINS.
It was then decided that the vote should be
taken by delegations. The resu it was as follows
:
Evans. Ellerbe. Tlndal.
Abbeville 12
Alken..? 8
Anderson.. 12
Barnwell 12
Beaufort 10
Rerkeley 14
Chnrleston 18
Chester 8
Cbesterfleld ... <
Clarendon .. 8
Colleton 10 ... ...
Darlington 8
Kagerieia vt
P'alrfleld ?
Florence M
Georgetown 0
Greenville 12
Hampton ?
Horry 6
Kershaw 6
Lancaster. (i
Laurens ?
Lexington II
Marlon 8
Marlboro S
Newberry H
Oconee <?
Orangeburg 12
Pickens C
Richland 10
Spartanburg 14
Sumter 12
Unton..? 8
Williamsburg H
York 10
Totals 282 44 14
On motion the nomination of John Gary
Evans was made unanimous by a rising vote.
There was vociferous cheerlncr all the while.
On behalf of Marlboro, Mr. W. D. Evans
made the motion, which was seconded by Mr.
Kedfearn for Clarendon and Chesterfield.
TIMMBKMAN NOMINATED.
Mr. Jordan moved that, a committee ol
three be appointed to wait on Mr. Evans and
Invite him to the hall, after notifying him of
bis nomination.
Mr. Appelt moved that the committee be
selected from the counties which voted
against Mr. Evans. (Cheers and laugbter.)
Mr. \V. D. Evans here stated it would be
best to proceed with the nomination of a
Lieutenant Governor first. He nominated
ur. Tlrumeriiiun?who receiveu mt? uuuiiuaHon
for Lieutenant Governor by acclamation.
Mr. Gantt moved that Messrs. Ellerbe and
Tlndal be also waited upon and Invited to
seats on the floor of the convention.
A committee of Ave was then appointed to
wait on Mr. Evans and Dr. Tlmmermau,
notify them of their nomination, and escort
them to the hall; and Invite Messrs. Tlndal
and Ellerbe to seats on the floor. The committee
consisted of J. C. Klugb, D. J. Bradham,
.I. C. Ellerbe, O. C. Jordan and W. D.
Evans. Home waDted Governor Tillman
trotted In too.
The Convention then took a recess for 15
minutes.
"OUK NEXT GOVEKNOK."
After awhile the committee returned escort- 1
Ing Jno. Gary Evans and Dr. Tlmmeruian to
thestaud. Evans came in on the arras of Mr. 1
Klugh and Mr. Jordan. He seemed to be '
pretty well satisfied. As soon as order could
be obtained, the chairman said : "It is now
my pleasure, gentleman of the convention, to 1
Introduce the future Governor of South Car- '
olinn." (Prolonged applause.) '
Mr. Evans stepped up to the front; cleared
bis throat and began to speak. He was most
attentively listened to and at times was In- 1
terrupted by vociferous applause and cries of
"Bravo!" Mr. Evans was so enthused that
before he finished the perspiration rolled from
his brow In huge drops. He spoke as follows: i
_ _ 1
SPEECH OF JOIiH <iAitY KVAJiS. I
Gentlemen of the Convention and Fellow Re 1
formers: 1
The feelings of the human heart cannot be '
expressed by word of mouth. Assweet music J
is the language of the soul so is the sympathetic
glance of the eye, the hearty shake of
the hand and the brotherly embrace, the true 1
iaiiguage or the heart. To say that I thank !
you seems cold and is but a poor expression
of the heart that goes out to each and every !
one of you. Any words I ralght%ay to you ,
intended to represent my thanks to this body |
would be iuHdequate. There is, gentlemen, a ;
trite Haying that (he heart speaks most when J
the lips move not, and I am sure that Is recog- '
nlzed by every member here when I attempt 1
to express my appreciation of this nomina- '
tlon which means an election to the highest
office within your gift. There is in my nom- 1
luatlon an expression of the people, which '
means more than any pen can write or any
human lips confess. I representthatelement 1
In the Reform faction which was born during '
or since the late conflict of arms between the (
Nortn and South, that element of the young '
Democracy which now must carry the older '
element?our grandfathers and fathers? upon '
our shoulders as Aeneas did old Anchtses?a '
precious burden. It has been truly said that '
the hope of the State is in our young J
men, but no less true is it that the 1
pride of the young men is the history and "
the traditions ol the old men who have maue 1
thIh country glorious. (Cheers and voices, .
"That's bo ; every word of It.") 1
1 stand nere as a representative of Reform
and a rebuke to your enemies who have attempted
to say thai the Reform movement Is
to array class against class. I stand here to c
defend the principles of my father and your s
fathers?that principle for which they fought,
uled and died, that principle which Is dear to c
our hearts, that principle which has been t
denied to us, but which has been recognized I
by the Reform movement of South Carolina <
? 'Equal rights to all, special privileges to I
uoue." (Cheers) Previously, a man without j
a history, without a war record *
In South Carolina thought to be ?
Ineligible to office In this State. While I am j
here as a young man and 1 don't mean that ?
in tlie sense which that word has been a
stigma In South Carolina, but I stand here as (
a young man who was born since the late conflict,
and I have grown old in experience,
which has enabled you, fellow citizens, to
?taud here as representatives of pure Democracy.
demanding that the will of the majority. J
when fearlessly and honestly expressed, must .
govern.
Ai.y man who attempts to put the Reform '
movement of Sjuth Carolina upon a narrow s
minded basis, who attempts to array class
iiKninst cIhss, who attempts to say that the ,
lteform principles of South Carolina are 1
founded upon animosity aud prejudice, In my
nomination, you have a contradiction of such
?? -/.Irvine Tho Dol',.,,,
pt-TVtirMUll ui i m piiuupico. AIIC ikVIUI
movement is a movement of the people and i
one of its fundamental principles is that the t
majority must govern,giving a ilue respeci u
to the minority when honestly expressed, a
iCheers.) i!
Now, gentlemeu of the convention, I take It ?
that it will l>e Improper for me til Huh time to t
outline to you the policy which Khali govern <
me In the future; I take It thiit the people ol i
South Carolimi have spoken through you to e
Ihe world, and I take it that the people ol [ <1
South Carolina through their endorsement of I
me have eodorsed the administration which :i
has preceded me. Our past administration | c
has beeu conducted with an ability and fair- i v
ness I hat. should satlsly the most hypercrlti-11
cat, and has set the pace for our sister .States v
nfihe South and West, which must dually s
result In the disentbrallment of our people I
from the oppsesslon from the money |
power of the East. 1 shall endeavor in my (
administration lo .bring about this cousum- c
nation so devoutly to be wished for. I say to n
you and to the world that the Reform administration
shall have but one object, and thut
Is thd happiness and prosperity of the peonle.
This, I am sure. Is the sentimeut which has
been expressed by the Reformers and which
has resulted in my nomination.
There has been one law which has been
fought more strenuously th in any other In
the history of our legislation?that Is the dispensary
law. The overwhelming sentimeut
of the people of South Carolina Is that that
law has In view the happpiness of the whole
people, and the voice of the people must be
carried out, let ihe consequences bo what they
may. The people have spoken by their representatives,
and 1)7 per cent, of the honest
white men of South Carolina have spoken in
favor or It. oentieman, mat voice siiau ue
heeded by me; the eulorcement of that law
shall be u>y prime object, and I believe I have !
behind me the houest men, the virtuous wo!
men, and even the little chlldreu of South j
Carolina. (Cheers.)
I shall not attempt to outline my policy?;
that will be given later, when I shall have the
pleaHure of addressing the people of South
Carolina as a unit.
Let me say that while peace and har- j
mony are the great objects to be desired !
and to be obtained by all civilized govern-1
men Is, yet you must recognize that In South ,
Carolina, where there has been but one parly,
such an ideal is an ideal conception. There j
can be no such thing as unity In the midst of
political dissensions. Our principles Is tiiat
th?* ma|orlty of the white citizens must rule
and the minority must submit. Gentleman,
that Is the only cause of dissension today In
the politics ol South Carolina.
Wliuture the principles uf Reform ? I shall tint
enter into tbeui, Yuu kuuw tbeui too well; you
k now I h nye tried to be the exponent of tbem. Yon
know I have loved those principles; you know I
have voted for those principles. The only opposition
in South Carolina to-day to the principles of the Reform
movement is based on prejudice. No reasonable
white citizen can object to the principles ol the
Reform movement In South Carolina. They cannot,
(cheers.) Those principles are laid down even by our
own statesman, John C'. Calhoun, as the grandest to
perpetuate popular government, and embodied in the
Farmers' Alliance, principles upon which, I might
say, depend the success and prosperity of the agricultural
people. (Cheers.) Can there be any objection
to that? Can there be objections to that Interest
upon which we are dependent ? We are dependent
upon the agricultural Interests, and must recognize
the principle upon which depends the life or
populur government in this Union. A combination
of the South and West alone will save popular kovernment
in this Union.and that will be expressed in
I8H6, If my judgment amounts to anything. (Cheers.)
The combination of the power of wealth against the
combination of the agricultural interests and laboring
interests and laboring Interests is to-day concentrated
in the East. That concentration can only be
defeated by the solidity and unanimity of the South
and West, expressed through their organization,
which in the mouthpiece and which speaks for the
bone and sinew In our land. (Cheers.)
And when I hear my countrymen oppose It, I feel
III... ...I... . - .1/1 -J ? * I? .
im?- iu mew, ?vjuu pity lueui ; mey Know
not what to do."
Now, fellow-citizens, united in our ranks, we are
confronted to day by opposition which has not reason
behind it; an opposition that cannot succeed
under the laws of Goa nor under the laws of man,
because that opposition is founded upon a basis which
can never succeed. Your principles must prevail,
because they are far removed from sectional and
class privileges, and you say we wantaman who ha;
the nerve and ability to stand by them, and that man
shall be the man to represent us. [Cheera.J Jhis is
the voico of south Carolina which will prevail next
November in spite of, you mghtsay, the assiduous
attempt to array one class against another class or
one people against another people. But we are
united, we have canvassed the entire State of South
Carolina. There is no dissension In our ranks, but
our opponents are alert. They are anxious to make
it appear that there are dissensions. When I look
before oie and see my father's old soldiers?when 1
look and see before me lawyers, doctors, merchants,
farmers and laboring men?when I see before me the
bone and sinew of popular government, I think It is
a rebuke to our opponents when they say that the
Keform movement of South Carolina is composed of
anv particular class.
Now one word as to my competitors. We have
fought this flgbt; we have fought as brothers, we
have not fought as enemies, as our opponents tried to
impress upon you, and I have this to 9ay about the
the noble Ueformers who went Into this flgbt, who
opposed me, they never hit below the bell. (Cheers.)
1 know we are brothers; we are arm in arm, fight
ing for your cause, and when the people express
their opinion, their choice, there is no dissension,
and when tbe attempt is made to make dissension
these opponents of mine are ready to rise and say,
"Thus fur sbalt thou go and go no further." This is
the voice of tbe people. (Cheers.)
We have fought for our principles upon one platform,
and the people of South Carolina are unanimously,
I might say, In favor of those principles.
When 1 say the people, I don't mean those who are
actuated by prejudice and animosity, bocause they
ure beyond the pale af citizenship. Tbey cannot
reason, and have no right to be called true citizens.
(Cheers)
I will not detain you longer. Ata future occasion
1 will announce the nollcv of mv administration. 1
tiavebeen connected possibly more Intimately with
your movement than any other man In your midst,
mid I have been unswerving in my principles. 1
shall hew to the line mapped out by you, and as
advocated by me on this floor, and I shall stand
in those principles until they ore written In letters
vbich cannot be mistaken ; in letters which will be
written over the world, and when the history of thif
movement is written they will say lu unmistakable
characters, behold the administration which has but
une object?the happiness and prosperity of the enLlre
people of South Carolina. (Prolonged cheers.)
Mr. Lvans concluded his speech amid a perfect
storm ol applause.
I)R. TIMMEP.MAN'8 SPEECH.
The chairman of the convention then introduced
Dr. W. H. Timinerman, the nominee for Lieutenant
Governor. As the doctor, who had fixed hlinsell up
for the occasion, mounted the speaker's stand and
>egan to glance around, very much as would an elephant
upon a crowd in the menagerie ol a circus, a
ilight titter was heard about the ball, which in a few
nomenta developed into a general laugh. The doctor's
lace and shape, which he has been running ou
through the campaign, were too much for the crowd.
But he stood it and proceeded to make a bright
speech. Dr. Timmerman said:
Gentlemen of the Convention: I have read somewhere,
in some book, at some time, where a doge ol
Venice went to visit the court of Louis XIV, In
b'ranae. He stood about and seemed to be thoroughly
surprised and bewildered. When asked what surprised
hiui most, be answered "To find myself here."
[Cheers und prolonged laughter.) Gentlemen that is
:he way it is with me today. Here, ia the presence
if this assemblage, 1 can well say I am surprised at
.tie unanimity with which I have been endorsed foi
Lhe otiice of Lieutenant Governor. For this conti- 1
lence, I sincerely thank you, and usk you to bear to
rour constituents my most grateful acknowledge 1
nenta. As uiy distinguished youug friend has
:laimed to be the representative of the young men, 1
ilaim to stand here as the representative of the older
nen. (Laughter.) Ami I shall uphold him in all his
rlfurts lor the honor of South Carolina. (Cheers.) 1
im but an humble citizen. I haye lived on a farm alk..
. I ..I In nnlonn With nil
lie people. I don't profits to be an orutur, bat a pure
uid loyal Reformer. (Cheers.) My debtiny is with
he Reformers of bouth Curoliuu. It will be my pride
ind glory, in the discharge of the duties of my offiee,
;o represent the whole people of South Carolina.
Dr. Tlminerman at the conclusion of his address was
oudly applauded.
MR. ELLERBE RESPONDS.
There were repeated calls for Ellerbe. He had j ust
loine in and taken his seat near the front, aud be re
iponded by going upon the stand. Mr. Ellerbe said:
Qentlemen of the Conventlou: I don't know that 1
:an thank you for what you have done today, (laugher)
but I do ssy that I am not mad with you, nor am
I sulking. We have had a tight inside the ranks. My
listingulshed opponent, whom you have nominated,
knocked down the persimmon, and 1 not only con*
;ratnlate him, (applause) but pledge him the hearty
upport of my friends, as well as that of myself. 1
Wll proVe to you that I am a Reformer from princl>le,
and that l ean work as well for Reform at home
is in otllce. My distinguished friend will have my coiperation
to make bis administration a success.
Voice: "Br.ivo!")
MR. TINDAL CALLED.
Callt were then made for Mr. Tlndal. Mr. Klugli
>f the committee announced that Mr. Tindal was
ibseut from the city. Mr. Appelt then stated that he
ook the responsibility of endorsing for Mr. Tindal
vbat Mr. Ellerbe bad saiil. This announcement was <
;reeled with much cheering.
A motion to adjourn was made but withdrawn. A
'Ole or inunKs to me ?nairman arm secreiarieD ?u.lassed.
PROF. MARCHANT BRINGS ON A CRISIS.
Mr. Murcliant theB got around In front of tbe stand 1
n aouie way and cried out: "Mr. Chairman, the mo
ion before the convention now is that we nominate '
i lull State ticket." A dozen men jumped up all
round and there was a great hubbub. It was evllent
thut the big tiirht of the day was on; that there
vas a possibility of the advice of Evans and Tillman
icing disregarded. The chairman ruled Prof. Marhaul
out or order. Through It all some one made a
notion to adjourn. The motion was put by thr
halrmaii, and the ayes and noes were about equally
livided.
Prof. Marchunt jumped to his feet when tbe aye?
imI noes had been demanded, and yelled : "We want
he names of the delegates called : we don't want any
oting by delegations. I know what the rules of this
louse are." There were cries of "sit down," anil the j
vhole thing was settled by the chairman ordering the |
i-oretary to call the roll. As tbe voting went on, it
ooked until the very close, that the nomination peoile
were going to carry the day. The Colleton and
>aurens delegations at the hist minute, however,
hanged ihelr votes, and made It apparent that noroilations
were not to go.
TO NOMINATE OR NOT TO NOMINATE.
The following was the Until vote at announced: J
Not to 6
To Adiourn. Adjourn.
Abbeville 12 .. f
Aiken 7 1
Anderson 1tiarnwell
Beaufort
Berkeley U
Charleston IS
Chester Sj . i
Chesterfield '? I
Clarendon 5 1
Colleton 10 .. 1
Darlington ?
Bdceflehl 12 ,
Fairfleltl S
Florence S
Georgetown .. 1
Green villi! 12 J
Hampton (i
lfnrry (i
Kcrsfia.w 0
Lancaster 0
Laurens. 8
Marlon 8
Marlboro 8
Newberry 4 4
Oconee <i
Orangeburg 12
l'ickens 6 ,
Kiclilanil 10 J
Spartanburg 14
Sumter 12
Union 8
Williamsburg 8
York 10
Totals 172 IV>
TILLMAN ENDORSED.
Just at this juncture, before the vote could be announced,
Mr. Jordan offered the following resolution,
which was unanimously adopted:
Kesotved, That this convention unanimously endorse
the candidacy of B. R. Tillman for tbe United
States Sedate, and pledge him our earnest and hearty
support.
BRINGING IN TILLMAN.
This was the signal for cries for Tillman from. Prof.
Marchant and others, and Mr. Jordan burated out to
get the Governor, crying "I'll bring htm."
In a few moments Mr. Jordan returned, bringing
Governor Tillman. The Governor appeared to be In
a rollicking humor and much satisfied with himself.
On taking tbe stand tbe Governor glanced around him
with a superior smile on his bee. He said :
Gentlemen of the Convention?I am sure this la
qnlte unexpected to me, but I have heard so many
whoops and yells in the campaign that I have become
uccustomed to tbein. I suppose some of yon fellows
were in tbe crowd. (Hurrahs.) I congratulate you
on the. harmony which has characterized your proceedings
today. If the Reformers all over tbe State
will act as you have done todny I expect we will continue
to march on to victory. You are all aware of ?
the fact?that is I suppose you are...I don't know
that yon are?that I am going to the United States
Shnate. (Laughter and applause.) You know we
are passing through a transition stage in national pol
ma nun, uuu i icn jrou 1 inienu 10 go mere W1CD my
pitch-fork, too. (Voice?You had better carry It
sharpened too.) As I said In rnv Interview for the
New York Herald the other day, the national Democracy
is doomed to defeat in the next election, for under
the presr-t rotten leadership they don't deserve
any thing but defeat. (Applause.) la that interview
for the Herald, I said we mast cast about for new
leaders. Your &alvation rests in the anion of the
South and West against the money power of the
North and Ka#t. I thank you for my endorsement,
and when elected to the Senate, I promise you I will
do my whole dnly, as I have always attempted to do
towards you In the past.
Mr. Slattery, as the Governor was leaving the
stand, called to him through the applause ana told
him that the convention would like to bear bis views
on the tariff. Governor Tillman replied that he bad
uxprrssed himself in the Interview, and that he
thought it a fraud and sham.
Governor Tillman then retired from the hall; the
vote given above was announced, and the convention
was declared adjourned.
CONVENTION TIPS.
Governor Tillman spent the day In his office and
hod tnany callers.
At one time there was every indication that a full
ticket was going to be nominated.
Ellerbe made many friends by his speech, but, alas,
too late.
There will hardly beany bolting of the convention's
nominations by the friends of Ellerbe or. Tindal.
Editor Moore of the Charleston Sun was present at
the convention.
The chairman used a table leg to rap things to order.
Most of the delegates got away from the city on the
evening trains.
Tohn Gary Evans spent the evening at the execative
mansion to get away from appointment hunters
vtrv likely, and went rldlnir in the afternoon.
It looked funny to see Dr. Pope in town and not in
a Reform convention.
No ladies fere in the galleries during the convention.
Now for the primary on the 28th. That's the next
political puzzle. How will Pope run against Evans?
There's lots of extra votes for somebody.
V
Met Store.
What is being sold there and the price for
same.
800 best matches for 5c.
A good cedar backet 10c.
Gilt edge shoe polish 30c.
A big open ana shut fan 5c.
Ladies guaze vest, a good one 5c.
Gents' linen handkerchiefs 5c.
jeny lumoieraidcauozen.
Wblte ball thread 1c each.
Colored ball thread 3 for 5c.
A good chewing tobacco 22 l-2c.
Great variety or gents cravats at prices unheard
of before.
Suspenders In great quantities at rock bottom
prices.
The very best black hose in town lor 10c.
15 spoolB silk floss for 10c.
Soap the very best In town for the least
money.
Other goods J ust as cheap.
NoTppace here for them.
Look at these prices then come and buy.
M. T. COLEMAN.
July 11,1894.
MlILi
TO BE GIVEN AWAY AT THE
CITY DUN SMS
Id order to advertise and bring before the
public tbe stock of goods at the
CITY DRUG STORE.
EACH PURCHASER WILL BE entitled
to choose a present worth
cyn /"i TP "NT rp c?
6U KJJUn A KJ
du each dollar's worth of goooda purchased
[i tte Drug Store Department
'rom tills day until this notice Is withdrawn.
PRICES guaranteed to be as LOW as the
LOWEST, and all goods as represented.
March 8,1898, tf
HADDONS
BRAND SUMMER SALE
Beginning 1st of June.
IS THE SEASON ADVANCES WE ARE
daily marking down prices on lota of
ituff to close.
Our rule Is, never to carry over perishable
joods If we can convert tberu luto money.
A glance through our stock on and after 1st
it June will convince you that a little
READY CASH
vlll buy more goods In our line tbau ever be"ore.
^ light silks
Dcl/L g clllla for shirt waists.
BargainsIN DRESS silksKn'O'Ol
11C I*1" MATERIAL
Dcil g cllllb FOR SHIRT WAISTS.
Bargains embroideries.
BargainsIN 1>ARASO,A
Bargains,N SLIPFEm
New Millinery, Ribbons, Laces,
&c., coming in every week.
I M. HADDON 4 GO.