Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-31
SPLENDID BODY.
MEETING OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
A Large Crowd-Trsmendous Cheering for
Cleveland-The BallotiBg-seenes and
Incidents-Keeping Cool.
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Especial telegram 70 the Dispaich-l
RALEIGH, y. c., May 80. Hundreds OF
people arrived here last night and to-day,
and the result was that the promise was more
than made good that the State Democratic
Convention to-day would be the largest
political assemolage on record in North
Carolina. II was Just noon when Chairman
X. n. Battle called the convention 10 order
In stronach's warehouse, which was finally
prepared for the meeting. By that time
1900 representations Of North Carolina
Democracy we're present. Conspicuous in
the hall was silken banner displayed over the
seats OF the delegates from Catawba county,
bearing this inscription "To the Banner
Democratic County Of North Carolina, 1884"
This banner Is the gift OF Senator n. b.
Vance. Chairman Battle alluded TO Cleve-
land in the highest terms and amid great
cheering.
TEMPORARY OFFICERS.
+. Turner Morehead, Of Rockingham,
was made temporary chairman, and j. l..
Caldwell, Il. NJ. Furmsn, aud +. i. Lamp
were made temporary secretaries. The roll
OF countie. was called. and 1t was found that
for the first time I'm thi, State every one was
fully and properly represented on the floor.
The following were chosen az committee
on permanent organization: ;. i. spruill,
Jr.. -. Y. Cooper, &. &. Lynn, j. a. Turrcn-
tine. ". W. King, 7. +. Little, ]. i. FL
bridge, J.. p. Jones. andP. ID. Gllmer. The
following were elected committee on Gre
dentials: George II. Brown, K. b. PEBBLES,
| Pbiip +. King. John Atwater. j. T..
Payne. K. W. Winborne, Glenn Williams,
john Tull. and NJ. II. Justice.
Governor Scales was during the retire
ment Of these committees called on for a
speech. and made happy response. He de-
/ cjared that success was sure that North
| Carolina would be sure to elect the nomi-
/ noes Of thus convention, and would also elect
Cleveland President.
GREAT CHEERING.
AZ this was said there was tumultuous
| cheering. The Governor declared that the
white men must and would rule NOrth Caro-
lima; that the negro would be given every
right and perfect justice.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
The permanent orRanization OF the con-
ventou was then effected, Is follows: Presi-
| dent, William X. Cox; Vice-PTesidents, Il.
| +. Audlett. f. A. Woodland, A. b. Williams,
| j. u. Allen, J. T. Morehesd, W. {. New
/ land, and L. r. Davidson; Secretaries. x.
I Ns r lIiilhu duu W VI bAA hh'fNs
Chairman Cox made q speech OF much
vigor. In which he said this was the largest
convention ever seen In this state. lie
paid a glowing tribute to Cleveland.
The Committee on Permanent Organiza-
/ ton reported that all the counties had proper
representation. and that there were no con-
tests.
The following Committee on Platform and
Resolutions was appointed: hessrs. \. i.
Row, W. H. kitcnen, G. Baycock, G. i.
/ Parrish, J. Is. Watson, ". j. Yates, j. L.
caldwell, b. j. Cobb. and &. \. Shuiord.
NOMINATIONS.
All this business was quickly transacted,
and at a quarter 10 o'clock Chairman Cox
announced that the convention was ready 10
| taze up the nomination OF candidate for
Governor.
W. J. Branch Of Beaufort county, placed
| Daniel G.. Fowle in nomination: il. A.
| Gudger, OF Asheyllc, presented the name
Of Charles VI. Stedmau, and W. l..
steele, Of Rockingham, the name OF Sydham
b. Alexander.
Interest was now strained 10 the highest
pitch, and the scene was q remarkable one
AZ this memorable triangular contest bc"on.
The convention hal was very warm. DIE
gates were closely packed aud in their shirt
sleeves. To cool the air the city fire depart
ment frequently poured heavy streams Of
water on the roof Of the hall. After speeches
Of nomination +. y. StrudwIck, OF Hills
bOrO', and Octavius Coke, OF Raleigh,
seconded the nomination Of Fowle; W. NJ.
Bond, OF Edenton, that OF Sledmau, and
W. Winston, OF Oxford, that OF Alexander.
BALLOTS.
TWAS Just 2:1j O'Clock when the convention
proceeded to ballot, and amid grca' though
suppressed excitement. There was slight
hitch IN Craven county, whose delegates were
voting under the unit rule. The convention
by a vote decided that each delegate should
cast his vote In this case. The first ballot re-
suited a. follows: Fowle, 37j; Stedman,
329; Alexander, 22G; John ~ Gilmer, 5;
II. T. Bennett, ].
II was not until O'Clock that the second
ballot began. 1t resulted as follows: Fowle,
4O3: Stedman, 32G, and Alexander, $50.
The third ballot was: FOwle, 4lj; Sied>
man. 81, and Alexander, DDS.
The fourth ballot was nearly the same as
tue third, but there was considerable change
on the fifth, Fowle being $40, Alexander 2jl,
and Stedman 307-some OF FOwle's strength
going to Alexander.
The following are the delegates to the
Democratic National Convention chosen to-
day. This completes the list Of those chosen
by districts: First district, W. s. Chadwick,
Beaufort, and John Bond. Edenton; Fifth
district, J. A. Long, kOxDorO', and Charles
n. Vance, Greensboro; Sixth district, ID.
A. Coylngton, Monroe. and X. +. Little,
Wadesb Oro'; Seventh district, G.. i. Shep-
herd, StateSvile. and r. =. Dick, AshebOro' /;
Ninth district, c. NJ. Mcleod, AsheYlle, and
Ii. J. Sinclair. Marion.
Tonight the Young Mems Democratic
Club OF this city had handsome dem0nstra-
ton in honor OF the State Convention. The
city was Illuminated aud tar barrels bazcd in
all the principal streets. The club was
equipped with torches, and % the long pro-
cession passed through the streets lined with
people the sight was inspiring. Cheers
were given for the convention. The entire
city Is carried away by enthusiasm.
There were no special changes in the bal
loting, which went on SLOWLY but regularly.
On the tenth ballot Fowlc got 49, Stednan
3l3, and Alexander go. On the thirteenth
ballot, which was completed at midnight. the
vote stood: Fowle, 404; Stedman, 3l2
Alexander, go.
4 motion to adjourn was voted down, and
most persons believe the session Will con-
tinue all night.
THE LATEST.
RALEIGH, y. c., May 81 At . O'Clock this
morning, alter sixteen ballots had been tsken
with no result, the convention took recess
until 10 O'Clock to-day. All the delegations
arc now Caucusing.
The last ballot was: FOwle, 500; Sted-
man, Dos; Alexander. 23l; John A. Gilmer,
90; Walter Clarke, s. On the previous
ballot Gilmcr received 10j votes. There is
great excitement.
Brooklyn JOckey-CIub Races.
10y telegraph TO me Dispstch.l
GRAvEsEND, l.. l., May 30.-First race
three quarters Of mile-H Harrisburg won;
Volunteer second, Darling third. Time,