The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1891-07-04
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jackson, Miss, June 29.-The first
gun in the Senatorial fight on the
Mississippi sea-coast was fired Satur-
day, and resulted in the nomination of
- a.auncn George man in Jackson
county. The seaboard is said to be
solid for the old commander.
Okolona, Miss, June 27.-The Oko-
Iona Democratic Club passed strong
anti-Sub-Treasury resolutions, and
unanimously indorses George. The
victory is significant, as this is the
home of Frank Burkiti, State Lecturer.
The following are among the reso-
lutions adopted, after which Hon. N.
b. Crawford was indorsed for the State
Senate:
Whereas, we, recognizing that all
classes of our citizens should have
mutual confidence one in the other
and,
Whereas, there have been for selfish
aud unworthy purposes efforts made
to prejudice one part Of our people
against the other; therefore,
BE II resolved, That we condemn all
such efforts and shall use our best ell
deavor to keep out of the Democratic
party any principle which tends TO es-
strange our citizens.
BE IL resolved, by the Democratic
Club of Okolona, That we reiterate
and emphasize the Endorsement of
Senator George contained in the reso-
lutions adopted by the citizens Of Oko-
Iona on the 18th of May last.
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Euporia, Miss, June 27.-Tbe larg-
est and most enthusiastic mass meet
meeting of the Democracy ever held
In Webster county assembled in the
courthouse Of Walthall to-day. AT
least 1000 Democrats were present.
Mr.. Clark Lewis, candidate for United
States Senator, was present, and
another candidate for Senator was
present. The following resolution
was offered by prominent Alliance
man, Mr.. James Hill;
Resolved, That we indorse the
course of our United States Senators,
j. Il. George aud L. G. Walthall, and
instruct our Senator and representa-
tive to vote for their reelection.
A motion was made to amend by
substituting the names Of Barksdale
and Lewis.
The amendment was declared by
the Chairman to be defeated. A
division was called for, and those
favoring George and Walthall request
ed to assemble on one side, and those
opposed on the other. The result
showed only 10 men in favor Of
Barksdale and Lewis.
Sardis, Miss, June Ex-senator
George spoke to large Democratic
audience here to-day. About one-hali
of his hearers were members Of the
Alliance. Close attention was given
and the speech was well received by
all. The Senator compared aud con-
trasted Mr.. Barksdalc's record In Con
gress with his own with telling effect
He cited instances of Mr.. Barksdalt
favoring the granting of great bodies
of land to railroad corporations, ano
either voting against or keeping silent
In all cases where bills were intro.
duced making forfeiture of unearneo
| lands to the natioual domain for home
steads for the poor. During the time I'm
Mr.. Barksdale was q member Of the
House four annual pension bills con
veying $22O,OOO,0OO. @The only pen
sion bills passed during bis service IL
Congress- were passed. Mr.. Barks'
dale did not vote aud was not paired
Senator George stated that on al
occasions and at every opportunity, BY
vote and speech, he had opposed land
grants to corporations, favored forfeit
ure to national domain and reserva
ton for homesteads.
At the close of his speech resolu
ton indorsing Senator George as MS
own successor was adopted unanimous
| ly amidst great enthusiasm.
Forest, Miss, June 27.-Ihe politl
cal caldron is boiling. Barksdaie anl
George speak here on the 9Th OF July
but not in joint discussion. scot
county will be out In force on that DAY
TO hear the distinguished speakers
The local candidates are now discuss
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