The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-04-15
A REAL KILKENNY ROW,
Republican State Conven-
ton an Uproarious
Affair.
THE M0TT-EAVES FIGHT.
This Perennial Party Quarrel BObs
up Serencly-Sccnes of the Ses.
sion-SOme EXcitin.
Moments.

order, +. T. Walser being secretary.
The seats set apart for delegates were
about four-ffths Glled. There were
more white men present than at any
convention of the party in years.
Chairman Eaves said he was proud 20
see so many gray-headed Republicans
present. He declared that for four
years he had faithfully served the
party, and expressed his sincere belief
that il was now on the edge Of victory;
that the Democrats had principles
which did not hold good. In the
western part of the State the Demo-
cratic party, he asserted, was torn all
to pieces. He further declared that
for twenty years the Democratic party,
whose honesty he would not impugn,
had fed on the color line, end he be.
lieved that the white Allancemen,
whom he eulogi.ed, would join with
the Republicans in purifying local self
government. He announced as the
basis Of R9publicanism the absolute
freedom and equality of white and
black, and believed that if the Repub-
icans stood together this year they
would get victory. lie said he agreed
with Mr.. Butler, of the State Alliance,
that there was crisis in politics and
called on all the counties to harmonize
all their interests and work together
and give the Democrats lively con-
test. He also called on Republicans
to stand to their principles and not
give up plank in their platform,
National or State. He said there was
some difference, he knew, as to this
particular matter. The Republicans
must drop all such sayings as "this
county or that county is run by a
niger" He asked that they drop the
word "nigger" for five years. He
said he honestly believed that
the Alliance was earnest in
its efforts and if the Demo-
cratic party did not yield the Alliance
would give it trouble. But this was
not Republican fight. The Repub
lcans must stick together; keep them.
selves straight. He said he knew
some negroes could be bought, and
some white men too. He struck at
his enemy, DR.. Mott, by saying that
the opposition to him had been by
Democrats who had coalesced with
some Republicans, and added that he
was not asking for any favors. He
asked Brady, Of Mecklenburg, anc
Holman, Of Halifax, to conduct Jane:
II. Young, colored, of Wilmington, tt
the chair, as temporary chairman
There was applause as Young was es
corted to the stage. He made speech
after an introduction by Eaves, wh'
said it gave him great pleasure to SCI
Young in the chair. The latter re
viewed the history Of the Republican
party, attacked the jury system in tn
State, and charged that the Democrat
were raising false issues to deceive tn
people, using such arguments as tn
force bill, etc. He then drifted into
eulogy of Harrison, which was yer
proper, as Young is an office holder
He made the assertion that Harriso
was the bravest man in America, an
would be elected, as would also be
Republican Congress.
Young in concluding half hour
talk appealed for harmony and said tn
convention was surrounded by hostil
Democratic reporters who would max
the most Of any dispute. Secretar
Walser, aided by Blount and Randolph
both colored, called the roll of counti
and the credentials were presente
DR.. Norment, of Robson, asked tn
the committeeman on credentials
chosen by each Congressional distri
in order to relieve chairman EaveS
any charge Of favoritism or partialit
CThe plan of organization provid
that the chairman shall appoint
Chairman Young said "Mr. Eaves h
not asked to be relieved. L
Norment is out of order" DR.. Nc
ment sat down, while the conventl,
laughed and applauded. The roll CT
went on The following were appoi1
ed as the committee on credentials,
districts: Hugh Cole, j. II. Hannc
A. K. Middleton, T. c. Milligs
Rufus Amis, G. z. Lockey, w.
Henderson, l.. l.. jenkins, j.
Cooper. At l:l5 recess until 3:
was taken, so the committee co,
work. 1t had to consider contests fr
Mecklenourg, Cumberland and G.
tecet
II was 3:45 when the convent
was called to order. A. G.. Lehm
asked if the committee on credenti
was ready to report, and when
chairman said it was not and that
hour more was required, Mr.. Lehn
moved that another recess be tax
ntewart Ellison moved to table L
mans motion, and this prevail
Ellison was noisy and yelled out to
chairman "Oh, we have downed yo
other attempts to secure a recess
Jailed. There was great deal