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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Alliance Leaders Write.
special to the Gazette.

SpeClll " tue OdL6tLS.
BOWIE, TEX, Feb. 16.-W. r. Lamb has
received the following letter from L. L.
Polk, president N A. & l. U, and H. E.
Taubenek, chairman national executive
committee of the Peoples party:
CHAIRMAN's OFFICE, !
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
PEOPLES PARTY, Z. S. A.
MARSHALL, ILL, Feb 10, 1892
w R. Lamb, Bowie, Tex.
DEAR SIR-Yours of February at hand
Am glad to hear that your people are all
coming to st. Louis. 1 leave here on the
18th inst. for Louisiana; will not return
until the evening of the 10Th; would be
pleased to meet you at the railroad depot
if am in st. Louis. ICol. Polk williarrive
on the 18th. I tell you we are going to
have crowd; from present indications we
will have 10000 people there's 5000 will
be P. P. Hope to meet you all. I am
yours, II. E. TAUBENEK. q
Folks answer to the following resolution :
Resolved, that the delegates from Mon
tague county mass convention Peoples
party be instructed to cast their votes for
Hon. L. L. Polk of North Carolina for pres
ident and James B. Weaver of Iowa for
vice-president of the United States at the
November election in 1892.
Tarrant county resolutions indorsed Polk
for president and T. V. Powderly for vice
president.
OFFICE. OF PRESIDENT A. F. AND I. U,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 9, 1892
Mr. W. R. Lamb. Bowie Tex.
DEAR SIR AND BRoTHER-Please accept
the assurance of my most grateful appre-
citation of the distinguished honor done me
through the kind Partially of the brethren
of your section. as expressed in the resolu-
tions just received. Permit to say in all
candor that have no aspirations for politi-
cal Office or political preferment. Since my
connection with this great reform move.
ment it has been my rule of action not to
seek honors or emoluments, and not to
shirk any duty. I am most centent where
feel that 1 can render most service to our
great cause
Please accept my thanks for the very
courteous and fraternal terms in whjon you
are pleased 10 make known the wishes of
the body you represent.
Trusting may have the pleasure of meet
ing you at St. Louis on the 22nd inst, am
truly and fraternally yours,
L. l.. Polk,
President A F. a. and I. q.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
That Texas Investigation.

Attorney-G General Miller has instructed
Examiner Dougall to make a thorough in
vestigation of the charges of United States
Marshal Paul Freycke and deputy marshals
for lack of vigilance IN the matter of the
pursuit of Cara and his band. 1t has been
broadly intimated the marshal failed in his
duty in the prosecution of the pursuit,
otherwise the Mexican revolutionist would
not have been able to elude the American
troops when close on their heels. Nothing
has been received at the war department
for several days indicating any material
change of the situation of affairs along the
Rio Grande
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17

the people of the several states. Referred.
In the morning hour Wise of Virginia,
from the interstate and foreign commerce
committee, called up the bin authorizing.
railroad companies TO grant reduced rates
to commercial travellers, The bill went
over without action.
Burrows of Michigan made motion to
proceed to consideration of unfinished busi-
ness. Speaker pro TEN. Dockery stated
the calendar showed the first unfinished
business was the motion made by Kilgore
Of Texas, TO table the motion to reconsider
the vote by which the house indefinitely
postponed action.
Blount of Georgia formally called up the
motion II was at this junction that Tracy
of New York came forward in the role of q
hlibuster with the result that the house
spent the rest of the session on the meas
sure. ultimately tabling Kilgore's motion,
thus finally defeating the measure.
Adjourned.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Quincy at Paric.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette
PARIS, TEX, Feb. 16.-Mr. n. Wright
Quincy came up to see how the political
fences were hereabouts. 1t will be remem-
bered that not long since colored mass
meeting resoluted that Mr.. Quincy could
come to Paris # he wanted to, but they
were not going to bother their souls about
any reception. Well MIR. Quincy came. On
the same train was Mr.. Fufgeson of Fort
Bend county fame, and at present an at
tache of United States Marshal Dicker-
sons office. A1r. F'urgeson is a possible
rival of Mr.. Quincy for the colored leader
ship When the train pulled into the Paris
depot there were two delegations. one small
with small hack for Quincy, the other
more numerous and with big hack for Mr..
Furgeson. That night q conference was
held. Those said 10 have attended were
Mr. O'Neill, an alderman Of Paris; MIR.
Russell, the postmaster; Mr.. Greiner, the
county chairman, and, it is thought, Mr..
Gibbons, late candidate for gubernatorial
nomination, later candidate for congress on
the Republican platform and now United
States commissioner at Antlers. /. I. At
any rate, Mr. Gibbons did have confer
ence with Mr.. Quincy during his stay. What
occurred in the conference no one knows
exactly, but it is shrewdly sarmised that
there IS war ahead IN local colored politics,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
That,s Cleveland,s Racket.

ST. Paul, MINI, Feb. 16.-The state
Democratic committee met in this city this
afternoon to fix time for holding the
state convention and March ID at st. Paul,
set as the time and place for the
choice of delegates TO the Chicago
convention. 1t was also decided the state
nominating convention should be
held at Minneapolis, but the date
was not fixed. a committee of three
asked for recognition for the North
Star Democratic club organization, for
which they claim membership of
$780, C. A Moody, organizer
OF this independent organization
which has been, without the sanction of the
state committee, is also member Of the
state committee, and moved the adoption of
resolutions to the desired effect.
These. however, were very decidedly
defeated Moody offered a second resolu-
ton to the effect that the committee
discourage all future attempts at
club Organization This sarcastic
resolution was also defeated The commit
tee adjourned. This action. is victory for
the state committee, a majority of which
favors Cleveland
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Long Live Diaz.
Special to the Gazette.

SptClhl " LHc OdECIbC-
MONTEREY, MEXICO, Feb. 16.-A grand
mass meeting was held IN the
Progress theater here last night
to express the popular will OF
the people of the state Of NueVa Leon for
the candidacy of General Porfrio
Diaz for reelection as president
of Mexico at the Forthcoming
election to be held in June. The
theater was handsomely decorated and was
packed to its utmost capacity with the
most enthusiastic audience ever witnessed
in Monterey. The principal speech Of the
evening was made by the Hon. Lie
Davila, one of the most prominent and
influential citizens of Northern Mexico.
The vast throng of people
went wild with enthusiasm every time
President Diaz's name was mentioned. Al
the conclusion of the meeting the crowd
marched to the home of Governor Reyes, TO
whom they gave an ovation.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17

Special to the Gazette.
WACO, TEX, Feb. 16.-Negib Maroon, a
Turk, who conducts notion store here,
was robbed early Sunday morning by ne
gro. Maroon states that he was in his room
sleeping when the negro entered and took
S35 from his pants pocket and jewelry
box from its accustomed place near the bed.
just as ne was leaving with both, Maroon
awoke and, in company with friend, gave
chase and succeeded in recovering the
jewelry box, but he had in some way dis
posed of the money. The negro was ar
rested and confined in the county jail, pend
ing preliminary hearing.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17

ALBASo, n. Y. Feb l6.-The following
table is said TO show the Democratic con-
vention outlook as it appears TO date:
Hill Observation-Disclosures 3, Broome
8, Cayuga 6, Chemang 8, Columbia
Q. Duchess 6. Greene 8, Lewis 8, Madison 3,
Monroe 8. Montgomery s. Oneida 9, On
tario 3, Orange 6, Orleans 3 Oswego 3,
Otsego 8, Rensselaer, 9, Richmond 3, Rock
land 3, Seneca 3, Stenben 8, Tirogo 8, Wash
iugton 3, Wayne 6, Westchester 5, Wyoming
8 total 123.
Cleveland delegates-Esses 8. Total 3.
Total number of delegates 70 be chosen
throughout the state ISL
Unpledged delegates were to-day elected
from the first assembly district of Niagara
county,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Denver Boodlers.

DENVER, Coz, Feb. 16.-George Raymond
and James Hadley.kex-city officials, accused
of being principals in the city hall ring
which robbed the city of several thousand
dollars, were arraigned for trial before Judge
Allen this morning on the first of many
charges against them. This is a charge of
forgery They are accused of raising
city warrant from $500 to $303, 600 and re-
tanning the surplus. 1t is expected this
trial viii show degree of rottenness in
the city government that will cause SEN
sation. Not only city officials are accused
but hitherto respectable business men as
well
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
List OF Patents for Texas.

Tea chest. Paschal Bufford, Bryan.
Meat-cutting shears, William I. Cleye-
land, Newport.
Grease-removing compound, George s.
Cox, Cooksville, and G. NJ. Lewis. Rosalee.
Harrow. James NJ. Girsham, Whitney.
Refrigerating cover, James B. Mitchell
tree. Burnett.
Plating machine, Alfred Olsen, Calves
ton.
Wire-stretcher, Jerome S, Richardson,
Woodbury..
.Churn, John W. Sullins, Bridgeport.
Cuitivator, William E. Williams.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Bloody Tragedy.
Special to the Gazette.

Special TO the Gazette.
TAIEoUAH, I. T, Feb 16.-News has
just reached here of bloody and fatal
tragedy enacted at West Fork, just across
the line east of here in Arkansas, resulting
in the death of James Graham and the
very serious wounding of Calvin and Rob-
ert Rutherford The trio became involved
in difficulty, when Graham drew a knife
and sbegan cutting the Rutherfords in a
fearful manner. 1t appears that Cal
Rutherford was getting the worst of the
fight when his brother drew his pistol and
shot Graham, the wound proving fatal
There seems TO be great diversity of opin-
ion as to the cause of the trouble and the
true status of the affair will perhaps not be
known until an official investigation is
made
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17

arrived he asked 10 see his wife. This was
granted, and the meeting between the two
was affecting. Immediately Messenger
Nuheunen of the robbed train, Engineer
Wagner, Salesman Goodwill and several
persons who lived in the vicinity OF Sand
avenue headquarters of the gang, were ad-
United and positively identified him He
was then placed in cell. At Clayton To-
day the case of Adelhert D. Stay and He'd
speth came nd. Sly pleaded guilty to rob-
berry in the first degree. Sentence was de-
ferred Mrs. Hedspeth's case was con-
tinued generally. and she was released on
$1,000 bond.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Dallas. Arrests.
LtaIIt' III % Ss
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
DALLAS, TEX, Feb 16-Francis Burke
was arrested to-day by Officer Ramsey on
charge of forgery, and taken to Sherman
for trial by Officer Cane Whitesides.
J. S. Beck was arrested by Officer Pegues
and taken to Denison by Policeman Hack
ney, where he stands charged with aggra-
waited assault and battery, having skipped
his bond.
The thief who stole $50 from Mr.. James
Trezeyant's residence on Browder street,
few nights since. returned to-day and
showed some lottery tickets, which were in
Mr. Trezevant's pocket-book, under his
front door, Mr.. T. thinks this is adding
insult TO injury
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
sim Hunting Gov.
Special to the Gazette.

5ptOIaI 70 VIlO NtllVVVV'
TExARkANA, ARK, Feb. 16.-The posse
that is in pursuit of Coy, the negro brute
who assaulted Mrs. Henry Jewell last Sat
urday, was heard from this after
noon The posse was when last
seen, at IL O'Clock this morning. at
a point near Red river thirty miles
north of here. They felt certain they had
Coy definitely located and were pushing
forward to his hiding place. 1t is feared
the negro will show fight and that it may
be, necessary to kill him in making the ar
rest but every effort will be made to take
him alive and return him to the scene of
the crime for punishment
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Blaine sim the srnn.

CHICAGO, ILL, Feb. 16.-At meeting of
the Chicago Blaine club held this evening
it was decided to go to Min
neapolis and make every honorable
attempt to secure the nomination
of Mr. James G. Blaine for president.
Several speeches were made in which
Blaine's letter declaring he would not
be a candidate was discussed. and the
conclusion was reached that the present
secretary of state should be willing to ac-
cept the nomination for the sake of the
party, and a conviction was expressed that
the Minneapolis convention would unani-
mously tender him the nomination.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
The Beer Law.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
MusKoeEE, I. T., Feb 16.-some days
since Indian Agent Bennett, by the Indian
police, captured carload of beer at Lehigh.
To-day the agent induced the United
States marshal to take charge Of
the beverage, and the prosecuting attorney
holds that the government may sell the
same as contraband to any person who will
remove it from the Territory. A testicase
will probably be made which will settle the
mooted beer question.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Lost in the snow.

1EADvILLE, Col, Feb. 16.-Charles
Doublescheek started for Horseshoe Greek
to find employment He was caught in a
snow storm and got both Of his feet frozen
terribly. He was found in this COZ
dition and taken to the hospital al
Fairplay. His wife, not knowing where he
was, sent her twelve-year-old boy in search
of him. The boy has not yet returned, and
is supposed to be frozen in the snow
Searchers are out after him.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Blacks Black Crime.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Feb. 16.-At Red
Bluff yesterday Henry Black was whipping
his wife when his step daughter interferred
to protect her mother Black turned upon
the courageous girl and drawing a revolver
shot her in the temple, death resulting
instantly. Black was arrested. There IS
talk of lynching
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17

and that one s:notif' is the dislike of the
local Republican disciples to the fact that
with two exceptions the offices about the
Federal court are neld by South Texas Re-
publicans, and it is supposed that the local
lights, anticipating another deal when the
next president comes in, are making fair
weather with Bre'r Quincy for his pull"
in the divide
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Corbett,s Feat.

New YORK, Feb. 16.-Corbett went
against three men here tonight. He had
his first bout with Bill Spillings of Roches-
ter. y. Y. He knocked him out in three
minutes. His second bout was with Caffay
Monaghan of Philadelphia, and he was
knocked out in one minute.
The third bout was with Joe Lamon OF
Boston, who stood up for the three rounds
and wasn't knocked out.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
A Girl Disappears.
Special TO the Gazette.

SptclaI 70 Ihe GaltIlt.
GAINESVILLE, Ten, Feb. 16.-Last night
one Mrs. Butt, accompanied by her six
een-year-old daughter, Nora, arrived in
this city, and five minutes atterward Nora
disappeared. The mother was greatly
alarmed, and reported the matter to the OFF,
GERS, who made diligent search, but failed
to find the girl. The mother states that
Z few days ago while at a boarding house in
Sherman, her daughter met young man
who was devoted in his attentions, and fol-
lowed them to this city. The supposition is
that the girl is somewhere in this city with
the stranger Mrs. Butts is very much dis
tressed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17

C. W. Macune of the Farmers Alliance
to-day addressed the house committee of
agriculture in favor of the anticipation bill.
The bill, he said, did not interfere with
legitimate futures dealers, but only with
dealers in futures who undertook to ma
nipulate the market
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
They say Il Cures.

DwIGHT, Ill, Feb. 16.-The convention
of bi-chloride of gold clubs, to-day adopted
resolutions declaring that ninety-fve per
cent of those treated by the method OF
DR. Kelley for the cure Of liquor,
opium and tobacco habits, were perm
anently cured and calling on all auxiliary
clubs to enlist the interest of business men
and religious and philanthropic societiesiu
the work The remainder of the session
was devoted to consideration Of = eonstitu-
ton for the body.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
The Alice Trial.
Special to the Gazette.


AUSTIN, TEX, Feb. 16,-The taking of
testimony in the Alice case ended to-day
and Prosecuting Attorney Burleson made
a powerful argument for the state during
the afternoon. Tonight Mr.. Brown of
San Marcos spoke for the defense. Speech
making will conclude tomorrow.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
A Burglary Charge,

Special to the Gazette. l.-9f'
BoNHAM, TEX, Feb. 16-Howard Boyd
and Claude Burrough, two boys at Honey
Grove, have been arrested and put in Jail,
charged with burglarizing Marchal 81
Breckeen's drug store at Honey Grove.
Both boys are prominently connected in
this part of the state.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17

CRY OF MEXICO, Feb. 16.-Showers Of
ashes are falling from Jaquilpai, Durango.
The press states one Of the railroad com
panies is bankrupt.
The governor has already deposited in
London funds for the payment Of the in
terest on bonds due April.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17

O4TY OF MEXICO, Feb. 16.-President
Diaz has received William Z. Curtis, and
the president promised Mexico should make
a creditabe exhibit at Chicago, and eI-
pressed hope for improved trade relations
between Mexico and the United States.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Rich Innocent.
Special to the Gazette.

VERNON, TEX, Feb 16-The body of
Louis Porter thought to have been muir
dered by Ben L. Rich, was taken up by the
grand jury to-day and two physicians pro-
nounced the wounds to have been made by
a very blunt substance. This exonerates
Ben L. Rich and the case was dismissed
to-day.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
A sheriff Short.

WASHINGTON, Mo, Feb. 16.-Thomas S.
Black, sheriff of this, Franklin county, is
$4,000 short in accounts. His bondsmen
viii make the amount good. Black has
signed all his property over to his bonds
men, but this will not cover his shortage.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
slv and Hedspeth.

ST. LOUIS, No., Feb. 16.-Marion He'd
speth, the Glendale train robber arrested
at San Francisco some days ago, arrived in
St Louis to-day in charge Of two we'll
armcG California officers. As soon as he
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Pendleton ON CLARK.

Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, Teb. 16.-Lieutenant-
Governor Pendleton is here on business.
He does not think that Clark can CONSOLE
date the opposition to Hogg and is for that
reason weak antagonist.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
With Two Hundred staIwart
Democrats of Nebraska,
MEET AND TALK AT LINCOLN.
PendetOn Considers Clark a Weak Man
Against HOgg.
Collin County Democrats Coming To-
gether-The Vote stood: Hill, ae;
Cleveland, 3-Letters to W. R
Lamb from Alliance Leaders.
Boyd,s Banquet.

OMAHA, NEB,, Feb. ia banquet in
honor of the reinstatement OF Governor
Boyd was given at the Paxton house this
evening. Two hundred distinguished Dem
ocrats of Nebraska and Governor Boies OF
Iowa were present
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Debt Compromised.

JEFFERSON, TEX, Feb. 16,-An election
was held here to-day to decide whether or
not the city OF Jefferson should compro-
mise her debt on terms offered by the prin-
cipal bondholders, and the compromise was
accepted by large majority.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Burglary at sulphur Springs.

Special 10 the Gazette,
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEX, Feb. 16.-Burg-
lars effected an entrance at the back VIM
dow of o. NJ. Pate s. Cos hardware store
last night and secured several valuable pis-
tolls, pair of brass knuckles and two boxes
of cartridges. This morning Sheriff Sher-
man arrested young man named Young
blood on suspicion and found one of the
pistols on his person. Another person has
been suspicioned and will be captured be-
fore night
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
A Murder Trial.

Special to the Gazette.
MoKISNEY, TEX, Feb. 16.-The Israel
Boren murder case is set for trial on Mon
day next. Defendant is a very old man and
lived in Collin county long before the war.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Mckinney Democrats.

MCKINNEY, TEX, Feb 16.-The Demo-
cratic club held an interesting meeting last
night Resolutions were adopted favoring
the Culberson idea on finance.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Judge clark in Galveston.

Special to the Gazette
WACO, TEX, Feb. 16.-Hon. George NJ,
Clark is at present at Galveston arguing
the case of State of Texas vs.. James NJ,
Drake in the court of appeals.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17

poral power and Catholic education and are
to be omitted from the programme Of the
Catholic congress.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Hill and Hogg.

Special to the Gazette.
ROANOKE. TEX, Feb. 15.-Twenty-two
out OF twenty-five mem approached this
morning say they favor Hill for president
and Hogg for governor. Three Cleveland
men were found
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Debate on the ocala Financial Demands

SpeClaI 70 Iut NAztIIt.
DALLAS, TEX, Feb 16.-Friday night,
February 10, there will be at Duncanville,
twelve miles from Dallas, on the Gulf,
Colorado and Santa Fe railroad, debate
upon the financial demands as expressed in
the Ocala platform Mr.. Perryman of Fort
Worth. affirmative; Farmer Shaw Of Dial
las, negative.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17
Hood's SarsapariIla

My opinion has changed considerably" Mrs.
GEO. n. COBB, Providence, R. I.
HOODS PILLS do not weaken the system
like other catharties, but actually tone up and
give strength to the patient.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-17

SptCIII % int OdLUVIG.
BOWIE, TEX, Feb. 16.-w. r. Lamb has
received the following letter from L. L.
Polk, president n. A. s. l. U, and H. E.
Taubenek, chairman national executive
committee of the Peoples party: