Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-08-15
TIE CONGRESSIONAL
CONTENTION

te O4A ! E4N iIlf4N.
 The Democratic Congressional convention of the Second District of Arkahsas is in session in this city 10 nominate q candidate for the Fifty fourth Congress and 10 fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Clifton R. Breckinridge A con test which promised so much bitter ness and raucor of feeling in the out set among the friends of the two candidates has been very happily terminated by the appointment of Maj. Clifton k Breckinridge as Minister to Russia. Both Judge Lit tie and Maj. Breckinridge have cause 10 feel proud of The final out come Had Maj Breekinridge not been defeated. he would have never been appointed Minister to Russia, one of the highest positions in point of salary and rank in the diplo- matte service By such appoint ment he was bid by the President go up higher, and the great State of Arkansas has cause to be proud and feel hoaored. Since her star be- came one of the brightest in the great galaxy of States, Arkansas, with but one exception, has never had such a distinction conferred upon her or so high a compliment paid one of her citizens Thus, Maj Breckinridge and his friends have cause to rejoice over the result.
 Judge Little and his friends have equal cause for feicitation, and should their exuberant spirits keep pace with the thermometer today, we shall confess to no surprise He came before the people of the dis trict comparatively a stranger, and today witnesses his triumph He bears the endorsement of the Dem oerats of the district for the nomi- tiou, and the same Democrats will elect him over all opposition in the final contest against Democracy's enemies. He has won his spurs and the Democrats of the district will sec that he wears them Jude Lit tie, personally, is one of the most affable and charming of men, and his record, public and private, is with out spot or blemish. He is q strong and vigorous speaker, a ready de batter and man who natural wins his way in the hearts of the people His nomination will put all the enemies of Democracy on the defen- sive, and both the Poputtes and Re publicans will find him invineible As Congressman, we greatly mis take the man if he does not make a hard and tireless worker and a faithful and efficient public servant. 1 We hail thee, Judge Little, as the 
 choice of the Democrats of the See. ond Congressional district, and the suco oeSsor of the able and brilliant Breekinridge May you fulfn the full measure of expectation of your friends and supporters and achieve as much fame and renown for your. self and your district as your famous i predecessor in office.
 To the delegates to the convention the GRApmc extends in the name Of our people a hearty welcome. We would oe the messenger to bear them the intelligence that our latch string always hangs on tue outside While our city at this season pre- sents q duli appearance in trade. we would nevertheless invite their at tention to the general activity in bnilding and improvement circles, and ask them to witness our prog ress and be messenger to their people Of nns growth. We wish them a pleasant sajourn in our hospitable and progressive little city, and we trust that they will carry away with them lasting aud favorable impressions of Pine Bluff.