Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1894-07-28

Convention in the court house at
Hlllsboro on Saturday. July 81.
Mr.. S. NJ. Gat,,s called The Con.
ven,ion TO order and after explaining
the object Of the meeting, Major
John w. Graham vas elected Chair
man.
Me.srs. c.. Z. Parish and r. n.
II all, Jr were appointed TO conduct
Major Graham to the chair.
Major Graham thanked the Conven-
ton tor the compliment Of being called
To preside over it. deliberations, and
congratulated the Democratic party of
the County on the suspicious opening
Of the campaign as shown by the enthu-
-iasm and full attendance OF h dele
gates selected from the various pre-
cincts. Two years ago We were uncer-
tain and fearful how far the detection
in our ranks might extend, but now we
can easily discount it. Some Of those
who lett under the impression that the
movement they were following would
amount i something, had their eyes
! opened when the candidate tor Presi-,
dent put forward at Omaha polled less
than thirty votes III the Electoral Col
lcge. anl were unwilling TO further
unite with q mere faction, which could
hope 70 exercise but little, if any, intlu-
cncc in the government OF this country.
The success, of the Republican party
III -omc OF the Northern states during
the last year. had encouraged that party
| -, . - Ataf4 ' q. ~. =. ~ thar thaxy 1nnt,
lead aud rot follow III the opposition to
he made to Democracy this year. SO
thtt We may expect our chief opponent
Will be our old friend The enemy UNI
der the flag of high protection.
In Our W rank. there had been dis
appointment in the be>towal of offices,
ana some dissatisfaction over the policy
pursued by the administration. But,
a. many ot you have seen IN your own
experience, some, who got the plunder
Of the camp, were not III the front rank
when the charge was made; and true
an! faithful soEiitrs did not desert
on that account, or sulk i'll their tents
when thc"long roll" sounded Tor the
ranks TO form. OF course il is pleasant
to have recognition tor yourself and
trleuis. in the distribution Of rewards.
but disappointment should not lead to
hard feeling, as we must reco!le3t but
! icw can be chosen u OF the multitude,
who are willing to serve in official posi-
ton.
1t Is no time now to leave the Demo
cratic party. 1t has been but a short
time in office, and with the discipline
that will come from the realization that
it is safest to follow the leadership OF
one who has the right to indicate the
line of march, we 4 indulge the hope
that the glorious army will not be
easily routed and Will draw reinforce
mcnt' in its progress from those who
have the best interest OF the whole
country at heart. We can but admire
the 90 courage and stern devotion to
duty of our Commander-in-Chief, who
temperatcly but firmly, that
anarchy and laWlesSnesS must submit
to lawful authority, and the commerce
between the States be protected from
violence and interruption, and the
mails OF the country be speedily trans
ported to their destination. With equal
desire to protect the rights Of the great
iaboring tody of our population, he has
contrived to let the blouse OF Lords
know that the country is no satisfied
with their tioings, and that the ''masses
and o the classes should be first
considered in determining where the
burdens OF taxation should fall. and
that trusts and corporations should not
be the iavorites OF legislation. While
our patience has been long abused, let
us still hope that their consultation
may be directed to the welfare of the
people. aud all things ordered and set
tied upon the best and surest tounda-
tions. 70 those who have been disap-
pointed III not having other legislation
favorable to silver | would suggest
that our nation cannot change fixed
values of bullion in commercial inter
course. aud the requirements of trade
between different countries must be re-
coyuiLcd. If, As contended. unjust dis
elimination has been made against the
white metal, the study OF the question
Of bimctalism i progressing in all
countries. and international agreement
may present II solution of the vcXel
question, ana the cloud of depression OF
values which has hung over our land.
may yet show Il "siiver lining" and be
dispersed by the sun OF prosperity,
which should follow wise tariff legis-
iation.
We should recollect that though the
condition OF ''har,l times conirOnt> us.
ana our theory of relief may not be
adopted. that these periodic revulsions
IN trade and business come without re-
Iard 10 tn" party III power, and the
measures taken approve Wl>e>t in the
uld. though not in entlr accord w tn
our views. She days III which We eat
the bread Of adversely" should bring
with them their lessons OF wisdom and
economy. and teach u> to depend more
on our own eXcrtiols. directed with
prudence All. thiiit, To repair our for
tunes. aud while RATIONAL legislation
may relieve u~ OF some burdens ot tn a-
tinn, III comfort ami peace Of mind
MI b. promoted. il our expenses are
timitcl u the necessity OF our house.
iiutti> Whcil economically administered
HE business Of this Convention is
confined Ia the appointment OF dele
-tte> 4. thr state. judicial, and Con-
-re>>ional '~ousrBtlcn>. ami tne sriec-
IN =. = County Executive Committee.
l"ar JUG, 81 tie supreme Couri
have - a"tEr Themselves that | appre-
hrui no serious objection IL their re-
nomination and erection. aud the same
may be sail OF you Solicitor. 1t is
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