The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-11

He said that he thought for the solu-
ton of the great questions which pre-
sent themselves to-day we have in
Mr.. Bryan, no less than an
Andrew jackson. He is a man because
God has laid his hand on him. No
man can question his character. He
not only holds the love of all those
who agree with him but he commands
the respect of those who differ with
him.
1ne chairman ON motion Of Elk
Mayor Badger appointed a committee
of five to look into the matter of Pres
ident and Secretary of the club.
Messrs. c. M. Cooke, Thomas Badger,
w. p, Bachelor, Brown Peagram, J.
c. Jordan and Alex. Stronach were APP
pointed. He said that we have great
fight on our hands and that we are in
the best humor for it. strip your
selves to the waist and fight" he said
and a voice cried, "We'll do it,"
"Pay your respects to Dan RUSSELL
called out some one. II would rather
not mention his name in this meeting"
said Mr.. Cooke.
State Auditor Furman was called
for and addressed the meeting. He
spoke of his admiration for Bryan since
his speech on the tariff in the House
of Representatives three years ago.
Hon. f. NJ. Simmons was called for.
Mr.. Simmons in his always pleasing
way spoke to the gathering. He spoke
of the white hair of Mr.. Furman and
said that he believed his white hair
came from hard labor for the DE- mocrat-
ic party. Mr.. Simmons said hat he
understood this meeting was Tor bus
mess and moved that the club have
mass meeting on Tuesday night at
$3.50 o'clock.
when on to-day at Chica-
go. he said," the convention
named Bryan as the candidate
for President, / knew that not only
would we have a Democratic Governor
of North Carolina next year but also
q Democratic President of the United
States. He is magnificent candidate
and this year we will make our pledges
as good as those made by our first
great declaration in 1776.
''This is battle between the classes
and the masses. This Declaration of
independence has not been issued too
soon. For in 80 years if the present
TlDdnClal
would have left few of the rich and
wealthy and the many of slaves and
wretches."
Mr.. w. B. Snow was called for and
said that he was born. not many years
ago. chock full of the free silver idea.
He said he couldn't get over 1T If he
wanted to- Mr.. Snow spoke for the
Young men saying that Mr.. Bryan not
only represented the free coinage of
silver idea but also the young man
hood of this country.
Mr.. Alex. Stronach was called for
and addressed the club, and in the
course of his remarks mentioned the
name of Cy Watson, which was greet
ed with vociferous applause.
Mr.. John w. Thompson spoke to
the club predicting great election for
BRYAN saving that we would not only
elect a Democratic President but also
a Democratic Governor.
Mr.. j. n. Holding spoke of Bryan as
,.he orator of America, and said his
message was in his heart and would
therefore 60 direct to the people. Mr..
Holding said we should not forget our
State tickeis.
.Brvan and Watson, sand Mr.. Hold
ing. "B. and W, | can take these two
letters as the main letters of word
to express their position in the Demo
cratic party. They form its Eul-Wark."
He said THAT he was determined. as
chairman of the County Executive
committee TO return Wake county to
the Democratic ranks.
Major S. f. Telfafr congratulated the
club upon the timely way in which
they have gone 10 work. Always ready
to discuss silver, Mr.. Telfafr SAID there
was no longer use Of discussing 1t,
was settled, and that with silver as he
slogan. success was ours.
Mr.. Alex. Stronach moved that the
chairman appoint a committee OF four
to select speakers to address The meet-
ing Tuesday night.
Mr.. John Thompson, Major. $. L. Tel
fair. Mr.. Alex. Stronach and Hon. K.
VI. Furman were appointed.
On motion of Mr.. Furman, the meet
ing adjourned TO mee5 in mass meet
irg Tuesday night at $3.50 O'Clock