The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-14

thinking it his amendment voted
for the report and therefore against
his amendment.
WANTED REP. FUSION.
a motion was made to go into the
nomination of Governor. This was fol-
lowed quickly by resolution read by
Secretary Aver as follows:
Whereas. the Republican party of
North Carolina signifies a willingness
to cooperate with the Peoples party
Of North Carolina in the election to
be held in November, 1895. by leaving
certain State Offices TO be filled by
this convention, therefore,
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
convention that we will cooperate
with the Republican party on the lines
of 1894.
J. S. BASNIGHT. of Craven.
The air looked squally, and as
delegate moved to table the resolution,
Senator Butler came forward with fire
in his eye, looking in dead earnest. to
make the point of order that the mo-
ton to nominate a governor was the
one before the House. His point was
sustained Delegate Garrett, from Vance
anched with noes. The most dramatic
incident thus far was being enacted.
Now Senator Butler came forward
promptly calling for tie previous ques-
ton. which was carried and followed
by cheers. Butler, of course, had won.
The Senator was not yet willing to
open the delicate question of fusion
with any one, but evidently wanted
IL 10, = 81
Hal Aver called the roll of counties.
LLOYD NOMINATED GUTHRIE.
Alamance gave her time to Capt. J.
B. Lloyd, of Edgecombe.
He said:
mir. Chairman, and gentlemen of
the convention:
eve are approaching great crisis
in the history of the civilized world
On one side we find the money power,
thoroughly organized, powerfully in
trenched, arrogant, aggressive, defiant
and determined On the other side we
find millions of people, earnest, hon
est, justice-loving, and equally deter
mined to restore to themselves "equal
and exact Justice" which has long
been denied them.
These two forces. engaged in one
Of the greatest struggles of modern
times, are now contending for the mas
terry.
The question to-day that is upper
most in the minds of thoughtful men
is: "Shall the world be ruled by money
or by brains?"
History teaches that some OF the
grandest countries of the world met
their downfall when the money power
obtained control. In this age of mar
vellous advancement and enlightment;
in this uneXampied era OF electricity
and invention, if we would preserve
this glorious and grand civilization. it
behooves us to see to it that every
men enjoys equal rights and equal
opportunities with his fellow man.
Thomas Carlisle said that the great
ultimate aim in life among men is:
"Canst | kill thee, or canst thou kill
me%' Let us Danish that selfish and
ungenerous sentiment forever from
our hearts, and rise to the dignity of
a glorious manhood which was design
ed for us by our Creator.
Let us put men in authority who
possess fitness, integrity, courage
and answering devotion to our prin-
ciples.
Men whom the lust of Office does not
kill,
Men whom the spoils of Office cannot
buy;
Men who possess opinions and a win,
Men who love henor-men who will
not lie"
/ have the distinguished honor of
nominating the next Governor of
North Carolina
1t gives me unfeigned pleasure TO
present to this convention the name
of one of North Carolina's most brill
liant, honorable and distinguished sons
a gentleman who is beloved by the
great plain people" throughout the
State, one whose character is unsul-
lied, whose heart throbs in sympathy
with the suffering millions through
out the nation, and whose efforts i'm
furtheranee of the cause of humanity
are known to you all.
Place in his hands the sceptre of
authority and l. pledge you the inter
ests of this grand old State will be
safe.
] nominate Mai. William A. Guthrie,
of Durham, as the next Governor of
North Carolina.
At mention of Guthrie's name one |