The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-15

And Butler put his committee in his
pocket.
Stratford, of Guilford, wanted to add
| Cy. Thompson's name to the commit
| tee, but was declared out of order
! Hoover nominated Hal. Aver for
chairman. Out of order.
! ID. G. Downing introduced this reso-
! luton:
Resolved, That we declare we will
not vote for fusion electoral ticket
with the Democrats of North Caro-
lima
Capt. Kitchin moved to table.
The chair ruled the resolution out
of order
| Mr.. Woodson, of Gates congratulate
ed the convention on it's action. and
said, LET there be no dissension in our
| ranks"
John Graham, of Warren, withdrew,
and Cy Thompson was added to the
committee
Butler came forward again. He
stated that the election law required
that the name of every registrar shall
be certified to the clerks OF Superior
court before the first Monday in Sep
tember. At first only 80 counties re-
ported, SO reports not sent in. Many
counties have not reported up to this
hour. 1t is absolutely necessary that
they report in the next few days. lie
said Listen, this is my last official
utterance in this campaign"
Butler asked that the convention
select its State chairman before nd
iournment. If he is not elected to-
day Democratic clerks of the court
will claim that he is not regularly
elected.
Maj Guthrie (Applause) has just
called attention to the fact that the
chairman must take his oath Of Of
flee before the Secretary OF State
John Graham nominated Hal Aver
for chairman.
Solicitor Sewall moved a vote of
| thanks to Senator Butler
FOR HIS MANAGEMENT"
Harry Skinner in biting sarcasm,
putting the motion said twas a vote
of thanks to Senator Butler "for his
wise and able management of the
| party up to date"
But the effect of this irony was lost
on the worshippers PROSTATE at the
feet of Butler.
The chair ruled that nominations
for State chairman were not in order
II move that this convention adj
journ sine die" proposed a delegate.
Skinner quick as lightning started
to put the motion. Before he could
call the vote Butler was up. lie ques
toned the ruling of the chair
"The chair rules" Skinner said,
that the committee must propose the
chairman and appoints 2 p. m, and
room 36 at the Park hotel as a place
for them to meet, and I declare this
convention adjourned until that hour"
The kettle was boiling, decidedly.
Butler rolled up the sleeves OF his
alpaca coat and came out to make an
other fight. He secured q copy of the
plan of organization. As he scanned
it Skinner, sitting in the chair eyed
him intent1y, steeth elinched and fist
doubled.
Skinner said: 81 yield the point. Gap
plause.) AS chairman of the State ex-
exutive committee ask you, have you
a report from that committee?' ST
have not" answered Butler.
The chairman: ''Then nominations
for State chairman are. in order"
Hoover again nominated Hal Aver.
Nat Macon nominated Thompson,
but afterward withdrew his name.
Spier Whitaker was nominated them
his name was withdrawn.
Hal Aver was elected by acclama-
ton.
There were cries OF "a man can't
hold two Offices" mot elected" etc,
but they cut no ice.
The convention then, at 1910 o'clock
adjourned sine die, amid shouts Of
Butler" "Amen," and "Hurrah for
Butler" and as the curtain fell on the
convention the chorus sang the name
of Butler, the Dictator Of the Day.