Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-18

field, the democrats hope to carry the
county. The democrats have had so
much opposition that they have blended
so closely that they are about the truest
in the state. They were for sound
money in August, but are for democracy
always, and since the national conven-
ton has acted are now for free silver.
The name "bolter' is more repulsive to
his people than populist or republican.
They simply can't tolerate it at all.
st. Siair-St. Clair reported that all
she could hope for would be to reduce
the populist majority She has but one
bolter, the editor of the Ashville Aegis.
Sumter-C. j. Brockway said that he
could assure the conference that Sumter,
like her neighbors, Hale, Greene and Ma
rengo, will show up a larger majority in
November than in August for the demo-
cratic ticket.
Talladega-The Hon. Cecil Browne
reported for Talladega county. He
said that 1t was hard to win a dem
ocratic victory in his county. The camp
fires have been lighted from the valleys
to the mountain tops. 'Talladega has
gone democratic only once since the war,
but we hope with Bryan to cut the gor-
dian knot of the corporations, combines
and the money powers and win sweep
ing victory in November.
Tuskaloosa-A. b. McEachin of Tuska-
loosa said while the democrats of Tus-
hoiooSh nave llelT llllle local IrOuDleS,
when 1t comes to a straight fight against
the common enemy they are always in
line. "There are some bolters in the
county and they are among the best
citizens of the county, but, as we boys
used to say, they have shot their taws
in the grass. They will find that they
have made grievous mistake and will
return when the cyclone passes. 1 can't
understand what they expect to gain.
They nave not, all told, over fifty voters,
which will possibly be supplemented by
about 400 populists. A boilers candidate
for congress has been talked Of, but /
don't think it will materiaize."
Walker-Judge J. W. Shepperd of Wal
kef reported that Walker has had hard
fighting since 1868. I'VE are confronted
by strong republican opposition, but
the democrats carried the county in Au-
gust and on several previous occasions.
The party is thoroughly organized and
there is every reason to hope for demo-
cratic victory in November, but we would
like to have all the assistance that can
be conveniently given"
Wilcox-Hon. Frank l.. Pettus said as
Wilcox was not represented he would
assume to speak for that county. Her
representative would have been present,
but was detained. Mr.. Pettus said he
lives next door to Wilcox and the demo-
Gratis of that county he felt sure, would
be willing for him to speak for them.
They are in love with white supremacy.
They prize this above damonds-yes
above silver or gold. The time will never
come when Wilcox county and those
counties which surround her will be 9TH
er than democratic. wilcox, fellow cit
izens, l am free to say, Is the brightest
star among what is known as the black
belt counties of Alabama, and her citi-
zens are as true to their party and its
principles as the needle to the pole
Winston-Mr. Lee Cowart said he had
been requested to report for winston.
Last August the county was carried by
the democrats for the first time since the
war. 1t is now the banner democratic
county in the state. Why? Because
there Is not in the confines of the coun-
ty single bolter, Notwithstanding the
county was flooded with circulars ask
ing that a delegate be sent to the Mont
gomery convention. When it was pub
lishd a that Winston was represented In
qui,ies were not only made for the del
egate, but reward offered for his name
and he could not be found. Bryan and
Bullock will carry the county in Novem-
ber by an increased majority over the
August election. A central free silver
club has been organized at the county
sea. and beat clubs all over the county.
Populsts are invited to join these clubs
and participate in the work and they
are doing it. About the only thing Win
ston needs is speakers.
General Shelley Speaks.
The roll of counties having been called
General Shelley stepped forward and
was greeted with loud applause. He said
he felt better prepared for the battle be-
fore him after hearing the reports They
showed determination on the part of the
people, and were encouragement to go
forth in the fight for victory. He asked
the democrats to consult freely with him.
He noticed three or four counties asked
for aid. The party was never less able
to respond than now. This Is practically
a poor mans fight. Those who are able
to contribute financially are on the other
side, but the committee Is ready to do
what it can.
The preachers used to preach the dam
gers of fire and birthstone, but in this
latter day they find their work more sue
cessful to preach the glories of heaven,
and he hoped the campaign would be
conducted on a similar plan. Harmony
should be the watchword, and the peo-
pie should be taught that more is to be
gained by voting the democratic ticket
and upholding its principles than sup
porting any other party.
Concluding, he said he could not see
from the reports made how there can be
any doubt as to the result in November,
and by an increased majority. The con-
ference was called for the purpose of OBJ
tanning information of the situation
throughout the state, and 1t has been
more gratifying than he had expected.
There being no further business Chair
man Knox announced that there would
be democratic rally at the opera house
at $50 O'clock when addresses would be
made by leading speakers from various
parts of the state, and the meeting there
upon adjourned until that hour.
Electors and Congressional Candidates.
meeting of the electors and congress
sional candidates was held in the private
dining room of the Morris Immediately
after the adjournment of the opera house
meeting. Nothing of Importance was
transacted at this meeting further than
the arrangements of dates and the seec-
tion Of speakers in accordance with the
wishes of the candidates and the people
of the various districts.
Democratic Mass Meeting.
A large audience had gathered in the
opera house by $50 o'clock, when Gem
eral Shelley called the meeting to order.
He said 1--WE are now entering upon a
political campaign involving the inter-
est of the party and we are here tonight
for the purpose of inspiring confidence
and enthusiasm" After befitting eu-
logy he presented Governor-elect John
ston as chairman of the meeting.
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