The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-21
1.-THE LARGEST CIRCULATION of AMY NORTH GAHUIIRA DAILY.


both gold and silver by the United
States at the ratio of 16 to /.
"3. The Congress of the United
States, while in control of the Demo-
cratic party, passed bill providing for
reduction of tariff duties and colleo-
ton OF a tax upon incomes of the rich
and powerful. il provided ample means
to meet the requirements of the Nation
al treasury, but the Supreme Court. bv
bare majority, obtained under suspi.
cious circumstances, decided the in
come tax unconstitutional. and thereby
created deficiency in the public reve-
nues, We declare ourselves in favor of
a graduated income tax, that wealth
may bear it's due proportion of the bur
Den OF supporting the government;
ana we favor an immediate amendment
TO the Costitution Of the United States
authorizing it's levy and collection in
express terms, leaving nothing for iu-
dIcal construction.
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
convention that all delegates appointed
by this convention, be directed to vote
and act in all conventions in accordance
with the above declared principles"
resolution endorsing Hon G. II.
Watson for Congress was adopted with
a whoop, and immediately Mr.. Wat
son was called to the platform. Refer
ring to the resolution, Mr. Watson said
this was not an honor sought by him.
but was highly priced. If the district
should ratify the action of this conven-
tIon, 1t would put on him great labor.
mental and physical. The time has
passed when particle of political am
6ition was left He had rather not be
a member of Congress than TO be a
member. He expected some one else
"ouid pear of the honor but If the
convention should nominate him, he
would accept and do his best to be
elected. Mr.. Watson then proceeded
10 make strong and impressive
speech upon the paramount issues Of
the day.
In response to calls, Mr.. Clement
Manly INDUCED in ringing and encour-
aging remarks.
LOCKHART ENDORSED BY RICH.
MOND COUNTY.
Rockingham, n. c.. June 20.-CSna-
ciaI. THE Democratic county conyar
ton was held here to-day with a full
attendance. Delegates to the State con-
Ventlon are all silver men without ex-
ception. ~
Resolutions for free and coinage OF
silver were passed by acclamatiop
unanimously. No candidates were en-
oorsed except Locl1hart for re-nomina-
ton for Congress.
LoCKHART ENDORSED AT HOME
Wadesboro, n. c., June 2o.-(specian
~ ne Anson county Democratic CON
vention to-day declared for free silver
ana repeal of the ten per cent tax on
State bands. Hon. Jas A. TocLbort
was unanimously endorsed for Con
gress. Ooi
"A large crowd was present and bar-
mony prevailed Lockhart made a bis
silver speech
FOR TWO CONVENTIONS.
jackson, N. c., June (speciaD--
At the recent county convention in
northampton resolutions instructing
delegates to the State convention to
vote for two conventions were adopted
by vote of SO to 3.
GUILFORD CONVENTION.
Greensboro, y. c., June 2o.-(Spe-
ciaD Guilford county convention
was held here to-day to select delegates
to the State and Congressional con-
ventions
Free silver at 16 to was unanimously
endorsed, resolutions denouncing the
nomination of Russell as an isult to
the people of the State were also pass
ed.
The Southern Finishing Mill, Proxim-
lty and Hucllomuga Cotton Mills paid
OF their hands here to-day in Mexican
silver dollars, two to one. This was
done to show the intrinsic value of sill
yer.
The flood of Mexican dollars ir
town tonight has gotten several -
merchants into trouble. The don
nave been taken at any where frd(
90 cents to one dollar. These me
chants are naturally rather sore owe
it. The innovation is the talk of then
town.
BLADEN CONVENTION.
Elizabethtown, N. c.. June 2o.--(Spe-
clal) )-Bladen endorsed Avery and Boy
kin for Supreme Court, Ashe for Stafe
treasurer, Clark for Vice-President.
FAVORS ONE CONVENTION.
Franklinton, N. c., June 2O.-(Spe-
cial.)-Franklin convention to-day
passed strong free silver resolutions.
endorsed Clark for President.
Declared in favor of one State conven-
tion and the nomination of a full DEM
ocratic State ticket, with no gaps TO be
filled by other parties.
The convention also endorsed Carr
for Governor, Cooke for Secretary of
State and Spruill for Congress.
| ORANGE FOR SILVER AND CARR.
Hillsboro, n. c., June 20.-(Speeial.l
-Ihe Orange County Democratic con-
vention to-day declared for free silver.
Orange county will send a solid dele
CATION for Julian S. Carr for Governor.
VANCE COUNTY CONVENTION.
Henderson, N. c., June 2O.-( (Special
The Vance county Democratic con-