The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1896-07-03
State Convention.


the largest and probably the most
splendid representative bodies of Demo-
Gratis that ever assembled in the State
was called to order to-day at noon by
Chairman James H. Pou, Of the Ex-
ecutive Committee He counselled har-
mony and advised Democrats to stand
together. There is general comment as
to the magnificent body of men who
compose the convention. AT tleast eight
hundred delegates are in attendance.
Rev. B. F. Dixon invoked the divine
blessing and Mr.. T. J. Klutz was ap-
pointed temporary chairman.
A recess was taken until 2.30 p. m.
At the afternoon session Judge Phil
lips, for the committee on permanent
organization, reported that Clement
Manly Of Winston, had been Eselected
permanent chairman and the vice pres
idents submitted by the districts re-
commended. The report was adopted,
Mr.. Manly took the chair and an
nounced the convention ready for bust
ness. While the convention was wait
ing for the committee on resolutions,
prominent Democrats were called for
and responded.
Mr.. Turner, of Iredell, introduced the
following resolution:
"Resolved, 1t is the sense Of this con-
venti on that we have but one conven-
ton and that this convention will
nominate the different State officers,
and transact such other business as
may regularly come before it after the
committee on platform reports"
The committee on platform brought
in its report at $50. E. j. Hale, the
chairman, offered the report, which he
stated was not cut and dried, but was
formulated in the committee meeting.
The chairman recognized Mr.. Hale.
The financial plank favors, independ-
ent of other nations, the free and un-
limited coinage Of silver and gold, with
out discrimination against either, at the
present legal ration of Is to l. The
delegates to the National Convention,
all are instructed to vote as a unit, un-
flinchingly and at all hazards, for the
restoration of silver. The gold standard
and Mckinley tariff are denounced as
the concentration of all wealth and
power in the hands of the few. The
system of issuing bonds in time of peace
is denounced.
The delegates to Chicago, both State
and district are urged to use all their
efforts in abrogating the two-thirds
rule. A tariff for revenue only is
favored, as we'll as the repeal of the un-
contitutional tax of ten per cent. on
State banks of issue.
The resolutions declare for a gradu-
ated income tax, and unalterably op-
pose monopolies and trusts.
The platform refers with pride to the
economic and stainless administration
of the State Government under Demo-
cratic rule. The enactment of all elec-
tion law which will secure purity of
ballot is favored. The public school
system, as established by the Demo-
cratic party, is endorsed, and Increased
efficiency is pledged the school system.
The platform concludes: I'VE cordially
invite all men, regardless of former polit-
ical associations, to unite with us in a
fight to the finiSF for free silver, for
lower taxes, for higher prices for
agricultural products and labor, for the
economical administration of the
Government, and for the freedom and
individual sovereignty fthe American
citizen"
The beliefs expressed that the peace,
prosperity and happiness of the people
of North Carolina depends on the de-
feat of the Republican ticket.
Mr. Turner's motion that there be
only one convention was adopted by a
vote of 585 8. 10 to 22l Ito.
At o'clock delegate from Durham
made motion that the convention go
into the election of candidate for
Governor. The motion was carried
and a motion prevailed that all
speeches be limited to five minutes.
Francis D. Winston nominated Cyrus
B. Watson, of Winston, in a good
speech.
Henry L. Cooke nominated Judge
McRae in capital speech, which took
the convention by storm.
w. w. of Wilkes, seconded the rumi-
nation Of Watson and announced that
Lieutenant Governor Doughton with
drew In his favor. /.
Mr.. Long. of Alamance nominated