The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-09-10
Craven County Peoples Party Convention.

Craven County Peoples Party Convention.
The Peoples Party convention Of
Craven county, was called to order by
w. III. smith, chairman.
The following resolutions we've pre-
scented by Hardy ii. Perry, and uDani-
mously adopted:
WHEREAS, An important election ia
upon us involving vital interests
which concerns every voter in the
state, whether he be Popnlist or Re-
publican, IL IL necessary that harmony
should prevail.
We co. operated in 1894, with the Re-
publican party TO secure fair and
honest election law; and feel that to
preserve its liberty, assured By our
victory two years ago, 1t becomes nee
essary for us To cooperate in this cleo
ton. Knowing that ii the Demo
Gratis win the next legislature, one Of
their first acts will be to repeal the
law that insures TO every voter the
guarantee Of free ballot. Realizing
the above facts, a proposition was
made by the Populist Executive Com
mittee Of Craven county to the Kepub-
lcan Executive Committee in session
ut New Berne, August 10th, TO coop
crate with them on the terms OF 1894,
and asked that we have the Represent
alive and Commissioners. The prOpO-
sition was fatty turned down, with
the information that they did not need
the POpulist votes in Craven county,
"a fact which we already reallZed) but
in view Of the POpulist aid in 1891, to
place the voters Of every party in pO-
sitiOn TO govern themselves; We feel il
il the duty of the Republican party to
recognize us when it comes To the gov
erning Of county offices even though
they have the ma ority and do not need
US.
Having the above situation con-
fronting Us, We feel it our duty to do
all in our power To help elect men to
Office who are competent and are will
ling to recognize and appreciate our
services. Therefore be IL
ResOirpd LIST, That we, the Peoples
Party, of Craven county, in conven-
tion assembled, this 22nd day Of Au-
gust, 1896, resolve that we will sup
port the State ticket on fusion lines
as put out by our late State cOnven-
ton and endorsed by the Republican
State Executive Committee.
ResOlred Ind, That in view of the
fact that fusion was necessary in the
State to sustain fair elections, we deem
it just AZ necessary in Craven county
to fuse 70 belp manage the county at
fairs, and have a good clean county
government that we, AS fusionists
could look upon with pride.
Res0Ired 3rd, That considering the
decision Of the Republican Executive
Committee that We are not needed,
1t became the duty Of this convention
to place in nomination non bipartisan
ticket that can be acceptable to all
parties, men who il elected will ap-
preciate the services of the Peoples
Party, Ms well as the services OF the
Republicans or Democrats.
Restored, 4th, That the voters, regard
less OF the past party affiliations, are
requested to consider the sincerity of
our purpose and help us elect our
ticket.
The chairman declared nomination
for Representative and county officers
in order. II. ii. Perry placed in nomi-
nation John Allen Jackson, of Vance
boro for Representative, his nominal
tion was unanimous.
James w. Biddle, of New Berne, was
nominated and endorsed by every
delegate, for sheriff.
James r. Clark was nominated for
Treasurer by W.. Boyd and unanm-
ously endorsed.
III. III. Perry received the full endorse
ment for Register Of Deed.
DIR. Leinster Duffy was nominated
for Coroner.
Daniel Lane, was the unanimous
choice OF the convention for Surveyor.
On motion of Mr.. Perry the three
Commissioners were nominated on one
ballot.
Mr.. Perry put in nomination for
Commissioners
j. "A. Meadows, j. :. BasnigLt, w. II.
Smith.
On motion Mr.. Adams, the selection
of Justice of the Peace for each town
ship, was left to the Executive COM
mittees Of the different townships.
On motion of G.. l.. HardisOn the
Executive committee of Craven cOun-
ty, are empowered to fill any vacancies
that may occur as to the above nomi-
nees.
On motion of Mr.. g.. A. Conner, the
convention adjourned subject to the
call of the chairman.