The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-17
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.pritchard is elected without doubt"
That was what his hackers said last
night at II o'clock. 1t was apparent
chat they were not as confident as they
wanted people TO believe.
"frhere is no chance for Pritchard."
That was what the Populists-I mean
the silver Populists-said last night short
ly before midnight. And they had more
confidence than at any stage or the hght.
sYou pay your money and you taxes
your choice"
There were all sorts of rumors afioat
Yesterday. Buffers men claimed all the
Populists except seven or eight. frltch-
ards men claimed 10 certain and possibly
81. Neither side would give names, snow
ing that both are uneasy, and uncertain
Of the hold they have on dozen members.
Twill the fellows who hoited come
baek?'' / asked Senator Mitchell. lie Is
not unlike Butler when he wants 10 De
eyasiye. "All the Populists Will come
back was his reply, as he smiled. he
counts those who still follow Prltcharu
N Republicans.
1T looks now that we nave won the
aght.. said Senator Atwater. 1.-THE Popu-
lists VIII ali Suppttl AIOhiGSoiAf
will be elected.
Mai Grant was very emphatic in de-
nunciation of Butler and his methods.
He also poured the walls of his wrath
upon the Duplfn and Sampson repre-
sentatives. The Duplin men, be said,
had been twice pledged to vote for Prltch-
ard and Senator George Butler, he declar
cd had been triply pledged. He was,
n mod cod twice.
then when it was reported, just after the
election, that certain Popullsts would
vote for pritchard and Senator Butler
began to write letters all over the State
ia find out about the matter, he was
nladcea again. Mai. Grant says George
Butler pointed out that he would have
TO oppose his brother TO support frllch-
ard that in view of this he asked that
the Republicans support him for Con
gres. next time instead OF Fowler, the
present Congressman from that district.
This was agreed to, and Mr.. Butler again
took the pledge with the full knowledge
that his brother, Senator Butler, was a.
gainst it. Now Mr. Butler has again
1nrned back against Pritchard and the
anti-Butler faction are saying some pref
ty hard things about him, and Mr.. Max
We'll IO0-dUu luuftu aii Aiit t5hiAA Ra'0AA ~N~-
Duplin men.
Mr.. Hodges, one OF the boilers, says
that there are fifteen OF the boilers who
will support Pritchard under any and all
circumstances, no matter who Is can
aidate.
Mr.. Holton has not yet lost courage,
but he confines his remarks TO declaring
thai CIV. Thompson can't be elected and
n no 10 Isl n
ever. in as high feather as he once was.
Mr.. Hardison, one of the boilers who
have gone back to the majority caucus,
went home yesterday to consult with his
constituents about what he ought to do
in regard to the Senatorship. Mr.. Robt.
Hancock, who seems to be sort OF guar
dian for him. went with him. Mr.. Ham
cock ia strong Pritchard Republican
and has been carefully guarding Mr..
Hardison for several days. He was with
him when the majority met Friday night
and nominated DR. Thompson. II Har-
olson il not converted back to the Pritch-
ard forces it will not be Hancocks' fault.
Ohio Wilson is saying nothing, but
telling jokes and leaving you 10 make
your own application.
Heela Boom il seeking the spirit and
Booming his Senatorial boomlet to all
who will consent to listen.
NJ. Harris, another boiler, says that
the life OF the Populist party depends
upen Pritehards reelection. Mr.. Harris
was in the caucus that nominated DIR.
Ihenpeon, but he gave them to under
stand that he was not to be bound by the
sstien Of the caucus. He will vote for
PNtehard.
The boilers have lost four OF their 10.
There are DR.. Parker, AcCaskey, Hardi-
son and Pagan. They, however, gained
enc Yesterday in the person OF Senator
Olom, Of Arson, who only got here yes
terday, having been detained at home
~ sickness.
He has written letter setting forth his
~ositien in the matter. Here 1T is:
"Hoa. Harry Skinner Raleigh, n. c.:
my Dear Sir: 1t affords me great
pleasure to say to you that ! admire the
course that you have pursued in the SEN
storial contest | have decided to cast
my vote for Senator Pritchard for re-
election, believing that honesty and falr
dealing on the part OF the POpullst party
requires me and all other Populist mem
beers and Senators to observe the agree
ment entered into two years ago with our
Republican friends that we should vote
for the caucus nominee of the Repubh-
can party.
every respectfully,
"W. I'll. ODOM."