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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
COMMISSIONER PeARSoR's NIT.

lie Capture. the Convention at Washing
ton and surreeds in Having J.dE.
Clark Selected TO Asidrs.. In. Neat Goa
venfion.
From the proceedings OF the Ma
tional Convention Of Railroad Com
missioners at Washington Mr.. Pear
son. OF North Carolina, t. reported
as saying:
"Mr. President: Before adjourn.
ing beg the indulgence OF the con
vention for a moment. I listened
with pleasure and much Interest g.
the able address of Mr.. VI. r.. In
gals, president OF the Big -Four and
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
and Mr.. Clark, Grand Master 81
Railway Conductors, on YESTERDAY,
in the interest OF the United
States; the latter spoke of three
classes. The investors who built
the roads, the employees OF the
roads and last, but / say by no
means least, he mentioned the PEG
pie, the "Joneses," IL you pleas,
who pay the freight which amount.
to over : ,1J0,OO0,OOO annually. 1t
is this class / should like this con
vention to hear from, I have I'm my
minds eye, one who is "A getIeinan.
an accomplished scholar, pro-
found thinker, such n man IL the
Hon. Walter Clark, OF North Caro-
lima. l therefore move that Judge
Clark be invited to address this
Convention at it's next meeting
The resolution was seconded by
Mr.. Kelly, OF Ohio, who spoke Of
the ability OF Judge. Clark, and tn.
committee was instructed 10 ex-
tend the invitation.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
FOR HUMANITY'S CAUSE.
The POpulists Should aid to Defeat the
Fangs of the Gold ConspiratOrs and Mo-
nOpOlists.

The POpulists Should aid to Defeat the
Fangs of the Gold Conspirators and Mo-
nOpolists.
For The CAUCAsIAN.]
Think all patriotic and liberty
loving patriots should hail with glad
ness the plan of cooperation as out
lined by Senators Butler, Jones and
ex-Con9ressman Towne and endorsed
by our Representatives in the Con-
gress of the United States.
The people should open their pa
triotic bosoms and hurl to the winds
partisan prejudice and unite as one
man for the promotion of a common
cause.-The cause of humanity, to
fight the common foe-the allied
money power which is how. eng un-
der the wings of the Republican
party.
The Democratic party under the
leadership of that matchless states.
man and orator, William J. Bryan,
has proven to the world that they
are1patriots. The Po2ulists should
not allow themselves to be excelled
in patriotism, and should follow in
the train and leadership of Senator
Butler, one of our greatest states
men, and Napoleon of American pol
tiles. Senator Butler has not only
proven himself wise and conserva-
i've statesman, but one of Americas
greatest champions of liberty and in
dependence. 1t is sickening to see
the Progressive Farmer, whose
founders nameis immortal allying
itself with such papers as the Char
lotte Observer and Raleigh Post,
aiding gold Democrats and the Re-
publican party in stirring strife
among the people.
Lst the free silver forces unite and
fight with the god-hke courage OF
the Greeks and Trojan as they
fought from Scamander to the sea
for the bride of Menelons.
Let US push on in the holding up
of bulwarks of human rights and
human liberty, until they have
grown so high that despots will turn
from it with loathings. LIST US stand
up by the Declaration of American
Independence, the instrument that
has spread the bread of liberty be-
fore hungry world.
Where will old Cumberland stand
on the 18th insti
DUNK DOWNING.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
THE WAR SITUATION.

Cardenas, Cieniue gos, and San Juan,
the scenes of the four conflicts of the
past week, have joined Mantanzas, Ma.
Mia and lloilo in the history records
Of the Spanish A merican war.
At each one Of these four engage
ments our sailors exhibited the same
Jealous patriotism, marvellous courage,
and unerring gunnery which won for
us such complete victory at Manila,
and which has demonstrated to the
world that America has navy which
in quality, il not in size, is second to
that Of no other navy in the world.
At Cardenas, on the north coast Of
Cuba two battles were fought. The
first engagement was early Wednesday
morning Of last week and took place
between the Cardenas land batteries
and four Spanish snnbOats on one side
and the torpedo boat WinslOw, the
auxiliary tug Hudson, and gunbOat
Wilmington on the other. This was
the fight in which Americas first dead
fell. Our loss was four men killed,
among them the gallant young officer,
Ensign Worth Bagley, Of North Caro-
lima; and slight damage to the Wins
low. In the second engagement which
followed soon after the Spanish loss
was the destruction of the forts and the
killing Of large number of Spanirads.
About the time of the first of these
engagements, an engagement was also
taking place ut Cienfuegos on the
Southern coast of Cuba. The fight was
between Spanish gunboats and forts on
one side and our vessels, the Marble
head, the Nashville and the Revenue
Cutter Window, which had been main
tanning a quiet but rather ineffective
blockade of Cienfuegos on the other
hand. The result of the fight was
American loss, two killed; Spanish loss
estimated at four hundred.
On the day following, Admiral Samp.
sons fleet, which had been blockading
Porto Rico, bombarded San Juan, and
reduced the forts to q heap of ruins
The Spanish loss in men is unknown,
but believed to be heavy. America lost,
one man killed.
1he war so far has been a One-sided
affair from the beginning.
The bcmbardment of San Juan COM
pleted the record of six engagements,
the result of which is as follows:
SPANS estimate d loss of men is four
thousand; America has lost only sew
en-. Spain has lost fifteen battleships
America has only one damaged. Spain
has lost numerous Notifications, the
PHILIPPINES and Porto Rico.
Some day in the present week, how.
ever, 10 expected to become the history
date Of the greatest naval engagement
that the world has ever known. Spain
has . very powerful fleet which has for
sometime been stationed at the Cape
Verde Islands. Since its departure
from there few days ago however it's
whereabouts has been yelled in mys-
terry and its probable destination only
. conjecture BY our naval experts. 1t
was to intercept this feet that Admiral
SAmpson was sent to Porto Rico and
Commodore Sshsly with the flying
squadron ssnt from Hampton Roads
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
THE NEW sES ATE TAX BILL.

The Senate Finance Committee
which has had under consideration
the war tax bill as passed the House,
has just reported it to the Senate
with number Of important amend
ments.
1t will be remembered that IN
the last two issues of THE CAUCA-
SIAN we called attention to the joint
Fl ght made by the Populists, Silver
Republicans. and Silver Democrats
in the House to strike out the bond
feature in the bill and insert in lieu
thereof provision for the issuance
of greenbacks. The Republican ma
jority defeated the amendment in
the House and passed the bill con-
tanning the bond scheme.
The Senate Committee by a ma
jority of one vote Gncluding every
silver Democrat, and Senator Jones
representing the Populists and Sill
yer Republicans) has stricken out
the bond feature and inserted q pro-
vision for one hundred and fifty mil
lions of greenbacks. Every Repub-
lican on the committee voted against
the greenback amendment and in
favor of bonds.
Another important amendment to
the bill by the Senate Finance Com
mittee is a provision for the coinage
of the silver seignorage in the Treas
ury, which will amount to about
forty two million dollars.
Another important amendment is
q tax of one-fourth of one per cent
annually of the total gross receipts
of all corporations and monopolies,
except charitable and mutual organ
izatious. 1t is estimated that this
amendment will bring in revenue
of one hundred and fifty million
dollars. This will make the bill
bring in a revenue of nearly four
hundred million dollars, and make
the issuing of bonds unnecessary.
The Republican members of the
co mmittee brought in minority re
port, and will urge the Senate to re-
jsct the amendment of q ma jority OF
the committee and provide for issu-
ing bonds instead.
Thus the issue will be squarely
drawn and a tremendous battle will
be sought in the Senate between the
people and the syndicate Of shylocks
and bond grabbers.
1t is uncertain yet what the vote
of the Senate will be. 1t will GER
tainly be close. 1t is probable that
the vote of one Senator may turn
the Senate for bonds or against
bonds.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19

EIset Dsssgss<s Co sssts. Cssgrsasisasl
lev Tsrssd Dsvs fss Fsss Trsaehssy-
For THK CAUCASIAN.
The Poprlists Of Berthe met in con-
vention 1t the court house, on May
10, 1898. County chairman, l.. p.
Freeman, called the convention TO
order, and II. ]. Rayner vas elected
permanent chairman, and W. w.
OUTLAW. clerk.
The chAirmen Of the different town
ship committees proceeded to the
election OF county chairman, and An
no1uced the election Of NJ j. Ray
ner as chairman of county executive
committee.
After the matter of credentials vas
disposed OF the Convention proceed
ed to elect delegates to the State
Convention which meets in Raleigh
on May the 18th, 1898. and the FOL
loving were elected:
b. p. Harrell, II. l.. Wood, w. q.
Burden, |. Herbert Prit~hard, NJ. J.
Rayn.r, + Pri,chard, L. P. Free
man, L. l.. Eurs and A. W. Smells
Alternate: P. l.. Rayner.
The following were elected dele
1a'es to the Congressional Conven-
ton to wit:
f. Pritchard, w. W. Outlaw aad
John A. Farley.
The following were elected as del
egates to the Judicial Convention, 10
wit:
Thos. W. Smells, C. NJ. Farley and
John Tarkenton.
After the appointment of delegates
the Convention endorsed Senator
Butler letter to Chairman Jones OF
Fender county.
This county is the home of the
Hon. J. Mad son Farley, who, We re-
greet to say, supported Pritchsrd, q
rank goldhug for the United States
Senate. Mr.. Farley was once among
the foremost leaders Of the Populis,
party and its principles, but it mus
be seen that his political glory hal
> faded, his leader hip has fallen, hi,
usefulness has ended. But while hs
may bh among the unfortunate one,
that aspires to fortune and TO fame
having put in his appearance in oul
, Convention as a privateer and max
\ \ ing himself useful as he does, auG
4 his sympathies for our party and it.
principles We accord him suffrage il
supporting Us and treat him as a fel
:, low mortal who is tut one among tn
; !; mar y that make a failure.
The Farley faction was brought t.
Z bear heavily upon US, but the majol
= part of the Convention withstood i
amply.
M. J. RAYNER, C'mn.
W. W. OUTLAW, Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
S.S.S!fffsss Blood

which thoroughly cleanses tho
blood of all the accumulated i'm
purities, tones up and strengthens
tho entire system, and aids Nature
IN renovating and renewing the
body so as to render it healthy and
strong. Those who purify their
blood with s. 8. s. at this season
are well fortified against the many
forms of disease so prevalent dur
ing tho dreaded heated term, for
it has been demonstrated that tho
systom that 10 thoroughly purified
In the spring is we'll prepared to
resist disease oil summer.
No other remedy on the market
IL equal to owift's Specific % .
spring medicine, because it l. the
oqly purely vegetable blood rem
edy and 10 guaranteed absolufelv
Tree from potash, mercury and afl
other minerals. It cleanses: puri.
fies, bu1 = up and strenet6sne.
Insist onl g. g., for there Il noxk-
Ing half ~ esDd.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
Alabama POpulist Politics.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, May b.
The State Executive Committee of
the Populist Party was yesterday
called to meet here May "a, in con-
junction with the Populist editors,
to outline their plan of campaign.
G. B. Crow, State Populist Chair
man, has opened his headquarters
here, and says vigorous campaign
will be waged. G. b. Deans, Popu-
list nominee for Governor, has al
ready begun a canvass of the State.
The Democratic State Committee
has been called to meet in Birming-
ham May 30, to select a campaign
committee and organize for the
campaign.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
THE PEOPLES PARTY STATE CON
VENTION,

THE PEOPLES PARTY STATE CON
VENTION.
The Peoples Party State Co. 800
ton met in Raleigh, Tuesday, the 18th
inst. 1t was large and enthusiastic
gathering, and the work of the Con-
ventiOu harmonious. Difference. of
opinions and ideas as to the campaign
were advanced, but these were adjust
ed, and the plan of cooperation of all
the silver and reform forces was car
ried by two-thirds majority. DR.. Cy
Thompson was elected State Chairman.
A brief outline of the meeting will
be found elsewhere in this issue. Next
week The CAUCASIAN will publish the
proceedings in full. The State plat
form was slightly amended with some
additional planks, which we print in
full in this issue. In our next issue
we will more fully notice the proceed
ings of this Convention.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
Durham County Peoples Patty Coss.s.

Durham County Peoples Patty Cons~s-
ton.
For THE CAuCAsiAN.
The Peoples Party of this, Dur
ham, county met In the court house
in Durham on Saturday the l4th
inst. for the purpose OF elec,ing
delegates to the State Convention
to be held in Raleigh on May 18th,
1898.
The convention was called to Or
der and Major William A. Guthrie
elected permanent Chairman, and
ID. {. Gunter, Secretary. 1t ap-
pearing that all the townships in
the county were represented, a
committee on resolutions was APP
pointed, composed OF the following
gentlemen, viz: Senator Jas. E.
Lyon, s. II. Pickett, \. w. Hollo-
way, ". G. Vickers, late legislator,
and Robt. J. Emerson. The COM
mittee retired and drafted the fol-
lowing resolutions:
We the Popuists Of Durham
County assembled this day in our
County Convention. desiring to
give expression to our political sem
timents do:
| RESOLVED, /. We reaffirm our al
legiance to the principles OF the
Peoples party as expressed in our
last National and State platforms
RESOLVED, 2. We approve of the
efforts made by the Chairman OF
the Peoples party National Com
mittee, the Democratic party Ma
tional Committee, and the Silver
Republican party National Com.
mittee, to unite the opponents Of
the policy Of the National Repub-
lican party In it's advance to the
single gold standard and the fos
tering Of trusts and monopolies
and thereby depressing the masses
Of the people Of the United States
and we specially approve and en-
} dorse the sentiment and policy ad
) vocated in the recent addresses is
sued by Messrs. Butler, Jones ano
} Towne to their respective politica
parties.
RESOLVED, 3. That the consis
lolC COURSE VI O6udtOT MdTlOu hul
, Ter as set forth in his speeches ant
shown by his votes upon the vita
, political issues presented for tn
r action of the United States Senat'
> since he has been a member of tina
body meets with our hearty appro
val and commendation."
? A true copy.
Delegates were then appointed t.
represent us in the State Conven
? ton, to be held in Raleigh on Ma,
18th, which are as follows: VIM. A
Guthrie and o. j. w. Perry, Dur
8 ham Township; alternates, w. W
f Woods and d. C. Gunter. Lee imp
stead, Mangum Township; alter
/ nate, Ed. Gray, N. w. Holloway
t Lebanon Township; alternate, X
q Holloway. T. J. Holloway, Oal
: Grove; alternate, I. NJ. Carpenter
9 Joseph Shipp, Cedar Fork Alter
natc, Hugh Green.
r The convention then attended t
q some minor affairs and adjourned.
VIM. A. GUTHRIE, Chm.
: ID. &. GUNTER, Sec.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
Endorses National Chairmcn's Addresse

Endorses National Chairmcn's Addresses.
BATH, N. c., May 7, 1913.
Meeting of the Populist primary
called to order by Daniel Gurgain-
Gus. Two delegates appointed to
county convention. Precinct COM
mittee appointed II. A. Windley pre-
clnct chairman. Offered and uuani-
mously adopted the following reso-
ton:
RESOLVED, That whereas the va
rious .chairmens of the silver ele-
ment have advised q union of all sill
YER forces, We hereby endorse said
action and pledge our entire support
to that end.
RESOLVED further, That q copy of
these resolutions be sent to The
CAUCASIAN and Progressive Farmer
with request that they publish.
81. A. WINDLEY,
Secretary.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19

It is impossible for the system
to Withstand the demands made
upon it just at this season, With
out the assistance of a good pari-
tying and Strengthening tonic.
The changes which Nature DEGREES
shall take place each spring are
20 severe that a breakdown is
almost sure to come. 1t 10 wise
that all possible assistance be
given during this period, a. upon
this purifying process depends the
health for the entire summer.
Everybody just now should take .
thorough course of Swift's Specific
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
Assigned to the Winslov.

One of the brightest, most popular
and expert young officers in the Or
dinance Bureau. Ensign, G.. L. Lat
timere. at his own request, has been
designated to take the place of the
late Ensign Bagley as second officer
on the torpedo boat Winslow. He
will leave Washington to-day and
proceed directly for Key West. It
is believed that the injury to the
Winslow can be repaired at that
point, but the constructors report
must be,awaited before deciding pos
itiYely.-Post.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
A Very Plain Staten emit.

JUSTICE, Franklin Co., N. C.
May 10, 1898.
EDITOR CAUCAsIAN:-I have read
through your ever welcome columns
Senator Butler 8 explanation to chair
man Jones and Young on co-opera-
ton, and why we should cooperate.
It IS plain enough for me, that those
who do not favor cooperation are
not true silver men, they are not true
Bryan men, and not opposed to trusts
syndicates, etc., neither the ninety
nine year lease, but are favoring the
gold element. Mr.. Butler is right,
and will BE- supported by all true
Populists, silver and Bryant mon,
and those who will not let Ephraim
alone. Put out our straight ticket
and We will find out who are the
white men.
ROBERT COOPER.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
Wealth and Polifiss Control Appoint
Bnenf.-
Was hingfon POST

Wealth and PoIifss Control Appoip,
pnent..
Was hington POST
Another long list Of stsf .ppoiut-
menis ia the army WAS forva rded 70
the Senate by President Mckinley.
A large proportion OF the nomina-
tions are pr motions for oficers OF
the regular army, but there are also
many appointments Of civilians.
most OF whom are elevated TO the
rank and file Of either lieutenaut OF
captain. The sons Of q number of
politicians arc remembered in the
list, as are q number OF sons OF
wealthy and aristocratie men, whose
influence in armv circles seems 10
have been most q sctive in this d.
rection. As was recently sisted in
the Post. these sIa6 positions pay
snug salaries, beyond what the pa
triotic officers in regular service re-
ctive. and ~ the duties are not gen
orally arduous and rarely bring ones
life IN danger from the enemies bal
Isda aes thsrsRoss much sought sf-
-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
Perpetual Reconciliation.
Springfield Republican,

CpIiu8ucAu IscPuUACou.J
The loss of life in the Cardenas
engagement was our first sacrifice of
the sort in this war. Let Us not for
get that the first American officer to
die for his country was from the
South. In view Of the great and
tragic past, this fact possesses an
interest that touches the hearts of
all Americans. In the red blood of
the Carolinian, the North and South
have sealed their perpetual reconejl-
iation.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19

distric: will delight 10 honor; and IL
nominated il 10 believed they will
certainly elect.
After some further unimpors Ant
work The meeting adjourned Subs
TO ths call OF the chair.
]. W. TAYLOR. =
See
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
srprcrIos ~ rnsIamI asnr...t.- 10
EaIHs.

We favor q reduction Of fr-igAf. fol-. a
aud passenger RATE. telegraph g. To-.
phone tarifs 10 the same i.Nel o. Nn... .s.
general range of prices 81 pio4u. fs be-
en- under The gold standard. o. sa. .a
way Comm ission CONTINUES 10 ri % &. ...
It's duty in this rerTss. ~e arr pa gnluf "a
such reduction being made dirog f .r
neat Legisl aiure.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19

No State has q brtirf railrusd 0....1.. FL. .-
laN than North arOiins hos thr a.. H..
not received the n~nclii tito ins uas h. .g
81 10 produce on Ancouni - tie 10 .-r ".
our railroad comm ixs ion.fs 10 s. fls .rs
undsr the Law. As one frmfeiA fFr f. .,.
~e are in SAVIOR G. the .l-Ssinn g fa 81
commissioners by q aiftsi vote g. f..s ...
ple.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19

hall Therforr we fAvuf az rr ..
fci bidding the giving of fr-- tas.r 81
q; Der fsroritasma. ana diwcfl ai trAi .a.. ..
400 forhiddirg anyone sro.gs a. o.
employees % said corporation .-Hl IL
ceiging the sAfnr.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-19
NORTH CAROLYN. n.IiEo,p ir..E


We condemn the lease of tie Noffh ,s-..
lima Railroad TO the southern IA 81
Company for ninety nine years. uu a,..t
NJ bad business transact on IA Nhlla Zoe
interest of the State amounting 80 The AK.
sum of O. Upl Vp0 invested la good lawn.
property yielding an inoome we're sAcf VT
but we also. an most emphatic term. con-
denim the hasiy and secret manner in WI
IL Was done several years isfor. the fufla.!
thirty year, lease. 10y its terms. would Law.
expired. We call the attention 81 The -,
pie of the State 10 the fact that tie nyfi..f.
ious power OF a strong railroad lobby re
vented the last legislature from era ius
the Necessary legislation 10 enable TIE state
TO make an investigation through the proper
legal channels. Of the Transaction. Nhi.4
was % universally condemned by tie IF,-.
of the state and ali tclssses 90 r..
1ens. when IL hrst became knoNn. ~
therefore demand that the neat nrn
eral Assembly fully investigate tils
transaction. and TO the end that tie
interest OF the Stale may be fully prUi,vss.I
as far as IL can be done, such ler4slails~
action shall be taken rs TO oOunirrRcs a. lar
as possible, this unwise and secret iiaus
action.
REMOVAL or CASES.
The removal of cases from the State nourts
10 the Federal courts for trial ana .sT-ciHllK
wherein the plaintiffs are poor persons A1l
the defendants are rich foreign oorpoTailDii-
on application of defendants ~ a groA.ug
evil in North Carolins, AID in It's IiacilUrl
operation frequently amounts 10 n denial ui
Justice TO poor suitors. and Therefore should
lie condemned. We dem and Therefore, that
the next General Assembly shall pss. suei =
general statute on tins subject including au
alien law similar to the Wisconsin statute
so as TO take from such corporAiions dOtF
business in this State the privilege. OF carry
ing on business i'm North Carolina and N liil-
drawing the projections. OF the state e1iendrl
to their business, IL they persist In escaping
the jurisdiction Of our courts when s,iiols
are brought against them. We also recon
mend a constitutional prohibition oi no.
purchase. lease or rental Of parallel or rlra.
peting railway lines.
| A JUST DISTRIBUTION oF THE BTRBF.-
or TAXATION.
We advocate such legislation M viii ~
sure a, just listing and taxation oi az
evidences OF debt, and make an equiiAb.-
adjustment Of the burden of taxation 10
tween the debtor and a creditor.
REDUCTION or sALARIgs.
In order 10 keep our public seryAuis ~
Thorough touch and sympathy With tic
oppressed masses. and 10 check 10 some %
tent the scramble for oiBce, we demand =
reduction Of salaries until such time o..
price OF property and products will justify
the present rates.
THE RULE or TIE PEOPLE.
We favor the principle Of direct legi.lniloii
known n the Initiative and Referendum. iii
order 10 restore and preserve the rule - thc
people lit will not be- OPPOSED 10y any
Democrat who endorses the de- lsraiion 81
Jefferson that the people are capable of ~ &
government, nor wall u be opposed by ans
Republican who holds 20 Iincoln's ides
that this should be n GOVERNMENT OF "a.
people, by the people and for the people"