The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10
declares. the just and logical prin-

presidency of the United states IN 1SD. |
s. We u~nreservedly exHess our faith
and confidence in the wisdom and patri-
otism of Marion Butler and declare our
and admiration Of his splendid
career in the United States senate,
6. We. commend Governor Daniel L. |
Russell for the brave fight he Is making |
for the people of North Carolina in his
effort to secure just and reasonable rail-
road fares and ~freights. |
Z. That we will in the approaching
campaign offer or accept no terms OF CO.
operation with any other party except IN
compliance with the advice and direc-
ton of our state convention and state ex-
~ecutive committee, which direction and
advice We pledge ourselves loyalty 10 Cd
serve.
8. That condemning the corruption of
the ballot by force or fraud or purchase
as the basest of crimes, we will discount
tenance and aid in prosecuting with the
utmost vigor of the law, any such at
tempt that may be brought to our knowl-
edge.
8. To that end we hereby charge and
direct our county executive committee to
see that none but trustworthy populists
are appointed to represent our party as
poll holders at the approaching election,
and to use all vigilance in securing a fair
and peaceable election; and these pre-
cautions we earnestly recommend to the
populist party in every county Of the
Sixth congressional district and through
out the state.
10. That we deem it expedient to make
no nomination for office at this time, but
to defer the same to an adjourned meet
ing of this convention, the time and place
of which shall be subject to the call of
the chairman of our county executive
committee.
II. That the city papers be requested to
publish these resolutions.
The following delegates were appointed:
Congressional Conventional. w. Taylor
II. w. Wood, Judge Geo. H. Locey, A.
r. Mason of Harnett Township, J. c.
Walton. Joe King. Jr.
Judicial COnventiOnCaptain r. 3. Da-
Wis, E. l.. Emmett, L. r. Mason, Kiah
Benham, of Harnett township, l.. j.
State Conventional. F. Keith, Captain
s. w. Noble, Captain r. d. Davis, J. w.
Taylor. Shas. Mason of Harnett town
ship, Joe. King. Jr.
Harnett township, Eli Sullivan of
MasonborO township, F. J. Dempsey of
Cape Fear township, j. w. Taylor S. j.
Bryan, f. T. Mason.
THE following resolutions were intro
duced by Mr.. ]. wv. Taylor and adopted,
viz:
Whereas, 1t is the province of this
convention, if 1T shall so desire, to in
Struct its delegates, both as to policies
and candidates which may be presented
to them for support, therefore be it
Resolved, That the delegates to the con-
gressional convention be instructed to
give their united support to B. F. Keith,
of Wilmington, and not to Waver in their
support, and for the following reasons:
l. His manly independence in politics
commands respect and is proof of his
ability to think, his capacity to act and
his honesty to execute the will of the
people.
2. He stands ready to cooperate with
the free silver and reform men of all
parties who are in sympathy with the
leadership of Bryan, Butler and Towne,
whose political tenets he believes to be
just. patriotic and economic.
3. His record as a civilian has been one
of activity and progress. AS a member
of the city council he has favored econo-
my in expenditures commensurate with
the needs OF a growing populous seaport
city, and as a member of congress the
best interests of his district would be
carefully guarded.
4. He is one of the original 16'to 1 free
silver men, opposed to it's demonetiza-
ton, in favor of its reconciliation, and
as such would unite in his candidacy the
support of the free silver and reform men
Of all parties who place principle above
party fealty.
5. He is opposed to trusts and COM
Dimes and to Capitalization of wealth or
of political power as a~ntagonistic to the
genius of our free institutions.
6. He is a. North Carolinian who came
from the farm and between the pillow
handleS who knows the needs Of the peo-
Pile and their Exemption from burdens;
and whom the people Of his district will
delight to honor: and if nominated it is
believed they will certainly elect.
After some further ~unimportant work
lIlo IutcIlllS duJOulIcu SuDJSCl W liz Cdll
of the chair.
After leaving the court room Chief
the court house and proceeded serenely
to hold a convention of their own.
Chief Melton was elected chairman and
Sergeant Gore secretary.
A committee on credentials, consisting
of DR.. J. d. Webster, Policeman w. j.
Orr, Policeman c. H. Gilbert and Ser
geant r. F. Gore, were appointed and
reported the following delegates:
First Ward-First precinct. Policeman
w. j. Orr, Superintendent of Streets l..
H. Bryant and Policeman w. D. George;
Market J. H. Harper, M. ]. Merritt and
c. A. Peters; third precinct, not repre-
scented; fourth precinct, ex-Policeman E.
A. Orrell and Geo. Hues: fifth precinct.
Chief j. r. Melton, Policeman c. o.
Knox and D. ID. Rivenbark.
Second Ward-Not represented.
Third Ward-Ffrst precinct, Policeman
precinct, Sergeant R. F. Gore, e. H. De-
ment and H. NJ. Brothers,.
Fourth Ward-First precinct, Policeman
J; N. Wells, DR., ]. D. Webster and La
Styne and Jno. F. Sauls.
Fnth Ward-Ffrst precinct. Policeman
J: A. Temple, Policeman j. w. Smith. w.
Policeman Rowan Green. A. Lockamy;
third precinct, not represented; fourth
precinct, 6. w. Pickett, ]. H. Davis and
W.. E. Streeter.
Cape Fear Neutrality-suspicious. Com
missioner F. ]. Dempsey, ]. w. Kerr and
l. F. Davis.
Harnett Township-H. F. Canady. w.
7. Rogers; T J. Tart, J. f. Kerr, J.
B. Carney, Melton Kerr and J. p. Quinn.
The following chairmen of the different
committees were reported: w. j. Orr, ].
H. Harper. E.. A. Orrell, J.. r. Melton,
G.. n. Gilbert, r. F.. Gore. j. D. Webster.
L. V. Styne, J. A. Temple. w. w. Har-
rell. G.. w. Picket, F. ]. Dempsey and
T. j. Tart.
The following resolution was introduc-
ed and adopted:
Resolved. That the populist party of
New Hanover county in convention as
sembled This, the 7th day of May, 1895.
does ignore the action of certain parties
in assembling in the name of the popu-
list party of this county, and We disgust
ingly deplore their actions of the day.
and consider it a reflection and disgrace
IN every citizen who is legally identified
with the true populiSts of North Caro-
lima.
Resolutions were also introduced de-