The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-04

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Messrs. Rountree and Willard. The
announcement Of the result was receiv-
ed with applause. and congratulations
were ~interchanged on the hearty and
unanimous action taken.
On motion of Mr.. John Fl. Berry a
vote of thanks was unanimously ex-
tended to the citizens committee for
the satisfactory work they had accom-
plished In their conference with Gov
ernor Russell.
Messrs. James Sprunt and E. K.
Bryan, of h citizens committee spoke
fittingly in acknowledgment of the
appreciation thus shown Of their eff
forts.
On motion, Messrs. H. c. Mcqueen
and Gabriel Holmes were appointed
a committee to notify Messrs. Rountree
and Willard of their nomination.
The meeting then adjourned.
WHAT IS THOUGHT OF THE NOM
NATIONS.
BY this movement and the result
the situation here has been greatly re-
lieved and already a better state of
feeling has been brought about. A
reporter of The Messenger yesterday
afternoon in his rounds gathered ex-
pressions of approval of the nominal
tiOns. The following are some Of
them.
b. q. Empie, Eeq., expressed himself
thus: The democratic ticket as per-
fected today by the several commit
tees silenceS all discOrd and verifies a
determined party. Mr.. Peschau and
Mr.. Kerr, who ~retires from the ticket,
were in every way competent and
worthy to represent an enlightened
constituency, but the e~xigency of the
occasion required a modification Of the
ticket as named by the late democratic
convention and the unselfish and mag
unanimous conduct Of these gentlemen
in sacrificing their personal ambition
for the general welfare meets with
the cOmmendation of all good cit
liens, and they deserve the congratu-
latiOns of all who honor sterling quail
tiles of manhood and patriotic devO-
ton to duty. Democrats should not al
low the present flattering prospects to
lull them into repose. The campaign
should be waged as u~nrelentingly and
indefatigably as if defeat stared US in
the face. Office-hOlders never surren-
der without resistance and we should
so lay our plans and wage our warfare
that no ambush or stratagem can sur
prise us. With democracy awake and
aggressive. a victory awaits us. There
must be no sleep, no tagging but a
straight fight, earnest, red hot, unceaS-
ing"
Mr.. G.. w. Yates said:
lam pleased with the present pOlit-
ical arrangement and think the can
| didates named to fill the vacancies are
as good as could have been selected"
Mr.. J. c.. Stevenson expressed his
views as follows:
With the positive assurance that
New Hanover county will be represent
ed in our next legislature by demo-
Gratis. the party could not afford to do
less than SEND it's best material. They
have lone this in the persons Of Mar
tin S. Willard and Geo. Rountree.
The unselish loyalty to their party,
and the interest of our community,
should place Messrs. Peschau and
Kerr, at the highest point in the esti-
nation of our people. They have Of
fered themselves willing sacrifices upon
the altar of peace and harmony. They
should be remembered in the future"
Colonel F. w. Kerchner said:
"Viewing the infiamed condition of
the public mind which was SO clearly
demonstrated at the meeting held at
the chamber Of commerce, which was
attended by democrats, republicans
and pOpulists, [ believe it a happy So
luton of our troubles. No one can
question the ability of Rountree's
and Wizards being able to take care
of New Hanover's interests and all can
support the ticket cheerfully."
Mr.. w. A. Johnson spoke as follows:
4 am greatly pleased with what
conceive to be a most happy and salts
factory adjustment of a very serious
matter, and think the action of the
committee should meet the hearty ap.
prevail of all good citizens of New
Hanover county. The two gentlemen
selected as candidates, are SO wei
known as men of sterling integrity
high character and eminent ability
that it seems to me everybody should
vote for them"
Mr.. G. w Worth, speaking for The
Worth Company, remarked:
I'VE most heartily congratulate al
the citizens of this city and county
upon what we lOok on as a peaceful
and honorable solution of the question
which for so long have caused grave
foreboding. With such a ticket elect
ed we can rest assured Of good gov
eminent in the future"
Mr.. H. P. West remarked:
One word as we are to have
change in our legislative ticket,
think the selections a wise and judi
ciOus n and think it ought to pleas
every one and give satisfaction to all.
Ex-Mayor S.. H. Fishblate uttered tn,
following:
In the interest of peace and goo(
government l a find no objection t
the policy or candidates."
Mr.. William Calder added the follow
ing:
The situation to me seems great,
improved if the compact is h%onorabl!
carried out by both sides. Having