The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-18
THE FUSION RESOLUTIONS

Following are the resolutions inviting
co-operation of all the silver forces of
North Carolina They were introduced
by Auditor aver and passed by vote
of G75 TO 2S5:
Whereas, the Peoples party was or
ganized to remove the causes that pro-
duce hard times in the midst of plenty
by oyerthrowing the domination of the
gold ring and its allied trusts and mo-
nopolies, and by restoring our govern
ment on the great fundamental princi-
pies of good government advocated by
jefferson, Jackson and Lincoln.
Whereas, today the rank and file of
all parties Gncuding a large majority
of the voters of the United States) un-
equivocally agree with MS on the great
fundamental questions involved and the
results for which we have constantly
striven and
Whereas, the only difference between
this great majority of patriotic voters is
as to questions of detail and method,
now therefore
Resolved 1st That we most earnestly
endorse the three addresses recently is
sued by the national chairman of the
Peoples party, and the open letter of
Hon. w ]. Bryan in New York Jour
nal, urging an honorable and har
monious cooperation of all who oppose
the domination of gold and monopoly,
and who favor the overthrow of the ma
tional bank and railroad influence in
controlling legislation.
Resolved ID. That in the coming State
election, we invite the patriotic coop
GRAFTON of any party or faction of Il
party, who favors the above general
principles and who viii cooperate with
us to secure the following result, viz;
/. TO elect nine free silver and anti
monopoly congressman.
.. TO elect six judges of ability and
high character, and free from partisan
bias.
3. To elect twelve solicitors, fearless
and impartial.
T. To elect an anti-monopoly Legisla-
ture pledged to the following measures,
viz:
A. A Legislature opposed to the de-
monetization of silver by private con-
tract, and which will enact legislation to
put stop to the giving and taking of
gold notes and mortgages.
II. A Legislature opposed to govern
ment by injunction, and which will
enact sufficient legislation including
license law similar to the Wisconsin
statute, to effectually prevent the re-
moval to Federal courts all causes which
should be tried in our State courts.
G. A Legislature opposed to the 90
year lease of the North Carolina Rail
road, and which will use all lawful and
legitimate means to set the same aside.
D. A Legislature opposed to free
passes, and which will make the present
law prohibiting the giving of free passes
apply equally to those receiving the
same.
e. A Legislature in favor of a free
ballot and a fair count. and which will
enact legislation guaranteeing to each
political party the right Of being repre-
scented on all election boards by repre-
sentatives of its own selection.
H. A Legislature in favor of n system
of local self-goyernment and which will
enact under proper safeguards sufficient
legislation to guarantee the counties the
right to elect their local officials.
q. A Legislature in favor of reduc-
ton of freight passenger and express
rates, and of telegraph and telephone
tariffs to the gold standard level. That
will endorse the action of Commissioner
Pearson in taking a stand for. such re-
duction, and which will favor unfolding
the Railroad Commission law, making
tie same effective according to all of its
intents and purposes, and which will
enact legislation providing for the cleo
ton of Railroad Commissioners by the
people.
II. Resolved, That this convention
elect u conference committee, which
shall be authorized to confer with any
party or faction of party, that de-
clares its endorsement of the above
principles and purposes, and that fa-
yors cooperation with the Peoples par
ty, to carry the same into effect upon
such basis as will maintain intact the
integrity of the Peoples party, and as
will preserve to it not less than than its
present representation in both State and
national affairs.