The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-03-24
CHAIRMAN MANI US CALL.

To the Democratic Voters OF North
Carolina
Pursuant to a resolution of the State
Executive Committee at It's meeting
held February 22nd, I hereby give
notice that the Democratic State Con-
yention will be held in the City OF Raj
e,gh, ut - o'clock noon, Thursday,
May 26th, 1898.
The plan of organization recently re-
printed is now in the hands OF the Chair
men of the County Executive Commit
tees, showing the regulations governing
primaries and County Conventions.
The Convention Will consider the
nomination of the judges for the several
districts, wherein the terms of the pres
ent incumbent expires January LIST,
1890; will announce the principles and
policy of the party and take such act
Ion as it may see proper.
| Judicial conventions should be held
prior to the date fixed for the State
Convention IN the following districts ::
First, Second, Fifth, Sixth Seventh and
Eleventh.
The following resolution amending
the plan of organization was adopted at
the meeting of the committee, held in
December, 1897:
Resolved, That all white electors
who intend to vote with us in the next
election, and who desire the re-establish-
rnent of Anglo-Saxon supremacy and
honest government in North Carolina,
are cordially invited to participate in all
our primaries and conventions"
In the adoption of such a resolution
the Democratic party expresses no IN
kind feeling for the colored people OF
North Carolina. The record of charity
and kindness: public and private, of
the white people of this State to the
colored race, while the Democratic
party was in tull power, refutes such a
suggestion. But the negro voter, with
rare exception, cannot be considered one
whom the great principles of govern
ment, the wisdom Of economic policy,
Or the qualifications OF public servants
IN their responsible officers, guide Or
control in his choice of ballot. His
allegiance to the Republican party Or its
allies, cannot be disturbed by the cor
rupt and disgraceful conduct OF those
for whom he votes. Thus, in this day,
when the State is fast seeking dishonor
and shame under the hands of fusion
administration, which regards neither
the rights OF person or property, nor
the good name and honor Of the State,
the call to duty is addressed to the
white men OF North Carolina.
| In national matters no more vital
principles can effect the people and
their welfare than those which mark
the present line OF conflict, where the
plain people Of the country have thrown
down the gauge of battle to the money
powers and trusts. The increasing con-
| troll Of the necessaries of life in the few,
| by open violation of law, and the en-
hancement OF the purchasing power of
money, with the ever decreasing value
OF property, mark the exigence of the
hour.
Of the affairs in our beloved State, no
| words should be needed to awaken the
patriotism of her sons. A political
campaign is just ahead of us in which
the wager OF the contest is the good
name and prosperity of North Carolina.
We should begin work at once pre-
scrIbing no test oath to our fellow cit
liens, but extending warm welcome
and full fellowship to all who want to
join us in securing just laws and good
government. An early Convention is
fixed, when differences, if any exist,
Will be adjusted the plan of fight map
ped out. and then united Democracy
Will triumph.
respectfully suggest that the Coun-
ty Conventions should be held as soon
as convenient for the election of dele
gates. The nomination OF County Off
icers and members of the General AS
sembly may be postponed until later, as
each County Convention may think
advisable.