The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-07
ABOUT POLITICS
AND POLITICIANS

Hon. II. r. lem, of Forsyth who will
be one OF the leading members of the
state Senate. was in Raleigh yesterday
Mr.. Glenn will be one of the ablest men
in the Legislature, and will have much
to do with shaping important legislation.
Il am glad to see said Mr. Glenn
Yesterday. that the News and Observer
is urging the Democratic members to
consider all important measures in eau
Gus, and to present Il united front to the
State. There will naturally be differ
ences among Democratic members as to
the best methods of obeying the man
dates of the people. These differences
ought to be considered and settled in
caucus, where the discussion and de-
bate will be without giving our oppon-
cnts anything with which to make politi-
cal capital. After the caucus has voted
upon the best plan. then when the mea-
sure comes mp in the Senate it ought
to be supported by the solid vote of the
party. The minority in the caucus. If
there shall be minority upon any ques-
ton, ought to have a free hearing III
caucus. and then it ought to vote with
the majority.
All of which shows that Mr.. Glenn
is cool headed.
Uncle Pleas Israel was in town to-
day to see the Democratic administra-
ton assume control Of county affairs.
He says his chickens were delighted
over the coming change that the focs-
ters crowed all last night Uncle Pleas
has voted Gil times III his lifc--everyone
straight Democratic-and he wants Hon.
Locke Craig elected speaker of theI
House.-Ashville Citizen.
Judge Ewart of the United States
court has appointed W. NJ. Moore. of
huntsville. referee in bankruptcy for the
district composed of Yancey Mitchell,
Mcdowell. Madison and Haywood coun
ties Mr.. Moore was recently mention
ed as a possibility for the Superior court
judgeship to which Judge Bowman was
appointed. -Ashcyille Citizen.
The Asheyille Citizen is of the opinion
that the fates have decrced that Mr.
Locke Craig will be elected Speaker OF
the House.
Governor Russell and the State Off
Gals doubtless are guilty of mean acts
enough to be worthy of impeachment
but we doubt the ACCESSIBILITY of doing
SO. 1t WILL we think. like the Charlotte
News, he sufficient to pass resolutions of
strong censurc.--K inston Free Press.
1t is to be desired and hoped that
just as little legislation will be entered
upon by the coming General Assembly
as will meet the demands of the times
and the expectations of the intelligent
and informed people. Too much law
making is not good for any people.
Some things are imperatively necessary
10 be done. but we fear. IL great many
unwise and untimely bills will be in
PRODUCED and consume time and per
h:lps. some of them might pass. Bel
cautious and wise. and 90 home as soon
as possible for Il recess, but do not adj
iourn This has been wisely suggested
ny others 1t will he healthful and Rus
sell may not act SO as to require the re-
assembling of the Legislature Viii
mington Messenger.
The new board of county commissions
ers elected Chas l.. Turner county Mt
torney, and the appointment will giyel
satisfaction all around. II the board
does as we'll in its other appointments
there will be no kick coming.-Durhaml
Morning Herald.
The Wilmington Star says that Regis
ter of Deeds Biddle has appointed as
his assistant, Mr. John McLaurin, sol
well and favorably known over the State
rs once editor of the North Carolina
Presbyterian.