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

JCtbiou Cdu We IdlS0u dSdluSL any Call
didate named. The ticket commands
and will receive a cordial and united
support With this ticket before Us I
have no doubt of the result in the ap-
preaching election, so far as this coun-
ty is concerned. In hoe signo vincet
Yet confident as / am, / counsel that
We relax no effort; hat We be vigilant
and determined; that We make as
surance doubly sure"
Here is what Mr.. ". E Springer
said:
Il think the movement which was in
augurated by the business men and tax
payers to reach some satisfactory solu-
ton OF the political situation here in
Wilmington, should be endorsed and
upheld by all who desire a better state
of condition than has heretofore and is
now prevailing. l think the two gen.
tlemen selected should receive the full
endorsement and hearty support OF all
our people"
Captain T. D. Meares fell into line
and said:
Il heartily approve of the action of
the gentlemen who went to Raleigh,
am in accord with the business men
in their approval of hat action and
think Messrs. Rountree and Willard
admirable selections for the legislative
ticket"
Mr.. B. F. Hall remarked:
Both good men, making a ticket
which should be accepted to all classes
OF citizens. ROuntree a we'll furnished
business and commercial lawyer, thor
Oughly qualified to draw such bills as
may bee needed to secure improved
local government. Willard has been
in business and in familiar ontac
with business men almost since his
childhood, and for one of his age has
a large stock of practical experience.
The two together will represent New
Hanover we'll, and reflect credit upon
the house to which they will undoubt-
ehl5- b elected"
MI. M J. Heyer said:
81 tnlnk it is a good ticket Both
the nOTlnees are good men and are
men of business qualifications. They
are calculated to do this section meal
cuable good in the legislature regard
less of whatever party is in power"
The following vas added by Mr..
Hugh MacRae.
ct is an excellent ticket; in fact, the
best we have ever had in this county.
The men nominated will give New
Hanover county influence in the legis-
lature."
Mr.. S. P. McNair said pointedly:
1.-The nominations are good. The
right thing has been done. It ought to
please everybody"
Mr.. w. B.. Cooper said:
Both are good men. We couldn't
get better men. I am heartily in
favor of electing them. Let's put our
shoulders to the wheel and elect them"
Mr.. P. Pearsall remarked:
Taking it as it stands we ought to
all be satisfied. 1t is a splendid ticket,
and we ought to all stand up to it,"
Mr.. Geo. E.. Leftwich said:
1T is the best ticket that could have
been put up. 1t is a rafting good
ticket"
The following words were spoken by
Mr.. R. w. Hicks:
Il am heartily in favor of the ar
rangeme1'. [ suits me exactly. 1t is
the right solution of our trouble"
A. J. Marshal, Esq, had his say as
follows:
THE nominees are both good, rep
resentative men and all good citizens
ought to stand united and support the
ticket as a whole. This is a time for
democrats to stand together"
Mr.. G. NJ. WhitlOck remarked:
Il think the choice is excellent. The
candidates have the confidence of the
entire community. They will receive
a strong practical endorsement Of the
business men of Wilmington"
QuOth Colonel Roger Moore:
1T looks like an admirable solution
Of the difficulty. The selection
of the men for the house of represen-
tatives is splendid"
Mr.. John S. Armstrong said:
The adjustment of the situation is
the best thing that could possibly have
happened for the business interests OF
the town. 1t is an admirable ticket. >
Mr.. S. G.. Hall remarked:
4 am satisfied. Anything to carry
New Hanover county for white SUI.
premacy. Both the nominees will make
the best Of representatives"
Mr.. H. A. Burr joined the chorus as
follows:
Il endorse the nominees heartily and
approve of the step taken as the very
best for this county. l endorse the
measure and endorse the men,"
Captain J. l.. B~oatwright spoke as
follows:
ct was an extremely wise step. We
got all we asked for; indeed we got
more han we asked for. l think the
nomination of Messrs. ROuntree and
Willard admirable. My opinion il
if those two gentlemen get to Raleigh
New Hanover will have leaders there
and not followers"
Mr.. c. w. Polvogt fell in line as fol,
lows:
Il think the step was a godsend. 1
prevents blOodshed. The nomination:
are perfectly satisfactory"
Captain w. r. Kenan said:
Il think the movement was a gooC
thing. 1 think it is a good ticket"
=, Mr.. A. D.. Brown spoke like this:
Il think the step taken was very
wise. We have sacrificed no principl,