The age-herald., 1898-03-22
WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE PRIMARIES The German-Anerican Union So Decided Last Night-Can-
 didate Indorsed.

There was a hot meeting of the German American Union at Turnverein hall last night, which was held for the purpose of determining what course it's members should pursue in the coming primaries.
 The meeting was called to order by Pres ident D. Lasser, with Secretary Richard H. Fries at the desk.
 As soon as the meeting got down to business an opposition to voting in the pri- maries was developed, which precipitated an animated discussion. It was finally agreed to leave the matter to a committee of seven on resolutions, who would retire and report back to the meeting.
 The following committee was appointed, which retired to an ante room: D. s. Baud man, H. Henschel, M Karpeles, H. School, r. Rodenhofer, c. T. Rambo and A. Speak CT. After about thirty minutes delibera- tion the committee reported the following resolutions:
 While the German-American Union has always been and is today in favor of pri- mary elections for all candidates, we do not lose sight of the fact that the demo- cratic party, as the party of the white race In this state, is entitled to our support. and although only partial primary cleo tion has been ordered by the democratic executive committee, we pledge ourselves to participate in this primary, and that we urge all our members and friends to cast their votes in said primary in favor of such candidates as may be indorsed by this union."
 On motion the resolution was unanimous ly adopted.
 The second resolution met with some op- position and resulted in the resignation of MT. Fries as secretary and a member of the union. The resolution was as fol- lows:
 Whereas, Professional politicians by com- pines and privaet bargains are endeav- bring to frustrate the election of inde- pendent and impartial men as judges of this county, and are attempting to place these offices into the hands of politicians and
 Whereas, We believe such methods of fill- ing Judicial offices as dangerous to the general welfare, therefore be it
 Resolver, That we give our united moral support only to such men by whose cleo tion we believe to secure the best most Impartial and most capable judges for the county.
 ing ticket and appeal to our fellow citi- zens to give their united vote to the fol- lowing candidates:
 1. For Chancellor-Hon. Thos. Cobbs.
 2. For Senior Judge of the iCty Court MT. G. R. Harsh.
 3. For Junior Judge of the City Court MT. Chas. A. Senn.
 f. For Probate Judge-Mr. A. o. Lane b. For Judge of the Circuit Court-Mr John H. Miller.
 G. For Clerk of the Circuit Court-Mr Fergus W. Mccarthy.
 On motion the resolution was adopted with three decending votes, two of whom expressed themselves as opposed to the Endorsement of any slate, but who after wards agreed to abide by the action of teh meeting. MT. Fries obtained the floor after the vote was taken and rendered his resigna- tion, stating that he could not support the combination. He thanked the members for the confidence that had been shown in him, and for the tender of their sup- port If he would become a candidate for the legislature. He insisted that his resig- nation be accepted and the following res olution was adopted:
 "Whereas Mir. Richard H. Fries having previously pledged his support and inf1u- ence to certain candidates that we as a body could not endorse, and has seen fit tis best interest and the interest of this body at large to tender his resignation If Is resolved that we accept his resignation with much regret and tender him our thanks for the faithful and efficient ser vices rendered. this body for the past sev- eral years"
 The third resolution reported by the con- mittee was also unanimously adopted The resolution was as follows:
 Whereas, The condition of the public schools and other educational institutions in Alabama demand legislative relief and assistance, and
 Whereas, Our daily papers, namely The Age-Heraid. the Daily News and the Daily Ledger and also the Birmingham Courier have taken a decided stand in favor of such much needed legislation, therefore be it
 Resolved, That we heartily commend an dcndorse the above mentioned papers for their great and continued efforts in behalf of the schools, and be it also
 Resolved that copy of these resolu- tions be sent to each of them.''
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