The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-12
GREENSBORO WANTED 1T
BUT RALEIGH WON BY A VOTE
or "a TO II.
CAMPAIGN TO BEGIN AT EARLY DAY
Chairman Simmons Given Authority to Conduct
il in Such Manner as Seems to Him
Best. Question Of Sena-
toriaI Primary.

uUlId tttildiJ
The next Democratic State conven-
ton win be held at Raleigh ON April
18th, 1900
This was decided last night by the
State committee, which met, pursuant
to call of Chairman Simmons, at Z
o'clock in the Senate chamber.
Following members of the committee
were present: G. L. Abernethy, B. B.
Winbourne, T. w. Mason, f. ID. Win
ston. n. OBerry, J. A. Murchison.
f. G.. Beddingfield, r. S. Spruill, Wiley
Rush, j. s. Manning, Walter II. Neil,
G. b. Patterson, Col Paul b. Means.
w. II. Williams, o. f. Mason, ]. K.
Young, NJ. H. Justice, Walter e. Moore,
j. FL. Wellington, Maj. Il. ]. Hale,
Col. L. +. Davidson, r. II. Gotten, Col.
Jne. S. Cunningham, W. G. Lamb, +.
A. Woodard. George Warburton, ID. Ii.
Mclean, Col. Jno. II. Webster, II. ID.
Reid, G.. Il. Foy, e. G.. Smith.
And the following gentlemen We're
represented by proxies: II. g. james
r. NJ Pearsall, w A. Bobbitt by j.
n.
Gonnor J T. Lewellyn by T.. B. Wo-
mack, w. G. Newland by r. ID. Gilmer,
jas. H. Pou by e. w Pou. Col w. b.
Rodfnan by Ii. w. Stubbs.
The resolution fixing time for the
meeting was introduced by Mr.. Neil
and was as follows
Resolved, that the next Democratic
State convention be and the same is
hop aJAt laA To- 1axr
of April, 1900. and that in the meantime
our State chairman is directed to open
the campaign at such time and places
and in such manner as in his good
judgment will best serve the interest of
the party"
This resolution being adopted. the
question of place came up and invita-
tions were extended from Raleigh and
Greensboro. Speeches were made for
Raleigh by AIessrs Beddingield,
Pearsall. Spruill and others. The In
vitation from Greensboro was extended
by Mayor Taylor and Messrs. A. M.
Scales, Clem e. Wright and Irwin
Avery. and speeches were made in favor
of that city as a meeting place by
Aessrs. Patterson, Webster and Man
ming.
The invitation extended from Green's
boro was as follows:
On behalf of and representing the
city of Greensboro, we desire to extend
cordial invitation to this committee
TO hold the next Democratic State con
yentiOn In Greensboro, N. G..
In extending this invitation. there is
no desire on the part of our citizens
TO criticise in any manner the hospitali-
ty Of the city of Raleigh, but, however
we'll She may have fulfilled the duties
of hostess, we submit that she should
be willing to share the honor Of enter
tanning the State convention, and espe-
cially so if other cities can ent arta:n
the visitors as well and are as accessible
us the Capital City.
1--WE. therefore, simply desire to call
the attention of the committee to the
following facts:
First. That no city in the State is
so accessible to the delegates from all
parts of the State as Greensboro.
Second. That there is no city more
centrally located geographically.
Third. That at the time Of holding
the next State convention there VIII be
four good hotels running, capable Of ac-
commodating between 750 and 1000
guests.
Fourth. That that the regular rates
of these hostelries is from $3.50 to
$500 per day, and that they will make
special rate to delegates Of $l.50 TO
$500 per day.
Fifth That commodious and cGm-
Portable hall capable Of sealing 1000
people will be provided. and dInple ac-
commodations for the different district
meetings.
Sixth. That a most cordial welcome
will be extended the convention on he
half Of our people, who feel that it is
but just that the Capital City should
share the honor it has been monopo.Izing
Tor 50 many years, especially when
there IS no reason why, in 50 far rs il
affects the interest Of the party. the
meeting place should continue where ii
has been IN the past, but, on the con-
trary, there are many reasons why
it should be changed"
On conclusion of the discussion caused
by this invitation. the vote was taken.
resulting: Raleigh. ~ Greensboro. II.
Those voting for Raleigh were:
Messrs. Abernethy, Winbolmne. Mar
ron, Stubbs. Mason, r. W., O'Berry.
Mclean. Beddingfield, Snruil. Grainoar
Neil, Means, Connor, Womack, Moore.
p0u. Davidson, Gotten. Smith, lsoou-
ord. Warburton and Foy
Those voting for Greensboro were:
Nessrs Winston. Pearsal Murchison.
Manning, Reid, Patterson, Williams, As-