The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-07
ALL BY RECLAMATION
HARMONY AND THE BEST Of
FEELING PREM AILED.
MR.. PoGUE DID THE GRACEFUL ACT
He Seconded Powe's Nomination and Aske d
that il be by icclamation. Mayor Powell
and Other Candidates Address
the Convention.

tfl6 NofiNcUliUHs
The city Democratic convention met
hast night in the Metropolitan Opera
House.
The nominations for mayor, clerk and
tax collector were all unanimous.
Harmony and the best Of feeling pre-
vailed.
The meeting was called - orier by
MIR. l.. $ Ellison.
On motion Of Mr.. Robt. II. Jones, Mr.,
John c. Drewry was elected permanent
chairman.
The representatives of the Democratic
press were elected secretaries.
The chair declared nominations for
mayor in order.
Mr.. Grham Haywood placed in nomi-
nation Mayor 4. VI. Powell. In doing
80, he said:
When the board of aldermen of the
city of Raleigh elected the Hon. \. NJ.
Powell mayor to succeed that distinguish
ed citizen, eN-Mayor Russ, they did the
proper thing. and gave thorough salts
faction to a very large majority Of the
Democratic voters of this city. Standing
as he does at the head of one of our
largest and most substantial business
films and bearing an unimpeachable
character. he will administer the affairs
of this city in an honorable. upright and
impartial manner and give universal sat
isfaction TO our citizens.
Il might talk for hours OF his good
qualities but it is unnecessary, his record
as Il citizen since he has been among
us is a sufficient guarantee of his good
citizenship. / now have the honor of
presenting the name of the Hoa. A. NJ.
Powell. for mayor. and trust he will be
nominated by reclamation"
MIR. Joseph Il. Pogue. who had re-
ceived a very hattering vote i'll the pri-
maries for the office of mayor. said thai
it gave him great pleasure 10 second
the nomination of MIR. Powell for mayor
and requested that his delegation cast
their votes for Mr.. Powell ana shat the
nomination be made by acclamat on. lie
returned his heartfelt and sincere thanks
to the friends who had given him their
support in the race. He stated tnaF
there had been no bitterness me
rivalry for the office and that he con-
test had been conducted W iaititss'
all having the best inter~ OF ,he CITY
at heart. He closed = saving:
Il .heerf,llly he to the will ct the
maiority of the democrats ana ask that
the vote at " primaries be ratified by
acclamatj..
80 was declared the Democratic nomi
nee for mayor
Nominations for clerk were announced.
Mr.. David NJ. King WAS called 10 the
chair and Chairman Drewry placed in
nomination Mr.. Ham L. Smith. Mr..
Drewry said:
1T affords me great pleasure to nomi-
nate 2 man who has served This city
for four years so efficiently. He is a
noble and honorable citizen. His record
speaks for itself. He is known to you
ALL If nominated and elected he will
continue 10 give the city clean and
fearless service. | can say from my
association with him in the city's work
that he is one of the most courteous
and efficient clerks the city has ever had
l move that the nomination be made
by acclamation.''
Mr.. S4niths nomination was then
made by acciamation.
Mr. Drewry then took the chair again
and announced that nominations for tax
collector We're in order.
Ex-Mayor w. NJ. Russ put before the
convention the name of Mr Charles i
LEmsden He said:
i rise for the purpose of placing in
nomination Mr.. Charles +. Lunlsden.
there rs not a man here hut who Knows
MN well. His record rs al official IS
enc OF the best in the State He is II
man III whom you can impose implicit
coincidence. The best evidence of this III
the fact that there was no opposition to
INN. i move the nomination he made
by acciamation.
Mr.. Lumsden was named ~ acciama-
ton.
The convention called for Powell. :.
who came forward. He prefaced his
speech by saying that there had been
no I'LL feeling III the race, nor lnterrup-
tlon of friendship. He said:
MAYOR POWELL'S SPEECH.
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen of the
convention: 1t is with no little pride
and qualification that | now appear be-
fore you to accept the nomination for
mayor. | cannot find words to adequately
express my high appreciation of the
distinguished honor; TO thank you for the
very high compliment and assure you
that shall do my part to keep the city
in the line of progress: that it shall fake
no backward step. To insure this we
need means to continue improvements.
The issuance of bonds should he sup
ported. We are lacking in natural adj
vantages enjoyed by towns which have
water connections, thereby preventing a
minimum freight rate, and the benefits
to manufacturing, then let us make the
most of what we have. Being the CAPT.
tai of the State with our advantageous
environments, we may hope to attract
retired capitalists and make this sought
as "A resident city. In the primaries just
held, some wise selections of aldermen
have been made, and the board will
number among its members soEie OF thy
best business talent in the cit. Cooper
ating with them / feel assured our city
will not only hold its position, but movs
forward to greater attainments. / hope
when the time Of this administration