The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-16
To the Editor:


State must have noticed that the trend
of public sentiment is strongly in favor
of the election of Gen. Julian S, Carr to
the United States Senate. While this
sentiment embraces all classes Of people
and comes from all sections, it is most
marked among business men and manu-
facturers, who regard Gen. Carr as their
Representatives; the Confederate vet
Grams, who appreciate his devotion to all
who wore the gray; the farmers, who
have recognized him as leading in i'm
proved agriculture and standing for the
interests of the farmers; the educators,
who feel that he has done more for the
cause of education than any man in North
Carolina; and ministers OF all church.
es, VINO recognize in him friend and
helper in every good work
| request you to publish the following
editorial from the Christian Sun, the or
gan of the Christian Church in North
Carolina. 1t Is written by Rev. j. 0.
Atkinson, the able editor of that paper,
who is enc Of the first men in the Chris
tian church in the South
The editorial is as follows:
"a PRIVILEGE AND A DUTY.
Gen. Julian S. Carr, of Durham, ~ c.,
has announced his candidacy for the
United States Senate. Our laper is not
political, and has nothing to do with
politics as such, but word about Gen.
Carr is a privilege we take and a duty
we perform, not in behalf of any party
or faction of party, but in behalf of
good citizen, brave soldier, a liberal
heaned philanthropist, Christian gem
tleman.
We cannot help admiring, esteeming
and desiring to honor a man who has
dore fer his State, in ways unnumbered,
what Gen. Carr has.
"a brave soldier himself and more ia
Nored himself than most since the days
of service in the army Of his country,
he has never forgotten his less fortunate
comrades, never failing to SPEAK word
in their behalf whenever and wherever
opportunity afforded, and always. and ev-
eFywhere contributing largely and liber-
ally of his means to help and support
them Hundred of homes in North Car
DINA attest his liberal heartedness in
behalf Of the men who were the gray and
their widows and orphans. lie has ever
been, he is today, the old soldiers best
and truest friend. Net only this. Gen.
Carr has proven himself friend to ev-
cry movement and institution in the
State that makes for a better broader,
and nopler citizenship, a more cultured,
enlightened and useful manhood and wo-
manhood.
with a large purse, a liberal hear,
and a ready hand he has contributed
more to the educational and charitable
institutions in North Carolina than any
other man in the State.
"In his generous spirit and in these
princeIy giEs he has known no creed,
no system, no party but has always helped
wherever there was an honest purpose
to give better educational facilities by
the Individual the Church. the State,
the town or city" He seems never to
tire in his efforts to quicken the educa-
tional life OF his State and country.
''By his personal attention and pres
encc, by contributions and donations he
has helped many a struggling institution
in this State to higher plane of use
fulnces and influence, needy youth to a
better and noblcr and mere successful
career.
Are we then to reward men for their
gifts and free-Wll offerings to charity?
Not at ALL A virtuous, manly and char
liable life carries its own reward. But
1--WE should delight to honor, and put into
positions Of trust and cintldence those
who have in the trucst and best sense OF
the word, in the largest and most unset
fish manner shown themselves worthy OF
honor, trust and confidence
General Carr IS a successful business
man, a clear thinker, forceful speaker,
true patriot. a friend to the people, a
gers Gus noble hearted philonthrQpist.
North Carolina can but honor itself in
entrusting to him the duties and privi-
leges of the high office 10 which he as
rires"
The North Carolina Christian Advocate,
organ oftthe Western N. c. Conference,
edited by the gifted Rev. L. w. Crawford,
d. d.. III Its last issue, contained the
following editorial:
SIX REASONS WHY CARR SHOULD BE
CHOSEN.
eve do not know to what extent 1t Is
right for the religious press to discuss
political measures or commend candidates
for political positions, but since it is
matter OF supreme Importance to have
good men in all Offices of responsibility
and trust ana the pest men W III Che
highest places, we think it duty to say
word as to who should be chosen tc
fill the exalted position of United States
Senator from North Carolina.
1--WE have not word to say against
any Of the gentlemen who aspire to thai
high Office. They are all men of ability
and would doubtless reflect honor upol
the stare wherever called to serve
But we arc frank to say that ou
choice fer United States Senator is Gen
eraI Julian S. Carr. Our reasons for Thu
choice are as follows:
1st. General Carr has proven himsei
Ioyal to the best Interests Of North Caro-
lima From the time he began business
to the present hour he has with an un
sparng hand, given Of his means to built
up our industrial, educational and relig
ious enterprises.
''2nd. He was reared in religious
home has from boyhood been professet
Christian and member of the Methods
church. and in his person and famil.
represents the best social, intellectual
and moral sentiment OF the State.
''3rd. General Carrs political record i
clean. He has been persistent ana IN
long Democrat. He has contributed I'D