The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-09-13
Gen. Julian S. Carr
ANNOUNCES HIMSELF A CANDI-
DATE FOR
UNITED STATES SENATOR.

eide your preference for Senator of the
United States, Tor term beginning
March 18th, 1901. favored this action
then and I heartily endorse It now.
The primary will be held our party is
not afraid to trust the wisdom OF the
people. All the supporters OF our
cause in the August election ara invlt-
ed to participate in the primary. For
many years the conviction has come
home to many OF the best thinkers OF
our country, that the election of Uni
led States Senators should be commit
led directly to the people-the source
OF political power. In the absence OF
the necessary and needed constitution
al change the primary affords the near
est possible approach to an election OF
Senators by the vote of the people.
/ hereby announce myself candl-
date for United States Senator and ask
your support in the primary. My re-
cord as a citizen and a Democrat is
fairly we'll known to many of you. 1
ask for it no greater consideration than
is justly accorded the records OF those
able and honorable gentlemen whose
names have been mentioned fcr this
high position. In this contest shall
not attempt in any way to detract from
the merit of any competitor. We are
all Democrats we are all members OF
the same great political household we
have fought side by side its great bat
ties we have by united effort and I'M
divided strength achieved Its great
trlumphs.
In the recent election-the great up
rising of Anglo-Saxon manhood, we
achieyed notable victory, fraught with
far-reaching and impo rtant consequent
ces imposing upon you the entire re-
possibility and burden of State govern,
ment, and as part of this the lmpera-
tive duty of providing adequate educa-
tional facilities for the boys and girls
OF our State. You will meet these
greater responsibilities bravely and
:earlessly, and discharge their du ties
patiently and wisely. We are no long
er, as In the past, to be kept busy with
the cares OF preserving our homes safe
but will reach out to participate more
freely IN the policies of the nation.
We shall now strive on the higher
plane of effort and craftsmanship.
My political principles are those Of
the Democratic party they find excel
lent and thorough expression in the
National and State platforms need
not summarize their declarations. To
each of them and to both of them /
yield most ready and answering sup
port. They are the voice of my party
speaking in its appointed channels. 1
obey that voice and if your choice fall
on me I shall in every way endeavor to
have those declarations become the
law of the land by appropriate stat
utes.
The Industrial and educational pro-
gress OF North Carolina will command
my earnest attention and jealous SER
vices. Its large agricultural interests
will receive my watchful care and I
will ever strive to foster and protect the
same from hostile legislation. I have
endeavored, as best could, to aid in
the agri cultural, industrial and educa-
tional development and advancement
OF our State. I have endeavored to aid
the public and private schools as I
could. I believe, with confidence, I
can accomplish more in these direc-
tons in the enlarged field of high OIL
cial position, and aided by my expert
ence and knowledge attract greater at
tentlon to the resources and opportu-
mites offered by cur State. Tie gen.
eral upbuilding OF our Commonwealth
will command at all times my earnest
and loyal endeavor. I shall strive to
protect our people from the dangers
and disasters of Force Bills and pre-
serve from Federal Interference our new
Constitutional Amendment, the SUBJ
mission and adoption CT which by such
an overwhelming majority adds new
glory to the "Old North State"
The earnest olicltatlons of my old
comrades In arms haye Influenced me
no little in deciding to submit my
name tor your suffrages. The old
Confederate Veteran realizes the young
men of a generation will soon have
entire charge of the old Ship of State !;
a few years more and the last one of
them with halo of precious memories
around him, will have fought his last
fight and departed from the scene of
action. But while he yet fingers in
sweet cad memories of the glorious
past, he will feel brighter satisfaction
to be again represented in our highest
Council by one Of the "Boys that wore
the Gray"
Fellow Democrats My services have
been yours in every campaign since
became OF age; services gladly given
without desire for, or expectation of
reward, save only the qualification of
a deep and abiding love for my native
8 tate, my people, my party and it's
glorious principles. Ny only ambition