The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26

Ipoputists in this state are using all OF
their individual influence to accom-
.plish the defeat of this great chieftain
of democracy We will support him
for the enemies he has made.
When the democratic party was in
defeat he was called to its leadership
and by arduous study. labor and a
genius for organization. ne blazed the
way and directed the forces of democ-
racy to its great and triumphant vic
tories in the campaigns Of 1888 and 1900
We Will support him for his unselish
devotion to his party and state, his
consistent advocacy of democratic
principles, and for the virtues which
have become more manifest in the
midst OF bitter attack and depreciation
by political enemies. He has risen TO
political eminence in North Carolina by
force OF character and ability, n
/ n every position in which he has been
placed he "a proved equal to its du-
ties and responsibilities. and his adj
vance to the high position of United
States senator would be marked o.
the exercise of like abilities upon a
broader field.
We shall support him because We be-
lieve in hat high office he can render
invaluable services TO our state, coun-
ty and city.
Resolved further, That the chairman
of this meeting be requested as 500
as possible to appoint ward ana pre-
lcinct committeeman for the purpose Of
seeing to the polling of a full vote and
to the more effectually carrying OFT of
the purposes of these resolutions.
Resolved further, That we urge the
claims of Mr.. Simmons upon the pco-
pie of this county and state, and earn
testify request the democratic voters to
support him in the primary for United
Estates senator.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Mr.. H. Mel. Green moved the adop-
ltion of the resolutions.
Ex-Mayor w. N. Harriss moved an
amendment to the motion that the reso-
buttons be adopted by a rising vote.
The motions were adopted.
The vote was then called for and was
practically unanimously adopted. Only
two men stood up against them, and
there were some pleasantries about the
small opposition.
On motion of Gearge L. Peschau the
injecting organized itself into a Sim
mons Club.
On motion of Mr.. H. Mel. Green,
the club decided to elect a president
and vice presidents from each ward
and township in the city and county.
On motion of ex-Mayor S. H. Fish
blate, Mr.. James c. Stevenson was
uldIlllIlOuSly eleNleu pIeSlueiIl ol tile
club. Mr.. Ffshblate put the motion.
On motion of Mr.. G. H. Smith, the
president was authorized to appoint
the vice presidents, n he appointed
the following:
First Ward-George l.. Morton.
Second Ward-G. J. Boney.
Third Ward-E. S. Lathrop.
Fourth Ward-H. Mel. Green.
Fifth Ward-F. A. Montgo-
Harpett mile most
~precinct, w. F. Alexander. Delgado
mill precinct, Sol. ]. Jones.
Masonboro TownShip-D. J.. Fergus.
Cape Fear Township-R. w. Bor-
IdeauX.
Federal Point Township-Thomas
Magee.
On motion of Mr.. F. H. Stedman, the
chairman was authorized at his leisure
to appoint committees of five in each
ward and township for the purpose Of
organizing and getting out a full vote
for Mr.. Simmons on the day of the
primary election.
At $40 p. m. the club adjourned till
s o'clock next Tuesday night.