The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-11-01

His "Friends" and "Supporters" for
an Obvious Purpose-Let All True
Democrats be on Their Guard.
RALEIGH, n. c., Oct. 3Oth-(SpcciaD-I
have Just learned from sources not to he
doubted that the Republican and fusion
Populist leaders" (all of whom are 50
anxious to see Chairman Simmons de
feated at the primary next Tuesday and
many OF whom are exhibiting much
activity to compass that end have DE-
cided upon a new line of action.
A number of them have been in Raleigh
during the last few days, and on Satur-
day last a conference was held. at which
were present the visiting Rep-pop leader,
and local Republicans. land Others
An exchange of views between them is
said to have had n very depressing effect
upon the congregation. in that the pros
poets OF Mr.. Simmons success were shown
to be entirely too bright to suit them and
their purposes.
1t was also agreed that they and Their
followers had made Il mistake in 50 plain
~ and conspicuOusly advertising UE
their activity their preference Tor ten
Carr, and their determination Ia assist
in his selection at the primary. II Wa
shown that the effect had been To draw
true Democrats all the closer to Mr. Sim
mons. and the fear was expressed that
unless something was dOne-and at once
to counterfeit it. the case 81 his oppo-
nent would be a hopeless one within
another week.
1t was, therefore. agreed that all the
Republicans and Mckinley ropulisis
present should return to their homes and
Immediately announce II ''change Of
heart" That they should declare loudly
and frequently that they Were no longer
advocates of Gen. Cars election, but
have 'fOr reasons good and sufficient 10
them" decided that Mr. Simmons is the
best man for the place. adding that they
will Equality" themselves and vot" Tor
him at the primary
OF course it was understood that notr
would do this in reality. but that oil vii
vote against Mr.. Simmons when IN" tine
comes, ON the evening OF thu day oi tl'
primary. after the Democrats have about
all voted.
Not only are these henceforth SECRkI
enemies OF our party leader Ia do th'7'
but they are to take particular lhHis L.
get the newspapers i'll their n-If',h'
communities to print accounts "i 'h''
alleged flop from Carr to Simmons
and especially are they to SIC To 1t tia'
all Others of their ilk whom they can III.
fiuence shall pursue II similar line "
action
The unnatural idea which they hoIe ~
carry out is so patent as to hardly n,TH
explanations: they hope that by m
TENDING, during the last week "i .r
campaign, to espouse the cau-" "i VI.
Simmons candidacy for the S"l.'t'' -
counterfeit the effect on tru" D"In"fa.
their REAL POSITION on this qne.tIoa.
has created. and. if possible. 10 nakt =
appear that Mr. Simmons or h- fr''i-,
have been soliciting their aid, ana 'i'".
cast suspicion upon the man whom 'l'.
hate and fear above ali men f"rau"'
his uHcOnprOmising and a.g:'-oI''
mocracy.
The idea of Republicans and iH-'o~
Populists supporting +. VI. >ium"A-'
reality, for any office l. 50 Hh.'a' .rT
utterly ridiculous that most i".'inr W..
see through the sham without "s-.''"''
from any one qrr
But there may be som" who l"--.L
might be tempted to give cr"d"Il'" I" o.. Is,
imposition which they seek - i''",-,-
upon them, and to such. Mr.. i.ll'"' ..l..
will render a service 10y "Nln.AT
latest scheme OF the enemies 81 fh' TN t,bs
cratic party, as well as the rncuir7 :" NJ
Democratic organization. I" a"'"'
State chairman. ,,t.
| therefore put you in possession % IN
weapon with which to unEha7N ''''''
their villainy-and in time. u.x,v