The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-04
SAYS SENATOR FRANCIS
He Talks Interestingly About the
Rest of the Ticket.
Mr. GILMtR SAYS THE WEST IS ALRIGHT
Opposition to the Amendment Disappears as
Soon as the People Have its Provisions
Explained to Them. Waynes-
vile is improving.

'Who will be the Fusion candidate for
Governor / asked State Senator j. A.
Francks (Rep.) of Swain county, who has
been here this week attending the meet
ing of the State Board of Elections.
"Why, l think it will be Cy Thompson.
My people up in the West have about
agreed on him.
will the Republicans consent to your
ticket?'
Yes, there seems to be little objection
to it in the West. The fact is they'll
consent to anything to beat the amend
ment.'
Senator Francks went on to say that his
own party solid against the amend
ment, that he thought at least 95 per
cent of the Populists opposed it and
many Democrats would vote against it in
his section.
He thinks Reynolds will be re-nomina-
ted for Lieutenant Governor if he cares
for it, Republican will be named for
Secretary of State if Thompson is nomi-
mated for Governor and that Worth and
Aver will be renominated.
las to the rest Of the ticket he added
I'VE are al at sea--except Corporation
Commits sicner In a candidate for that
You know there are two to be elected
one from the West and one from the East
I'm candidate for the Western place
My people want me to run for Senator
again, but l shall decline and stand for
nomination for commissioner on the State
ticket
Another Republican says Senator
Francis is all wrong; that no agreement
has yet been reached between the Repub-
licans and Populists as to the division of
State ticket-rwho shall get what"
Though no agreement has been
reached he added. "still | think Sena-
tor Francis is not FAR wrong in his fore
cast of the ticket. The prospects now
are that Cy. Thompson will be nominated
fer Governor and that Worth and Aver
will be renominated.'
Mr.. r. D. Gilmer Of Waynesville. has
been in the city this week attending q
meeting of the State Board of Elections
Replying to inquiries made by News and
Observer reporter Mr.. Gilmer said yes,
terday:
Il am glad to report that my section
amendment Nearly all of our conven,
tlcns have been held, and we are prepar-
ing for an organized and aggressive carr
paign. This is necessary simply for the
purpose of refuting the false and unfair
statements made by those opposing the
: amendment as to its effect upon certain
of our white voters. The false impressions
made by these representations yield read
lily wherever and whenever the provisions
OF the amendment are thoroughly under
stood. Our people up there are reading
and thinking for themselves, and arc
STUDYING this question with reference 10
its effect uoon the future welfare OF
North Carolina and I can assure you that
they are last becoming convinced that it's
adoption is essential to the promotion of
our highest and best interests. and the
peace and quetude of our people gener-
ally The West will rally to it's support "
And how is the thriving town of
Waynesville getting along9i
Constantly improving. 1t is great
summer resort. as you know. Additions
are to be made to the Sulphur Springs