The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1900-05-31
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.
Twelve Hours Session MI. Claufe
KitChin Nominated Oh 10th
Ballot. -

The greatest congressional convcn-
ton that has ever assembled In North
Carolina was held in Goldsboro May
24th, 1900. 1t was for tbs nomina-
ton OF q Democratic candidate Tor
Congress from the Second congref-
sional district.
The Democrats were in evidence a
thousand strong. At 4 O'Clock Mr..
W. A. D, nm, of Scotland Neck, chair
man OF the district committee, called
the convention to order. The splendid
body OF patriots of the very best class
of men from every calling in life that
composed the convention, was at once
an Inspiration to the highest and best
wozk on the part of everyone for which
that determined phaIanx of Eastern
North Carolina Democracy bad come
together. The beamlng intelligence
from the sea of faces stimulated every
me who stood before them to do good
and noble work. Mr.. Dunn, In clear
and concise manner, as is his custom
on such occasions, sounded before the
convention the very keynote OF our
success, white supremacy and the gov
eminent of this State by white men,
for the protection of our interests, our
wives and our children.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Dunn's
eloquent and forceful speech he called
Mr.. w. T. Dortch. of Goldsboro, as
temporary chairman. Mr.. Dortch also
made quite strong and forceful
speech for white supremacy and the
cause of Democracy. He asked the
naming of permanent chairman. By
motion of Maj. T. L. Emry, OF Roanoke
Rapids, Mr.. Dortch was made perma-
nent chairman. Mr.. Gold, editor Of
the Wilson Times, was made secretary,
and other members of the press we're
made assistants. The following gen.
tlemen were appointed a COMMITTEES
On platform and resolutions:
Eertie-C. w. Mitchell.
Edgecombe-D. E. Cobb.
Greene-Swift Galloway.
Halifax-Davld Bell.
Lenoir-W. D. Pollock.
Northampton-C.G G. PEBBLES.
Warren--L. J. Picot.
Wayne-W. r. Allen.
Wilson-D. Warrington.
Also the following committee on
credentials:
Bertie-A. T. Eason.
Edgecombe-J. E. Cobb.
Greene-T. E. Barrow.
Ha!ifax-John O. Burtnn.
Lenoir-W. III. Davis
Northampton-D. NJ. Pugh.
Warren-D. NJ. Collins.
Wayne-J. T. Hooks.
Wilson--Jno. R. Dildy.
While these committees were pre-
pairing their report Capt. Thomas w.
Mason, of Northampton, was called
and appeared before the convention in
his best spirits. He spoke with power
and carried the convention by storm,
apostrophizing George White and bid
ding him goodbye forever from the
halls of Congress.
The committee on credentials re-
ported that there were no contests
from the counties. The committee
On platform and resolutions reported
and recommended the State platform
adopted in Raleigh in April. Both
these reports were adopted.
THE NOMINATIONS.
Then the more interesting stage OF
proceedings had been reached. A
motion was made that nominations
bs made. The roll of counties was
called Berthe was passed because it
had no candidate. Edgecombe was
called, and Mr.. /. V. Bassett, of Rocky
Mount, appeared on the rostrum and
in we'll chosen words placed before the
convention the name of Mr.. Donnell
Gillian, of Tarboro, reviewing some
what in detail the work of Mr.. Gillian
in Edge:ombe county and Tor the par
t. generally.
Greene was called but had no can
didate.
| Halifax was called and Mr.. Walter
E. Daniel, Of Weldon, in his usual
happy, vigorous and forceful style
placed before the convention the name
of Mr.. Claude Kitchin, of Scotland
Neck. He made eloquent reference tt
Mr.. Kitchin's ability and his almos
prophetic warning two years ago
against anything like an alliance with
any other party. He spoke pointed,
of Mr.. Kitchln's work as great cam
paigner and fit leader for the Demcc
racy of the Second District.
Lenoir was called but had no can
didate.
Northampton was called and Dr. d
B. Zollicoffer, in storm OF eloquenc,
that swept the convention, placed be
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