The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-31

The vile threat made by some popu-
lists that Aycock would not be allowed
TO speak at Clinton according to the
schedule and arrangements Of the
democratic executive committee caused
such a wave of indignation to sweep
over Sampson and Duplin and the
other adjacent counties. that fully
four thousand people. most OF the
men armed to the teeth" were at
Clinton yesterday determined that Mr.
Aycock should address the people.
Among the number We're about 500 red
shirts. 300 of whom were from Duplin,
and about 1,OOo of the county's ~fairestl
daughters.
The procession that met Mr.. Aycoca.
and Mr.. Woodward to escort them 70
the speakers stand was over a mile
long. 1t was lea by the K. of P. band
of Goldsboro, followed by six beautiful
floats filled with aides all dressed in.
white. Then came the Clinton band,
followed by the long line of red shirts.
The procession itself vas a magnifi-
cent demonstration, the long line of
men and women gaily waving minia-
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cock and white supremacy, and the
stirring music from two bands caused
the blood to thrill ard was a sufficient
warning that trouble might be expected
if the speakers were in any way inter
fered with.
Arriving at the speakers stand
which was decorated in white and
covered with ivy and flowers and was
situated in a beautiful grove of state
ly elms, the chairman called on Rev.
Mr.. Douglas, of the Baptist church, to
open the meeting and Mr.. Douglas
offered a beautiful and fervent appeal
to the great throne above to protect
and watch yer this state and people in
this time of excitement.
Mr.. J. O.. Carr introduced III a short
speech Hon. F. A. Woodward, Of Will
son. For n hour n a quarter MIR.
Woodward made one of the most pow
erful arguments and clearest eXpOsi-
tionS on the pending issue of any of
the campaign. He was often inter-
rupted with applause and as he would
score point after point on the populists
and republicans the crowd would
cheer most heartily.
Mr.. E. w. Carr, in a short but i'm
pressive talk. closing with the words,
I'm the presence of these beautiful
women and brave men, I crown you
l ~ III &NO1 IL Cl4NNA WI
come you among u.s." he introduced
Nh. Aycock who as he advanced to the
front of the rostrum was greeted with
prolonged cheering, lasting for several
minutes amid cries for "Aycock,"
white Supremacy" Down with mig
ger rule" etc. Mr.. Aycock spoke for
for over an hour, making one of the
most mastery political addresses ever
heard in this state. His impassioned
manner of talking, n his impressive
words, all SO earnestly spoken, mixed
with his brilliant humor and apt anec-
dotes so we'll illustrating his points,
make him an ideal c~ampaigner for
the great mass of people. His thoughts
are conveyed in beautiful yet exceed
ingly simple language. Oftimes his
reference to different subjects would
cause pandemonium to break loose
and when he finally concluded the
crowd yelled as one man go on" bu
Mr.. Aycock said this was the one hun
bred and third speech of this cam
paign delivered by him and he did not
feel able to continue longer. AS he sat
down a magnificent basket of the most
exquisite flowers was presented to him
by Mr.. Henry E.. Faison. who said, "Ir
behalf of tn womanhood of Sampson
county 1 present this as a loving tes-
timonial to you as thei champion, eX.
pressive of their respect and admira-
ton"
Mr.. Aycock briefly acknowledged
the beautiful gift and this scene cauS-
ed great enthusiasm. Among Other
things said by our next governor we
can give but a few extracts and do no
intend this to be a summary of his ad-
dress:
This year one issue brings all white
men together and 1 find perfect unity
existing between you and there is nc
estrangement."
MY candidacy for governor has no
Is h Importance for you or fol
me as has h great issue now pending
before you.
when the republicans estered the
state in 1868 they found it in despair
n poverty and the first thing they
did was to d~isfranchise 10000 whites
n confer the ballot on the negro.
1.-The democratic party has
will and never can ~disfranchise
a single white man, for the demo-
cratic party is the white man.. Finally
the democratic party came into power
Peace settled over the land-men re-
turned to their labors. Prosperity
came to the people. Safety AMI good
Oh der was everywhere because behind
the party was the great sturdy white
man."
He told of the Wilmington riot, but
declared that now we do not want
your pistol and rifle but only your bal
lot, which executes the freeenan's will
as lightning Toes the win of God"
He discussed the amendment fully
and forever silenced those who claim
that white men will be disfranchised
under its workings and yet 1000 ne
negroes will be deprived of the ballot.
Il stand here and demand he con-
unued for the white boys and white
girls of this state schools, so that they
may be able to learn and enter into
competition with anybody for all thai
is best in life. I stand and the demo-
cratic party stands for the open Bible
in every home and the boys and girls
to e it's teachings to their illiterate
fathers and mothers"
1--WE swear by everything we count
holy. We will suffer no other day Of ne
gro rule in North Carolina We dc
swear that the mar who stands for the
negro 10Y shall stand for him forever
The man who refuses to vote for The
is forever cursed and