The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-25

Dy Mr Pearson, and ne proposed by
his vote TO stand by w. 7. Crawford.
Applause.)
Nh. Conner said he sympathized with
the gentlemen on this question. We are
In danger of making a false issue. If
issue was to dor w. T. Crawford
I should vote for Mr.. Crawford, but the
Invitation is extended to the agent Of
the Peabody fund. in respect to the dis |
charge of his official duty. He has the
distribution OF a noble fund for educ2-
tional advancement, and the subject Of
n ivftation is to give members of this
ASSEMBLY an opportunity to confer with
him. If Mark Hanna himself were ap-
pointed agent of the government to
visit tEis assembly to distribute funds
Tor public education. undoubtedly we
would extend an opportunity to him to
be heard.
Mr.. Smith, of Gates. wished to know
IL any of the Peabody fund went to
county schools.
Mr. Common said he understood the
fund went to normal schools and grad
ed schools.
Mr.. Graham said the Peabody fund
was administered by the trustees with
out pay. DR.. Currie's recommendation
to the board was eve turned down.
He was an able man, a brave confed-
crate soldier. and, though he might
have done wrong in the instance al
iddCN ~, yet We oil are subject TO
criticisms. There is nothing but indefi-
mite hearsay even about that.
Mr. Mason deprecated any partisan
feeling in the matter and hoped the
agent Of h Peabody fun would be
called on to speak.
Mr.. Petree. of Stokes. said he vas
sorry his matter had run into politics
Mr.. Ebbs said the people of the
Ninth district endorsed the seating of
Pearson by a majority Of $500 and de-
feated Crawford, and if he had been
in DR.. Currie's place he would have
done just like him.
Mr.. Patterson arose to a point of or
der on the ground that Mr.. Ebbs was
making a political speech and not dis
cussing the resolution.
The speaker ruled that all discussion
had been political and the gentleman
was in order.
Mr.. Ebbs then concluded by saying
it was wrong to bring politics in this
matter. .
Mr.. Curtis said Mr.. Ebbs and his par
ty dared not nominate Mr.. Pearson to
run against Nh. Crawford. tina Mr..
Crawford was defeated on account of
misrepresentation made by Mr.. Ebbs
and members of his party hat the con
stitutional amendment o disfran-
chise white men.
Pending the discussion of the reso-
tuition the hour for the election of
United States mate arrived.
Speaker Moore announced that nomi-
nations were in order.
Mr.. White, of Jones. placed in nomi-
nation Hon. F. NJ. Simmons. Mr..
White made an admirable speech, pic
turing the life of the candidate in elo-
quent, but modest terms. Applause
was frequent, n at the conclusion he
was greeted with an outburst of hand
clapping from the crowded Hobbies and
galleries.
Mr.. Benbow. of Yadkin. nominated
Richmond Pearson in a short speech,
receiving at it's conclusion the applause
Of the republicans.
Mr.. GattiS, of Orange. seconding the
nomination of Mr.. Simmons, paid a
high tribute to his leadership IN public
life and his integrity in private life.
He recounted the evils of the past few
years n said Mr.. Simmons had thrice
snatched victory out of the jaws of de-
feat. He concluded by saying that as
one who in the senatorial primary sup
ported another one of North Cardinals
distinguished and able sons, he second
ed the nomination Of Mr.. Simmons.
Mr.. Blythe. of Henderson. seconded
the nomination of Mr.. Pearson us a
man Of ability, courage. and ~undoubted
political integrity and sagacity. Large
1y to his recent efforts in congress do
we owe the gift of an additional con-
gresham. In Mr.. Blythe's speech he
stated that the democrats had elimi-
mated the negro and in two years from
now the republicans of North Caro-
lima. in western districts. would out
weigh the vote of the east and Pritch-
ard would succeed himself as senator.
Mr.. Carraway. of Lenoir. said: NJ
Blythe, beware of the day when the
cohorts of Lenoir meet YOU in battle
array" cloud a~pplause.)
Mr.. Duncan nODnIfSt of SamnSOn
said Marion Butler would not be put
In nomination.
Mr.. Mastin, of Wilkes. spoke in be-
half of Mr.. Pearson.
Mr.. benbow, Of Yadkin, and NJ"
White, of Jones, were appointed tell
ers and reported the vote as follows:
Simmons So. Pearson Is. Butler-0. The
speaker announced Mr.. Simmons had
received a majority of the vote of the
house.
Again the Currie matter came up.
Mr.. Curtis speaking to the resolution
and in reply to Mr.. Blythe, said If he
was a republican he would hang his
head in shame to acknowledge that his
party had endorsed with increased ma
jority, the ~rascality of it's leaders.
A vote was taken on Mr.. Whitaker's
motion to table the resolution.
Mr.. Mastin. of Wilkes called for the
ayes and noes. The republicans alone
sustained the call. A great many mem
bers explained their votes.
Mr.. Allen, of Wayne. said he hoped
a new era had dawned in North Caro-
i lima; that the vote of the house just
taken showed in what estimation this
house held the republican candidate
for senator. The question now before
it was n in which politics hou not
enter.
Mr.. Audrey said he should vote on no
resolution to table a resolution that
was intended to do honor to the repre-
sentative of the Peabody fund, which
had been of UGH benefit to schools on
| WinSton-Salem.
Mr.. Daughteridge said he voted mo
| because he realized the great value of
| DR.. Currie'S educational work in North
Carolina; that if he were to vote his
personal feelings he would vote other
wise.
Mr.. Robinson. of Arson. said this was
not a political but educational question
and in hat light he should vote no