The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-16
UNANIMOUSLY FOR
POU FOR CONGRESS
A Democratic Love Feast
Names Him as Choice.
A MAGNIFICENT SPEECH
Draws Line of Cleavage Between De-
mocracy and It's Foes.
A STRONG PLATFORM WAS ADOPTED
Placed in Nomination by Hon. B. n. Bum, and
Nomination Seconded by Every County
in Enthusiastic Terms of
Eulogy.
A MAGNIFICENT SPEECH
Draws Line of Cleavage Between De-
mocracy and It's Foes.
A STRONG PLATFORM WAS ADOPTED

In an enthusiastic and harmonious con-
speakers as Democratic Love Feast"
Hon. E. W. Pou, the present representa-
tive of the Fourth North Carolina Dis
trict, was unanimously renominated yes
terday to succeed himself in the next
House of Representatives by tie Congress
sional convention of this district.
1he nominating speech was made by
Hon. B. H. Bum, of Nash, and it most
eIoquently and forcibly presented Mr..
Pou to the convention as an ideal man
and an ideal Democrat, recognized for
his ability, not only in North Carolina,
but in the Union.
The platform adopted is a strong one.
1t represents the voice of the "unterri-
fed" and it is one upon which battle
royal can be made to hold the State as
the hands of the Democracy, whose
record has proved that it is the best
guardian of the peoples interest
Mr.. Pou's speech of acceptance was a
striking one. 1t told in no uncertain
terms of the mission of the Democratic
party, and it called for a clear line of
cleavage between those who posed as
Democrats and obtained the benefcient
results which came from the successes
coming to the party, and those who
''abide in the ship at all times and un-
der all circumstances stand true and
tried. 1t was forcibly and earnestly de-
livered, and it is published in full It's
reading will verify and give new heart
of courage to all who believe in the best
government of the people,
Eaxtcly at noon the convention was
called to order by Mr.. James r. Young,
the chairman of the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee of the District. There
was splendid attendance from every
county and many visitors were in Metro
politan Hall where the convention was
held.
Mr.. Jas. r. Young, in calling the con-
vention to order, made the following
speech:
Fellow Democrats of the Metropolis
tan District: / have the honor, and it
becomes my pleasant duty, as chairman
of your executive committee, to call this
convention to order.
I'm doing so l will not make any ex,
tended remarks but only wish to well
come you. one and all, to this Demo
cratic gathering and to express my
pleasure at meeting so many of the true
Democrats of this district assembled
under -such auspicious circumstances.
Two years ago the victory was
fought in this district and won and you
sent such popular and able represen-
tative 20 Congress that today you meet
only to formally record the will of the
W r71Q1 of trio for
as | have been able to learn the Demo-
Gratis in every county of the district
have unanimously endorsed the work OF
their representative and instructed their
delegates to vote unanimously for the re-
nomination of Hon. Edward w. Pou.
Though too young to be in the wal
between the States, and even called a
beardless youth, Hon. Edward w. Pou
is learned, able and true and already a
veteran in the Democratic ranks, work
ing for the best interest of our people
and the success of our grand old party
You have good reason to be proud OF
your faithful representative, for few
have in so short time taken such a high
stand in Congress. You will do we'll to
send him back to Washington again
You honor him. You bestow your honor
worthily. He will do credit to this dis
trict and our State. He will always be
on the side of the people in Congress
We hear of Independents in this district
Let them come. We can and will carry
this district by an increased majority
5000 or 10.000-against representative
of the Republican party or a deserter
from our ranks, or both.
ION all sides we see the bestowal of
Federal patronages upon those who have
heretofore acted with us. We are told
that there are white men, calling them
selves Democrats, who are willing to
have Hon. Jeter G.. Pritchard returned
to the United States Senate. We are
told that Mr.. Hanna has promised to
open his barrel in his behalf. Fellow
Democrats, these things will not avail
The Democrats, the white men of North
Carolina, are not to be fooled or bought
with either patronage or Doodle" We
have redeemed the State from Republi
can and negro rule-the same thing in
this State at least-and true to our
serves, our women and children-the
principles of Democracy and the Anglo
saxon, We will see that the State is kent
redeemed and free.
The next House of Representatives.
VIII De Democratic. With the actions of
the last Republican Congress il does