The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-07-03
DEMOCRATS AT WORK.
HALIFAX DEMOCRATIC CON
yENrIoN.
It Was Large ana Harmonious


The Halifax Democratic county con.
yention met IN Halifax Tuesday, Jul,
LIST. At IL 40 Mr.. f. L. Travis, chair.
man OF the county Dem ooratic execu-
tive committee, called the convention
to order. He named Dr. John a. Col
Inns, OF Enfield, as temporary chairman
DR.. Collins on being conducted to the
Chair said Gentlemen, the conven-
ton is ready for business" b. motion
OF Maj. 7. l.. Emry members OF the
press present were made secretaries oil
the convention. By motion OF Mr.. E.
L. Travis the temporary organiza-
ton was made permanent.
The chairman expressed the hope
that everything in the convention
would be done quietly and ia order.
By motion OF DIR. Liyermon the chair
man was asked to appoint committee
on credentials, az there was a contest
reported from Halifax. This was done,
and while the committee deliberated
persons were called for speeches.
A molten was made to adjourn to the
court yard, but it was lost.
MR.. KITcH1N CALLED.
When calls were made for Hon.
claude Kltchln he threaded his way
to the stand and under hearty greet
Ing said:
"Mr. Chairman and gentlemen I
am not going to make speech. There
is no time for speech-maklng to-day.
But 1 would be ungrateful if did not
thank you and every man in Halifax
county for this compliment and ex-
OF your loyalty and honor. I
thank you sincerely from the depths of
my beart."
MIR: DANIEL CALLED.
Solicitor w. E. Daniel being called
in few well chosen remarks.
He said in part:
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen /
wish to pledge to our distinguished
Mr.. Kitchin, solid
support OF solid Democracy at our
Congressional convention tomorrow.
congratulate the Democratic party
On its prospects, and be who supposes
hat there are going to be Discussions
n Halifax Democracy is mistaken.
Have we so soon forgotten 1896, and
The struggle of four years ago when
The Democrats of Halifax county re-
solved to redeem the county from the
hands Of those who we're debauching
t? Shoulder to shoulder and elbow
% elbow, we shall go forward
20 victory in Novem ber."
OTHERS CALLED.
While waiting for the committee on
credentials others were called upon for
'peeches-Maj. T. l.. Emry, J. C.
simmons, D. Bell, w. F. Parker,
Robert Ransom. E. L. Travis, w. P
White, Stuart Smith, and 81 excused
themselves with thanking the conven-
ion for the compliment. Mr.. Parker
aid it was too warm in the court room
o speak then, but if his services should
,e needed in the campaign he will
% ready to do what he can.
MR.. DUNN CALLED.
Mr.. w. A. Dunn was called an d
made some very witty remarks about
he excuses given by the other gentle
men who had been called. Continuing
ne said for Solicitor Daniel that the
ayor of the people towards him was
more that a compliment. Said he:
1T is deserved recognition of one of
;he foremost prosecuting officers in
The South, and at Weldon in the Judi
;iai convention on 9th OF July we will
dominate him again. And tomorrow
IN the Congressional convention at
Tarboro, we shall hear no other name
except Claude Kitchln's. He already
ranks as one the leading members OF
our national Congress. Mr.. Dunn
further said that Democrats will settle
all differences and Halifax will set the
Tor victory Ill November. Mr..
Simmons was called again and respond
I'd in some fervent remarks for the
good of the party.
The committee on credentials re-
;urned and reported the contest over
he Halifax delegation settled and
aamed the delegates.
DR.. A. G.. Livermon made motion that
Hon. Claude Kitchin be allowed to
name the delegates to the Congress
onal convention. Mr.. Kitchin arose
md said 81 name every friend OF
nine in the county as delegate"
KITCHIN ENDORSED.
The following resolution offered by
.. L. Travis was adopted
"Resolyed-1. That we heraby
aeartily endorse the course Of our Con-
Hon. Claude Kitchin, and