The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-11

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W. w. Deems. committeeman from the
Second Ward. suggested to him that
Congressman sgd Bowie was present and
stated that the committee would like 10
hear from him. There were loud calls,
was introduced by Chairman Ellis.
Mr.. Bowie said that It was an unex-
pected honor to speak to the Democratic
Executive Committee Of Dallas. He
thanked the Democracy Of the county for
the great honor that had been done him
In castin ga unanimous vote for his re-
nomination to Congress. He was glad of
the opportunity of getting acquainted
with the representatives Of the Democra-
cy Of the largest county in the district
and the best Democratic County In the
state. He came from a beat in North
Alabama that had 80 negro majority and
knew to great desfree what the black
belt had had to 60 through in main
tanning whits supremacy. As chairman
Of the Democratic Executive Committee
OF the county, he knew what II was to
have t. contend with negro majority
led by white Republicans who were not
always too scrupulous as to the means
they used to win out From that expert
ence he had dedicated himself to get
ting the new Constitution and better
state Of affairs than ever before now
confronted the people of Alabama.
He paid a glowing tribute to the Dem
ocratic Executive Committeeman from
the black belt and said that they had
exhibited great patriotism in surrender
ing their power and voting for a white
Democratic primary. The black belt had
laid down the power 1t had In controll-
ing the destinies of the State, had done
so voluntarily, had done II for the good
of the white men Of Alabama; to build
up white Democratic party.
He said that the opposition could not
claim that there was any fraud in the
last primary. Every white man In Ala
bama who had come forward and asked
for it had been given a certificate that
entitled him to 90 to the polls and vote.
One Democrat in one section of Alaba-
ma Is as large now as a Democrat In
any other section of the State. There IL
no longer cause for grievance. On the
ides of November he predicted that ev-
cry county In the Fourth District would
be lined up under the Democratic BAN
ner. and the party would be In better
shape than It has been since the days
of Thomas Seay. He said that he intend
ed to go on the firing line and put In
his work in the white counties, where
there had been opposition to the party
kEOiA buC WHito hctIs Out IL ScTNiCcS
were needed in Dallas he would be only
too glad to come down and make a few
speeches. but he felt that the affairs Of
the party were in too good hands to need
any assistance from him In this county.
He promised that the Democracy of
Dallas woulu hear good results from the
upper tier Of counties, when the returns
came in in November.
Len Mullen introduced a resolution
thanking Mr.. Bowie for his speech, and
w. w. Burns informed Mr.. Bowie that he
would be expected to make a speech or
two In the county in October.
Steps were then taken to hold the pri-
mary election September is.
Resolutions were introduced by Com
mitteeman Felix M. Wood. endorsing Col
H. 8. D. Mallory for Chairman Of the
Democratic State Executive Commit
tee.
The resolution endorsing Hon. H. s. d.
Mallory follows:
whereas, At the late Democratic pri-
mary election. held in this State. a new
Democratic State Executive Committee
was elected; and.
Whereas, This committee will be call
ed to meet at an early date for organi-
zation; and,
whereas. The changed conditions Of
the party In Alabama call for wise, pru-
dent. conservative and sagacious men al
Its leaders: and.
whereas. In the person of our distinr
guished fellow citizen, Hon. II. 8. d. NAL
lory, is found the elements OF such q
character. and, ~
Whereas. His long. faithful and un-
selfish service as a member of the State
Committee has eminently qualified him
for the position, therefore be it
Resolved, by the Democratic Executive
Committee of Dallas County, That the
name Of Hon. H. s. d. Mallory Is hereby
presented to the State Executive Com
mittee as a suitable Democrat for chair
man Of said committee. and his election Is
earnestly recommended.
Chairman Ellis was authorized to ap-
point a committee to conduct the CAM
paign for the approaching November cleo
ton, after which the committee ad-
journed.