The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-02
Politics and Politicians.

Probably by endorsing Mr. Pritchard
Mr.. Butler hopes to do him all the harm
possible.-Durham Herald.
Mr.. J. R. Holland, of Wake Forest,
who was in Raleigh yesterday, says that
| there are no Independents in Wake
Forest. "The people were so disguised
with Radicalism that they are un-
changeable Democrats.
The lily whites may declare that they
are doneWith the negro, but the indisput-
able fact remains that the Republican
party as whole, would still force him
upon us as humiliation, and this is so
we'll displayed when a Republican Presi-
dent of these United States recently sat
cheek by jowl" with an Alabama negro
at dinner.-Tarboro Southerner.
In almost conversational STYLE
throughout, Congressman e. w Pou de-
llvered in the opera house last night one
of the most powerful Democratic speeches
ever heard in Gastonia. 1t was of the
kind that will do good. With pertinent
ASo'o iCtoiNdlly dppleu ue dppedlS 10 the
reason and conscience of the voter-wins
the voters approval so that it stays
Won.-GastOna Gazette.
- Fg r@3 xF-
After a big row, the Republicans in the
IWenty-eighth Senatorial district. nomi-
mated S. E. Marshall for the Senate N.
0. Petree, of Stokes, expected the nomi-
nation, and when motion was made to
make the nomination unanimous Stokes
countey voted 'no."
Mr.. George r. Hiss, Republican candi-
date for Congress in the Ninth district.
is suffering from nervous prostration,
and has been taken North for treatment.
All will hope to hear of his early recov-
cry.
There hasn't been anything like it in
North Carolina since Vances famous
campaigns" said a gentleman yesterday
who heard Hon. Cy Watson skin Thurs
ton T. Hicks at Henderson on Tuesday
ut was a scene never to be forgotten
Now Mr.. Hicks is a strong lawyer, but
he is baby in politics. His speech was
vulnerable from start to finish. Mr. Wat
son did not make the mistake of being
too severe on young convert as he called
Hicks. He used as only Cy Watson can
use, ridicule and good natured satire, ac-
companicd by fatherly admonition and
earnest and vigorous rebuke. Part OF
the time the people were laughing until
their sides were sore, part of the time
they W ere sorry for Hicks, and when Mr..
Watson concluded they were happy on the
way. The speech was unreportable 1t
was exactly the sort of speech that Nr
Hicks opening called for, and the dose
that Hicks needed was administered by
the man of all the men in the State best
qualified to administer it. Mr.. Watson
has more genuine wit than any of our
public speakers, he has a sharp tongue
that has no venom, and Vance in his
best days could not make you laugh more
His stories were good and every one hit
hCme. his illustrations illustrated, and
his argument was unanswerable. Him.
self q Confederate private who bears the 4
scars of many conflicts, his reference to-
Mr.. Hicks defense of Reconstruction and
his denunciation of Democrats for 4
bringing on the war" were simply mag
nficent. No living man could have ham
died the matter better. The Democracy
is fortunate in having a great leader like
Cyrus B. Watson to champion it's cause
and punch holes in the argument of men
like Hicks who think it is smart to talk
Radical doctrine, spit upon Southern ira
Citions and ideals, and worship the dollar
mark erected by the Republican party
Put Harnett down as being for Pat
terson for Congress by 500 to 1000 ma
jOrity,' said Mr.. w A. Stewart, of Dunn,
who was here yesterday. There is no
truth in The report that the county is
for the Republican nominee. Slocomb. And
say also that we have no Independents
in our counay. 1t is Democracy that has
the majority there
Mr.. Craig and Mr.. Pritchard speak to-
day at Lenoir. Caldwell county, and then
they take a weeks rest They need If,
for they have had a hard time and lost
much sleep by reason of the schedules.