The Washington times., 1905-03-24

for the second highest official of the
National Government.
Many incidents OF the visit impressed
the Vice President with the fact that
the Republicans of North Carolina are
getting together and building up a
strong, party organization. II there is
anything IN signs. everything points to
a steady march to political supremacy
by the eager young Republicans who
are now In charge of party affairs in
the State.
- Blackburn a Strong Leader.
In this effort much dependence is
placed by them in the leadership of Rep
reseutative Spencer Blackburn, who, as
president of the Tar Heel CLUB, was the
principal host of Mr.. Fairbanks The
$50 men who attended the banquet came
from all sections of the State, a State IN
which one can travel ESQ miles in a
straight line without going outside Its
borders These men, from SeacoaSt and
from the mountains. Wed with one an
ether in applause whenever the name OF
Blackburn was mentioned by any Oh the
speakers Mr.. Fairbanks discovered this
early in the course of his Speech. and
noted it-again in other speeches later.
The intense interest which has been
aroused by, the new Republican move
State was shown also by the presence
ofsi nearly fifty Democrats-men whc
had voted against the Republicans mere
tofore because of the prominence or the
negro issue and not because or any
other difference of opinion on genera
eepnoTic topics.
Selling the Opportunity.
The negro having been taken out o.
politics by Democratic Acknowledgement
the party lines are now undergoing
radical Transformation. and many for
mer Democrats. who we'll know tina
North Cardinals interests make 1t a!
much a protection State as Massa
chusetts CIR Connecticut, are now Willing
to come out are admit their allegiance
to sound Republican principles
This is Blackburns opportunity, ant
with the aid of a small band of sterlini
party. men he has begun to build III
such an organization as will redeem tn
State from Democratic control. His re
mark TO the banGueters that the Ia
Heel Club has set itself to work to cleo
a Republican governor and Republican
United States Senators occasioned muel
enthusiasm. These sentiments have nov
been carried back home by those VIII
heard him. and it is thought will prov
to be seed well planted
Aggressive Young Leaders.
The men to whom the rank and fiji
look most for safe leadership are Rep
yesentative Blackburn and State Elk
ecutive Chairman Thomas S. Rollins
With them is associated closely forme
gubernatorial candidate c. J. Harri:
who is brother of Commissioner c
Education William T Harris. and VIII
polled $1,000 votes at the last election
This splendid showing in a State wher
the Republican party used to be referre
to by its opponents as composed OF onl
officeholaers has encouraged the lea(
ers to look for a State victory soon.
Then there are several eloquent speaker
and stireleSs workers, such as ex-Repr'
sscntatives Harry Skinner and Thoms
Settle: l. NJ Meekins, who ran for secor
place with Harris at the last election
State senator William Pearson, broth,
Of eX-Representative Richmond Pea
son, now of the diplomatic servic
abroad. and Judge Bynum. Then thel
are score of strong local leaders, WI
of large caliher to bring out their be
efforts. This man the Republican a.
confident they have found in Represel
tdtfve Blackburn.
Want United Action.
The Tar Heel Clubs banquet was
some ways more like party State COZ
yention than mere feast. In fact
several opportune moments, attenti,
was called to this by the declaratit
eve are here for business, the fun w
comesafterward."
Judge Bynum enphas sized this view
an abie speech, at o'clock in the NOR
ing. when hardly single banqueter h:
left his seat. He declared the par
wanted no more running back and for
to Washington to lodge complaints
soon as some man was suggested for
appointment. Let US settle our troubl
here at home" he said. land VIII,
name Is sent to Washington, let
all stand solidly behind that man v
want workers for the party who w
do things, and build up, Instead of tea
ing down"
The presence of the Vice President
the banquet gave the affair great pre-
tige, and big results are anticipate
from the dozen stirring speeches ma
by the State leaders Some regret W
felt that Mr.. Fairbanks eschewed DO
tics altogether in his remarks, but q
speeches of Internal Revenue Commit
sioner Yerkes and Representative Dixt
of Montana touched upon those topi
and were ably supported bv the loo
efforts.