The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-06-25
HAVE BEENS' NO GOOD
North Carolina Republicans Follow the
Leaders Who Hold CEce and Can
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courtesles etween these two warning
Republican leaders from North Caro-
lima, In fact the telephone commu-
nication between the Bond building
and the Raleigh hotel, where the two
statesmen maintain their respective
headquarters. is said 10 be working
badly during the past few days. The
old time cordially between the two
Republican statesmen Is entirely a
thing of the past and there has not
even been the formality OF an ex-
change of cards.
The former Senator had his auto
the BLACK devil" variety-at work to-
day, and was a conspicuous figure on
historic Pennsylvania Avenue. The
Republican State Chairman was busy
covering distance, but he footed" it
most of the time. Judge Adams saw
Secretary Cortelyou. of the Treasury,
who is regarded as the Presidents
Assistant Secretary Hitch
cock. of the Postofice Department.
who is in charge OF postal patronage
matters in the South, and a number
of other officials of prominence in ad-
m~inistration circles. The State Chair
man allowed as how he was here on
professional business, and waved aside
suggestions that he was dallying with
the national political equation.
Convention a Year Hence.
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Convention that will select delegates
to the National convention, which is
to choose the Presidential nominee, is
Just abou one year hence, but all the
moves on the political ch~eCkerboard
by North Carolina politicians who visit
Washington relate to hat important
gathering. There IS a big effort on'the
part Of a number Of State Republicans
to gain favor here in Washington,
with the object of cutting some sort
of a figure in the selection of
delegates from North Carolina
From all present indications
Judge Adams will be the dominating
figure in that convention a year hence.
He will require and have the support
of National Committeeman Duncan,
but 1t is plain to observe even at this
early date that tina combination will
be in supreme control when the Office
holders and their allies gather at
Greensboro.
Ex-senator Butler started out to
buck the Adams-Duncan combination,
but his effort has proven a most i'm
potent one from the standpoint of
practical politics, to use a White
House expression, and the one best
bet is that Butler, Blackburn and 1.-The
disappointed" who ave been chasing
patronage ~loaves, will be in the very
slender minority. The disappointed
Office seekers, who are known as
I'll jim L Z -. . So liz W oI1t
of q fight. Butler has mighty little
support outside of Sampson county.
certainly not enogh with influence suf-
fcient to be apprecfably felt in the
state convention. B~lackburn's follow
ing has disappeared like butter in the
sun since he lost his power and in
fuence as a Congressman. AS a mat
ter of fact most of the Eighth district
crowd has scrambled aboard the or
g~anization band wagon, and are shout
ing loudest for the machine. 1t is the
old case of follow those who distribute
the 1oaves and fishes. Withal the sit
uation is a very cheering one for the
Adams-Duncan combination. 1t is
packed by the office holders. is ready
to thrust another nomination on
ct. r." with force. if necessarv-and
thus is the opposition confronted with
an almost hopeless opportunity.
Chance for Contractors.
The construction of the channel be-
tween Pamlico sound and the ocean
the third link in the proposed inland
water way-for which Congress appro-
priated $3.50, 900, is to be let by con-
tract, and North Carolina contractors
will probably compete in the bids.
This information comes from Repre-
sentative Chas. R. Thomas. who dis
cussed the matter today with General
Mackenzie, chief of engineers of the
war department. There will be many
competitors for the big contract from
all over the country; included among
which will probably be a corporation
to be formed in New Bern by local
capitalists. Gen. Mckenzie informed
Mr.. Thomas today that local en-
gineers are now at work on a detailed
survey of the project. AS soon as they
complete the undertaking bids Will be
called for.
The revenue cutter Pamlico, which
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ters. has been completed by the con-
tractors, and Will receive her trial trip
Monday at Wilmington, Del. The
legislation for the construction of this
vessel, was ecure largely through
the instrumentality of Representative
Thomas. The vessel, which cost s175.-
900 will be detailed for duty in North
Carolina waters the latter part of Au-
gust. The Pamfico will go direct to
New Bern.
The Congressional party, which is to
accompany the who will
make the survey of the proposed Ap-
palachian forest reserve. will begin the
trip from Asheville the latter part of
July. Senator simmons and Rrepsent-
ative Thomas will be in the party. as
we'll as Representatives from other
states.
Republican State Chairman dam
has secured a desirable position for
c. L. Blalock. former postmaster at
Hickory. Hesis appointed special agent
in the Internal Revenue Department.
to d. service under the revenue agents.
There were only three such positions
available for the entire country. Mr..
Blalock will receive "a a day, and has
an unlimited xpense account The
position also carries possibilities of
promotion.
Henry G. Williams Seriously I'll.
Col. Henry G.. Williams, of Wilson,
n. c, who has been a resident of
Washington for many years, is criti-
cally i'll, though his condition was re-
ported tonight as somewhat improved.
Col. Williams is remembered by many
C~arOlinians as executive clerk to the
late senator Ransom. He held an inn
portant clerkship in congress and was
once Senator from Wilson county.
The PoStOfflce Department recently
discontinued the %steanler mail service
between Oriental and New Bern. Many
protests against this action were called