The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-05-16
gard to the matter.
Yes" said Mr.. Mcintyre, 81

gard to the matter.
Yes" said Mr.. Mcintyre, Il
have decided to accept the NOM
ination for theSenate if theDem-
ocratic party tenders me the
nomination. When the matter
was first mentioned | refused to
consider it. Since that time peo-
pie from all over the county have
urged me to stand for the Sen
ate and | have finally decided to
do so. 1t is much against my IN
cIination, but feel that under
the peculiar conditions which
exist it is my duty to put aside
my personal preference. The
next session of our Legislature
will be the most important Of
those held in the last decade.
The next census may result IN
the loss Of q Congressman to our
State and this will necessarily in
volve a re-districting Of the
State and changing the lines Of
the present congressional dis
tricts. The question of an in
crease Of superior court judges
will also be presented, and IN
case the number is increased
this will involve re-districting
of the State for judicial purposes.
The senatorial districts also will
be changed. Not only are mat
tiers of Importance to our State
to be considered, but also of i'm
portance to our own county. The
question Of drainage Of swamp
lands is of vital interest to our
people and deserves careful con-
sideration. | feel that there
should be cooperation between
our State and national govern
ments along this line. The gov
eminent aids theWest to irrigate
arid lands; why should it not to
the same extent assist our people
in draining the swamp lands
The question Of road improve
ment should also receive careful
consideration. Active steps
should be taken to secure a per-
manent system of good roads.
This can be done without any in.
crease in taxation if the proper
methods are adopted. Our school
law also needs attention and the
system of high schools encourag.
ed. The Croatan Normal should
receive a larger support from the
State than at present.
Il feel that my acquaintance
lroughout the State and my
former service in the Senate will
enable me to be in a position to
serve our people to advantage.
Robson is the best county, in the
State and she is entitled to have
some voice in the shaping Of leg.
|islation and the policy of oul
government. 1t is on this &C
count that / have finally deter.
mined to put aside my persona
feelings and, if the people desire
it, become a candidate for the
nomination.
| 1T is needless for me to say
| that if nominated | shall under
take to represent the whole body
of the county. Unfortunately
in the past few years there ha:
been some fractional feeling il
theDemocratic party in our coun
ty. l have tried to avoid taking
sides in these fractional fights. |:
nominated my first and earnes
endeavor will be to bring abou
. unity in the Democratic ranks
and hope and trust that ther'
) may be an end for all time to an,
fractional differences within gu
, ranks"
i Mr.. Mcintyre is one of the best
known and most popular men il
: the county and definite announce
5 ment that he has decided to &C
cept the nomination for the Sen
: ate if it is rendered him will b
+ received with general gratifica
ton. Robeson's interests in tn
Senate could not be put into bet
e ter hands than his.
IAy-x. ac A.