The commonwealth., 1916-05-23
FOOTSTEPS OF THE
FATHERS
CONGRESSIONAL. CONVENTION.
Twelve Hours Session-Mr. Claude
Kitchin Nominated on 12Oth
Ballot

Kitchin Nominated on 12Oth
Ballot.
| The greatest congressional conven
tion that has ever assembled in Nortl
Carolina was held in Goldsboro MAY
oath, 1900. 1t was for the nomination
of q Democratic candidate for Con
gress from the Second Congressional
District
The Democrats were in evidence 8
thousand strong. At O CLOCK Mr.. W
A. Dunn Of Scotland Neck, chairman Of
the district committee. called the con
vention to order. The splendid body OF
patriots of the very best class of men
from every calling IL life that com,
posed the convention, was at once al
inspiration to the highest and best work
on the part of everyone for which that
determined phalanx of Eastern North
Carolina Democracy had come togeth-
sea of faces stimulated every one who
stood before them to DO good and no
bic work. .Ar. Dunn. in a clear and
concise manner, as Is his custom on
such occasions. sounded before the con
vention the very keynote Of our sue
cess, white supremacy and the govern
ment of this State by white men, Tor
the protection of our interests. our
wives ana. our children.
At the conclusion of Mr. Dunn s elo-
quent and forceful speech he called Mr.
W. T. Dcrtch, of Goldsboro, as tempo
rary chairman. Mr.. Dortch also made
strong and forceful speech for white
supremacy and the cause of Demo
cfacy. He asked the naming Of per
manent chairman. By motion of Mai.
I. l.. Emry of Roanoke Rapids, Mr..
Dortch was made permanent chairman.
Mr.. Gold, editor OF the Wilson Times,
was made secretary, and other mem
bers of the press were made assist
ants. The following gentlemen were
appointed committee on platform and
resolutions:
Bertie-C. w. Mitchell-
Edgecom be-D. +. Cobb.
Greene-Swift Galloway.
HalifaX-David Bell.
Lenoir-W. D. Pollock
Northampton-C. G.. PEBBLES.
Warren-L. j. Picot.
Wayne-W R. Allen.
Wilson-D. Worthington.
Also the following committee on ere
dentials:
Bertie-A. T. Eason.
Edgecombe-J. E. Cobb.
Greene-T. E. Barrow.
Halifax-Jno. O. Burrinn.
Lenoir-W. II. Davis.
Northampton-D. NJ. Pugh.
Warren-D. NJ. Collins
Wayne-J. T. Hooks.
Wilson-Jno. R. Dildy
While these committees were pre-
pairing their report Capt. Thomas w.
Mason of Northampton, was called and
before the convention in his
best spirits. He spoke with power and
carried the convention by storm, apos-
George White nd bidding
lim goodbye forever from the halls of
Congress.
The committee on credentials re-
1orted that there were no contests from
;he counties. The committee on plat
-oTm and resolutions reported and re-
commended the State platform adopt
I'd in Raleigh in April. Both these re
'orts were adopted.
The Nominations.
Then the most interesting stage of
he proceedings had been reached. A |
notion was made that nominations be
made. The roll Of counties was called !
3ertie was passed because it had no /
Edgecombe was called, and
Mr. L. V. Bassett Of Rocky Mount, ap /
'eared on the rostrum and in well-chos-
n words placed before the convention
he name of Mr.. Donnell Gillian, of
'arboro, reviewing somewhat in detail
he work Of Mr.. Gillian in Edgecombe
ounty and for the party generally.
Greene was called but had no can
idate.
Halifax was called and Mr.. Walter
:. Daniel Of Weldon, in his usual happy.
1gorous and forceful style, placed be
ore the convention the name Of Mr..
Iaude Kitchin of Scotland Neck. He
lade eloquent reference to Mr.. Kitch
rs ability and his almost prophetic
Tarnlng two years ago against any
hing like an alliance with anv other
arty. He spoke pointedly of Mr. ]
1tchln s work as a great campaigner
nd fit leader for the Democracy of
ne Second District.
Leno1r was called but had no candi-
ate.
Northampton was called and D.. y ,
. Zollicoffer, in a storm of eloouenoo ,
lat swept the convention, placed be- J
ofe 1t the name of Capt. r. B. Peeb- f
$ OF jackson. He spoke briefly Of 2
lie dearl bought liberties of our conn
y, and referred to Capt. PEBBLES as y