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Eftl KM 0 IT1 'I Ion Cnarle W Ion JUDGE TIMBERLARE NOM INATED FOR ASSOCI ATE JUSTICE- 1,000 . Republicans from Mountains to Representatives of the Republica n. in Testerdar, April 12th, was a Repub iu day for Vinston-$alem and was sadeaiby the gathering of rcpresen arjrc. Republicans from . Murphy to Mintoe and from Cherokee to Curri tuck, who bad journeyed hither to at ari the Slate Convention of the Re Tubfan party, which this year had jyisa the biggest and best city for its iKwatkms. , -'-, ' . ' , The rates of the, city stood wide open led the delegates came by hundreds, lctJ fully one- thousand had registered i Arir iimei on. the convention rolls. And H i gathering of which every Republican hid reason to feel proud and Jat the rterests of, the party lire en trusted to such, a fine body of citizens who interest and welfare of the Old N'crth State they have ever at heart The street and the hotels were vir xtyttirt with these visitors - and itsts and U was both ft privilege to t and greet them. The citizenship operated, regardless of political a tril lion, in extending every courtesy, and we fig us a civil the make the sojourn, brief as it was, as uant as possible, and we are sure tit every delegate will carry away the Sirit of goodwill made manifest on ray tide. And wc are glad that an op rtanity was' given them to see Vin slai Salem in -its- working clothes, a IPical evidence of what has made it leader in population and industrial xuniy m tne municipalities in rorth Carolina., '.;..,. -Our guests found that the stra'neer ii layi welcome and that many, having ue arst tune seen our city, its peo ; and its industries, that they will m often u time and opportunity Per mit. . Hundreds of the ddreate ar suh- mben to the , Union Republican . and 1 -T trough its columns, "f'',.Wh with this city, as well as matters of interest which we to print. As an instance, one Prominent delegate has been a subscri te years, another 10, and so on, and sense they were not strangers MJl! friends of long sUnding and names, if not their faces, are fa aiiar. .. . .. . . . The gathering of - one of the leading PMjes in a State Convention signifies "n.fliat by and through it policies w framed and adopted which stimulate jsinular activity by their opponents and I rivalry which means gives the peo- w opportunity to choose which ffiet Qttm L( f. .u- . i 1 the Sute. The platform adopt: Jf the Republicans yesterday stands .v ana distinct. It outlines the Wwn of th rr : .(,. tWi! 4,101,1(1 read anci studied by every voter for there' is much tnd dissatisfaction in Ihis State Effing! existimrirnntJlnna Tf h Sf1 RePubIicans meet 'these . ftea vote your sentiments accord- , w. l U)e election in N'ovpmhrr. As I we travel in the same old groove !(" hope or expect any Tehef. "terns to h nw. i -.-j? than, politics. A hcavilvaxed Vtt a. burdened people and in- all " ' "a sucii conditions existed, there: - ""jrs attendant dissatisfaction. rtT "'"'tion oriened. its session in ard irorJ'17 PornptIy at 1 1 o'clock tich h lL apace was occupied, Oelrgation in groups of-counties . H-nsnig their Congressional Distrkl 7 "5 SUtc thn inn I .grcssional DistrkU. Throughout Strict aftnt- --a t s? i. namfested in- the proceedings.; taS .1 lrm" Charle A. Reynolds noU. Convent5on to order. Mr. Rey andi -i ,ear old nd both his voice jPWKal vigor are remarkably well r" for one 0f his years. He is a tZ111 " the Republican . ranks, yea yto vwJ leader, and for many work, 'ven.much'of hia.time, as tmSfaker nd writer to the in of the party. His "Jvjstice" letters t 011 RePuWcan, need no com toie, 5! They speak in clarion T w themselves. . ; v n Z number of were, pres- vijiujZ" delegates and others as Itlnnii j 1? "Pied seats on the 1 r?a the,r Presence and interest - PPreciated. . IS: B.rown opened the conven h the following - - - '6"y , tather, ' we " acknowledge Bram the the Sea, as n e. Thee as our creator, preserver, and the source of all our blessing?. We thank Thee for the great country in which Thou hast permitted us to live, where may worship under our own vine and tree and jwne dare to molest or make afraid. We rejoice that we live under form of government whkh erves us and religious liberty and prants us privilege to think our own thoughts, express- our own opinions, and vote our conscientious convktkms. Wev ask thy Messir.gs upon this great number of cit izens who have- gathered here, i. from every part of our State, to plan and de liberate Upon the things that will make for the welfare of all our people. Grant unto them journeying mercies while they abide within our gates. Bless those who preside over this convention and all who take part " in its discussions, may they hate tt eye to the best interests cf our commonwealth. Bless our Preside tit, pur Congress, the Governors of all our States, and the officers who art charged to enforce our laws. Bless our farmers, our mechanics, and -laboring men, 6ur churches, our schools, and all institu tions that have for their object the up lift of our people, Ad grant we be seech Thee, O Lord, that, peace and prosperity with social order, may come to all the- broken and disturbed nations of the world. T-ach us to pray the pray er thou didst as: "Our Father, 'who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom co., thy will be done in earth, it -is done in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against tr and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil ; for thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. . , Following - this the band played i America." V - Mayor James G.Hanes next made the address of welcome in pleasant and well chosen words, and was loudly ap plauded Jy the overflowing house of delegates. The band next followed with "Dixie which brought down the house. . Responce was then made by Hon A. H. Price, of Salisbury, N. C, who com plimented the city for its hospitality. business and industrial . life and the Republicans of North Carolina for the large and fine looking representatives as the delegates who were present. Then came a song of welcome by a Winston-Sakm quartette. The follow ing, are the words: ' Wekome to Winston Welcome to Winston! Where the G'. O. P. works in harmony We are glad to see you Tell us how be you. We. are the friends you all came to ' see, J ' Not from' Alabama, .Tennessee but ,f Caroline, - The only State below the Mason . Dixon line, r .Hurrah for Winston! . i Hurrah for Harding! ' .Foi1-we're some Radical$ too. Vpu are in Winston! t i In v Winston-Salem 1 Where the G. O. P- work in harmony We're glad to see'.you, Tell-us how be vou.- : i; You are the friends we're all glad ion . . see. ' '. .: - ; Not in Alabama, Tennessee but Carp . line, ' The onlv dace below the Alason- r Dixon , line. Hurrah for Radicals!,, . .. Hurrah for Ta,r-Heels! . ,' 'Cause Ve're some Tat; Heels Wo. Mrs. Mary Settle Sharp was called upoe an A amid loud applause, made a mosft acceptable speech, defining the home a the foundation of civic, and' political life, and from it springs all activities ki future life 'and the responsibilities bf our great and mighty t nation. As, an orator, Jlrs. ..SeUle-Sharpe, has feW equals,1, inherited from her noble father) the late Judge Settle, and which abb was so prominently portrayed by her illustrious brother, the late Thomas Set1 tle.s Her plea was for able and efficient leadership, and first and last, "America for Americans. - ' , ; Mrs. : Settle-Sharpe, after her brief address, took charge of .the meeting,-as 'tfrnporaiy cliairman, and shr madea capiul one. . . ' f. r 4 Vi . i .a. : - W1LLLAT4 PRAMHAM,- STATE , CHAIRMAN. . - Xext cameKthe roll call, and it was found that every county was represented.-' ' In some Younties there was no pri maries held f but representatives were present. There was but one (contest RcrWan county, There was considerable discussion owcr the contest. It was a casei of Kohlqs vs. others. A credential committed w$s then appomted to take upfthe contest and report. j during retirement of the Credential Cprnmittee, Sr. Gaskell, of Cumberland cotjnty, addressed the convention. He suggested plaft and propositions for ob taining the Australian ballot and a fair election laf.i3Ie suggested co-operation, even with th Democrats to obtain this enftj. and by that means only can we ever catty the State. Under the present elcc ti$ji system,Oibsentee voter law, etc., no matter how Tjiany votes the Republicans cast, the .Democrats always have the majority. j -iHe was followed by Hon. J. J. Parker, vsio moved f'for a permanent organiza tioh. f i !Irs. Thomas Settle-Sharp asked that bermanerif organization be postponed until we can Id hear a few word3 from Mxs. J. L.iPattrrson, who said first tliat sfie was not accustomed to? talk before 0 many rrin, it had been her privilege heretofore tp talk to one man. Her plea for womentv their votes and their inter est in the'Rcpublican party, '.was full erf. sound logic and spiced with rich and racy huni'r. She said that; for 6,000 years the women had beeti in political tondaRC but had gotten in the ship of State, had mimed the oridges, were tnere 1I0 stay, ani if. Republicans wanted votes, thev shouwl elect more delegates next time. Thai women were J Organized at home, in thurch. in rural and civic life and were" teow ready to bring order and r better organization to the Republican kartv. ThiBs Democrats were drilling their women mpa political activity and it was 11111c 11 1 (i ii... ..vj'Hw...... - o the samclhing. , v ; ::J . ' j- Permanent organization , was then ef fected by.I Ion. J. J. Parker, nominating Hen. J.''H'Britt, of Asheyile permanent chairmanl Upon motion Mr. Britt was unanimously elected. He briefly address- ed the convcniion, ouuuimg uie pontics of the Republican party and what has betn dorte for the nation and what is being dde at the present time. His com parison: 5&f Wilson. and; his League of Nations2and President, Harding and his Peace Gibrifercnce was jgiven in strong and empliatk terms and . to the praise and everlasting glory of president Hard- inK. Secretary Huehes jand the Repub lican Senate, which endorsed . it and made for the world a ' universal peace, the hpriis, and dream of ages, since the comine of the Prmce of Peace two thou sand years . ago. His summary of Repub lican. acehkvements, Panama Canal, the accomplishments of the 67 th Congress, measures without number, were , con Vincingry given, despite the . do-nothing claim bv the Democratk press : and speaker?, claims that they can not sub stantiate. As to State matters, the plat form, will tell .what the policies of the Republican party afe and ; whit they propose to do if placed xn "power in con trast with the high taxation, waste and extravagance of the present Democratic ' ! Hi 7; administration. To the revaluation farce he paid due respect. He did not charge corruption, but extravagance and waste. To the absentee election law he paid due respects as a method of fraud and which the Democrats did not hesitate to use as was shown in the election of a Congressman in Western North Caro lina, and who lost his seat by this same absentee voter law. In conclusion, he said we had a golden opportunity and the Republicans should use it. Stand as honest partisans and for honest elections and show the people of the State that by Republican economic policies, a change in the State was es sential, yea imperative. At this juncture, Mr. Whitencr intro duced a resolution expressing hearty thanks of the convention for courtesy extended by the hospitable people of Winston-Salem, which was unanimously adopted. A platform committee was appointed, Messrs. Butler, Bramham and Parker, who retired to formulate a platform. Nomination for Associate Justice came next in order. Mr. Whitener plac ed the name of Judge E. W. Timber lake, of Wake county, in nomination. Air. Kurfees, of Stokes, seconded, the nomination. Judge Timberlake was unanimously nominated to succeed the late W. R. Allen. A committee to revise the Plan of Organization was appointed in the per sons of Hon. C. A. Reynolds, W. G. Mebane and John M. Morehead. Nomination for member of Corpora tion Commissioner was in order. J. R. McCraver was nominated,"" but declined. Mr. C. M. Hoover, of Davidson coun ty was nominated. JVir. Hoover was nominated by acclamation. Secretary. Grissom read a letter to the convention,, in' which lion. J. M. Morehead tendered his resignation as National Committeeman. Mr. Morehead appeared and stated his reasons thcre therefor. It was not on account of pat ronage, nor desire for office' higher up. Here is his address of resignation, in full: , Mr. Chraiman and Gentlemen of . the Convention : The Secretary has read to you my resignation as your National Commit teeman. I ask your indulgence for a very few minutes, because 1 think some expla nation of my action some word of ap preciation of the honors conferred upon me by the Republicans of North Caro lina, is. proper and becoming on my part and is your due. j .1 have been importuned by the press for a statement as to my intention in the premises but I have refrained from dis cussion of the matter, believing that any statement I had to make should prop erly oe nrst made to you. , - 1 : It has also pleased some of the Demo cratic editors and correspondents to at tribute my action to various causes, but they are all tar aheld. - . ; The stress incident to the selection of candidates for appointment has no bear ing .upon this resignation, , nor am, I quilting for a position higher up. While there his been, most naturally, a great deal of correspondence in con .Erected J ta- V t. It1 HON. CHARLES A. REYNOLDS, nection with the disposal of the offices, happily there is in our plan of organiza tion a well defined pohcy and procedure set out that makes it no very ardoiis task to reach conclusion and transmit the decision of the local authorities to the proper quarters in Washington and this system has been carried out. and lias been effective with the possible excep tion of only three cases. The whole truth of the matter, gentle men, is simply this:-- For .more than fifteen years I have been actively and very personally asso ciated with the Republican politics of the Sute. This personal participation and activ ity has always been distasteful to me and violates every inclination of my na ture. - It is an absolute truth that I infinite ly prefer being a private in the ranks rather than to occupy any position with in the gift of the people or the party. I have been moved to this -activity, however, by the vcjy firm belief that the principles and tenets of the Republican party stand for the greatest good to the greatest number, and that Republican success in the nation is synonimous with peace, plenty and prosperity, and that in North Carolina it would mean a just election law honest elections without which proper government cannot exist Believing that, I held it a duty to do what I could in my feeble capacity to bring about a consummation so devout kr to he wished. Another clement that has kept me in the field is the personal obligation in curred during these years to the many friends and supporters who have made me whatever I may have been political ly. ; Perhaps a third factor in the situation has been the very human attribute of endeavoring to sustain my position when under attack. My political hide is covered with patches and scars, from several such in cidents, but thanks to as loyal and as true friends as ever honored any man of any State or of any party, thanks to you, gentlemen, you Republicans 7 of North Carolina, I have weathered these political gales and I come now to the haven of . retirement and. rest I would be less than a man and dere lict to my great privilege did I not upon this occasion thank you from the bot tom of my heart, for the conspicuous honor and consideration you have al ways extended to me. I do thank you,, gentlemen, most cor- daily and most sincerely, and I account it no small achievement to have enjoy ed, as I have enjoyed, the confidence and respect 'of as fine a type of citizenship as this or any. other State can boast. iTo the end of my life, I will entertain the deepest . gratitude and appreciation of your support and the confidence you have reposed m me. ; Concluding,, ray resignation does. not at au mean that my interest in Kepub- lfcan success wanes. I pledge my every effort in that regard. But it does, mean that I ask to do this in private capacity ; You and your organization,, are re spected and recognized in Washington. It will be my very good 'pleasure '-to introduce the gentleman you : nominate Mational NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN today wherever introduction in official quarters is necessary and to clothe him with a power of Attorney from me until such time as the next hational KepubU can convention can elect hint to full membership in the National Committee. And so, gentlemen, t retire from the stage and yield place to a better , man who I any entirely confident, with your help will carry the banner ot the Ke publican cause to ultimate i success in our Grand Old State. CREDENTIAL COMMITTEE The Credential Corhmittee was com posed of the following gentlemen: 1st. Dist. Elmer Jackson. 2nd. Dist. J. T. Pope.' : 3rd. Dist. C. R. Wheatlcy, Chm 4th. Dist. J. W. Hardin. 5th. Dist. C. D. Cbbb. 1 6th. Dist. J. C. Snlody. ! 7th. Dist. T. T. Privette. 5th. Dist. G. B. D1. Reynolds, Secty 9th. Dist. D. B. Paul. 10th. Dist. V. E.' Grant Report of Credential Committee re Karaine the contest .from Kowan "Your Credential Committee beg leave to rrtwrt as follows: That we have examined the Credentials and the witnesses and other evidence of the Contestants and Respondents of! Rowan county, and j find the Delegates j of both sides practically the same, and it was admitted thati there was no con test as to the delegates, but that the contest is over locall 'organization, of which" your Committee has no jurisdk tion. Therefore, we iuggest that all Re publicans from Roan county present be permitted to participate in this con vention as delegate, and we further find that the County Convention was rccularly called and bropeny organized. Call of convention! in R6wan was then read, and made a part of the report TELEGRAM FROM ! NATIONAL CHAIRMAN. The following telegram was received and read: Washington, D. L. April 12, 1922. Jicpublicap State Convention, Winston-Salem, N . L. j Greetings to the loyal Republkans of North Carolina who, against great odds do battle for principles Vital to the wel fare of our country the time is not far distant, due in no Ismail measure to the nioncer work you have been so courage- iously and persisteritly doing, when North Carolina will be in harmony with the best interests of he progressive South join the long column of States enrolled under the banner of Republicanism, the Republkan party is national, not sec tional, and seeks through its polkies the upbuildir.g of the! whole republic; that your convention may be in every . way successful is my Sincere wish. JOHN fT.- ADAMS, Chm,;. Rep.jNat Committee. A committee was appointed to reply to the above. j ' ; 1 '. r. - '-. , Mr. Whitener, ' of Catawba, recogniz ed the efficiency fpf . Mr, Morehead, his efforts "and sacrifices and due apprecia- f .: " i J : J s .1 nr- Morehead' resikftatiott be accepted. ' Mr Price, .. gf Rowtn, . regretted, - the mm tate rrsiimation. but ; owinz to - Mr. More head's insistence, ie nominated Hon. C, A. Reynolds, the old "war horse" from Forsyth county, as Mr. Jnoreneao s suc cessor. "' ,-"..;''""."" "' f- Mr. Grant, from. Davie, ; wanted younger blood, , although he duly recog nized Mr. Reynolds, and is true-blue Republicanism, and nominated ilon- j. , Parker, of Union. 1 Delegate from Wilkes, Solicitor John son Hays, seconded Parker's nomination. Mr. More head also endorsea axr. raricer. Mr. Coles, from Wilkes,, also endorsed Mr, Parker. After much discussion over the nomination of National Committee man, and after Mr. i'arker s personal declination of the, nomination, and after stating that owing to his private bus . , r . 1 1 j mess, lac. oi means, cic., nc uu uui accept it. At this juncwre a. a. Whitener, of Catawba county was also nominated. Although wr. ramer declined, a vote of the convention jwas taken in part and as a final result; Mr. Reynolds was nominated by acclama tion. Another telegram Was read as follows: Hon.' J. M. Morehead, V inston-Salem, XV- C I wish it were possible for me to be with you today. I hold the Republicans of North Carolina in special esteem. They are Republkans from principle and not for the personal advantage teat comes from running with the current. I am confident that some day the effort they nave so splendidly put forth will receive its adequate reward. Your con vention of today starts the ball rolling for 1,922, and I am confident that the culmination will be- ReDublkan victory in November of this year, and two, years hence. GEO. B. LOCKWOOD, . Secty. Rep. Nat Com. RESOLUTIONS REGARDING MR v ,.'' MOREHEAD.-.. A i-esohiticm was introduced as fol lows:'-; . -;; .' : ; ' Mr. Chairman: It was my purpose to introduce a reso lution of thanks to our retiring Nation al Committeeman and a request was made of a friend for some suggestions. These suggestions were . such that 1 should like to present them as a resolu tion. MOVED : That the following com ments be adopted by the Republi can State Convention of North Caro lina, with our sincere regret, individ ually and collectively, that our Nation- ai Committeeman deems it necessary to lay down the heavy burdens whkh he has so faithfully borne to the great hon or of himself and his Party: You have asked for some suggestions to place in a resolution commending the services rendered by John . AL., .More head ta the Republican Party; the task can only be partially performed because no resolution can be drawn which would tell the half of such service: no motion of thanks can duly express' the emotions in the hearts of thousands who know him and admire him. He has held every position in the gif of the Party, never by personal ambition but always oy re quest of those representatives and del egates who know his unselfish , devotion to the principles which have made his Country great and which he felt would redound to the perpetual-honor of his State. ..' He has been given position and power whkh he has invariably used "with jus tice toward all and prejudice toward none, it has been in his line 01 duty to defend his Party and its undying prin ciples against those whose selfish inter ests have made them unfair and unjust; he has made defence with such fairness and force that even those who dared at tack his and his State's honor secretly admired the man from whosei shkld of honesty fell broken the shafts of ridicule and falsehood. His broad sympathy and feeling, of brotherhood have j endeared him to all Who have proved themselves worthy of a friend by showing them selves friendly . He has become nation-wide in his prominence and influence arid no one is more admired by the leaders of polit ical thought of the whole country. Had he yielded tq the requests of admirers at the last National Convention his name might have been coupled With that of Harding in the greatest political victory that the world has ever. known; only his modestv nrevented him from beinir Vice President In asking that all possible preferment be given his party friends and yet denying, proffered honor . fori himself, he stands out. unique, alone. His critics have been those who did not understand and even against those he has spoken no words of blame. . He is a Christian, having no place, in his generous heart for envy, hatred or malice ; he is an American who gives place to none in his admiration of arid loyalty to his Country; he; is a .North Carolinian, proud of his State, pointing her way to. the first place in the road of progress and - defying those .who would handkap her by any unfair word or un just act; he is a Republican, ..which opens a broader view of pien utnd at tunes the heart to the music of love of fel low men. The Convention Will most hon or itself in honoring guch a man. ' Mr. Jackson, then arose and nominat ed, as State iCauroan, Hon... W... ifj. Bramham, of Durham. Seconded by Mr. Meekins, bf.; Pasquotank. He was nomi nated bj . acclamation! '. $lr, 1 Bramham -r man LMirffl'aii was called to 'the platform and briefly addressed the convention. ' , ; - - THE REPUBLICS! STATE PLATFORM. . The Committee on Platform reported and the convention adopted the follow ing as the BEPTJBLICAK 8TATE P1ATTOEM We. th Reoablicana of North Cmra- Una. in contention assembled at Win-- ton-Salem, April 12th. 1922, reaffirm our devotion to the principle 0 the Repub lican Party "which are now, ai they have ever been., toe sure guarantee of . the preservation and continued prosperity of tan state ana Nation. National Affairs. We view with pride the wise and con servative leadership, of our. President, Warren O. Harding. We congratulate him and . the country upon the selection of men of pre-eminent ability to fill cabinet positions whose concerted efforts have re stored our nation to its place of whole some lesdership in the affairs of the world from which it had been displaced by the preceding Democratic administra tion. We eonfrratulate the country upon the process made by the Republican Ad ministration in fulfilling; its platform pledges and in its effort to . restore the country to normality after the shock giv en it by the IemocTauo Party, and -upon me sale, souna ana conservative policies adopted in all departments of the gov ernment , which, are gradually bringing re lief from the conditions created by the reckless era of extravagance and. mis management and ' accompanying burden of taxation under the Wilson administra tion. Constitntional government his been restored, extravagant expenditures hare been eliminated, by the creation of the budget system the public finances have been placed upon a scientific basis, we have reduced the public debt $3,700.- OOO.OOO and have reduoed taxes to the extent of three quartern of a billion dol lars a year. The extent to which the confidence of the people in the govern ment haa been restored may be measured by the fact that during the year that kas past Liberty Bonds and Victory Notes have increased in value to the ex tent o( two billions 01 dollars. Taxation. We deplore and condemn the extrava gance Indulged in by the Democrat io Ad ministration in thia State. . While the National Republican - Administration is practicing eevry economy, decreasing the number 01 government employees ana reducing taxation wherever possible, the Democratic Administration In the state of North Carolina is creating opportuni ties for political henchmen, issuing bonds and borrowing mosey with a reckless ais regard ef the property rights and welfare ot the people, and as a result the very land of the State is tottering under taxa tion piling ever higher, and the rank and file of our people burdened as never be fore. We condemn the dominant party for Hr Jugglery of . the tax provisions of the State for political purposes as is illus trated in the manipulation and malad ministration of the Revaluation Act. We assert it is time to apply business meth ods to our tax system and end the pres ent tampering with our finances which is endangering the credit of the State at home and abroad and keeps the constitu tionality of legislation governing taxation, and the validity of aecurities issued by the State and its subdivisions, almost continually before the Supreme Court. ' Education. The Republican Party in North. Caro lina, as in every other State, favora pub lic education and liberal support to all public educational institutions, and if our party is intrusted with the management ot our State government we would im mediately, provide for the election ot our County Board of Education by the peo ple and thereby restore to the people the control and management of our public schools, and we guarantee to observe and enforce the Constitutional require ment of a six months' school term in each county in the Sute, and at a great ly reduced rate ot taxation. We nleage the people 01 me otate to provide uniform system of taxation for schools throughout the State, and to give each county in the State the same rate of taxation for schools and each county its proportionate ahare of ' the tional requirementa 01 a general ana uni school funds, according to the school census and thereby meet the Constitu form system of public education through out the State, and at a greatly reduced rate of taxation. Such a system will in sure uniformity in tax rate, uniformity in. school facilities, and eliminate waste and extravagance in County and State in school administrstion and give the State a new impetus in publie education. We condemn the Democratic Party for the frequent and unnecessary changes in the text books used fh the public schools, which result in hundreds of thousands of dollars of increased profits to the publish ers of school books, but which are a needless. and burdensome expense upon the people ot trie state, we xavor mo policy of . the . State's furnishing free text books' in the public schools and thereby, saving .to our people- thousands of dollars - now expended for text books and bringing to . the child of the poor man the .same opportunity of education now' enjoyed by the child ot the rich. Soada. We believe in: a' State system of high ways; and we point with pride to the fact that what progress we have made towards obtaining a Btste system of high way bas been brought about by. the fear less advocacy -of 'She Republican Party in its platform, on the hustings ana in the legislature. ; But we condemn the Dem ocratic Party for prostituting the rosl system, s it. has the school system to purposes of politics, and for the reckless extravagance and favoritism with - which it haa expended the. people's money.. ' . Agrtculture. We believe that is Is the first duty r-f the State. to help alleviate the burdens under which agriculture is staggering la North Carolina. ' Specifically v we pledge ourselves to the actahlishment of an adequate system of rural .credits and to such s reorganisation of ' the State de partment of f grleultnre th a t . it will be come a real aid. to the farmer of "the Bute Instead being as it is now, a haven tor Job hunter. ;. , - - . r Car of Soldiers. .We favor a continuation of the timo honored policy of th Republican Partv of enacting liberal -legislation to provid'n for the ear of infirm and disabled sol diers and their dependent. The unselfish and pstriotiq service rendered by . them ad ' their more - fortunate , brother - in arm, will ever be a-proud heritage 'of omr country. . XCvntinuca oa Pg Thrl -
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