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THK SITUATION.
The Caucasian has received a let
ted from one of the most thought
ful and level-headed Republican in
the State in which he briefly discuss
es the present political situation. It
is told so admirably that we take the
liberty of making the following ex
tract: "I enjoyed very much the last
issue of The Caucasian. It is
one of the best Issues you have
ever gotten out.
"I see that the much adver
tised Greensboro meeting did
not amount to much. I did not
believe that it would, because
the people afre not ready to
break their necks to follow the
man who called it. The small
attendance of that meeting,
however, does not show that
there is little Roosevelt senti
ment in the State. The Roose
velt sentiment Is in a large ma
jority in my county, and from
what I know, it is over the State
In the same way.
"I went to the banquet com
plimentary to the State Commit
tee at Raleigh a Roosevelt man
and went away a Roosevelt
man, but I want to say that I
went away determined to stand
should to shoulder with our
friends in the State who want
to build up a party and who con
trolled the last State Conven
tion. I agree heartily with the
ntiments expressed by Sen
ator Butler at the banquet, that
our first and greatest duty is
to stand together and go to the
next Convention to complete the
work begun two years ago; that
is, 'to finish the work of re
organization and house-cleaning,'
as he expressed it, and that
when we have done that, that
then we could still agree to
stand together and send an Tin
instructed delegation to the Na
tional Convention, or at least
one instructed to go to the Con
vention and there 'use their best
efforts and votes to save the
country from the calamity of
another Democratic national ad
ministration.' "This sentiment, which was
also expressed by the Senator in
his speech, was applauded by
every one present, and I think it
expressed the sentiment of ev
ery one who was at the ban
quet, and that every one went
home determined to work to
this end. Every Republican
that I have talked to since I
have gotten home approves this
line of policy. We realize that
our first and greatest duty is to
preserve our State organization
and to keep it in the hands of
men who have the character
and capacity to build up the
party and lead it to victory. We
know that no matter what Re
publican is elected President,
that the country will be safe
and will prosper, and that it
would be a foolish thing for us
to now split up over the Presi
dential question - nad let the
party organization In the State
be destroyed as it would be if
it got back in the hands of the
old referee machine. They
would simply organize again a
close corporation, which would
exist simply for the distribution
of patronage.
"This is just what would hap
pen if the men who called the
Greensboro meeting could fool
the people into following them
behind their cry for Roosevelt.
Let us send our best men to the
convention unlnstructed, and
when they get there let them
vote for Roosevelt or for Taft
or for Hughes or for some oth
, er candidate, if it seems best
for them to do so when they
get there. Besides, our self-respect
as Southern Republicans
demands, as Chairman More
head said in his speech, that we
should assert our manhood and
independence at this time. I
was delighted to hear Mr. More
head take this position at the
banquet.'
The man who wrote the above let
ter7 is a level-headed progressive
man. He said, in closing his letter,
that It was not for publication , and
therefore we do not even name the
county, for If we did everybody
would at once place the writer. We
do, however, take great pleasure in
publishing j the above extract from
his letter, for we think It states the
situation most admirably ; '.Indeed, it
tells the whole story, and we believe
he is expressing the sentiments of
every Republican who worked so
bard and patriotically to redeem the
party at the last State Convention.
With this sentiment widely held
among the people of the State, there
U no danger of the old referee ma
chine fooling the people and again
capturing the Scate under the cry ot
"Roosevelt," which they are using
as a cloak behind which to hide their
real purposes.
SIR. DUXCA.V AND HIS ORGAN.
THE RALEIGH XEWS AND OB-
SERVER.
At the time of the Morehead ban-
quet in this city the Raleigh News
and Observer took occasion to state
in more than one place in the paper
that Mr. Moreshead and the State
Committee and all the Republicans
present were much concerned about
when Mr. Duncan would return from
Washington and what position he
would take on the political situation,
That paper tried to make it appear
that Mr. Morehead and the State or-
ganization were worried and in ter-
rible suspense about what Mr. Dun-
can would do or would not do.
The News and Observer has taken
occasion several times since to re-
peat similar statements. That pa-
per in an editorial in its issue of
March Cth says:
"The silence which National
Committeeman E. C. Duncan
maintains as to whether or not
he will be for Roosevelt is grow
ing almost unbearable to Mr.
Morehead and his side partner
Butler."
The fact is, that the Raleigh News
rtuu uueerver nas Decome to be a
n .1 -VI i .
much more useful and effective or
gan for Mr. Duncan than his Greens
boro Daily News.
If there was a single man on the
State Committee or a single man who
attended the Morehead banquet in
Raleigh who ever asked where Mr.
Duncan was or where he stood,
'
it. in our opinion,
there was not a single man at the
banquet who was concerned one
way or me otner about Mr. Duncan's
tttV. I t, . I
nUC,CUUUlB Of U18 pOBlUOn.
tv, i jt , .
xau o, aUU everyooay Knows
it (With the DOSSiblA ATPPntlnn of 1
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Mr. Duncan himself) that he cannot
elect a ninlA rioioeofa fmm c.. I
0 .
r ttgamsi anyDoay.
MR. HARSHAW AND HIS PJLEA
FOR HARMONY.
Hon. Moses N. Harshaw gave out
an interview to the Charlote Obser
ver a few days ago in which he made
a plea for harmony in the Republican
party.
When asked by the reporter to
state how he thought harmony could
be brought about, his answer was for
Mr. Morehead to tpr!
Chairman and for Mr. Duncan to re
sign as National Committeeman and
et the party name men for these po
sitions on whom all factions could
agree.
Mr. Harshaw is a man of intelli
gence and is usually well informed.
Therefore, we are much surprised at
this statement from him.
Mr. Harshaw must know what was
done at the last State Convention,
and what the people meant who
prose in their might and decreed
that the party should be reorganized.
They meant to abolish forever in this
State the old referee patronage ma-
china which has been the mill-stone
around the neck of the party in ev
ery Southern State. They meant to
reorganize the party so that It would
not exist simply to distribute patron
age to pets of a machine boss, but so
that. It would grow and win victories
at the polls. He must know that it
was the determination of the people
that a broad open-door policy should
be established, and that the principle
of local self-government should be
applied to the management of pub
lic affairs.
When Mr. Morehead was elected
State Chairman as the representative
of the people to carry, out this new
progressive and militant, party pol
icy, he at once and at that very con
vention exerted his efforts to have
every faction of the party to respect
and uphold the will of the people
and to have harmony on that basis,
which Is the only basis for harmony
that means party growth and suc
cess. A resolution was prepared and
was about to be Introduced in that
convention to declare the office of
National Committeeman vacant and
to proceed to the election of Mr.
Duncan's successor then and there.
It was Mr. Morehead who prevented
the introduction of that resolution.
Everybody knows that If it had been
introduced It would have passed by
an overwhelming majority.
Mr. Mo re head vu moved by a
proper spirit In taking that action,
and if Mr. Duncan and his defeated
faction had met Mr. Morehead In the
same spirit, we would have had party
harmony In the last campaign and
would have polled from ten to fifteen
thousand more votes than we did. It
was Mr. Duncan and hit faction that
refused to have harmony. Instead
of upholding the bands of the State
organization, . Mr. Duncan and faU
followers acted on the theory that
they might have a chance to again
capture the State if Mr. Morehead
failed to make good. That element
certainly did nothing to help bring
out votes at the polls, and In many
places exerted their efforts to prevent
Republicans from supporting the
ticket.
Now, shall a man be asked to
withdraw as State Chairman who
has faithfully carried out the will of
the people as expressed at the last
State Convention, and who has ex-
erted every effort to get Mr. Duncan
and the insurgent faction of the par-
ty to act in harmony with the will of
the people? The way to get harmony
s to eliminate from official position
the man who made harmony impos-
sible. There will be harmony in the
party after the next State Conven-
tion, because the people of North
Carolina are determined to finish the
work of re-organization and house-
cleaning begun at the last State Con-
tion. And this is the only kind of
harmonr that wil1 make Republican
victory possible.
THE AMOUNT OF INCREASED
TAXES ON THE PEOPLE.
The Corporation Commission has
officially announced that the scheme
enacted bv the last LeeiRlat ,ir in in.
crease the taxation of the people by
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uauuK uivuvi l v aBsessea mucn men-
er than before has resulted in rlaf-
ing a valuation of $123,343,959.00
more up0n the property of the State
r, .
ia..x.aLiuii. x ma win mean mat
thA nonnlo will ronnlr tMB .naJ
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to Day over a half-million tarA mnr
11 i . . . . . -
in a. ii last year. Ana wnat for?
ts there anv creat emorne in
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tne state that calls for this great in-
creased tax burden nnon th nu?
Are there to be any great internal
Improvements? No! This has all
been brought about by Democratic
extravagance and incompetency.
For years the Democratic machine
has, at each Legislature, been in
creasing the number of offices, and
increasing their salaries, and in
creasing 'expenses in every way pos
sible. The result soon was a afint
in the State treasury. The Demo-
cratic party met this deficit first by
lue saie oi Donas.
The last issue of bonds which the
Democratic State machine attempted
to sell Would not bring a hundred
, A, ...
cents on the dollar. They were
forced to appeal to the American To-
bacco Company to take the bonds off
of their hands at
anyood, wou!d pay tor them ln the
open marset. it is hard to believe
the Governor and the State officials
wuiu uave gouen any Dusmess man,
corporation or trust to pay the State
more for the bonds than their mar-
ket value unless such person or cor-
poranon or trust was guaranteed
special favors on th
State as considerate for such ac-
finn i
What followed this deal between
the Governor and the American To
bacco Company? The Governor had
promised the people of the State on
every stump that if he was elected
Governor that an honest anti-trust
law with teeth in It should he pass
ed, and that it should be vigorously
enforced against the American To
tobacco Company and every other
trust. When the Legislature met
the Governor, Instead of carrying out
this pledge or trying to carry It out,
used 'his influence with the Legisla
ture to prevent the passage of an
honest anti-trust law. The American
Tobacco Company was rewarded for
coming to his rescue and the rescue
of the State machine and taking the
bonds by passing a sham toothless
anti-trust law, and then did not even
try to enforce that.
But that sale of bonds was . not
enough to meet Democratic extrava
gance. They were afraid to try to
sell another issue of bonds. Indeed,
the people were beginning to get In
dignant with the party machine that
was forced to sell bonds In time of
peace to meet simply the current
running expenses of the State gov-
ernmeat- In their desperation the
Democratic machine worked out this
new scheme to raU the valuation of
the property of all of the people of
the State to that they could tqueese
a half million dollars extra taxes
from their pocket, and this great
extra burden fall on the hacks of
our people at a time when the action
of a Democratic Congress In tamper
ing with the tariff haa been lattm
mental In forcing down the price of
cotton from fifteen cents a poand to
eight cents, thut robbing every man
who made a bale of cotton of thirty
dollars out of the value of each bale.
Those who want more government
of this kind should vote the Demo
cratic ticket next fall.
SO WONDER TAXES ARE HIGH.
The Democratic chase, for pie la
amusing. There are already six
candidates seeking the Democratic
nomination for three jobs. And to
think, It is only the Republicans
who are pie hunters. If the Demo
crats get control of the county again
they will add enough Jobs, to take
care of the ringsters who hang
around "waiting for something to
happen." It will be remembered that
the last Legislature added six jobs
to the county's pay roll. It is no
wonder that taxes are so hieh! Dal-
las Advocate.
And what Is true in Gaston Coun-
ty is true in nearly every county in
the State. Yes, they are raising the
taxes, raising more revenue. But
what for. The army of Democratic
office-holders seem to be the bene-
ficiary.
WITH THE EDITORS.
They will be satisfied with the pro-
hihiHnn 1
A it so that poor white folks and
niggers cannot get it. Durham Her-
aid.
c,,n, -r i n.j
with a hie D. RnrtiAtiniM with a H
le and sometimes, if too radical,
witn a preflx of two d's. Union Re-
puuncan.
t-.xx.
tuanoue is use many otner cities
and towns it is ahaolntAlv hinia
an1 11o HMirn VAfr.r ..T li.
mo uuiquuuus
and Pwerful blind tiger. Concord
Ilrlbune.
tw i a au
vone the National Convention. But
why have a convention at all? The
country doesn't need it. Union Re
publican. Sit in the boat,
And keep .right steady,
If we don't get Taft
We'll sure have Teddy.
-Western Carolina Enterprise.
Governor Kitchin only pardoned
four durlnS the later half of last
jZ 'Z him a b7"
Just SIve nIm ft chance. Western
Carolina Enterprise.
National Committeeman Josephus
S" f. FarolIna-. '
"owu, uui mat is uecause ne can t
longer be Secretary of War under
Mr. Bryan. Joe served in this ca-
DacIty four terms. Yellow Jacket.
p.",
can't say about that, but he ha a
kin ot an idea that an appreciable
" wuum do m one
gqulre Deal "Snow Hill
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The only way the Republican par-
iy or inis aiate can avoid the appear-
ance of being "delivered" at th Na-:
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MRWANGEK COTKERIT
Spring Nectwear, Shirts, Hob ' XT? Con"" in
Berwanger Clothes for Sorincr ar Amo-
ized-carefudy selected, rich i fabritT d Eg,ish sty,es individual-
workmanship ' abnCS' emuntly correct in design, perfect in
$15 to $35
About the "Odds and Ends" of Hm w
the entire line bf Clothing and Underwear you' ca h5"11 niiW ibrohmt
s.
the people to express their senti
ments through township and county
conventions. U Republicans want
to make a noise like a free party let
thm sneak out. It's the only way.
Western Carolina Enterprise.
Even Democrat Worried Over High
Taxes.
Dallas Advocate.
The leading Democrats of this
township are very much worried over
the high taxes. They do not hesitate
to say that a change It necessary.
But the question is. Will they vote to
make a change in November? It
does seem to us that the Independ
ent Democrats, who are not hunting
Jobs, and who are opposed to the
present high taxes, will vote the Re
publican ticket. It can't be any
worse, it may remedy matters. We
appeal to the best In both parties to
make a long pull together and oust
the crowd that is causing the trou
ble.
It "Raised More Revenue."
Union Republican.
The State Corporation Commis
sion, at Raleigh, reports that under
the new Democratic quadrennial as
sessment plan $741,034,345 was
raised, giving an Increase of $123,-
343,959 in valuation. This assures
$308,000 additional revenue for the
State, general and pension funds and
$370,000 additional for the public
school fund in the State treasury
this year. Thus it will be seen that
the Democratic "re-assessment" ef
fort to "raise more -revenue" for
Democratic "good" government has
been a financial success. But what
have the tax-payers received In re
turn? It is far easier to raise taxes
than it Is to pay them and the ten
dency is every upward, not down
ward.
Champ Clark Wants the Votes With
out Regard to Race or Color.
Lumberton Robesonlan (Dem).
Hon. Champ Clark, Speaker of the
House of Congress, seems to have a
penchant for doing things to put him
in bad with the South. He was so
anxious to go on record as in favor
of the infamous Sherwood "dollar-a-day"
pension steal that he had the
clerk to call out his name so his vote
could be recorded. Now he has gone
and done it again or his managers
have for him. He is sixty-two years
old to-day and his friends are hold
ing a big meeting to help along his
fresiaentlal boom. In advertising
the meeting it was stated that "ev
erybody is invited, without regarc
to color." This was called to Mr.
Clark's attention and the next day
the advertisement appeared minus
the words "without regard to color."
It is going to be hard to rouse much
enthusiasm for Mr. Clark in the
South.
Simply Local Self-Government.
Winston Union Republican.
The Republican would again call
attention to the Democratic State
press, and individuals as well, that
if Hon. Thomas Settle Is nominated
as a candidate for Governor upon the
Republican ticket this year, it will
not be necessary for him to demand
a "local option" plank ln the plat
form, to which such frequent refer
ence is made. Ever since the Re
publican party was established in
this State it has had a local self-gov
ernment plank in its platform. It
was there four years ago, and two
years ago and will doubtless be again
mis year, it stands for what Its
name Implies every community
electing its magistrates, school com-
mltteemen, for local ODtlon te
uow6 mat tne people of the Star
are sane and safe enoueh tn
themselves locally, without Demo
cratic legislative guardianship. Up
on such an other ReDubllenn
j clear and distinct, Mr. Settle and ev-
ery other canrfMo Lm
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Copy.
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The Cm Urge ed!t!0a 0. n
speech has been iSu3.'
demand has continue fc tU
that it has been t.J
print a second edltJot
Republican who want, t J""
party grow and !a i3 141
as well as tbi Natkn V r
get up a club of at Ir,-
twenty for this wpm 41
Sn hit order riKht aa," 54
The speech quote TXi. t
Bragg Paud Coaawi05
the facts which branj for,ifC "
false the charK v
Democratic machine &,
Republican party for for:
to the effect that they
ty of Issuing the
car;.;.
bonds and "looting th
Mr. uutler stated In h;
Fraud Commission Urp K)rt ,
been burned or destroy .,.
as he knew, except ih UI f
which he had. He Jy.,
facts to show that St as jV
ing Democrats and not , . ut ,
cans who were retponsU ,
what looting of Un
done. The speech not onlv i ,
tory straight for the'r.rrt t:-f
on this Important matter. tt. ,
also gives the records of to-V .
parties, and besides prr.vsu u
great living issues now u -for .
the people In both State aj .
Nation. If a copy of this ,
Is put In the hands of vwry $".
er in the State, it will m.-an iu .
defeat of the Democratic i
chine, which they so richly i
serve, and which the futur
growth and prosperity of nt
State demands. ,
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ten times as much good now u
it will during the heat of a caa-
paign. .
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