Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-30
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Contest.
Editors Press & Dnkotatan II make no
claim to beinga political writer but the
political aspect Of this district is such that
. few remarks upon the situation would
not go amiss, and it is for the information
of those Of our people who were not here
during the campaign two years ago th.t
undertake to give . synopsis Of our polui.
cal history past and present, that they may
Judge ,he better how and for WHOM 10 vote.
We are now on the eve Of our general cleo.
ltion with three candidates in the field for
member of the legislature 10 choose from.
We have Henry Maxwell the regular nom
inee Of the democrat party, very clever
man who would do were it not for the fact
that this district is two thirds republican
and MI. Maxwell's county was represented
Ia the last Legislature. Otherwise he might
stand . ghost Of q chance of being elected.
Next in order Is Alfred Brown another
Hutchinson county man who Is the walking
wonder, of the nineteeth century In these
parts. As to his politics there is not a man
in all this land that can tell 10 which party
he belongs. He Is now claiming to be the
simon. pure republican cand!date;' because
John E. Maxwell told him so. Let US see.
Two years ago We found him at our repub-
lican convention begging q nomination. The
party for some reason did not appreciate
his craftsmanship, prcferring to take the
gentleman on probation, allowing him q
favorable opportunity to work up from the
ranks. This did not please him. Less
than q month he "aopped" over to the
democrats. AT their convention after TAX
ing the iron.clad oath administered by Gen
eral Campbell aud the invincible Barney
Cole. and pledging to bring to the party
one hundred or more imaginary sore headed
republican deserters that would vote early
and often, he came out a full tledged DEM
ocrat and was placed upon the ticket for
member of the house. And so badly was
be defeated that we had thought his politi-
cal remains were buried beyond a possible
lily Of resurrection. Lo and behold! what
was the surprise Of the old tried and true
republicans Of the district to find their con-
vention of Tuesday last in full possession
of the renegade, packed from hall to gal.
llery with Russians who bore Browns
lprivate seal. No amount of coaxing would
induce the smiling Alfred to ommenc at
the bottom Of the ladder. He claimed q
first class republican record for himself
and delegates. though three.fouIths OF
them had never cast a vote on American
soil. When asked to explsin why his
Armstrong delegation was all from Wolf
creek and none from Midtown, he did not
know. But they was there and going to
vote for Brown. When asked to define his
politics his reply was. Gentlemen I am
with the party that gives me office. If yes
nominate me l will do whatever yes ask.
Consolidation Of counties if you want it,"
We may add. II am a good democrat or
republican, as circumstances may require.
l want to be the Hon.. Yes sir; if l have
to present myself to every democrat re-,
publican or sore head convention that may be
called from now until Gabrial toots his
trumpet" Thus we have Mr.. Browns plat
form, no matter how conflicting. He has
politics TO suit all who have any votes to
bestow on him. All the old republicans
(but one) who have not been schooled in
this modern method Of choosing ~renesades
for standard bearers, Withdrew from the
convention in disgust. John E. Maxwell
was the only old liner to remain. He
the best way to beat Brown and in
sure the election of a democrat Maxwell
would be through Browns nomination,
bulldosing and a deluded or
bought delegation. 1t is hoped that Bro.
Brown will feel tickled until November 5th.
MASS CONVENTION.
The republicans went into a mass conven.
ton and after a thorough canvass, have
unanimously chosen the Hon. Hiram Bow
en-, of Martella, as their candidate, a man Of
and legislative experience. He is
we'll huOWu ouu 1SsDcClcu ny UOlu pdTtleS
through the district. MI. Bowen is not an
office seeker and it took a good deal of per-
on the part Of our most influential
to induce him to accept the nomina-
ton. Mr.. Bowen will represent his constit.
faithfully.
THE DOUBTFUL INTERVIEWED.
The doubtful have been interviewed.
Those who do not vote for Bowen will sup
port Maxwell. Mr.. Bowen will get the
vote of the Foster and Shearer factions of
he democrats aside from the solid vote of
his wi party. Anything to beat the rene.
yade, is what old republicans and democrats
,ay.
Dawson county is all Bowen except four
md Hanson except two. These six votes
IRE credited to Maxwell. Armstrong, the
nome of Bowen, though democratic will 60
'olid for him outside of Browns six deluded
delegates. Hutchinson promises one-half
1er vote, though we expect only a third, d.