The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-22
POLITICAL MATTERS.
Democratic State Convention in Iowa.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, May 21.-The State Dem
ocratic Convention met yesterday. 1t
largely composed of young men. A ticke
was fixed up, with Judge Primble at Its head
He announced his refusal to allow his nam
to 1De used, which upset the whole arrange
organization, adjourned until Q .. m. Upol
reassembliDg, "a. g. Dodge. of Des Moines
was made chairman; i. o. Walker, Of Davis
secretary, and n long list of vice presidents wal
appointed. The committee On credentials re
ported 47G delegates out OF 600 provided for IL
| the call.
| Cen Dodge, on taking the chair addressed
| the convention at length and was frequently
| applauded. He reiterated the soundness o
the Democratic position In Congress, de
| nounced the Republican party for forcing the
resumption OF specie payment upon the
country. and advocated the union OF all ee
ments opposed to the Republican party. lie
counseled harmony In the Democratic ranks
II. a. Irimble, OF Davis county, was nomi-
mated for Governor by acclamation.
Hon. Moses Bloom, OF Iowa City, was
placed in nomination for lieutenant Gov
ernor. but declined. Col. ], y. Tam, Of Ad-
ans county, and y. r. Stubbs, or Jefferson
county were then voted for. with the follow
arose as to whether the ballot was formal or
informal. The Chair declared 1t to be formal.
whereupon an animated debate as to tho pro-
rriety OF indorsing any but Democrats for
olhGS euSutu VII LDe vote was de-
'clared to be informal, and j. o. Yeoman, of
Webster county, was nominated by acclama-
tion.
Reuben E. Noble of Clayton county, was
nominated by acclamation for Supreme
Judge, and Irwin Baker, of Warren county.
for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Before adjournment, a telegram from Hon
Ill. IL. Irfmble was read In the convention
his acceptance OF the nOmina-
tion for Governor
SOME SEVERE REMARKS ON MIR. HENDRICKS
LoUIvIbbE, May 21.--The Gomier-,Jownal
publishes the following editorial: Mr. Thos.
A. Hendricks. of Indiana, Is In conspiracy
TO defeat the denomination Of the old ticket.
MT. John Kelly, Of New York, Is his backer
Inc two are engaged In an intrigue to lose
New York TO the Democrats this fall. 1t is
the end of Hendricks. He is fool as well as
q conspirator. Let all men disown him."
REPUBLICAN POLITICS IN OHIO,
CINCINNATI May H.-The Enguirer this
has Washington special" on the
ohio gubernatorial situation and the Repub-
llcan policy thereon, to which 1t gives "dou-
prominence.
The correspondent says the opinion in
Washington still is that Sherman will be the
lOmtnee; that q number of delegations have
oeen Instructed to vote for him, and that Fos-
ler,s friends are solid In Sherman's favor;
md III the event Ut Sherman's nomination.
Foster , is willing to take the second place.
lhe belief Is expressed that Taft will 90 to
pieces before the Republican Convention,
lfter receiving handsome vote ON the first
'allot. The administration and Sherman, 1t
s stated, are strongly for Foster AS against
raft; and IL Sherman finally concludes In no
ase to accept the nomination. the influences
II the administration will be given to Foster