The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1882-10-12

/ ments were announced:
Committee on Credentials-Wm
Berg, J. w. Burke. Thos Anderson.
Committee on permanent 0rKAni1n
tion-W A Milton. A i Dickinsou
A L Twining.
Committee on Resolutious-R h
Bishop, Fl H Nash, T L Bond.
The convention then adjourned b
o'clock p. N.
The convention was reAssembled u
2o'clock.
The committee on credentials re
ported - follows. which report VA
approved and adopted:
Mr. CHAIRMAN: Your committee
on credentials would report the fol.
lowing delegates and alternates q
entitled to seats In the convention:
City Of Salina-lst Ward. DELEGATES
Taylor Miller, Jos Masker, Richard
Hensley; Alternates: J H Maher,
b. Harper, w. Shobe. ID Ward, Del.
egates: Frank Goodnow, r H Bishop,
w Hagler, c r Hilton Alternates
+ G Phillips, F l. Wight, BIG Han.
cock, F w McClelland Sd Ward,
Delegates: A b Dickinson, H c
Rash, b Whitehead, &c johnson.
H J Parker; Alternates: G r Under
| wood, ID G Lockwood, s Seaman, J A
| Nelson, J w Aldrich. 4th Ward,
Delegates: VIM Berg, e H Gibbs, T
L Bond Alternates: Willis Bristol,
Alex Shultz, A Muir.
Smoky Hill-Delegates: Thos An
dersOn, . T Crisis, Robert Muir, J .
Wilson; Alternates: r s See, David
Douglass, J E Wellington, David
Breton.
Glendale-Delegates Levi Brewer.
II l. Twining; Alternates: VIM
Eaton, b p Randolph.
OhiO-Delegates: HI H Nash. d
w Armstrong, G H Cooley.
Spring Creek-Delegates r B In
graham, WIN Hunewell, + & Granger.
+ Cable, q G. HogabOOm, w A Mil.
ton, L A Warner; Alternates Jas
Gardener. Geo Scarlet, J SHELTON. J
Duncan, J H Armstrong, G Crawford,
r NJ Cole.
Pleasant VaIIey-Delegates: CIV
Carnes, g w Fraser, John Anthance,
q g Morrill,
North Elm-J s Bean, J w Burke.
VIM. Berg, J. w. Burke, Thos. An
dersOn, Committee.
The committee on permanent or
ganizatiOn reported as follows, which
report was approved and adopted:
We, your committee on permanent organization.
would respectfully report and recommend that the
temporary organization be continued - the per-
manenf one Of the convention.
W. A. MILTON, Chairman
H. L. TwINISG.
The committee on resolutions re-
port As follows. Report approved and
adopted:
Resoirrd. That We reafnm our devotion TO
the principles Of the Republican party and our
s-That while recognizing the great benefits our
State has received from railroads. and appreciate
ing the fact that they have done and are doing
resources Of the country, yet We cannot close our
eyes to the further fact that the railroad system
and interests Of the State. we . Of the Nation
lists. whose ambition 1, selfish gain, and whose
eyes are blinded to the interests Of the people.
We. therefore. in favor Of such legislation as
will protect the people from such unjust discrim-
same time do no injustice to the rights and in
terests Of the great common carriers Of the coun.
try.
3-That the course pursued by Hon. P. B.
Plumb during his term - Senator metts With our
hearty approval, and In appreciation Of mis- public
services we instruct our nominee for Represents
tive to use his best efforts 10 secure senate 2
Piumbs reelection.
r II. BlsBor, Chairman.
H. H. NASH.
T. l.. BOND.
The convention then proceeded to |
nominate candidate for Representa- |
tive.
Mr. Carver was placed in nomina-
ton by w. A. Million, of BrOOkville. |
who called attention to the necessity
OF selecting one of our best men as the |
candidate for Representative from
this district, because of the important
duties which deyolve upon the next |
Legislature; among which were the
election Of U. s. Senator and the re-
of the State into Congress
sional districts. Mr.. Milton alsO re. |
ferred to Mr.. Garver's especial fitness
for the position, and urged his selec-
ton by the convention.
The nomination was seconded by |
VIM. Berg. who, in a few terse re-
marks, complimented Mr.. Carver
npon his ability and integrity, and
upon his superior qualifications for
the position.
1t was moved and carried that Mr..
Carver be declared the nominee by
The chair then, upon motion, Az
pointed +. II. Gibbs, r. H. Bishop
and third member a committee Of
three to escort Mr.. Carver before the
Mr. Carver, upon being informed
by chair that he had just been nOmi-
mated for Representative by acclama-
lion. responded "a follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Conven-
Ion: You must permit me, In the first place. to
Express To you aud Ia the Republicans Of this bis
rici my sincere thanks for the homer done me by
his nomination. j appreciate your action the |
more because Of the generous and hearty support
shich has been given me. And am particularly |
;laI at this time. in accepting this nomination. 10
Know that nothing has taken place thus TAR In the |
,anvass which can give offence, or any reasonable
,round for dissatisfaction. among any Of the good
Republicans Of this district And. as far rs know.
We can heartily take each other by the hand, and.
nirching shoulder to shoulder. follow the old Re-
publican flag TO victory, rs We have many times
I know that Republicans, as others, differ con-
erning many Of the methods to be adopted for the |
,ave our p.euiiar IDEAS With regard 70 he trsp-
,ings with which Il should he adorned, but when |
re come down 10 real substance and principle We
s"pthy the hom, Ss q ali It's followers i "
Ny A. n, e, In politics. was learned from the lips
u my father. who was an ardent abolition Repub- |
lean ever since the organization Of the party.
The faith has thus grown up within me and has |
teadfastly continued to this hour, that more
ound principles are embodied In the tenets Of the
Republican party than in those Of any other polii-
cal organizations. am not ignorant Of the fact
hat have done nothing In the party or for IL, TO
merit this honor In preference to others Who have
rown older In the service. and who can point to |
ong record Of party fealty.
The only thing that can say to you II, that IL
m permitted to represent you In the Legislature, |
shall endeavor TO pursue such course - will
rove that have the interests OF the people at
cart, and that ] am not unworthy Of the conf
ence placed In me at this time.
I think tn,W something Of the vants Of tina
eope. I appreciste the fact that In all probabIl-
y the coming session OF the Legislature viil be
he people will TO an unusual degree, be held to
count for their action. The cry Ii heard from |
n parts Of the State, demanding relief from the
expressing influences Of monopoties.
fhe people are aroused upon this great issue,
nd are earnestly demanding that legislation be
nterp >sed fsr their protection. Nothing effects
heir Interests more vitality than this and the reg
lation Of railroad freghts and fares will be to
hem the great question for the Legislature 70
Dnsider. In this have presented . problem
xtremely difhcut to solve. II is far reaching In
. effects. and has almost bamed the visdom Of
bier men then We are: On the one aide We have
he railroads. which all coneede sre great public
cnetacton when managed according 10 equitable
nd just principles. More than any other one
.rse. they have contributed TO the development
ave added largely TO our material wealth and
,mfort Like great arteries they extend from
he commercial centes Of the country into al
rain and cattle, and returning to ~ With The pro
uctions Of other places A. the present time our
mes Of roads are almost entirely In the hands Of q
~ monoPolists; and are. 70 grees extent. CON
,terests Of those Who, BY reason Of their situa-
on, mus, yield tribute 70 them
The question arises, In what manner ean these
'rporations be regulated % e. 70 bring then In
&c TO them protect the rights Of the peopief
Whatever meth pds may be adopted. can say