Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1883-06-30
Huron Convention.


! Huron. Oak, June lS.-The conven
ton which meets here tomorrow. now
promises to be devoid Of exciting inter
est. The anticipation that the nortt
Dakota men would appear and attemp
to capture the convention and contro
its action against division has resulted
i'm a very large representation. Every
county south Of the forty sixth parable
promises to be represented. Up to this
! time but single north Dakota man has
put in an appearance, and it is reported
here that tacit agreement has been en-
tered into between the leaders. whereby
! the north Dakotians are to keep away
! in consideration OF when the south Da
kot;ans will leave the capital commis
sion matter alone. In pursuance with
this agreeament, it is reported that Alex
Mckenzie turned back at st. Paul d
sangunary force Of north Dakota men
bound for this point. All efforts to trace
these reports TO a reliable source have
failed, and they may be as visionary as
| the indefinite rumors that the men from
tie north are still to arrive by special
train from some indefinite point.
Threats are freely made that in the
event nt any move to thwart the pur-
pose Of the convention that an attempt
will be made to secure the removal of
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legation of Gankton men are in attend
ance and they are still smarting under
the capital removal. Should they hap
pen to bring the subject into the con-
vention there is likely 10 be stormy
time. The contrary now promises 10 be
the result, and it is predicted that the
utmost harmony will prevail that there
will be no disagreement on the main
points OF division. statehood and admis-
sion, and that the time will be consum
ed solely in the consideration of the
best methods 10 accomplish that result
The convention will meet at noon to-
morrow, complete its organization and
probably adjourn over until the follow
ing morning, when it is expected it will
complete its business some time before
noon. A large wigwain has been built
for the use Of the convention. Gov. Ord.
way is in attendance, and is reported to
carry in his pocket IA proxy which will
cntitle him to seat in the convention !;
but to this report he enters a denial
Fully 250 delegates have already arrived,
and more are expected To tonight and
in the morning the fear that northern
Dakota would indulge in some strategic
move 10 thwart the original purpose OF
the convention having largely stimuat
ed ;he attendance
Some effort is being made through W.
G. Nash, member of the executive
committee, but not a member of the
porter of Gov. Ordway, to permit the
executive committee TO outline the work
Of the convention. If this is attempted
it is sure to meet with opposition. 1t is
probable that Barney Caultieid will be
made chairman, as part of the plan to
call constitutional convention at some
point in the southeaster portion Of the
territory-in all probability at Sioux
Falls.
JUNE 10TH.
The Huron convention was as harmo
nious as could he expected of as digni
fled body. The delegation filled the
large wigwan prepared for their accom-
mediation and over the rostrum was a
picture of Geo. Washington and the
words State of Dakota and Fear God and
Take your own Part. Two bands of
music occupied the platform. The call
was read at length and Hon. b. l.. Canl-
field of Deadwood elected as temporary
chairman. All the counties were repre-
sented except Charles Mix, Custer and
Lake.
The committee on resolution after a
lengthy preamble setting forth the
sovereign rights Of territory having
10000 square miles and 100000 inhabi-
tants to admission as Il state, introduced
the following resolutions containing the
gist of the meeting:
Resolved and ordained by the people
of Dakota through their delegates in
convention assembled.
Section /. That for the purpose Of en-
abling the people of that part Of Dakota
south Of the forty-sixth parallel to or
ganze and form state government and
make application for admission into the
union Of the states, a delegate conven-
ton is hereby called TO meet on Tuesday,
Sept. 1, A. ID. 1888, at ~ O'Clock meridian,
for the purpose Of framing state con-
stitution. republican in form, and doing
and performing all other things essen
tial to the preparation of the territory
for making application to the general
government for the admission of such
part Of Dakota into the union Of the
states.
Sec. .. The said convention shall be
composed Of $50 members, who shall be
apportioned among the several counties
! &c that no ~ of tho tarritory south of tha