St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-18
From Anothcr Correspondent.
Especial Telegram to tho Globe.I

from A9tothcF CoFreSp0pU6jst.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
PIERRE, d. T., Sept. 1.-THE south Da-
kota delegates re-assembled in caucus this
morning. The report of the committee on
organization Of the convention was called
for. L. G. johnson, of Brown county, chair
man of the committee, reported as follows
We recommend these gentlemen for the
Offices named.
Temporary chairman of the convention,
D. D. Holdridge, of Miner county; temporary
secretary, E. w. Caldwell, Of Minnehaha and
a. c. Marchmsn, of Cass.
Permanent observation-disclosures, D.
Carson, OF Lawrence; secretaries, same as
on temporary organization.
Before the motion was put on the adoption
of the report Caldwell said he could not poss-
IDLY serve, as he had other duties which
would prevent. He moved that V. V. Barnes,
OF Kingsbury county, be substituted for him
self. Adopted. The motion was adopted
as amended, by yea vote of 2O5.
1t Was moved by Seeley, of Sphinx, that
when the convention il called to order the
chairman appoint committee of fifteen on
credentials.
This was opposed by Moody, Of Lawrence,
who favored committee of twelve selected
from the twelve legislative districts. He
made this as motion. After remarks pro
and con by Messrs. Pettigrew, Curtis, Of
Brule, Johnson, of Hyde, and others, Judge
Moody withdrew his amendment, believing
his section of territory would fare better with
a committee of fifteen than one Of twelve.
Seeley's motion was then adopted.
1t was unanimously voted that the present
organization of this caucus continue till the
close Of the convention, and that its chair
man have authority to convene it at any time
on the request Of delegates from any ten
counties belonging therein, Adjourned sub
ject to the chairman's call at 2:3O p. m.
The rink having been destroyed by last
weeks conhagration, the citizens have ar
ranged the northwestern freight depot for
sessions of the convention. The
room used is 200 feet long.
and forty feet wide, seated with chairs, deco
rated with bunting, evergreen and medal
lions Of Blaine. Two bands are present,
one from Rochester, Minn,, and the other
from Brookings, Oak. There were many
ladies on the platform, the day being lovely
and warm.
There was one other attraction that Is
very unusual in a Republican convention.
The Sioux reservation is opposite Pierre,
west Of the Missouri river. Many of the
Sioux Indians raise corn, wheat, oats, rye and
other grain and vegetables on their lands.
Hearing Of the convention TO be held here
seven of the chiefs came to Pierre, bringing
splendid samples of agricultural products,
which are on exhibition IN town. Then they
came to the convention ard were given good
seats near the platform in full view Of the
delegates. They look nearly as wise as the
delegates and evidently think themselves
highmuck-a-mucks with the others. Traces
OF their royal lineage can readily be detected
in their names, which are these. Swan, Lit
tle-No-Heart, Four Bears, Swift Bird, Rat
Ting Ribs, Spotted Eagle, and Mr.. Fine
Weather, who is captain Of police at Cheyenne
agency.
THE CONVENTION.
Chairman Wells, of the Territorily COM
mittee being absent, the committee design.
ated Secretary Coldwell, the shouter OF the
Sioux, to call the body to order. He did sc
at 2:30 this afternoon, at once introducing
Rev. o. c. Murray to offer prayer. This wa:
done decently and in order.
Col Dewey made a short speech of vel
come to the delegates, which was not res
ponded to.
After Caldwell read the formal call for the
convention, Judge Bennett moved that D.
D. Holdridge, of Miner, be elected charm an
pro TEN, and w. Barnes, Of Kingsbury, A.
H. Lewis, of Grant, and A. C. Marchm an,
Of Cass, to be secretaries Of the temporary
organization.
Marchman refused to serve, and r. D
Hosldns, OF Pembina, was put in his place
Nickens, Of Stutsman, seconded the
motion and it was adopted by unauimou.
vote.
Seeley, Of Sphinx, moved that credentials
committee of fifteen be appointed by the
chair. Carried.
A. S. Stewart, Of Fau River, moved thai
the chairman select committe of five OF
permanent organization. This also wen
through without disagreement.
Everything thus far Was very lamblike
Not ripple Of grief had yet broken the har.
mony OF the convention. The band PLAYED
the delegates buzzed, the ladies smiled and
many interested ones gathered about the
chairman to instruct him in appointine
committees.
After half an hour Of recess Judge MOODY
made 4 motion for adiournment tn q o,rlocL
Thursday morning. There was general
cry Of ''no'' to this motion. Moody spoke
in favor Of it, urging that plenty of time be
given the chair to fairly form the commit
tees
Nickeus, Of stutsman, who Is recognized
as Raymond's lieutenant opposed the mo-
ton in sarcastic speech, TO which Moody
augrily replied
Major Hamilton, Of Grand Forks, opposed
the adjournment So did Fowler, of Pen.
nington-
Moody called for the previous question.
On vote being taken viEe voce the ayes
and nays appeared to be so nearly equal
that il was believed the chair would decide
it lost, but be did not be simply said, 81
believe the motion Is carried" Before be
did so dozen persons called for division
and roll call The chair held he had decided
the motion carried before division was called
for and declared the convention adjourned
till O'Clock Thursday morning.