The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-15

he convention until ten O'Clock Monday
morning, but the motion died a-born-
M"
Potter arose and said that he did not
lesire to stay in Bozeinan any longer
han was necessary, These gentlemen
aSr were too sensitive. He bore the
marks of many political wounds on his
body. He came from q small precinct,
and hoped that the convention would
nominate delegate from larger one.
Mr. Gourlev was then nominated, but
declined, remarking that he was unused
10 SO much honor in one lump.
Mr. Hatch was a comparative stranger
and unacquainted with GaHatin county
politics. and therefore declined. DR..
Grant also declined.
Carver moved that adjournment be
had for one hour. Amended to one half
hour, whereupon the doughty Potter
arose and stated that the temporary
chairman had consented to act as perma-
nent chairman, if it was the unanimous
wish of the convention. "He who sacri-
fees, ETC."
The convention then took a. rising vote,
the Bohemian delegation remaining ten
aciously in their seats, Mr.. Thomas being
duly elected, after which the gentleman
responded with thanks, and regretted
that there was "disrupture."
Mr.. Berg then slipped forward. andin
tremendous voice read.the resolutions,
which are herewith presented, and
should be memorized by every true
American, who has in his heart wish
10 see the institutions Of his country
perpetuated;
RESOLUTIONS.
l. The republicans Of Gallatin county
assembled this, the 18th day of Septem-
Der, '86, affirm our allegiance 10 the re-
publican party of freedom and progress
any subscribe cordially to the principles
of the last republican national conven
ton.
2. We endorse the resolution adopted
by that convention in favor of grantins
the territory to name their respective
officers.
8. We announce the strictest of econ
omy in the administration of our county
officers, and in the administration o
those trusts. We condemn the principle
heretofore adopted, of employing assist
ants, not identified by the principles o
the republican party.
4. We endorse the effort of the repub
licans in the lower house of the terri.
torial legislature in reducing the fees
and salaries of certain county officials
and recommend the further reduction Of
such fees and salaries until they shall
correspond with like clerical services
paid in civil life.
5. We endorse the principles an
nounced two years ago by the republican
party of GalIatin county, that persons
elected to official positions shall devote
their personal attention to the same.
6. That we sympathize with the
laboring classes in their effort to receive
a fair and just compensation for theil
services, and will use all commemorate
exertion to make labor honorable; recog
nizing the fact that there is wealth out
side of this high and respectable occupa
ton.
7. We pledge ourselves to the nomi.
nees of this convention; and that we viii
use our best endeavcrs for their election
J. ]. REESE, john POTTER,
CHAs. A. BERG. Chairman.
Potter moved that the regular order o
business be taken up, and without othe
action chair called for nomination o
councilman.
DR.. Grant nominated Samuel L. Holli
day. Moved and carried that he be TIL
nominee by acclamation. En- PEASANT l
might be well in this place to state tina
in this aad all other nominations, tn
Bozenan delegation maintained clam
like silence and refused to vote.
THREE REPRESENTATIVES
Chas. Eaton Of Cooke was placed i
nomination. HIS brother, Major Eator
straightway arose and informed the con
vention that his brother would nc
accept only nnder certain conditions
and that he was authorized to withdra,
the name. Fl. J. Hoppe informed tn
convention that he had seen Chal
Eaton two days before, and that ne saiC
eff am nominated, l viii pull off M
coat and work like a beaver" Majo
Eaton said that there seemed to be
question of veracity, and that he sur
posed the convention could do as
pleased. Major Pease said he though
Chas. Eaton would accept J. J. Rees
suggested that "the man tried and true
-Chas. S. Hartman-be nominated
Pease placed in nomination John Potter
DR.. Grant moved that the three be non
mated by acclanation. Carried.
SHERIFF.
Mr.. Carver nominated a. ]. Edsall; !