The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-05-21
DAKOTA STATEHOOD.
The Delegates at Sioux Falls Convention
Pass Many Resolutions-A State Admits
sion League OrSanizod-Plan for an Act
i've Campaign on Congress.

me Delegates at Sioux Falls Convention
Pass Many Resolutions-A state Admis-
sion League Orsnnized-Plan for an Act |
ive Campaign ON Congress.
SIOUX FALLS, Oak, Special Telegram, |
May 1.-The constitutional convention
met at 10 o'clock this morning with the
president, Judge A. 8. Edgerton, presiding.
Nearly all parts OF the proposed state were
represented by the regular delegates, and
among them present were noticed kanouse,
Kellan, Owen, Campbell, Stone, McCullum
and other wheel horses in the statehood
movement. As many other delegates
were expected to arrive during the
day, very little was done this morn
Ing, when IN adjournment was
taken until tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock. Upon request Judge Edserton
Briefly outlined the work done by himself
and Judge Moody at Washington, assisted
by Delegate Clifford, Congressman kanouse
and the other representatives OF the con-
v~ention in the interests OF Dakota.
The Judge expressed his continued conf
dence in the integrity OF President Cleve-
land, and believed that if congress should
pass the Harrison bill very little oppo-
sition might be expected from Mr.. Cleve-
land. The only argument advanced
against the admission of Dakota was that
sho was prominently Republican. He
spoke in the highest terms OF the courtesy
IctciScu from tiit iAcIlipeIS LouSc toHi-
mittec on territories. and had reason to be.
lie We that enough air-minded Democrats
may be found in congress to adopt the mi
norlty report OF the m on The Har-
rison bill. He recognized ~afavorable omen
for Dakota in the strong endorsement by
congressman OF Gladstone's scheme OF
home rule for Ireland, for the cause OF Da.
kota is Il parallel case, and no one can
consistently support the first and oppose
the latter.
Being called to attend court in Aurora
county, the Judge stated he would be un.
abl to remain during the session OF the
convention, so he appointed John A. Owen
to fill the chair during his absence. After
adjournment an informal caucus was held
by the delegates present, IA (which stirring re-
marks madeby kanousc, Owen, kellam and
McCnllum. Judge Campbell spoke very
earnestly of the Importance OF proceeding
very carefully, and OF the necessity OF the
convention atthis time evisings ome prac-
teal plan whereby, in case congress should
fail before the close of the session to pass
a law admitting Dakota, the constitution
already adopted and the state government
therein provided for and already elected,
may be established, and the question as to
its being sustained by the next congress be
placed before the people OF the whole coun-
try. To formulate such a plan a commit
tee OF eight delegates was appointed, with
INSTRUCTIONS " report 10 lne convention
at the earliest possible day.
Sioux Falls, Dak., Special Telegram. May
5.-The convention met at the usual hour
this morning. Tho first business brought
up was to fix the time at which the next
session OF the convention shall be held and
July 13, 1856, was fixed upon as the date,
allowing ample time for congress to have
completed its session. Mr.. Campbell, as
chairman of the committee from the con-
ference held during the recess, presented
the GLOWING resolution, which was adopt
ed:
Resolved, That in the event OF congress
adjournins without favorable action upon
the question OF division, or division and
admission OF South Dakota on an east and
take action in view OF such nonaction on
the part OF congress.
A recess WAS taken until s O'Clock p.
m. to give the conference an opportunity
to discuss in a general way the important
question as to what action the convention
should take in case congress refuses to adj
nit Dakota before adjournment. The aft
ernoon was entirely consumed in debate
on the following resolution:
Resolved, That we recommend that il
congress shall adjourn without action upon
the claims OF Dakota for division and ad.
mission, or division, the constitutional
convention should reassemble and submit
TO UAe peOpie db tnc NoNeInpeT eleCtlON Ule
question OF the repeal OF section 32 OF the
schedule and ordinance ofthe constitution
1t will be remembered that section 32 is
the one which provides that nothing in the
constitution shall be construed to author
lie the legislature or judiciary or executive
departments elected to exercise any powers
until recognized and authorized by act o.
Congress-. Some OF the more conservative
members feared this might be considered
as revolutionary, but us the resolution
provides that the matter shall be left fol
the vote OF the people at the genera,
election there could be little danger of toe
evolutionary steps being taken. The res
olution vas adopted and being presented
to the convention at the excning session
was placed on the table and consideration
postponed until July 13. During the day
the following telegram was sent to Dele
gate O. S. Clifford at Washington:
Sioux Falls, May 5.-Please communi
cate to the honorable house OF representa-,
tives the unanimous and earnest protes,
OF the constitutional convention now il
session against the passage OF any law fol
the admission OF Dakota which does not
include division east and west. (By order
OF the convention.D
COVERING MANY POINTS.
The following resolutions were adopted
at the evening session:
Resolved, That if congress shall adjourn
without action upon the claims OF Dakota
for division and admission or division, we
recommend that the people elect this fal
to the territorial legislature and to county
offices such men only as are in iun sympa
thy with division and statehoodto the enc
that when Dakota can lawfully exercis,
the powers OF Il state there shall be hearty
cooperation between the state and the ter
ritorial government;
Resolved. That VIZ recommend to thu
people of Dakota that they proceed at ono,
to organize division and admission league
county officers and members OF the lesisla
:. ture.
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