Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-30
Hoard nominated.

brought down his gavel upon the cherry
table in the center of the stage, at the
West Side Turner hall, and announced
that Secretary Win NOVEL; would read
the call for the Republican State conven-
| ton. Mr.. NOVEL; also read the roster of
| the delegates, and Mr.. Payne said that in
the case of Kewaunee county the COM
| Ea1ttee had concluded to admit two dele
gates with half vote each, with the re-
commentator that both delegates be
given rights by resolution. He explain
| ed that the county lacked less than half a
| dozen votes to be entitled to such repre-
| sentation and the decision of the COM
mlttee was in accordance with the prece-
| dent established by previous state con-
ventions. A resolution in conformity
| with the Recommendation of the commit
tee was introduced later on, and was ad-
opted upon motion of Gustav FISHERMAN,
of Green Bay. In the absence of N. L.
Beers, of Oneida, W. W. Pollock was given
his place as delegate.
Mr.. Payne announced that the commit
tee had selected Philo Orion, Of Darling
ton, as temporary chairman; W. S. Rey-
| nolds, of Hurley, temporary secretary; j.
a. Davidson, OF Princeton, assistant sec
rotary. He appointed as committee to
escort the presiding officer to the stage,
Col. Buchard, of Jefferson; Mr.. Hum hrey,
of ST. Croix; Mr.. Rusk, of Chippewa; Mr..
Lewis, of Dodge. Mr.. orion, dignifed-
looking gentleman, with strong, clear cut
features, and a well-poised head, was
greeted with applause as he mounted the
stage and advanced TO his place.
Mr.. Orton's address was frequently in
terrupted by applause. Especially pro-
longed was the applause that greeted the
pames of Harrison and Morton, and the
sentiments that there should be a free
ballot and a fair count, and that with
reference to the protective policy of the
republican party.
THE COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
Committees on permanent OrQaniza-
ton and resolutions were appointed as
follows, each congressional district dele
CATION choosing its own representative:
Resolutions-At large w. II. Mylrea, Of Wau-
sau; First district, George w. Burchard; Second
Eilhu Enos; Third, j. W; Murphy; Fourth, e. B.
Simpson; Fifth, A. d. Deland: Sixth, George D..
Maring; Seventh, Frank Pooler; Eighth, S. W
Hunt; Ninth, w S. Wood.
Permanent Organzation-At large J. W
Rewy, OF Iowa; First district, j. E. Heg; Second,
w. A. Adamson; Third, Robert Steele; Fourth :,
w. s. Stanley; Fifth, j. 2. Dousman Sixth,
Jonathan Bowman; Seventh, G. K. Erwin; Eighth
}. f. Moore; Ninth, E. McGachlin.
After these appointments a recess WAS
taken until 2:30, and upon bling,
the report of the committee on perman-
ent organization was received. It was to
the effect that the temporary organiza-
ton be made permanent, and that T. A.
Williams, of WaLworth, and Geo. Laws, of
Eau Claire, be added to the list of secre-
taries. The report was adopted without
dissent.
THE PLATFORM.
The platform was then adopted by
unanimous vote. It was presented by W.
I'll. Mylrea, of Wausau, and is as follows:
"The republicans of Wisconsin, by
their representatives in convention as
sembled, heartily approve of the nomina-
ton OF Benjamin Harrison for president,
and Levi P. Morton for vice president, as
candidates worthy of the warm and unit
ed support of the republican party. They
approve of the platform adopted by the
national republican convention in June
last, as outlining the policy best calculat
ed to maintain and promote the well
fare of the country, and the prosperity
of the people, of all classes and occupa-
tons.
''With regard to the affairs of the state,
they offer at the best guarantee for the
future and the strongest claim for the
continued confidence of the people, the
record of the present republican admin
1stratlon and its predecessors; it is
record of honest, impartial and judic-
ioUs application of sound business meth
DDS to the varions departments of the
state governments.
I'm conclusion this convention desires
to express Its recognition of the fidelity,
ability and efficiency with which Gov. j.
M. Rusk has discharged the duties of his
responsible office; honest, o. rageous
and just. he has held the office of COVER
nor longer than any of his predecessors,
and ha. so borne himself as to win the
respect. and esteem of the whole people,
irrespective of party divisions
GRAVEL PRESENTATION.
At this juncture, Mark II. Barnum, of
WaUsau, left the Ninth district delegation,
holding mysterious package under his
arm. 1t proved to be avei, sent by
Senator Spooner, and made of wood from
the birthplace of Gen. Harrison, and the
convention broke into cheers when the
announcement was made.
Chairman Orion accepted the gevel
with fitting thanks, and the nomination
of candidates for governor Eas begun.
HOARD PLACED IN NOMINATION.
Hoard residing in the first district, his
nomination came fret. He was PLACED
in nomination by E. L. Brown, of Wau
paca.
He said that the great agricultural in
terests of the state had, without any
manipultations on the part Of politicians.
come up and asked for the first time TO
be given man for governor in their in
terests. Mr. Hoard, be said, is peculiarly
Unidentified with the farmer, Is their ad
vocate and friend, and veil calculated to
ill the Office. He would receive 2 larger
vote than any Other candidate as his
nomu- alton would call oat the farmer vote
on election day. His selection had not
been worked mp by politician, but vas
spontaneous. If he be rot nominated the
people would feel that they have little to
say IN the matter of choosing state
officers. Mr.. Hoard, the speaker said,
could not be manipulated by any clique,
ring or faction, bns will be the peoples
governor.
Mr.. HoarG's nomination was seconded
by Geo. G. Battlefield, and also hy Col.
Burchard OF Jefferson.
nc FETRIDGE's NAME PRONOUNCED.
S. s. Barney. of West Bend, presented
the name Of Hon. E. G. McFetridge, of
Beaver Dan. The republican party, he
said, had alway been the champion OF
free labor, but it had never been the