Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-26
REPUBLICANS IN COUNCIL.
The Crawford County System Reso
luton Repealed.
AN UPRISING OF THE PEOPLE
a Harmonious Convcntion-No In
structions Given - Hon. a. w.
Smith, J. &. Burton and Others Ad-
dress the Delegates.

uACoc VIC OC1C6oSOS'
The Republican county convention,
called to select six delegates and six
alternates to the State convention at
Topeka, July 25th, and eight delegates
and eight alternates to the Senatorial
convention at Industry, Aug. 9th,
met in the court house Saturday at
II o'clock. The eighty delegates were
present, ready for aggressive, enthusi-
astic work for the party and against all
dissensions and schemes.
The convention was called to order
by the chairman of the central commit
tee, DR.. J. NJ. Hodge, who made a
short, ringing speech. He spoke of
Harrison's nomination in enthusiastic
terms. and every mention of the gal
liant Ben's name was greeted by ap-
plause. He then stated the object of
the convention-to elect delegates to
Topeka and Industry.
The secretary of the central commit
tee, G. ". G.. Rohrer, read the pub
lisled call for the convention.
On motion of w. S. Stambaugh, W.
E. A. Meek, of Dillon, was chosen
temporary chairman of the convention
and was conducted to the front. Be-
fore taking his seat, he expressed his
thanks that Hope township as well as
himself had been honored in hav-
ing again the gift of the craftsmanship.
On motion of S. Holdsworth, j. j..
Galbreath was elected temporary secre-
tary.
1t was voted that committees be ap-
pointed by the chair as follows: Per.
manent organization, seven; creden-
tials, five; nomination of delegates and
alternates, seven; order of business.
five; resolutions, FIVE.
w. p. Robinson moved a recess Of
ten minutes, and the convention SO adj
jOurned during the selection of the
committees by the chairman.
Upon the call to order, the following
committees were announced:
Permanent organization-C. NJ =.
Case, Ed Glenn, j c Russell, ] /
Galbreath, F V Close. w T Fisher,
VIM Gugeler.
Credentials-George Burroughs, Jas
Frey, W L Nixon, Z W Coleman, 7 c
Ayers.
Delegates-W 2 Robinson, S Hols-
worth, w NJ Sherwood, H Whitley. G
w Gartin, II Flora, G w King.
Order of Pusiness-G w Lewis, G A
Rogers, B w Peck, J Schopp, j. S.
Hollinger.
Resolutions-E Brunson, Z d Hum
phrey, A S Davidson, D r Gorden, G
W Carpenter.
On motion of E Brunson the conven-
ton Adjourned until 1:9O p. m.
AT the opening of the afternoon ses-
sion of the convention, a motion was
made that there be an address by Hon.
A. w. Smith, of MCPHERSON, who was
in the building. Mr.. Smith returned
word that he thought it would be in
better taste to defer his remarks until
after the delegations were chosen.
How ID DYrfap xroo 1on1lx, oo1Iol
for and addressed the convention for a
short time. He spoke of Harrison in
the most glowing terms and evoked
round after round of applause. He as
serted that Ben Harrison is the great
est man who ever bore the name. He
reviewed HarriSon's life and record,
showing him to be the leading patriot
statesman of Indiana today, man
suited to the people by his ability. his
wisdom and his eminence. The sup
port of England and Canada which is
given so strongly to Cleveland and the
free trade Democratic platform, was
discussed in caustic terms and Eng
lands competition with us was referred
to as one of the best reasons why we
should stand up for America and
American institutions. The speech
was in Mr.. BIS best vein and was
much enjoyed by the large audience
present.
The report of the committee on order
of business wasread by the chairman,
W. G. Lewis, of Willowdale. The re-
port was adopted as read. First on the
list was the report of committee on
credentials, which was read by Geo.
Burroughs, chairman. All precincts
in the county were reported as fully
represented except four. Report
adopted.
G. NJ. Case, of Enterprise, reported
for the committee on permanent organ
ization. The committee recommended
that the temporary organization be
made permanent. 1t was accepted
unanimously.
The report of the committee on nom.
ination of delegates to Topeka and In
dustry was read by w. p. Robinson as
follows:
TOPEKA, July 25th.
DELEGATES. ALTERNATEs.
v Il Moore, A s Davidson,
Glenn Bell, j B Baxter,
Z Hoffman, S Holsworth.