Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-26

Resolved, That the nominations of BENJAMIN
Harrison and Levi p. Morton have the undual-
flied endorsement of this convention, and that
we esteem them not only as representative
Republicans, but as representative Americans.
E. Brunson then read the following
resolution:
Resolved, That we are opposed to the Craw
Il I'd county system as recommended by the
county convention last fall; believing that the
delegate system that has been in vogue for
the last thirty years is far preferable
On motion of w. P. Robinson, the
rules were suspended and the resolu-
ton received. 1t was moved by B. W.
Peck that the resolution be adopted by
the convention. W. S. Stambaugh
objected and vote by delegations was
called for.
DR.. Ayers moved that those present
cast the full vote of precincts when
such precincts were only partially rep
resented.
A motion was made to limit speeches
to five minutes; amended to ten. The
amendment was lost and the original
motion carried.
G. G. Hawk was elected assistant sec
rotary and the speech-making pro-
ceeded.
w. S. Stambaugh was the first speak
er. He reviewed the action of the con-
vention that adopted the Crawford Co.
system last summer.
E. Brunson followed in Il strong talk
showing the way in which the system
was pnt through last year. The dele
gate plan, he declared. is the best
for all concerned that this county ever
knew. He showed that the working of
the system was to aid the towns and
not the country districts. He was
closely listened to and loudly applauded
upon taking his seat.
L. l.. Hart, of Buckeye, spoke briefly
in opposition to the system.
Hon. J. S. Hollinger gave the work
ing of the system in Pennsylvania and
showed that the county from which the
system takes its name has repudiated
the plan and today votes by delegation.
J. c. Russell opposed the system and
hoped it would be voted down. John
Nye also opposed it.
j. E. King thought that we had too
many conventions and that it was diff
cult to get people to attend primaries.
w. Z. Lewis made the convincing
argument that the townspeople could
nominate every man they wanted and
the rural districts would never know
that there was any primary. He be-
lieved in conventions and thought that
without them the Republican party
would be ruined.
j. B. Baxter moved that the discus
ion close. The motion was carried
enthusiastically, for the sentiment Of
the convention was evidently strongly
opposed to the system.
The roll of precincts was called by
Secretary Galbreath and the delega-
tiOns voted for or against the Brunson
resolution, and so against or for the
Crawford county system. The vote re-
suited: 81 votes for the resolution and
against the Crawford system; IA votes
against the resolution and for the
Crawford system. Some ringing
speeches were made by Messrs Robin
son, Ayers, Baxter and others, con-
graduating the delegates upon doing
away with the Crawford county plan.
j. E. King read and moved the adop-
ton of resolution that the decision
of last years convention that candi-
dates for county officers should not
come before the Republican conven-
ton more than twice be rescinded. J.
B. Baxter amended that the resolution
be laid on the table; carried.
The business of the convention be-
ing finished, short time was devoted
to speeches.
1. L. Hart. who took part in the
VIM. Henry Harrison campaign, gave
few "reminiscences of that contest.
Hon. A. w. Smith was then intro
duced and spoke on national questions
in a manner that captivated
his hearers. Mr.. Smith re-
viewed the history of Kansas and b;s
own efforts toward building up the
West. The mail service came in
for scorching criticism. The tariff
was ably discussed and the benefits of
protection ably shown.
Mr.. Smith was frequently applauded
and loudly cheered at the close of his
address,.
The convention then adjourned, ssne
die.