Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-09-06
a Review of the Work Of the DEM
ocratic State Convention at
the City Of Fargo.
ssDrop q Nickel in the Slot" and As
certain What Party They
Train With.
The Republican State Executive
Committee Personal and
General Mention.
A Tame Convention.
from Saturdays Daily.l

The delegaueS from Burle1gh TO the DEM
ocratic state convention are nOncommit-
tai, but from others who were in Fargo
Thursday it is learned that despite the
presence of Congressman Springer the
gathering was anything but enthusiastic.
Thy cry was not who shall have the nOmi-
nation, but who will take nomination IL
it is offered. The northern Red river coun-
ties seemed to be for Capt. McC Cormack for
governor and were boand to nominate him
despite the wishes of others. It is noted
in the proceedings published in the Argus,
that Mr.. Quinn in making motion to
adjourn until evening so as to give the
boys a chance to rally around some person
for governor, had to tell the convention
that it was making a spectacle of itself. 1t
is inferred that some wanted to 20 ahead
and make the nominations without caucus,
because Mr.. Quinn says: "During the
afternoon kilograms have been received
which changed the complexion of the field,
and all should counsel together for the
best interest of the party" He probably
had reference to telegrams from Captain
Mccormack, IN New York positively de-
clining the nomination.
Mr.. Roach, mayor of Larimore, was final
ly prevailed upon to run, and although
with reluctance he accepted-for the inter-
est of the party. 1t beats all what a mill
stone the party is around the necks of
some men. There was Captain Maratta,
who was afterwards nominated for con-
gress. No power on earth save the grip Of
good old Jeffersonian democracy could
have moved Mr.. Maratta to make such
sacrifice of himself.
Editor Bierly, the fire eater from Grand
Forks was made chairman of the commit
tee on resolutions and when the proper
time came read the usual declaration of
the democratic party .against sumptuary
Iaws;;" in favor of equal and just taxation
and against that greatest Of robbers "the
tariff" The Fargo platform even goes so
far as to declare in favor of the "relief ana
comfort of .that army Of noble PATRIOTS"
etc.
The following items are culled from the
Argus:
and never would have any thing to do with
them; but now he wanted something to
say. He took pleasure in naming w. p.
Miller of Fargo, as one Of the men best
fitted for the bench.
Mr.. Bangs of Grand Forks seconded the
nomination of Mr.. Miller.
Mr.. Purcell paid q high tribute to the
nominee. This was followed by many
other seconds, and the nomination was
made unanimously and by exclamation.
Mr.. Miller responded to calls, and in a
brief speech thanked the convention for
the honor. He took occasion to pay very
handsome tribute to the nominee for gov
ernOr.
Judge Purcell moved that this convention
make no further nominations for members
| of the supreme court.
j, ". Brooks said he did not want to 20
before the county with a confession of
weakness, and he wanted full ticket
nominated.
Mr.. BierIy seconded the sterling protest
of the last speaker. He wanted democrat
| ic Judges to Interpret the question. arising
| from the new constitution. He wanted q
| full ticket. He named Mr.. HOllembaek, of
Bismarck. l st!4 al
the people Of Burleigh county better than
to see John c.. HOllembaek upon the su
preme bench, but he was now q candidate
for district court Judge. and on behalf Of
Burleigh county he would withdraw the
name Of Mr. Hollembaek. #.
Judge Purcell said that when he made
the motion he did not wish to stir up so
much strife. He argued that if the repub-
licans had made a mistake, it was no rea-
son why the democrats should do the same.
| The vote was taken and the chair de-
ciared the motion lost. a division was cali
ed for, and pending that Colonel Benton
moved to adjourn until Friday at 10 a. m.
| The chair decided the motion lost. A call
| for division was then made and deciued
AGAINST adjournment.
The roll call was had on Judge Purcell's
motion and resulted 50 ayes, 1872 noes.
Mr.. Bierly took pleasure in naming Mr
G8mmOnS of Ransom as one of the candi.
dates for the supreme court. 4
Mr.. Hildreth made happy speech sec
Onding the nomination. &
The nomination was made by acclama-
! tiOn.
Mr. Bierly named w. B. Wilkinson Of
LaMoure as the third candidate for the
I'M. Quinn said that he believed the con-
ventiOn was hazarling the success Of the
entire ticket by this hurrying proceedings.
He urged moderation and delay.
After considerable discussion the select
ion of the third Judge was left to the
central committee 5s3 . Il.
a. S. Froslid came to the Argus with
Hon. NJ. III. Hegge Of H0iton. and quite g
friendly visit was the result. Mr.. Froslid
Henry Georges idea Of taxation. He is
anxious to relieve the consumer OF the
burden of taxation, and talks fuently and
to the point.
Budd Reeve in nominating Mr.. FrOslid
OF Traill county for secretary Of state said:
1t matters not whether we are democrats
OF republicans we cannot leave out Of
question, or rather neglect, the Scandi-
navians or NOrweigehs Of North Dakota.
They are proud people, they are #tOuchyi