Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1889-10-12
GOVERNOR sHoUP's PlsoCLAM A
TTON.

April, Hon. 4. A. Stevenson, Cover
nor of Idaho, issued proclamation b.
the people Of the Territory, recon-
mending them to take the necessary
steps, preliminary TO asking for ad-
mission into the Union as State,
recommending at the same time that
seventy two delegates be elected %
Constitutional Convention TO COW enc
in Boise City, the capital OF the Ter
ritory at IL o'clock (noon) July 18th,
1889; and
WHEREAS, The people of the Terri
tory did elect, as provided IN Cover
nor Stevenson's proclamation, seventy |
two delegates, a majority OF whom as
sembied at the time and place hes-
ignatsd iu said proclamation; and
WHEREAS, The said Constitutional
Convention, after periecting its or
ganization, at once proceeded ih =
dignifed and lawful manner, in the
reconstruction and formation OF n Con
stitntion for the State OF Idaho, and
providing therein for the submission
Of said Constitution for its ratification
or rejection on Tuesday, the 9th day
Of November next.
Now, therefore, I, Geo. L. shoup,
Governor Of the Territory Of Idaho,
recognizing the wish OF the people ne
expressed BY their representatives In
convention, do proclaim that AN cleo
ton will be held on Tuesday, the fifth
day OF November, 1889, for the adnp-
! tion or rejection OF the Constitution
| for the State Of Idaho; said election to
be conducted in all respects in the
/, same manner MS provided by law for
!, general elections; and the returns To
he made and canvassed AS provided in
] cases OF general elections, and alb
/ stracts Of such returns duly certified,
to be transmitted 70 the Board Of Can
3 vassers. now provided by Law. for can
wasting the returns OF votes for dele
gate 20 Congress, AS set forth in sec
ton 6, Schedule and Ordinance, page
80 Of the Constitution.
J earnestly recommend 10 the Hon.
Board OF Commissioners OF each
| county in the Territory. that they will
{; provide for conducting the election as
: contemplated by the Constitution.
l respectfully urge every slectot IN
!, the Territory To read the Constitution
| carefully, and without prejudice, and
ON election day let every legal voter,
irrespective Of party, cast his BID Hot
!. conscientiously for or against the
I Constitution.
! The Convention was composed oi
r talented and conscientious msn, rep.
resenting all the leading profess Iont
and industries, who worked faithfully
, zealously and theoretically for I'll riy.
four days.
The result of their arduous labo il
) Constitution which commands itself
, to the people. You will bear in mind
e that there never has, never will be
: nor is it in the power of men to frame
r Constitution that will meet the Vi ew.
2 Of all The trainers oil the Cunstitu-
: ton, fully realizing this fact, labN,red
, earnestly 10 harmonixe all conflicting
!, interests. III twenty Conventions were
: held, it il not probable one of them
would frame a Constitution with a,
: few defects AS the one now submitted
!, for your exam nation, and upon which
= you are To vote.
i II from any cause. IL shall be found
: necessary hereafter, 20 alter or am end
the Constitution, ample provision for
such change is made therein.
! l have only TO add in conclusion
! that every resource and interest of the
= Territory. under its present aspect
! were fully. ably and impartiaIly con.
sider,d by body of experienced
d gentlemen, evenly and equally dr. AVN
d from the various sections OF the Terri
L tory, and from each OF the two great
: political party organizations.
!. IL IL hardly 10 be presumed ina,
! the intelligent citizens Of the Terri
!. tory, who are called upon TO examine
y and pass on this Constitution. whether
farmers, mechanics, lAborers, miners
h stock growers, merchants, or those en-
e gagged in and representing other in
a terests and vocations, after such ex
y animation, will oppose the adoption q
It, upon mere technical grounds
There is higher consideration to b.
: given TO the merit II contains and til,
advantages Of Statehood which il
l. seeks 10 achieve.
l. Looking, therefore, at the Consii
tuition perfected by the Convention re
> ferred to, / cannot hut believe thai Ia
!, adoption by the voters Of the Territnr,
e ON the fifth day of November by tn,
= largest legal vote that can be- brou Rh
= out at the pole, will prove ih,
L most influential act towards securing
It the admission of Idaho as one Of th,
e States OF this Union, the rely realizing
d to the people the blessing Of State
hood, which must inevitably give Iev
. life TO our development and rapidly
advance the material interest OF pul
!. commonwealth.
u In testimony whereof. have hare
unto set my hand and caused IL
= be affixed the Great Seal Of the
= Territory. Done At the City al
Boise, the Capital of Idaho, thii
, LIS Cd day of October. in the year o.
sur Lord one thousand eight
hundred and eighty-nine, and OF
the Independence of the United
4 States OF America the One hmm.