Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-06-28


by A. P. German, who said that the COM
mittoe honored itsslf in choosing Mr.. Brice
for Chairman. The vote was taken by
States. and Mr.. Brice was unanimously
elected. In accepting the office MIR.
Brice said he would be less than human
honor which had been conferred upon him.
He considered it not only as a personal
honor, but as an Endorsement of his work
as Chairman of the last National Campaign
Committee. He pledged himself to serve
the Democratic party with answering 10y
atty.
Carlos French. Mr.. Barnum's successor as
National Committeeman from Connecticut.
then introduced set OF resolutions regard
ing the death OF his predecessor. In doing
and statesman, and for his fidelity, LIBERAL
ity. sound judgment and tireless energy.
Senator German followed in a lengthy
speech, touching upon the career Of the de-
tiles. The resolutions, which were as fol-
| lows. were adopted unanimously:
| RESOLVED, That, on behalf Of the Democrats Of
| the United States, the members Of this commit
tee express their profound regret that the death
| OF William n. Barnum has deprived the country
| OF an eminent citizen and the Democratic party
| OF an illustrious servant, to whom We're COM
| mitted the most important executive duties Of
its organization during more than eleven years.
| Elected to the Craftsmanship of tho National
! Democratic Committee at the meeting held at
W
| tinuously held that important trust until his
! death, on the Both day Of April, 1889. His inn
rartiality, tireless energy, lberality,. sound
judgment, knowledge Of men, and acute
| penetration into the causes OF political results
| marked him as one of the most competent "a
his his, fidelity TO Official duty the people Of the
State of Connecticut and of the country, and
particularly those who were his colleagues in
! Congress-, unanimously bear witness. Respect
ing his great merits as a private citizen and
| man of affairs there is universal concurrence
! among very wide circle of associates and
| friends, including many to whom his business
enterpris es furnished employment.
Resolved, That. by those who were his COM
| panions in this committee, Senator Barnum's
death is felt with keen sense of loss-akin to
| that experienced by members OF q family de-
| prived Of it's head. We know better than others
| he consecrated himself to the service of the
Democratic party for the sake Of good and hon.
est American government: We are are, familiar
| the energy which no opposition could overcome,
and the fertility of resource that was never lack
Cherished among us, and the record Of his dis
| tinguished services will be transmitted to our
! SUCCESSORS a model of patriotic self-sacrifce
RESOLVED That the resolutions be spread upon
the minutes, and copies sent to the family OF the
| deceased.
adopted in memory of Capt. F. w. Dawson:
Resolved That Captain F. W. Dawson, men,
Der of this committee for the State OF South
| Carolina, was looked up to by his associates for
| many years OF companionship in that jealous
| and Intelligent discharge of duty which was
| characteristic of his earnest disposition and
bright mind The r eaalSy that cut cut
| with promise of yet more brilliant results from
ripened experience, has been deplored by all
| good citizens of this State, by hosts of friends
throughout the country, and by members of
| the journalistic profession, OF which he was an
| ornament. Gifted with a rare charm OF anna
ho
| occasions displayed the highest personal cour-
| age and endurance. He was morally as well as
condoie with those whom his untinely death
| has most sorely afflicted, and with his fellow
| citizens generally on the loss Of SO gallant
| gentleman, SO firm Democrat, and SO excellent
Resolued. That these resolutions be spread
| upon the minutes, and copies sent to families OF
| deceased. ..
Delegate McHenry. who said that he came
here by the way Of Washington. said to a.
| reporter: was amused to see the crowd
Of Kentuckians who were patiently waiting
in the capital for the platter to come their
Mafch. and President Harrison has done
nothing for them yet. The only appoints
ments he has made have been a lot Of post
masters. There is a great deal Of dissatis-;
! faction among the Republicans OF Ken
to complain Of so far. think Cleveland
did a good thing in settling down in this
city. for it will bring him in contact with
the strong men of the State"
None Of the committee cared to look so
far ahead as 1892, and all were loath to in
dulge in representations. Col. j.. G.
Prather. of Missouri declared himself in
favor Of fighting the next big battle on tho
same platform as that on which the last
was fought: $50 far as I can see" he said.
the Republicans are not making much
headway in the favor of the people. while
our last defeat is apt to be a benefit to u.s.
! The feeling in my State is largely in favor
of having Mr.. Cleveland renominated."
William Steinway said that he thought
the chances Of Democratic success in 1892
were very good. ]. H. Rice. of Indiana.
said that he was with the Democratic party
independent of its platform. A convention
which would represent the party would not
be likely TO make any. mistake. Dan Lock;
wood, OF Buffalo, said: "The party Twill
| grow on the blow it received last fall. Its
defeat then will not affect it in the least.
It is bound to come to the front again. One
| thing is certain. h however. and that is that
| this State must have q united Democracy.
| With this end achieved success will be as
| sured."
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