Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-07-11
THE WORK BEGUN.
The Territories Preparing to AS
sumo the Dignity Of Statehood.
The Conventions in North and south Da-
kots, washington and Montana
Choose Permanent Onicers-
isfs Idaho Makes "a Start.
NORTH DAKOTA,

t NORTH DAKOTA.
BIsMARcK, n d., July 5--The constitu-
tional convention of North Dakota met at
noon Thursday T u Fanchar of James,
town was made president The convention
then adjourned without Fanaaeting any
business 70 take part in the festivities of
the day
BIsMAnoK. N. D., July s-The business OF
the Constitutional convention Saturday was
the report of the committee ON rules,
which was ordered printed The conven-
ton then adjourned until Monday after
noon at ? O'clock
South DAKOTA
Sioux FALLS, $ D., July 5--After an i'm
mense street parade, In whichwere repre-
sensations of the industries of Sioux Falls
a number of brass bands, and a general
celebration of the day, including the birth
of the now State OF South Dakota, the con-
stitutional convention was called TO order
IN Germania. Hall at noon Thursday. The
convention selected as its permanent chair
man Senator-elect A. J. Edgerton, of
Mitchell A roll call disclosed the presence
OF seventy-four of the seventy-five dele
gates. Several committees were appointed.
Adjourned.
SIOUX FALLS, d. T., July s.-The South
Dakota convention transacted routine busi-
tee ON rules which was made ON Friday was
considered in committee of the whole and
was adopted f
MONTANA
HELENA, NJ H., July The constitutional
convention mot at ! p. IN Friday After
brief prcliminaries n permanent organiza-
tion was effected These officers. were
elected President Hon. w A. Clark; chief
clerk, w H. Todd enrolling clerk, @. II.
Stanton sergeant-at-arms, Sam Alexander;
chaplain, Rev IL ID. Clews All are Dem-
ocrats, Seyenty-three of seventy-five mem
bers answered 10 the roll-call They are
divided politically rs follows 80 Demo-
Gratis, SO Republicans, . scattering The
convention adjourned until to-day.
HELENA Mont, July S.7uThe Constitu-
tional convention adjourned on Saturday
until to-day, after hearing the report of
the committee on rules
WASHINGTON
OLYMPIA, W. r., July g The Constitu-
tional convention ON Friday elected Hon.
John r. Hoyt, of King County, president.
The nominees of the Republican caucus for
the remaining offices were elected. The
report of the committee on credentials
was adopted This seats Delegate Wall
man, who holds certificate of election,
but as returns in the Territorial Secretary's
office show that he received ten votes less
than his competitor, Travis, the latter will
be heard If he contests A
OLYMPIA, W. T., July S-But little bust
ness of Importance was transacted Satur-
day at the Washington Territorial ConstitrI-
tional convention The committee on
rules reported list of standing commit
tees, also the number of members each
committee should contain. These commit
tees will be made up and appointed by the
president of the next convention. The
convention adjourned until next Tuesday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock
IDAHO
BOISE CIFY, l. T.. July 6-The constitu-
tional convention was called to order by
Governor Shoup mt l2 noon Thursday
Every county except Idaho is represented.
Judge Morgan, OF Brigham was made
temporary president, and Reid, of
Nez Perces, and Stanreed, of Oneida, tenn
porary secretaries. Two short sessions were
held Hepburn, Savage, Shonp, Crutcher,
Poe, Cavanagh Stanreed Allen and Hogan
were appointed committee ON creden-
tiala. Every body is harmonious and en-
thusiastic for Statehood
BOISE Cry, l. r., July s The Constitu-
tional convention settled harmoniously all
contests and organized permantly by elect
ing Judge w. H. Clagett of Shoshone Coun-
ty, as president The committee appointed
to invite the Senatorial committee en- route
TO Alaska reported that the Senators all
favored Idaho for Statehood after having
tho riches and resources OF Idaho explained
to them. ..