St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-30
ROACH is 4 HUSTLER.
fhe Walsh County Statesman
Nominated for Governor
Of North Dakota.
He Is Expected to Make John
Miller Run to
Cover.
Dan Maratta Will Run Against
Hansbrough for Congress-
ional Honors.
AS Was Expected, Mellette,
Clifford & Co. Capture HUI
pon's Convention.
THE TICKET.
Special to the GLOBE.

" NIONh IiIio iIIp1 nm tl4N ~ ~ ~ = 80
60 were full of people all bent on hav-
ing a look at the Democrats, and es-
pecially glimpse at the hero of the
omnibus bill commission. William NJ.
Springer, of Illinois. Promptly at 10
o'clock a procession left the hotel
headed by the Fargo COrnet band. Iu
advance was large omnibus, contain
ing the committee of arrangements, and
labeled in red and gold, Omnibus
Bill" This was followed by carriage,
containing Hon. Martin Ryan. chair
man of the territorial committee, and
Hon. William NJ. Springer, OF Illinois.
Upon arriving at convention hall it was
found packed with delegates, and
a throng of ladies aud gentle
men occupying galleries. After
some we'll rendered music
by the band the convention was called
to order by Hon. Martin Ryan, who
made brief and eloquent speech. He
congratulated the convention on the
large and complete delegations present,
which to his mind demonstrated that it
was not necessary to proclaim from the
housetOps that harmony prevailed. as
had been the case with the convention
which met here on the 2lst inst. He
said
This is most gratifying TO all who have the
Interests of the party at heart. This cOnven-
tiOn-the first Democratic assemblage of the
kiud ever held III North Dakota-wlll, no
doubt conduct its business in such a
manner as to reflect credit up
on all concerned and rebound
to the benefit of the party and promulgation
Of these principles on which are found the
action of all good government. Your terri
tOTial committee, of which | have the honor
TO be chairman, have put forth every effort
TO smooth all rough edges and TO see that
harmony was produced by extending exact
justice TO all concerned and making the in
terests of one section of our country the in
mittee have spent much labor and time; but
now as we behold before US the
representatives from all sections of
North Dakota presenting SOLID and
harmonious 'front.' we feel more than
Goublv paid for all efforts we have put forth.
deemed il wise upon this occasion TO make
new departure Heretofore II has been the
custom Of the central committee 10 suggest
some one for temporary chairman, but we
propose TO leave everything to the free and
impromptu action Of the delegates. I'm
mediately. gentlemen, upon your placing
chairman in my place the duties of your cen
tral committee, such committee, will
cease. but mark you, our duties as
Democrats Will never terminate while
we have life and strength to ad
vocste and vote for those principles
go dear 10 the heart of every Democrat in
Dakota and throughout our country. AS you
are aware, we have with US to-day one of the
solid rocks Of the national Democracy; one
who for years both in private and i'll public
life has ever been true 10 those virtues
which make up a noble man and good
Democrat. 1t was he who, as chairman of
the territorial committee in congress- fought
the battles of our territory ana made it pos
sible for US to meet here to-day. assembled
as the first Democratic state convention of
North Dakota. No one can for a
moment doubt the cordially and
kindly feeling With which he will be re-
ceived by all our citizens regardless of party
affiliations, nor need il surprise him 10 be
received by the Democrats present as one of
the fathers in Israel to whom we still look
for kindly admonition, advice and assistance
in making our new state equal to any in that
grand galaxy of states, which, together form
the United States of America, of which we
are allirightfullvIproud and to support which,
many before me have risked their lives.
Chairman Ryan then called for nomi-
nations for temporary secretary. j. NJ.
Quinn, of Burleigh, nominated W. E.
Purcell, of Richland. The nomination
was seconded by the representatives of
Every county present, and ne was
elected by acclamatiOn. Upon asSum-
lug the chair he made few pertinent
marks advising caution in all proceed
ingS, and especially in wording plat
form, so framing it that no questions
can ever arise as to its exact meaning
He congratulated all upon the near APP
proach of statehood, and said the Demo
cratic party would put forth every effort
to make the state government all that
the sincerest friend of Dakota could ask
or wish. j. W. Nonnieda, of
Cass, nominated j. S. Farmhouse.
of Barnes, for temporary secre-
tary. The nomination was seconded
by nearly every delegation and he was
was elected by acclamation. On mo-
tiOn the usual committees were appoint
ed by the chairman, who then intro
duced Hon. William NJ. Springer, who
addressed the convention at consider
able length, advising the ratification of
the constitution. At the conclusion of
his address a vote of thanks was ten
dered Mr.. Springer by rising vote.
The convention then adjourned until
p. III. AS soon as adjournment was
taken delegates and spectators crowded
forward to the platform. seeking an op-
portunity to shake the hand of Mr..
Springer, who was kept busy for some
tll0e 10 gTdllly InoSe VINO were anxious
TO EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE.
Before the convention proper reas-
sembled in the afternoon the
delegates present from the First
Judicial district, comprising the counties
of Cavalier, Grand Forks. Nelson, Penn
bina and Walsh met in one corner OF
the hall and after electing B. F. Fulton
chairman and II. B. Albert, of Cavalier
secretary, debated the question of nom
mating candidates for judge in that dis
trict, and others. Upon motion of Del
egate Bangs the body resolved itself
into a judicial convention, and upon
motion Charles T. Templeton, of Grand
F. rks, was declared the unanimous
nJminee. The chairman afterwards
appointed a judicial committee. Al
2:3O p. m. Temporary Chairman Purcell
called the second session of the conyen
tion to order, and announced thai
reports OF committees would be
received. The committee on Gre