, 1889-09-03
1T IS IN SESSION.
The Constitutional Convention Con.
yened Yesterday.
Forty Three Members Are Present
and Take the Oath.
Feeling Its Way Toward Permanent
Organization.

0SANhetS' " Az NOhoAllu
tional convention reached the city on
each incoming train Sunday and Monday.
They came from all directions like mass
ing troops. A western man was lust as
liable to step off an eastern train as to
come apparently from his home. The
reception committee was equal to the
occasion. however, and the members were
welcomed to the city and soon thereafter
approached by local political leaders
staggering under a burden of dull axes,
1t is claimed that there was no caucuss-
ing, and perhaps a regular council of war
was not held, but quiet scheming seemed
to be the order of the day, and eroup
discussions were in progress everywhere.
Judge Carey circulated among the dele
gates quite a bit and Governor Warren
was seen occasionally. The Laramie
county members made the acquaintance
of outsiders rapidly and made them feel
at home.
Constitution makers were abroad early
yesterday morning and while a number
strolled about the city a great many
could be found at the Inter Ocean. where
headquarters were established.
About IL O'Clock someone suggested a
walk to the capitol aud the procession
moved.
Citizens led the march to the capitol.
The delegates left the Inter OCEAN in
squads, and the irregular column made
quite a picturesque cavalcade, occupying
for half an hour or more the entire
length of Capitol avenue from the Union
depot to the state house.
Secretary Medium received single
handed until the governor arrived and
threw open the doors of the executive de-
partment, displaying a flag draping his
private desk. The columns in the lower
retunda of the capitol were wrapped with
the national c%olors. a reminder of the in
auguration festivities. A big flag was
Topped over the entrance to convention
hall and another had been placed above
the presidents chair.
A thorough inspection of the capitol
seemed the bent of the visitors, and they
were piloted ABOUT the interior by resi-
dents familiar with the structure. Gov
ernor Warren, the secretary, and others
OF the territorial household oficed in the
building held informal receptions. Small
parties walked among the workmen about
theg grounds and viewed the capitol exte-
rior, which has now reached a finished
appearance, and needs only windows to
lend the d~elusion that the state house has
been completed.
1t had been announced semi-officially
that the body to frame a constitution for
the proposed state of Wyoming would be
convened at high noon by the governor,
but his excellency remained in his office
and Judge A. i. Conway, of Sweetwater,
was delegated to the task by common re
quest.
Judge Conway, who is a brainy look
ing man of massive frame, dignifed and
impressive presence, raped lightly on the
rostrum desk and said
Il have been requested to call this CON
ton to order. Those knowing themselves
entitled to membership will take seats
within the railing and | will entertain
such motions as the gentlemen may wish
to present"
Il. S. N. Morgan of Laramie addressed
the chair. Il am glad" said he, Ito
see you, one of the oldest of territorial
residents, convene this meeting. 1t is
right and proper. l move that a COM
mittee on temporary organization, to con-
sist of a representative from each county,
be appointed and Instructed to report as
early as practicable; that the members be
designated blythe several delegations"
CarrieI~
These are the gentlemen who arranged
the temporary organization: NJ. N.
Grant, Albany; D. A Preston, Fremont;
f. j. Morris. Sweetwater; r. H. Scott,
Crook; Chas. H. Burritt, johnson;
Frank NJ. Foote, Urnta; II. A. Colleen,
Sheridan; H. f. Teschemacher, Lara
mic; G. @. Smith, Carbon.
M. @. Brown of Albany suggested an
adjournment of twenty hours, but com.
promised on recess until 2 o'clock. While
the subject was under discussion, Mr..
Knight of Uinta mentioned the fact that
one of his colleagues, G. D.. Clark. had
been entered for the permanent chair
manship by friends. but would not reach
the city until after noon. Mr.. Clark had
not been consulted in the matter, and it