Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-08-28
STATE CONVENTION,
Proceedings OF the Republican STATE
Convention Held at Mitchell,
South Dakota.
Piekler, of Faulkton, Aad Gamble, OF
Yankton Nominated for Representa-.
tives In Congress.
Gov. A. c. kfIlette Re.NOminated d-Oul
TOwnsman q. l.. Pinkham, Defeated
by Mr.. SOIOman.

Pursuant to call the republican state
convention met at Mitchell, August 81. at
2P.M. TLey mediately proceeded to
the temporary organi cation by electing
Sol. Star temporary chairman. This was
recognition of the Black Hills.
Biosser OF Jerauld and Mayhem of SAN
born counties were elected temporary
the usual committees the convention took
recess.
One of the interesting features of the
convention was the contest from Brook
ings county. Hon. Geo. A. Mathews,
leading one delegation and J. L. Diamond
the other. The Diamond delegates were
seated.
Permanent organic alton was effected by
the election of: C. V. Sheldon Of Day
county permanent chairman and Will
Jams of Clark, Mayhew OF Sanborn and
Benedict of Fall River. permanent Sec
retaries.
Convention adjourned to .. AN. Thurs
day without making nominations.
Maj. J. A. Pickler, OF Faulkton, was
nominated by acclamation Major Picker
is now serving his fist term in congress,
and has shown himself to be a genuine
rustler awake to the interest of his consti-
tuents, His nomination will give universal
satisfaction and it is safe to credict that
he will be elected by round majority.
Hon. Jno r. Camille of Yankton, was
nominated for congress from the south
district. Mr. Gamble is an old resident
of Dakota ard one Of the leading lawyers
of the state. He is known TO be man of
ability. South Dakotas interest will be
looked after with him i'll the halls Of
congress.
Gov. A. c Mellette was re-nominated
by acclamation. Mr. Mellette's nomin.
alton has been conceded for some time; he
needs no introduction to the people of
South Dakota. He was elected as Gov.
in 1856, when the reopie of Dakota were
Knocking ut the doors of congress for
admission. Again in 1889, when we be-
came real state, he WAS nominated and
elected tn the office, and the manner in
which he has managed the affairs of the
state entitle him to the honor just con.
ferred upon him.
Hoffman of Brown county, was nom-
mated for Lieut.. Gov.
A. o. Ringsrud was re nominated for
state secretary, by acelamltion. He has
been faithful and careful officer.
Taylor, of Spink county was nomina.
ted on the fifth ballot, for state treas.
urer, He has the reputation of being
well qualified for the Office.
l.. G. Taylor, the present incumbent
was re-nominated. This will be. espeei
ally, acceptable to the news paper fra
tarnity. He is capable officer and will
add strength to the ticket
Robt. DoIlard was nominated for At
acceptably for the past year and his re
nomination is a proper compliment 70
efficient work.
The PRESS is not acquainted with tn
nominC es for state Superintendent an,
commissioner Of school lands. We vii
give this matter further comment later
Prof. Pinkham failed to secure q re-nom
nation. He has made good officer, an,
Is one of the best educators in th
state. He was defeated by Mr.. Soloma
OF Turner county.
This closes the second convention G
our state. The contest in many respect
has been one of peculiar interest. Tn
existence of three political parties has lie
the people to look upon the action of th
Republican convention with more tha
ordinarv degree of anxiety. The smok
Of the battle will soon clear away, dis
appointed hopes be again revived an
the party with their shoulder TO III
wheel push on to a triumphant victory