The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-14
And Select Delegates to Mon
days State Conven-
ton.
II. r. Comfy Presides-Dudley DuB0se
Named Chairman of the
County Committee.

who fifty represented the sentiment of
united democracy of the entire state. Thei1
deliberations were carried on in business
like manner and with firm resolve to sc
begin the campaign of 1890 that Lewis and
Clarke county would be in the democratic
column when the polls closed in November
By unanimous vote the convention de-
clared itself for west side man to take
the field against the republican nominee
and also to give the democratic candidate
whoever he shall be, its hearty support.
The convention was called to order at 2
p m. by A. 9: Logan, chairman of the
county committee. At this time everv
chair in the hall was occupied and many
men were standing.
Upon motion Of David Marks, duly Sec
onded, the Hon. Harry Il. Comfy was
made temporary chairman and M. j. Hutch
ms Jr. temporary secretary, and both gen.
accepted their offices.
After few brief remarks the chairman
announced the following committees APP
pointed:
On permanent organization and order Of
business-J. NJ. Clements, Jno. McMurray,
H. S. Howell, Dudley DuBose. J. N. Raj
ston.
On credentials-John III. Quirk, 8. K.
Davis, w. H. McKellican.
recess of ten minutes was taken in or
der to allow the committees to prepare their
reports.
After the convention had re-assembled the
following report of the committee on per-
manent organization and order of bust
ness was received and unanimously adopt
ed:
Your committee on permanent organiza-
ton and order of business beg leave to re-
port and recommend:
First, that the temporary organization be
the permanent organization of this conven-
ton, with the following additions:
ce-presidents-James Douglas, Marys-
Vile, Alex. Burns, of East Helena, and j.
G. Lynch, of Baxendale.
Assistant secretary-C. B. Garrett
Second. Report of committee on creden-
tials.
Third. Selection of thirty-nine delegates
and alternates to the state convention.
Fourth. Selection of county committee.
The committee on credentials then re-
ported. The delegates and alternates from
the seven wards of the city, as published
several days ago, were reported correct and
delegates from Marysville, East Helena and
Baxendale were reported. The committee
report was adopted and upon roll call the
chairman announced a quorum present.
Upon accepting the Office of permanent
chairman Mr.. Comfy addressed the conven-
ton. He said he felt very grateful for the
appreciation and continued honors confer
red upon him. He was glad to sec so full a
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interest in democracy, which means victory.
ut will be our duty to present to the peo-
pie the acts of the republican party and to
show how the democracy have fought for
free government, and a free ballot unin-
tuenced by money or intimidation.
1--WE must tell from every stump. and
in every town, and from mouth to ear, and
to everybody. irrespective of previous poll
tical faith, of the infamous fraud of the re-
publican party in seating men in the United
States senate against the vote and wishes of
the people. 1t must be fully stated and
shown distinctly that the fraud begun by
Jack and Hall. the republican party found
necessary to follow up with their state re-
turning board, which threw out the votes of
liza men, and that in the court of last resort
one of the members thereof. who was also
on the returning board ruled upon this pre-
tended case, ignoring the rights of American
citizens and consummating the fraud.
These facts should be known by all and it
is the duty of democrats and citizens who
believe in maintaining the dignity and free
dom of American citizenship, to spread
them broadcast, and when the facts are
fully known the people cannot but help
vindicate the rights of the people. Select
as your standard bearer man who is fear
less, honest and just; one who dares main
tain the standard and principles of dem
ocracy and one who will uphold the rights
of the people,"
Mr.. Comfy made brief but earnest ad-
dress and frequent applause interrupted
his remarks.
The business of selecting delegates wal
then proceeded with. and it was decided tc
select two from each ward and one from
each outlying precinct and ten delegat ties a
large. A committee of five to select dele
gates was appointed as follows: A. c
Logan, o. b. Iotten, David Marks, E. w
knight and John Qnirk. recess wal
taken to give the representatives of eacl
ward an opportunity to present the manner
of two delegates and alternates. On re
assembling the committee to select dele
gates made the following report, which wa
adopted: