The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1892-04-23
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Enthusiastic Republicans Assemble 1t
Rathdrum to Elect Delegates to
the Pocatello Convention

EnthuSlAstIc Republicans Assemble q
Rathdrum to Elect Delegates to
the Pocatello Convention
A Strong Endorsement Of Harrison
The Republicans did themselves
proud at the convention, In Rathdrum
last saturday. Notwithstanding al
democratic boasts to the contrary 1,
was a most harmonious meeting and
every delegate seemed anxious to show
his good WIFI toward all the others, and
his undying faith in the principles Of
the grand old party. Each man pres
ent indicated willingness to take of
his coat and work for the success Of tlse
party this fall.
The meeting was called to order 10y
Robert S. Bragaw, chairman of the re-
publican county central committee.
lie read the call for the meeting and
announced that nominations for a TEN
porary chairman were in order.
On motion. George 4. Manning OF
Post Falls was elected temporary chair,
man and Benjamin Dixn secretary.
The committe Oh credentials was
composed of the following gentlemen
G. l.. Heitman, of Rathdrum, Charles
Hoffman, Of C9ur d'Alene City and
John q. Legg, of Post Falls.
A recess Of 10 minutes was taken and
the comlnitte reported the following
persons entitled to seats in the conven.
ton.
C9ur d'Alene precinct Charles IIoff.
man, Ed. O'Riley. benjamin Dixn, e.
ii. Conner, by +. l.. Burgan. proxy.
Post Falls precinct-George A. Man
ming, John y. Leg, 4. Fischer and n
l.. Jerman.
Rathdrum precinct S. Bra
gaw, G. W. Jacobs, {. l.. ieitman, and
+. Welz.
Hope precinct NJ. Jorgens. O. c.
smith, 10y ii. NJ. Jorgens, proxy, y. 6.
Sisson, by Spencer Iiorning, proxy, and
Spencer lIorning.
Bonner's Ferry precinct-G. W.
Roden. W. ;. kinnear, by &. ". Roden.
proxy. Thomas J. Jones.
-. Maries precinct Monroe Daggeit.
stones Switch precinct-Jacob Good
rich.
Harrison precinct-A. 4. Stevens.
On motion the temporary organiza-
ton was made permanent.
The following gentlemen were then
appointed a committee Oh resolutions:
Fred. l.. Bnrgan, c. l.. Heitman and ii
NJ. Jorgens.
On motion NJ +. Jerman, Monroe
Daggett and George ". Jacobs were
appointed a committee on order Of
business.
NJ. T.. Jerman and Spencer Horning
were appointed telIers.
The following gentlemen were then
placed in nomination and separately
elected 10y reclamation as delegates TO
the state convention which meets a.
Pocatello Oh the 9TH of May: Monroe
Daggett. g. \. Manning, Benjamin
Dixn, Robert :. Bragaw, Benjamin F.
Butler. John +. Yost. John Vinton and
G. W. Roden.
The committee on resolutions then
offered the following:
Resolved. First. that il is the convic-
ton of the republican party of koot-
eaai county. in convention assembled,
that the best interests of the entire
country imperatively demand the con-
tinuance in power of the grand old
party which for more than a quarter of
a century has grandly shaped the DIES
tines of the republic, which has given
freedom to the slave, a sound currency
for the demands of commerce. protec-
ton TO enterprise, industry and inven-
ton, faith unlimited in the national
credit in the markets of the world.
which has labored increasingly 10 give
TO the electors of the country. without
regard TO race or condition a free bal
lot and fair count, and which at all
times and under all circumstances has
struggled to sustain. and has sustained,
the integrity of the American Union.
the inviolability of the American con.
siitution and the glory of the American
flag.
Resolved. Second. that this conven-
ton gives its unqualified endorsement;
to the administration of President liar.
rison, which in all branches throughout
the internal affairs of government has
been elevated, clean and pure, and
which by his unilinching tirmneSs and
wise craftsmanship has demanded and
received. both at home and abroad. the
respect due the great republic.
Resolved. Thirl, that the sentiment
of the Republican party of kootenai
county is overwhelming in the conv;c
ton that President Harrison deserves
well of his party and his country.
CHARLES l.. HEITMAN.
ii. NJ. JoEGEN.
FRED l.. BrRGAN.
Committee.
When the chairman of the COM
mittee finished reading these stirring.
there MAS great apnlausp