St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-09-07
The Democrats Of North Da-
kota Indorse Shortridge
for Governor.
Presidential Electors Named
Who Will Be Supported
by Both Parties.
A Break Is Made Upon Reach
ing the Nomination for
Congressman.
Poorest Possible Prospect for
Republican Success in
the State.

Special to the Globe.
FARGO, n. D., Sept. 6.-The North
Dakota Democrats in convention as
sembled today sounded the death knell
to Republican supremacy in the North
state. The fusion, which old party
leaders have attempted to bring about,
has at last carried. There was strong
fight against it, and early in the pro-
ceedings it looked certain that the anti
fusionistS would carry the day, but such
men as Col. Benton, w. n. Roach,
Campbell, of Morton county, Hill
dreth, of Fargo, turned the
tide, and the only candidate
the Republican party was left show to
elect is congressman. To show what
would result from fusion Benton cited
a few figures. Two years ago the Re-
publicans had polled $4,000 votes, the
Democrats $4,000, and the Independents
5000. This year the Independents
would increase their strength to 200.
The Democrats would about hold the
vote of two years ago, and the
Republicans Would Suffer
as the result of Independent inroads.
The combined Independent and Demo-
cratic vote would defeat the Republi-
cans from 1000 TO 5000. With no indie
pendent organization at all last year,
Burke, Republican, had majority of
1,6O0. The enormous Independent gain
this year shows how slim Burke's
chances are. Even Republicans admit
tonight that E. c. d. Sbortridge has
almost a walkaway for the next
governorship of North Dakota. The
convention was called to order at
II O'Clock by Chairman Maratta. NJ. \.
Hildreth, of Fargo. was made temporary
chairman, and f. W. Mel ain, of Cava-
ller, and W. II. King, of Towner, tenn
porary secretaries. After appointing
various committees all adjournment was
taken till 3 p. m.
The Afternoon Session.
Promptly at o'clock the convention
was AGAIN called to order. The COM
mittee on credentials reported 1SS dele
gates present out of 204 entitled to rep
resentatiOn. There were no contests.
The committee Oh permanent organiZa-
tlon recommended that temporary Off
GERS be made permanent. Adopted.
Chairman Hildreth presented to the
convention Hon. Asa Francis, a
Democrat. ninety-three years of
age, and who had voted
for Andrew Jackson. He was received
with uproarious applause. The conven-
ton then proceeded to the nomination
of presidential electors. John ID. Ben
ton, of Fargo, and w. n. Roach. of
Larlmore, were nominated by acclama-
ton. There was snort fight over
Roundebelt, the third nominee, he be-
Ing on the Peoples party ticket. Col.
Benton made the announcement that
Roundebeit had declared his intention to
and he was thereupon chosen. Upon
motion it was decided the central COM
mittee should fill all the vacancies on
the ticket. For congress. Joy, of Grand
Forks, nominated NJ. c. Teigen, the In
dependent candidate. Anderson, of
Lamoure, who bitterly opposed fusion,
nominated John d. Benton. James
I. O'Brien. of Devils Lake. and
Budd Reeves, of Burton. were also
nominated. Reeves and Benton posi-
lively withdrew, and a ballot was taken
on the remaining nominees. The result
was awaited anXiously, as upon it every
one thought action regarding fusion de-
pended. 1t was decided against fusion,
Teigen 73, O'Brien lis. The anti-fu-
siOnistS
Shouted Themselves HOarse,
but their joy was short lived. Old
party warriors one a1ter another IN
rapid succession arose and spoke IN
favor of fusion. Benton, Roach. Hill
dreth and others were the speakers,
and their words had the desired effect.
ShOrtridge, Independent candidate for
governor, was nominated by ac-
clamatlon, and the rest of
the Independent ticket was in
dorSed. After the selection OF
central committee and the adoption of
the regulation Democratic platform the
convention adjourned. 1t is understood
that deal has been fixed OH electors
whereby the Democratic three will re-
ceive the support of both parties. Be-
fore adjournment Mr.. Leistikow, ma
tiOnal committeeman for North Dakota.
announced that the national committee
would make an aggressive fight in
North Dakota, and hoped to sweep the
state with Democratic victory.
The Ticket
which will receive the support of the
Democrats of North Dakota is as fol-
lows: Presidential electors. A p. Ronde-
stvedt, w. n. Roach and J. ID. Benton:
member of congress, James +. OBrien:
governor, E. ID. c. Shortridge: lieu
tenant governor, E. ID. Wallace:
secretary of state, K. J. Peabody;
auditor, A. w. Porter; treasurer,
K. j. Nomlane: attorney general,
w. ii. StandiSh; Superintendent OF
public instruction, Mrs. Laura j. Elsen-
huth; commissioner of insurance,
James Cuddhi; commissioner of agri-