The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-01-22
THE MEETING.
Claims of the Several Cities Ably Sc
Forth.

Forth.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-All Of the eight
cities staid III the race for the democrntic
national convention, and although there
was general admission that Milwaukee
would lead on the first ballot, with New
York or Cincinnati as second, it was evident
Early in the day the various delegations
met and selected their orators to present
the claims Of the respective cities. Promptly
at noon the committee was called to order.
A call of the roll showed the various states
and territories all represented. The COM
mittee went into secret session for the pur-
pose of settling all questions of proxies and
contests.
The Montana contest was settled by de-
olaring @. A. Broadwater the regularly ac-
credited committeeman from that state.
but Mitchell, his contestant, was allowed
the privilege of participating with him in
committee duties while in session. Al the
allowed to vote, the right to vote being ac-
corded to A. w. Lyman, the proxy of
Broadwater. When Pennsylvania was
reached Kerr, who was appointed by Brice
to succeed Scott deceased, resigned what
ever claims he may have had to represent
that state, and the member appointed BY
the Pennsylvania democratic state commit
tee was declared the successor of Scott.
Tuesday, June 21, was selected as the
date for holding the convention, and re-
cess was taken.
At four o'clock the committee was again
called to order and the roll of cities called.
Hon. William Ramsay opened in speech
for Cincinnati urging the selection Of that
city. He spoke of her convenienoes, rail
way facilities, etc. and said her selection
would be a great political advantage.
Ohio is to-day, as for years. q democratic
state" said he, "and if you will give us a
good platform and a good candidate We will
The people of that state are being educated
upon the subject Of the tariff and are join
ing the party by thousands" Ex-C Congress-
man Follet also spoke for Cincinnati.
The claims of Detroit were first pre-
sented by ex-Congressman Maybury. 1--we
years ago they had redeemed Michigan to
the democratic party by not only eleoting. q
governor. but a legislature democratic in
both branches. They had adopted a sys.
tenn by which the presidential electors OF
Michigan will be elected By districts. and
will vote for president on that system, and
will represent what they ought to repre-
sent-the lower house Of congress in this
country. THUS, wherever you 20 for
your candidate, We will bring You eight
electoral votes, but if you come to our city
the state OF Michigan" Congressman
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