Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-02-03

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Mills. Nelson. O'NeiI. Perkins. Peter
son. Pierce. Procknow. Putnam. Suel-
flow. TImyer. Tucker. Williams and
Wipf-O
Absent and not NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Davenport. Fulmer. Mlbe,ith keukp-
ma, reps. and u. A Mahoney, dem. de-
{, 'aSed-6..
Reorganization:
-hltcheL. ........ -
Bragg. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
lotai. ................. 1:3;2
Senator Horn. deceased. whose vote
would have gone to Mitchell. makes
the correct total 1873.
When Senator Lees name was called
that gentleman arose and said:
In obedience to a mandate higher
than that of any caucus, desire to cast
my vote for my old commander, Cen
eral Edward S. Bragg
The announcement created a great
sensation. There was silence for an in
over the chamber.
Assemblyman Hunt caused a smile
by votins-'John C. SIP John l..
Mitchell" Five republican votes for
Spooner just before his own name was
reached on the roll nearly led him
aStray.
Assemblyman Lange, who during all
in,
'Lange votes for Bragg" now varied
the monotony by answering:
'Lange votes for Mitchell"
AS soon as the result of the vote had
been announced, Lieutenant Governor
Jonas said.
1t appearing that John l.. Mitchell
has received an absolute majority of
the democratic point Of view. Local
elected Il senator of the congress of the
United States for the term of six years
from March +, next"
Great applause followed this an
nOuncement
Senator Pratt made Il motion that IL
committee be appointed to notify Mr.
Mitchell Of his nomination and to con-
duct him before the convention. 1t pre-
vailed and Senator Pratt and Assembly
men Deuster and Wilson were named
Their return with Mr.. Mitchell formed
the occasion for long and enthusiastic
applause which was renewed as the
nominee ascendcd to the speakers
stand. Mr.. Mitchell said:
Mr.. President, Senators and Members
nf fIn l,D
your convention under existing circum-
stances has been a day dream which l
may have INDUCED in recently, but it
was a dream that l hardly thought
would take on the substance of reality
while | accept the high office. to
which l understand YOU have elected
me, with dittidence. self-distrustingly.
at the same time l accept it with a de-
termination to faithfully devote to the
fulfillment Of it's duties whatever ener-
gy, whatever intelligence / possess
OF late other names have been in
the mouths of men. | am not Il CON
Jurer of words, a maker of reSOundiny
phrases, phrases that become historic.
like our gifted leader, General Bragg.
l may not have the grasp of affairs. the
spirit of enterprise, which belongs to
Col. Knight, still l can claim equality
with them in one particular-firm ad-
herence to democratic principles, fideli-
ty to the democratic party in sunshine
and i'll shower. | might even claim a
superiority over these gentlemen, a sen
timental superiority only. Born on her
soil, son Of Wisconsin, 1 have filial
fondness for her that sons by adoption
cannot feel
In legislative matters / shall endeav-
or to further those measures which
seem healthful to the body polite from
the democratic point Of view. Local
government self gov-
erment, if you will; a check on favorit-
ism in economic legislation; a tariff law
which shall look solely in the direction
Of the comfort, the welfare of the
masses Of the people. On the question
of money [ shall take a stand for a
stable currency, one universally accept
able; for a dollar worth 100 cents; q
dollar that is in no danger of spelling
over night, whether it is left in the poke
VI llIS "dSC-HolhSL VI thC odlC VI II
bank cashier
Fol Col. Spooner, my brilliant oppo-
nent on this floor, have admiration and
respect. To resume the chair he has
once so ably filed he lacks but one
prerequisite, majority vote of this
convention.
Pardon me for the breyity of these
political concentrations and the i'm
perfect manner Of their presentation
In thanking you for this great honor let
he express the hope that no act Of mine,
or shortcoming, will cause you to regret
the happenings Of today"
His illusions to Bragg and his money
policy were loudly applauded, while
some boy in the gallery played the
Smart Aleck trick Of kissing.
The joint convention then adjourned
and Mr. Mitchell returned to his hotel.
by Mrs. Mitchell he left
for Milwaukee in the afternoon.
HIS CAREER.