Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1894-06-21

the administration of the affairs OF
the people neglected an opportunity
to do what he believed to be in the
best interest OF all the people. In doing
that, gentlemen, he said, my mouth has
been shut, my hands tied. He could
not 60 before the public and say word
in justification of bis actions. The am
oition of bis life had been that ct the ex-
plration OF bis term of Office that he 90
out With clean hands. He hoped that
would be the case; if not, it would not
be his fault.
Speaking n relation to the rumors of
his i'll health and his positive declination
to be a candidate, be remarked that
every individual he considered the pro.
perty of the independent party. II the
convention believed that one man over
another is better qualified to fill this Of
| flee then it was their duty to put him
there. That being the case, he asked
for the sake Of harmony, that he be ex-
cused from further service for the party
for the present. He could not afford
the expense OF another campaign. He
came in poor and went out poorer. At
the close of his remarks be was ap-
plauded and cheered again and again.
Elliott OF Ransom made the motion that
convention declare its approval of the acts
of Gov. Shortridge and of the administra-
| tion. 10 this there was great dlsap.
proval in different parts of the house.
Mr.. Witham declared that the conven-
tion was not here for that purpose and
| that this was not the place for such
business; that if they were going into
the business of the administration
grievances would be brought up
that would be regretted. Kisses
and groans filed the air for several
minutes and the motion after much
discussion was finally laid on the table
on a viva voce vote.
NOMINATIONS.
| In strong nomination speech by Fen
| ton, of Cass county, the name OF Walter
Muir was placed before the convention
for member of congress. Williams, of
Grand Forks, in flowing speech, sec:
onded the nom nation which was receiv.
ed amid shouts, and other gentlemen
| following heartily seconded the nomlna-
ton, Which was the only one placed be-
fore the meeting, and declared their
unanimous choice.
Mr.. Muir responded to the many
shouts OF his name, and in few we'll
chosen words thanked the assembly for
the honor conferred upon him. He
pledged himself If elected to strive for
the best interests of the people OF North
Dakota and of the United States, and
with all the power which he possessed to
formulate into laws just measures which
shall give justice to all without refer
ence TO creed, sex or condition. He stood
for equal rights Of all and the principles
OF his party.
r. P. Allison moved that the conven.
ton proceed to an informal ballot fol-
governor to find out by this means what
we're the individual preferen ces OF the
preston on the subject from all. Many
members we're opposed to the method
and wanted viva voce nominations, others
we're IN favor of it and the noon hour
had been reached by the time that il
was decided in favor OF that method
of nomination.
E. d. WALLACE FOR GOVERNOR.
The convention reassembled at p. m
and proceeded to take an informal ballo,
for a candidate for governor. The bal
lots were written and collected by tellers
They were counted to see that no extra
numbers had been cast. As result OF
the vote 253 votes were cast Of which
1t. Gov. E. D. Wallsce received 139
Governor Shortrldge, So; Richardson
lS; l.. A. Ueland, 9; Stevens, "a; Stand
ish. 6; Barry, 2; Dietz. l; Kinter, l
Whole number of votes, 253.
A formal vote without ballot was de-
cided upon by viva voce vote, and placing
Of candidates in order.
Mr.. Major of Steele county arose tC
put in nomination q candidate for gov
ernor. He knew his man, Lad gone tt
the war, has been reform mover, hai
disliked to give up the old party. HI
nominated 1t. Gov. Wallace of Steele
county. Referred to throwing out the
window incident at Bismarck last win
ter, and said he was the strongest man ir
North Dakota. They wanted democra,
and republican vote-did not wish t
cater to either, but desire votes from
all, for the good OF all.
Mr.. Stevens thanked the men wht
voted for him, and SAID he was not can
didate, and withdrew.
Gov. Shortridge thanked the mer
kindly for the complimentary vote, but
desired to withdraw.
Mr.. Fenton SAID be thought demo
crat must be voting for Mr.. Kinter-t
fine man, and would be pleased to sex
him nominated, bnt is not an indepepd
ent. He was sorry to see democrat
vote for Kinter, in an independent con
vention.
Mr.. Richardson wished to state he wal
not candidate, was proud his name hac
been mentioned, "but that is all there ii
to it," he said.
Mr.. Witham Of Dickey seconded The
nomination, Mr.. Wallace was tried anC
foupd true, clean man in home life. HI
knew him az an officer, as citizen az in
dependent.
On motion it was ordered to suspend
rules and nominate Mr.. Wallace by &C
clamation. Mr.. Major said that the,
wanted no gag rule and that every on.
have q fair chance.
NJ. Ueland arose and said he was not {
candidate and would not accept il nom
mated
A vote by standing was ordered, ant
the entire courthouse arose, nominating
E. d. Wallace amid great applause.
Mr.. Allison OF Steele and Mr.. Ella o.
Burlelgh were appointed to escort th,
i Gentleman to the chair which was doul