The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1894-06-28
pops. in THH SADDLE
They Are Riding Their Peculiar Theories
In State Convention.
CD. MURAHB WELCOMES The VISITORS


Probably $50 delegates fled into Ma
sons opera house at 10 a. m. on Thurs.
day; and, in respo use to the rap OF the
gsvel in the hands Of II. +. Hesse, Of
King, Immediately proceeded to BUSH
ness by placing 10 the chair, temporarily,
Andrew Jackson Miller, OF Thurston
county.
Upon relinquishing his post, prior to its
being taken by Mr.. Miller. Mr.. Hesse
read a telegram from Parsons B. Egbert,
Of Pierce county, who had gotten as far
as Ellensburgh, the purport Of which was
that twenty delegates were held there by
the stoppage Of the trains on account Of
the strike, and he thought the convention
might postpone its deliberations until TIE
arrival of these men at Yakima, by
wagon.
Chairman Miller thought that nothing
could be do1e with this matter until the
convention had organized. He. therefore,
suggested that motion to elect tempo
rary secretary would not he out Of order.
squabble arose over this office. Among
those named were: w. ID. Jenkins, OF
whatcom; J. R. Rogers, Of Pierce; Mr..
Abel, of Chehslis; Mr.. Mortimer, OF spo-
kane, and c. +. Rusk, Of Klickitat.
After lengthy discussion as to the sd-
visibility Of proceeding in this line, and
the availability Of some of the names
mentioned, Mr.. Rusk was chosen.
Ia permitting the withdrawal OF some
of the names, the chair allowed delegates
free rein; and one OF them facetiously re-
marked that 1t seemed TO him i'll. advised
to permit certain men to decline the office
OF secretary, simply because they were to
be wanted for other positions after the
permanent organization; for his part, he
believed every man present wanted some
position. This brought down the house,
but 1t also restored good humor; and the
convention proceeded to business.
Rogers OF Pierce here moved that the
chair appoint committees, consisting of
one delegate .irom each county on each
committee, upon credentials, permanent
organization and resolutions.
This motion again brought up the prior
discussion as to the ACCESSIBILITY of organ
izink before the arrival OF the delayed
delegates; and after an amendment, an
amendment to the amendment and a
great number Of appeals, the whole mat
ter vas disposed OF by substitute sug-
gested by Delegate Gibson, to appoint
simply a committee on credentials, choos-
ing one from each county. Some OF these
counties did not desire representation. as
they had only one or two delegates; but
the following names were announced by
the chairman OF each delegation, and
they compose the committee:
Adams county, A. S. Nevlsnds; Colum-
bis,W. T.Whitten; Franklin, s. T. speck
King, @ NJ. Mcmahon; Lewis, Captain
West; Spokane. John Colleen; Whitman,
G. B. Kent; Clarke, ii. c. Clarke; Clal-
lam. T. II. Parker; Douglas, o. Wright;
Jefferson, DR.. Mercereau; Kittitas, John
Catlin; Kliekita., s. ii. Mason; Lincoln,
NJ. B. Stevens; Pierce, NJ. T Bulger;
Snohomish, W. g. Douglas; Stevens. E.
T. Dudery; Whatcom, T. c. Wood; Yak.
ina. G. d. Murane.
After the appointment Of this committee
the convention adjourned until lI:45 to
give time for the presentation Of creden-
tials.
At p. m. the convention was again
called to order, when Chairman Miller
ANNOUNCED the committee on credentials
were unable to report. In the meantime
they appointed a subcommittee, which
body asked for an interview with the del
egations from Whitman, Douglas and
Pierce. When the latter left the pit to
file behind the wings OF the stage, they
left an sching void in the main body, be-
cause they are 50 numerous.
While these delegations were being but
holed by the subcommittee, C. d.
Murane, OF his city, delivered q short
address OF welcome to the visiting dele
gates. The speech was heartily applaud
ed, and u Don its conclusion Delegate
Boedefeld, Of Pierce, offered motion that
each county should name a delegate to
serve upon the committees named for
resolutions and order Of business. This
motion carried, the convention having
come TO the conclusion. during the noon
bour, that it was folly to await the arrival
OF the delayed delegates. The gentle
men composing these comit,ees are:
Counties Resolutions. Order Rns