The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-07

ton has been used up through the Re-
publican caucus, and it will be relief
no have something to show FOR It IN
few dayg.
Three hours yesterday were devoted
TO putting through the slate of the
Republican caucus The only time not
devoted TO that was taken UP In
speeches by President Smith and Com
missioner Tatlock, who presented the
former with gaVel and In little de-
bate on the subject OF the committee
on app0rtionment and boundaries. This
latter debate took a rather ernbarrass-
ing phase. as it brought up for a mo-
ment the feeling between the city and
county members. But peace was
brSEaft about and the telling viii be
held down.
Democrats Good Natured,
In putting the slate through the
Democrats were given unlimited
chance TO poke fun at the Republicans.
They were aided greatly IN this by the
fact that John Henry Smith, either on
account OF extreme embarrassment in taxi
ing his scar or q lax OF understanding Of
parliamentary law, did not keep the
business well In hand and let several
entanelenenss come up The Demo-
Gratis, however, were very good ma.
tured. They did everything possible
to help along the proceedings and con
tented themselves with interfering
tTite remarks a favorable times II
they had wanted to make life a burden
10 Nhelr opponents they had unlimited
opportunity. as the chair was con-
stantly under the necessity Of being
coachedl by the Republican leaders and
Secretary Wells, in order TO keep the
record straight. Sometimes the Demo
Gratis even Clipped in and brought or
der out of chaos.
President hfmbaII III.
When the time came for converting,
President KimbaIi was not present, but
Judge Goodwin called the convention
to order and announced that he did so
at the request of Mr.. Kimbau, who was
Rev. Afabry was called upon TO Of
fer the opening prayer.
At the beginning. there Was an ANUS
insSmhcident. Fred J. Keisel. who had
notIAeen present during the first two
days. desired TO be sworn in An oath
was sent for, and without reading the
II
KeiSel ito come forward. Raising his
right hand, the Judge began:
You do sOlemnly swear that you are
q male citizen Of the United States
The Judge paused alt this point and
looked at Mr.. heisel. who was some
what surprised at being asked to swear
to that Mr.. Keigel was letting a smile
play around the corners Of his mouth.
The members Of the convention to
Errarn the words seemed Ito have a
somewhat familiar ing. began TO tit
ter slightly. The judge himself was
staggered. but he continued;
that you have resided in the ter.
ritory Of Utah for giX months last past
and in
By this time the litter had broadened
into laugh and the judge turned
around.
~ guess they've brought the wrong
OATH he said. Mr.. Keisel hastily
drew down his hand and joined in the
hearty laugh against himself Judge
Goodwin turned around ana said he
would explain #.
THE man who went after the oath ~
he SAID. judged from Mr.. heiserS ap-
pearanee that he needed to take st.
As n. Souvenir.
A proper oath WAS produced and ATr
KeiseI 1as sworn in. He secured the
Edmunds-Tucker oath. first read, as
a souvenir.
Now thai the Republican organiza-
ton had succeeded in riding over all
prfsedent in seating the delegates from
{heA Third precinct, the mead Of rules
WSS felt, and Frank Pierce moved the
adoption of Roberts rules until others
were substituted Carried.
There WIS a momentary pause. While
TIE Republican caucus programme was
being put in working order. Then
Frank Pierce moved that the conven-
ton proceed to the election OF q per-
1nanert president This was agreed
TO. and Souires, who, by some freak of
the organization, seems to have been
mt forward as a spokesman Of the
caucus, nominated John Henry Smith.
WINS Takes Them BY Surprise.
-rhe-e was q, luM. The chairman
ash IL there we're any other nonni-
nah. ms. ard the caucuS-b0und Repub-
iscans Looked for some movement from
fha other side. There was more, how
ever. until IYin5 arose and asked that
the nomination be made By acclama-
ton
This took the Republicans by sur
prise They wanted nothing better
lthan to put the Democrats on record
on their caucus nominee, so that they
could uge il in the future Van Horne
WIS on his feet in an instant demand
Eng q roll call on the question, saying
that its Importance demanded this
The question as to making the election
by acclamarion was put, however, and
there were several very pronounced
noes"
Pierce insisted on a roll call The
DrHecrats were quite willing TO let the
Republican slate go through aad to