The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-07-08
THE FOURTH DISTRICT.
4 Large and Enthusiastic Convention-Franci
H. Clarke Nominated for Congress.

H. Clarke Nominated for Congress.
Editor Representative:
The Peoples Party congressional con-
venti0n of the Fourth congressional dis
trict, was held last Tuesday, June 30, at
Lindstrom. A special train took the dele
gates from Ramsey and adjacent counties,
who were joined at Lindstrom by large
concourse of people, who came in their
wagons with their baskets, and general
good time was had. The honored guests
Of the day were Hon. Ignatius Donnelly
and Mr.. Paul Fuontaine, of Minneapolis,
who were billed to speak, but owing to a
sudden attack of illness, Mr.. Donnelly was
obliged to leave on the first train for his
home, which was great disappointment
to the large crowds who had gathered to
hear him speak.
The convention was called to order by
r. H. MCGEE, of Wyoming. Mr.. MCGEE
was also elected as temporary chairman,
while James M. O'Grady of Ramsey coun-
ty, was elected temporary secretary, after
ward both being elected permanent. The
committee on credentials reported no con-
tests and all delegates were seated.
The committee on resolutions reported
essentially the adoption Of the Omaha plat
form, which was unanimously agreed to.
The delegates elected to the St. Louis
convention were r. H. MCGEE, s. w. Pow
ell, Andrew Richmond, r. A. Walsh, Fran
els H. Clarke, e w. Bonham. The alter
mates were all elected from Ramsey.
The nomination for congress was then In
order The name OF Col J. H. Gieske was
presented by j.. c. Hanley; the name of
Francis H. Clarke was presented by Mr..
Cowell, while M. H. Prendergast's name
was presented by Peter Max. Eloquence
and oratory flowed freely in presenting the
different candidates and in seconding their
nominations. But as both Col. Gieske and
Mr.. Prendergast were unwilling candidates
they both declined nomination and Fran
cis H. Clarke was unanimously chosen,
amidst much enthusiasm. The following
resolution was presented by Col. j. H.
Geiske:
Whereas, We have noticed with pleas
tre and pride the name of Minnesota's
foremost citizen, Hon. Ignatius Donnelly,
In connection with being the standard bear
er Of the Populist and silver forces in both
the two old parties; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That we, the Populists of the
Fourth congressional district, in conven-
ton assembled, pledge the support Of our
delegates to the St. Louis convention to
use any and all honorable means to present
and secure for Minnesota's favor:te son,
Hon. Ignatius Donnelly, the nomination of
president of the United States, This
resolution was seconded by r. A. Walsh
and Francis H. Clarke, and was adopted
amidst unbounded enthusiasm.
The meeting then adjourned by giving
three cheers for Hon. Ignatius Donnelly,
the next president of the United States,
and Hon. Francis H. Clarke, the next con-
gresham of the Fourth congressional dis
trict of Minnesota.
A lively and spirited time was had
throughout the proceedings, and Mr.. Nc
Gee showed his ability as parliamenta-
rian by keeping cool at 80 degrees in the
shade, while Mr.. O'Grady, the efficient
secretary Of the convention, showed his
ability as such, and, by the way, not slow
az a speaker and man of good sense and
Judgment; he also contributed much to the
success Of the convention. Owing to bad
management on the part of some one the
picnic and convention was held q couple
of miles apart, and the management who
had charge of the picnic and who prepared
for q large crowd was disappointed. Mr..
Paul Fontaine and Mr.. Clarke did the
speaking at the picnic grounds, while the
music was in charge Of Mr. ]. P. White and
the Capital City Glee Club Of is silverites
and "gold bug" little tot who repre-
sented the gold standard fool and little
boy who represented Master Coin They
sang many highly patriotic songs, which
were well received and which created much
enthusiasm. Taken as whole 1t was a
grand convention, and the confidence Of
the delegates was SO firmly established
that everybody went home ready to take
OF his coat and go to work to roll up vic
tory for the whole ticket that would land
every Populist who happens to be NOM
mated on the Peoples Party ticket in next
November, in victory.
j. G. Hanley.