The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-08-20

gates met at Salubria on the 10th
inst, elected their delegates, adopted
platforms, and performed such other
duties AS the delegates deemed need
full in the premises.
The democratic convention, was
called to order by Chairman Frank
Harris, who named F. NJ Mickey and
o. NJ Harvey temporary chairman
and secretary, respectively.
Committees on Credentials, Per-
manent Organization and Order of
Business were appointed who after
wards reported to the convention
The Credential Committee reported
all the delegates present entitled to
seats. The committee on Permanent
Organization recommended that the
temporary officers he made perma-
nent. The committee on Platform
and Resolutions reported the follow
ing, which was adopted by unani-
nous vote:
The democratic party of Washington
county, through its legally constituted
representatives in convention assembled.
does hereby renew its allegiance to the
ilme-honored principles of democracy us
taught and maintained by Jefferson and
jackson. and 50 grossly abused by Grover
Cleveland, makes the following dec
iaration of principles
list That we heartily endorse the nom
inees of the Chicago convention in the
persons of William Jennings BRYAN and
Arthur Sewal, as well us that modern
declaration of Independence upon which
they go before the American people as the
standard bearers of democracy.
2nd The present being campaign of
the producing masses against boarded
wealth rather Than struggle between
political factions. it is the SENSE of this
convention that the all important cause of
the free and unlimited coinage of silver
can be best promoted by union of all
the forces in sympathy Herewith regard
less of past party affiliations. And to
this end we would recommend and earn
est, urgr that in The event such union is
effected. that thrr be fair and equitable
distribution of the Offices of state and
county between the parties who are viii
ling 10 unite in this greet cause of hui
manitv.
3rd. We favor extending to women all
the rights aud privileges of suffrage
under the laws of Idaho now enjoyed by
men.
4ih We congratulate our fellow cti-
zens of The republican and populist
parties on their manly and independent
stand taken against the diclatoral rule of |
the sclf-nppointcd demagogic bosses within
their ranks and 10 all such we extend the
right hand of fellowship and ask their
corporation in placing Idaho ut the head |
OF The column of states most unanimous |
Tor the free and unlimited Coinage of silver
at the ration of lG to l by the independ-
cnt action Of the United States
The following delegates were then
elected to attend the state convention.
without instructions: f. NJ. Hub
bard, }. b. Coakley, O. NJ. Harvey
and e. s Jewell The latter after
wards gave his proxy to R. e. Lock
wood
Tie republican convention met
after the democrats had concluded
lhelr labor Chairman Allison, of
lhe Central Committee, called it to
order, when temporary organization
vas effected by the election of VIM.
Allison chairman and f. Il. Lorton
who were afterwards made
he permanent officers of the meet
ny. The usual committees were an
who reported to the con
'enlon.
The reporter did not get copy of
he resolutions adopted, but they were
o the effect that the convention adj
ered to the principles of protection.
eciprosity and the free coinage of
liver. After the same we're read. a
elagate from Middle valley offered
: an additional plank resolution to
he effect that the delegates, thereaf-
er To be elected by the convention.
hould stand pledged to support Nc
Ainley and Hobart. On motion of
IT. Smith of Wcser, the resolution
'as tabled by vote of 22 to | when
lie Middle valley delegates 1.-TWO in
umher) left the room.
The convention then elected the \
blowing representative citizens us
elegates TO the state convention. to
'nvene at Boise on the Goth: Vim.
llison, Dr. W. Nj Brown, r. E. l
'ilson, John Jackson, l.. 4. Yer
eek, l. f. Smith, J. o. Ivory, A.
Hopkins and Il. Il. Lorton. s
Notwithstanding the decision of
lie regular convention, and the regu-
r election of delegates to the state =
Mr. Cuddy, who evidently =
I'd not been informed of its meeting |
I'd action, proceeded to hold another
invention. He was elected tempo