The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-04-02
MAI. MKINLEY
SOUTH DAKOTA Is FOR THE OHIO
FAVORITE son.
Senator Pcttigrcw IL Elected "a Del
Work for Mckinley and Against
Free SiIver-The state League OF
kota Holds a Convention.

Huron, 8. D.. Marrh 2T.-potti2rew
was thoroughly whipped in the Repub-
lican state convention. The conven-
ton r~eassembled at ) o'clock, after a
recess of two hours. and William
Gardner Of Rapid City was elected
permanent chairman. {. T. Bates of
Sioux Falls and +. c. Murphy Of
BrOokingS were chosen secretaries.
The convention then proceeded 10 bus.
mess. The following resolutions were
adopted:
I'VE are faithfully welded to the
great principle of protection by every
tie of party fcalty, and more devoted
supporters among the great masses OF
American people, irrespective of party,
than at any other previous period III
our national history. 1t is eve recog-
nized and endorsed as the great mas
terful, triumphant American principle,
the key to our prosperity in business
ana the safest prop to the treasury OF
n United States and the Ouiwark of
our national Independence and finan-
cial honor.
whereas, There Is q diversity OF
opinion among the Republicans of the
state upon the financial question; and,
whereas, we have perfect confidence in
the wisdom and patriotism Of the Re
publican party that shall assemble at
81. Louis next June that it will conSid-
er and adopt Il platform broad and
strong enough for every Republican to
stand upon; therefore, we rcafiir1n our
and loyalty to the platform
adopted at Minneapolis in 1892 and
adopt it as L. platform until the ma
tlonal convention shall give us anoth-
err.
RESOLVED, That those persons Sc
lected as delegates to represent the
people OF this state in the coming na-
ttonal convention to be held at 81.
Louis be and they are hereby instruct
ed to use every legitimate and honora.
bic means at their command to secure
by that convention the presidential
nomination of William Mckinley as
the standard bearer of our party in
the approaching campaign"
The election of delegates then fol-
lowed by judicial districts, the follow
ing being chosen: l.. L.. French of
lanktOn, Il. +. pettigrew of Minncha-
ha, {. G. Sherwood OF Clark. II. A.
Mizencr of Dawson. Dave Williams of
Day, III. G.. Meacham of Potter. W. V.
Lucas of Fail River and W. T.. Smead
VI La wrence
VIII support Mckinley.
PREVIOUS to choosing delegates n res
Hutlon was adopted requiring all NOM
!nCeS Ia go upon the floor and declare
for Mckinley and sound money! and
not only vote but work 10 accOmpIish
this end. Senator Pcttigrcw stood in
the Iuid'tlo OF me convention hall when
called upon to state his position. and
declared that lie would bow 10 the will
OF the majority; tilat while he had fol-
lowed a course which tho future
seemed to justify. he was willing now
to go 10 st. Louis and comply with the
wishes or the state convention bv v0t-
ing for Mckinley and sound money!"
The nominations then proceeded har-
mchioUS!y until the Fifth district was
reached. Here two nominations were
made, Dave Williams and II. &. jew
EFT being nominated. JcWctt wa re-
sarded rs a I'cttiyrCw man and was
turned Down with dispatch.
Directly after the adjournment of
The convention, seven delegates held
a caucus, at which they resolved that
they would GOT permit rcttigrcw to
90 as chairman; neither would they
permit him 10 be upon any COMMITTEES
ut tn" national convention.
OF the delegates chosen. y. A. Miz-
itcr OF Mitchell is a land attorney and
real estate agent, and has been q resi-
dent OF the state several years. l.. T..
French OF Gankton is one of the lead
ing attorneys of the state. He is a
graduate of the Michigan university.
o well known politician and legislator.
Walter T.. Snead is auditor for the
Homesteak Mining company at Lead
and n practical miner. W. V. Lucas of
Hot Springs is the well known ex-
congressman popularity known as odd
Shady" H.. g.. Meacham of Gettys-
burg is engaged in the abstract bust
ness, but was for eight years treas
urer Of Potter county.
League Meeting.
The State League of Republican
clubSi is also holding its annual conven- |
vention here, with Col. Woods of Sioux |
Fails presiding, and Congressman
of Iowa has been brought
from Washington to speak in behalf
the candidacy of Senator Allison.
had a tremendous audience
night, but All.son's name arouses |
little enthusiasm. The clubs reelected
IL. j. Woods Of Siaux Falls president: |
A. Silsby, Mitchell, vice presi-
dent: Frank III. Huetson of Vermilliop.
secretary. n H.. A. Hammerstrom OF |
Parker, treasurer. Sixteen delegates |
to the national convention were also
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