The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-03-26
PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL
Business Moved Rapidly " hen Once
Under Way.

business moved haplOIy hen Once
Under Way.
The largest political state convention
ever held in the Northwest was called
to order at 1910 by Chairman Bixby o.
the Republican state central committee.
The surprise of the convention was
sprung Immediately after the call had
been read, when Congressman Taw-
ney arose and read the telegram of
withdrawal from Senator Davis The
telegram was received with rousing
cheers, several times repeated.
AS soon as quiet had been restored,
the election of temporary chairman.
was ordered The nominees were ex-
Lieutenant Governor Rice and ex.
Lieutenant Governor Ives. Rice was
chosen by vote of 632 to 500. Mr..
Rice made brief speech, the lateness
of the hour preventing anything like a
formal address. Motions were made
and carried providing for committees
on resolutions. credentials and perma-
nent organization. While the commit
tees were being made up w. H. Eustis
Of Minneapolis addressed the conven.
ton.
Strong Mckinley Resolution.
After the announcement of the COM
mittees w. P. Roberts of Hennepin
county got the floor for the introduc-
ton Of strong Mckinley resolution
In Offering the resolution he said:
sNew York state is today wasting
her time in convention on the favorite
son racket, and we should take warn
ing by her probable fate. The time has
gone by for uncertainty. We all know
where Minnesota stands at this time
and should gladly give voice to our
true sentiments" aaa ~ as"5t
This statement was received with
cheers, and then Mr.. Roberts read his
resolution, which was adopted by a
unanimous rising vote. 1t follows:
Resolved, That the well considered and
pronounced preferen ce of the Republicans
of Minnesota for presidential standard
bearer In 1895 is William Mckinley The
emphatic growing choice Of the Republi-
can yetev throughout the land and this
convention expects the delegates and
alternates at large today to be elected by
It to do all in their power honorably from
now until that object H. accomplished to
bring about promptly the nomination Of
William Mckinley for president of the
United States
The convention then took recess to
o'clock. NJ tF4pn5 so
sigs Proud of Senator lDavis.lfa :
Upon reassembling the committee on
resolutions reported. The report was
as follows: s6a
Resolved, That Cushman. z Davis is
today, as he has been for years, dear to the
hearts of the Republicans of Minnesota.
We are justly proud of his pre-eminent
ability, his craftsmanship his integrity
and his high standing in the country; un-
der other circumstances we would be
glad and proud to present. at this time,
his name to the Republican party of the
Union as our first and only choice for
president, but, in view of the general SEN
timent of the Republicans Of this state,
and of the country at large, that William
Mckinley of Ohio is the man of all others
to lead the Republican party to victory,
and the country to prosperity. we declare
that William Mckinley is our choice and
request the delegates from the state to do
all in their power to help the selection as
the standard bearer of the Republican
party Of the United States in the CAM
paign of 1885,
Protsetion and Reciprocity.
The Rel ublicans of Minnesota in con-
vention assembled, rejoice in the near APP
proach of the day wheny with therestora-
ton Of the Republics 1sFty to power in
all branches Of the government. will re-
turn the prosperity which terminated in
1892. IN. the language Of; him whose menu