The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-01-22
The resolution was finally passed,
and reads as follows.

Inc resolution was nnally passed.
and reads as follows:
Whereas, by resolution duly adopt
ed by the Democratic National con
vention Of 1892, TIE territories OF New
Mexico and Arizona were allowed six
delegates each on the tloor OF said
convention; aud
Whereas Oklahoma and Indian Ter
ritories have each an estimated popu-
lation OF 300, 600, or a voting strength
OF so, 600 each; and
Whereas IL is desirable to avoid a
discrimination that would seem un-
democratic i'm the representation al
lowed these territories; therefore be 1T
Resolved, That IL is recommended
that in the next national convention
the Democrats OF Oklahoma and In
dian Territories shall be entitled to
like representation with Arizona and
New Mexico Of six delegates each.
Before the vote was put Committee
man Norris of the District OF Colum'
bia made an amendment which was
accepted by Oklahoma that the Dis
trict be included in the resolution
rhe national committee has not the
power to fix the representation, but its
recommendations are equivalent TO
such action, since there is not an l. e
stance on record where the natl onal
convention has failed to adopt the rec
concentrations Of the national commit.
tee. The action Of the committed
will be embraced in the call for the
convent on.
In commenting on the territorial
representation the Washington Times
Of today says;
Thanks to the efforts of Mr.. Nib
lack OF Oklahoma, the District OF Co
lumbia, or the Democratic portion
thereof was unexpectedly favored
during the national committee meet
ing yesterday, and will be represent
ed at the next Democratic convention
by six full-hedged delegates. Niblacl
introduced a.resolutiun.asking that Ok
lahoma AMI Indian Territories be al.
lowed six delegates. Committeemar
Norris, of the District, saw an oppor
tunity TO work in a little good for tn,
district and offered an amendmer
asking that the district b. included u
the resolution. Since so ne commit
teemen opposed the measure, Niblncl
was wise enough to snap up th'
amendment. AS a result the ulsu,
Democrats are on the qui vive and 81.
OF them will enjoy treat which Geo
Washington never thought about
Niblack and Norris should thank eaci
other"
The Post says: "The action of sth'
Democratic committee yesterday In al
lowing the district and Oklahoma anC
Indian Territories an increased r. 2
sentation was wise and just. The
claims OF Committeeman Niblack, o.
Oklahoma, as published in the Post
Yesterday, were Ger .ainly just aud
formidable so far as the twin terri
tories are concerned, and Columb a
needs 20 extended mention.
The Star says locally: THE happi-
lest fellows on the committee are those
representing the territories. Their
elation is prompted by the passage o.
resolution (the only one presented
during the SESSION. offered by Acting
Committeeman NiblaclS, of Oklahoma
providing for six delegates TO the con
vention from Oklahoma Niblack but
and even won over hard-hearted Har
rity, who, with Morgan, German an'
others were at first opposed to IN
proposition. ThI
district of Columbia will be entitled
to six votes in the convention.
The Oklahoma Republicans secured
a recommendation for six delegate
through an iron bouud promise made
by Barnes and Flynn that the six del
egates would go to ST. Louis instructed
for Reed.
An examination of the lasp ballo
taken in the contest for the nationa
Democratic convention shows that th'
southern aud western men voted foi
St. Louis, but this does not signify al
Impending fight on the financial ques
tion. There will be no fight. Their,
Is every indication and assurance tina
the Democrats at Chicago will harmon
ize on the money matter and work fo
the welfare OF the party. 1t is certain
that a compromise will be effected anC
a Democratic president elected. Tn,
Republicans dare not touch finances
and will revamp the tariff for cam
paign purposes.
As TO Democracy's candidate Olney
and Morrison are most favored, II In,
third term continues to develop /
ought TO fare as well in Chicago a
anywhere. Mr.. Cleveland has beer
twice nominated there and twic
elected The town may not be over
partial to him as an individual, but h
is fortunate in enjoying the cordia
disapprobation of Gov, Altgeld. Tha
ought TO help him.