The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-04-03
FOR MAJ. M'KINLEY
SOUTH DAKOTA IS FOR THE OHIO
FAvORITE son.

SOUTH DAKOTA IS FOR THE OHIO
FAvORITE son.
Senator Pettigrew 10 Elected = Del.
eEate to 81. Louis ana Agrees to
Work for McIkinley and Against
Free Silver-The state League OF
Republican Clubs OF south Da.
kota Holds q Convention.
Huron. s. D.. Marsl, 27.--pettisrew
was thoroughly whipped in the Repub-
licnn state convention. The conyen.
ton reassembled Mt O'Clock, after q
recess Of two hours, and William
Gardner of Rapid City was elected
permanent chairman. c. T. Bates of
Sioux Falls and r. G. Murphy Of
Brookings were chosen secretaries.
The convention then proceeded to 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 in
our national history. 1t Is ever recog-
nlzed and endorsed as the great mas
terful, triumphant American principle,
the key to our prosperity in business
and the safest prop to the treasury of
the United States and the bulwark 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
st. Louis next June that it will consid-
err and adopt platform broad and
strong enough for every Republican to
stand upon; therefore, we reafilrm our
devotion aud loyalty to the platform
adopted at Minneapolis in 1892 and
adopt it as our platform until the ma
tional convention shall give us anoth-
er.
Resolved. That those persons Sc
lected as delegates to represent the
people of this state in the coming no
tional convention to be held at st.
Louis be and they are hereby instruct
cd to use every legitimate and honora-
BILE 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.. b. French Of
Yankton, r. +. Pcttigrew of Minneha-
la, G. G. Sherwood of Clark. ID. A.
Mzener of Dawson, Dave Williams of
Day, II. G. Meacham of Potter. W. v.
Lucas of Fall River and w. Z. Snead
of Lawrence.
Will support Mckinley.
Previous to choosing delegates a res
olution was adopted requiring all NOM
inees to go upon the floor and declare
for Mckinley and Sound money" and
not only vote but work to accomplish
this end. Senator Pettigrew stood in
the middle of the convention hall when
called upon to state his position, and
declared that he would bow to the will
of the majority; that while he had fol-
lowed a course which the future
seemed to Justify, he was willing now
to go TO st. Louis and comply with the
wishes of the state convention by yot-.
ing for Mckinley and sound money!"
The nominations then proceeded har-
moniously until the Fifth district was
reached. Here two nominations were
made. Dave Williams and H. G. Jew
EFT being nominated. Jewett was re-
garded as Pettigrew 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 not permit Pettigrew to
so as chairman; neither would they
permit him to be upon any committee
ut the national convention.
OF the delegates chosen. ID. A. Miz-
nor OF Mitchell is land attorney and
real estate agent, and has been resi-
dent of the state several years. L. B.
French Of Yankton is one of the lead
ing attorneys of the state. He is q
graduate of the Michigan university,
a we'll known politician and legislator.
Walter r. Smead is auditor for the
Homesteak Mining company at Lead
and q practical miner. w. v. Lucas of
Hot Springs is the well known ex-
congressman popularity known as ''Old
Shady" III. 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
clubs is also holding its annual conven-
ventiOn here, with Col. Woods of Sioux
Falls presiding, and Congressman
Dolliver of Iowa has been brought
from Washington to speak in behalf
Of the candidacy of Senator Allison.
Dolliver had q tremendous audience
last night. hut Ali:s0n's name arOuses
little enthusiasm. The clubs reelected
Il. j. Woods of Siaux Falls president;
George A. Silsby. Mitchell, vice presi-
dent: Frank HI. Huctson of Vermillion,
secretary. and III. A. Hammerstrom of
Parker, treasurer Sixteen delegates
to the national convention were also
elected.
spaniards Still Kicking.