Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-04-04
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and N. A. Willis returned from the
Huron cenyention on the sunday morn
lag train, both of whom expressed
themselves AS being highly pleased
with its proceedings. In response to
the inquiries Of 4 CHRONICLE reporter in
relation TO the convention, Mr.. Porter
said:
The Huron convention was unique
in many respects. Most Of the Black
Hills delegates met in Sioux City the
evening Of March 23rd, when the matter
Of chosing delegates to the st. Louis
convention was fully discussed. 1t was
manifest that move would be made TO
select delegates from the state at large
irrespective Of the wishes Of the eight
judicial circuits Of the state and thereby
defeat the vital struggle of Senator
Pettigrew to be one Of the delegates to
s. Louis. There never was a shadow
Of doubt that if the delegates were
chosen at large and not by districts,
Senator Pettigrew would not be dele
gate, but that, of course, would jeopar
die in some measure the chances of the
Hills having two delegates. So it was
determined to cling TO the established
precedent laid down in former conven-
tions, and choose delegates by districts.
which plan was fully carried out, result
ing in muchi harmony and tended 10
cement the party and render all en-
thvsiastic. Not that We loved Pe.tigrew
lebs, but just and equal representation
IT was Mckinley convention, and
in adopting instructions for Mckinley
aud endorsing the money plank of the
Minneapolis republican convention oi
1892, and demanding a pledge in open
con vention that the delegates stand by
them the defeat of Senator Pettigrsw
was consummated just as effectually as
il he had been denied place upon the
delegation. In open convention our
junior senator rspudiated his former
denunciations Of that noble apostle of
protection and prosperity, Major Nc
Kinley. He will not head the delsga-
ton, he will be simply one of the eight
delegates, and no more. The people
are seldom wrong in their opinions; in
their sentiments they are seldom mis-
takeH. 1t was convention in which
the masses ruled. In the downfall Of
Pettigrew, the last citadel of territorial
bossism and rule b. terror Of patronage
to be withheld from all who dare to
maintain individual liberty, was taken.
The result showed .beyo persdventurs,
that the young men of South Dakota
have voice in determining the policies
and destinies of this magnificent state.
The Black Hills were united. and in
presenting solid phalaux were po-
tental factor in all deliberations Of the
convention, yet they did not in any
manner abuse that power but welded
1t for the best Interests of the republi-
can party. With the elimination of all
tai nsd with the putrid memories and
wrongs Of Taylor, the republican party
is united and will win a handsome vic
tory this fall. The people will rule at
Aberdeen July s. next, and a clear tic
ket will be nominated. The pace was
set at Huron and will net be slackened
till complete victory crowns the patriot
ic Efforts and noble endeavors of all
South Dakotans In the election of the
full republican ticket in November next.
The State Republican League meet
inS on the oath was a complete and
gratifying success. Congressman DOL
liver gave US an eloquent address which
VAS highly appreciated by all, which
created much enthusiasm. The State
league will be more active this year
than at any time heretofore. 1t is sx-
pscted that two speakers of national
renown will address the State league at
Aberdeen July z, the evening before
the convening of the state convention