Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-11-21
|IVISIOI. |Gaucus of the Faith
 B Held in PhOe- l nix.
PLENTY OF OFFICES.
The Vote for Governor Shows Each Man Unanimous for
 Himself, Only.

Ever since the day of election, or sinc'
 it was known that Major Mckinley Wal
 elected president, the repu 5lican bossel
 of Arizona have been active, nervou,
 and alert. Their slertness and activity
 resulted in big meeting at the Fore
 last night, which in more ways than one
 was tte most remarkable political meet
 ing in the history of Arizona. A quiet
 call was issued by what is called the
 Mckinley wing" of the Arizona repub
 licans, to meet in Phoenix on the l2th oi
 November, nine days after the prssi
 dental election, and the chosen few who
 are to be snointed by Hanna cane to.
 gether as per agreement. pr. Ford call.
 ed the roll of honor and the following gentlemen answered "here" Judge C.
 ". Wright, of Tucson; John W. Dorring.
 ton, of Yuma; Charles Akers, of Pres colt; J. B. Woodward, Phoenix; Col. M.
 H. McCord, Phoenix; R. c. Lowell, Phoenix, and the chairman, Dr. Ford The genial doctor, who Is up in im prove political methods, arose and in a dignl- lied menuer stated the object of the meeting. 70; couree, gentlemen" quoth the monarch of the Ford hotel, you all know what we are here for. We have fought magnificent battle, and while we are somewhat in arrears in Arizona, yet our great standard bearer, William Nick lnlsy. has triumphed," Applause ] and now we, the bonafide supporters of that great captain in Arlzons, the onIy tried and true friends of the gentleman from Csnton," Great cbeering) "meet for the purpose of disposing of the fruits of victory" Tremendous applause. We can't all be appointed governor great excitement prevails for time, and the doctor, seeing that he WAS tread ing on dangerous ground, left that subject for future consideration I've, of course, will all get office. !" (cries of good, good.O "Thers Is 8 marshal to be appointed" Akers, of Ysvspai, gets up on the piano at this juncture to make himself heard. "There are to be four iudsss"-Woodwsrd and Wright, unable to contain themselves, both jumped to their feet and wanted to be heard. "Be calm," continued the doctor, "the re are offices enough to go all around" Woodward gained the speakers eye and demanded to be re- cognized. The chairman, in order to continue business, concluded to hear what the Phoenix statesman had to say. 'Mr. Chairman" excitedly exclaimed Judge Woodward, "I think none but repu blicsns should be permitted to secure judgeships. Now there is MT. of Tucson, who openly boasts that he voted and supported the demo cratic ticket at the last election, and submit, sir, this should put him out of tbe race for judgeship."
 "Your are liar sir," roared the little giant from Pima. 'I only voted against .he A. P. A. member on the repu blican ticket, and as the republican ticket was i-n near all composed of these scound rels, had to go to the democracy to get } decent man to vots for" (Grest ex- ,itemeut and cries of put bim out.' And 1 want to say to the d-n gang of Phoenix pie-hunters that if Woodward 8 to bs appointed on the bench, 1 will Rithdraw my nsme," (Commotion m Phoenix circles.) l have been in Phoe- nix four days" continued Judge Wrigh 'snd every republican in the county wants to get federal office. Two hund- ed and fourteen want to be appointed governor, sixty nine chief justice. md every republican, from McGinn ID to Oakes Murphy, wants to be | marshall" (Hisses.) "You fellows nake me tired" Here pr. Ford | apped hard for order, and appointed Concrete Lowell sergeant st-srms. Af. , CT order was restored, Mir. Dorriugtou l ook the floor, told what he had done for | )oraD, Qsughter,) and stated his wants | Q his usual modest manner. "I want | IS reward of my services to the old | ,srty, the office of consul to Ell Psso | Del Norte," quoth the gentleman from he Colorado. "Whst iD-did you do or the party last election?" shouted au rrate Phoenix boss. "Yum8 elected all | emocrsts to office, so can't see where our claim comes in." ''So did Mari ops, SO did Pima and Ysvapai, in fact. very otber county in Arizona" retorted and the chairman ruled the oint we'll taken, snd upon motion of 'ol. McCord, Mir. Darlington was ap- oin.ed to the position asked for.
 On motion of Lowell, the caucus vert 1to a committee of the whole to vote as 9 who should be endorsed for gover- or. The doors were locked and the aucus proceeded to vote. pr. Ford's at wss utilized as ballot box, ard entlemen proceeded with due solemnity , record their votes; but judge of the onsternation of the meeting when the upon counting the votes laugh ,oly remarked that there twas no noice." Gentlemen" exclaimed pr.
 ord, "the whole number of votes css.
 eight, and, like true Arizona gentle
 en, every man voted for himself. fright looked at McCori, McCord look l st Ford, while Akers, Wright and owell looked scared. Oopsternetion revsiled for time, but Dr. Ford being 1 ,ual to the occasion, declared the meet g adjourned till the arrival of W. Nj.
 riffith, national committeeman, and 's gathering departed in silence to .. wait the arrival of Mir. Grifhth.-Ga- 'tte.
 ROLLIN.