The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1898-03-25
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AllWill stand blythe Union Tcket--The Same Patforr
Adopted by Both Conventions. Enthusiastic
Ratification.

AlwiIs stand blythe Union Ticket-The Same Platform
Adopted BY Both Conventions Enthusiastic
Ratification.
The proceedings of the conventions held in Pendeon Fri
day were concluded In time admit OF publication IN the
weekly papers Of this part the county which explains for
Tbursday evening the democratic delegates hsd an open
meeting at the court house which County Chairman
Pierce called to oder Hs was made chairman q me
nature Of 4 caucus; as the doors were not closed.
The object oi the gathering was g determine the
tons The predominang sentiment particularly among the
country delegates seemed 70 be in favor Of immediate nomina
tfons the populists similarly disposed nce Dick
Powers the horse from Weston, voiced this opinion IN
one oi his characteristic speeches.
the association block So far be learned the opinion
seemed to prevail that the democrats desired to make the
nomination to day, did the popuss It Is reported that
while The union sentiment general there an under
current Of opinion OF the delegates that the con-
The way Of dividing the Offices taking into consideration the
respective strength Of the parties However these matters
wers left for The conventions to settle.
The Democratic Convention.
The convention was called order at l5 Saturday
by County Chairman W. H. Pierce who congratulated the
delegates present the strong showing made Frank Mans
field placed Wasr Pierce IN nomination for temporary chair
man There being further nominees r. IL Turner moved
that the election be declared unanimous.
p Rosenberg nominated for temporary secretary
The Committees named were. credentials-L B. Plants
Milton, chairman; Burr Johnson. Alta; Van Winke
Weston Henry asyoT n0s
R. NJ TURNER Mckay; James Ashworh, Weston J. Fl. Nc
Broom woT Springs James Bag'ss, Busss Milton 1nm,n
Mansdsld Athena r. nj. Powers Weston; Donald McRae,
Cottonwood / N. Davis, Helix.
ConferencaChris Simpson, Helix chairman @. W. Baker,
Pendleton ]. Tweedy Reservations Jerry Stone, Athena;
J. s. Richey, Milton
D. B. Watson. IN 9 neat speech, nominated Col e. D.
Boyd of the soId Dominion state Col Boyd unani
mouay elected and responded 80 the honor accorded him
with characteristics eoQuence.
THE PLATFORM
First We declare allegiance to hOe principles JUSTICE
ary and equality Of all citizens before law upon which
our institutions are founded
Second We demand the immediate restoration Of the free
and unlimited coinage OF silver 1t the present legal ratio q %
TO without waiting for the consent Of other nation
power and that the standard slvr dollar shall be iu legal
tender for all debts public and private.
Third We denouncs unbusinesslike. and as fraud
upon the industrial people the United States the surrender
by the present administration 10 the bondhodes Of the OPP
ton reserved 70 the in its contracts 70 redeem its
obligations in either gold OF silver coin.
Fourth We favor that form Of direct legislation known IS
ths Initiative and referendum and imperative mandate
Fifth We demand the election Of All public officers BY
direct vote Of the people.
sxsh Ws declare that monsg Is the creation Of law and