The herald., 1898-09-21

OF our work to you. as honest, patriotic
citizens, desirous OF only aiding the best
interests of the people,"
All Kinds Of Motions
Mr.. Hyatt moved as substitute for
fudge Stephens motion that the matter be
nid over until the other conventions be
heard from. II believe that Judge Phil
lips Is the logical candidate. and that this
convention will, after hearing from tho
Ithers. send in his name as the unanimous
shoice."
Mr.. Guthrie said: I'VE have seen in
this report how the committees met several
time and could not come to an agreement on
this office. All the Silver Republicans
would do was to say we mist have this
office or nothing am for harmony, but
am opposed to having the smallest portion
Of the influence dictate 70 the largest. The
Silver Republicans nave virtually agreed
10 the nominations made by the Populists
and Democrats. The resolution read here
by Mr. Cole was to the same effect. Judge
stephens motion should be adopted for 1t
. onered with a purpose, that of the nomi
nation Of A1W. Hutton, which was vir-
tually agreed to by the Silver Republicans
yesterday"
Mr.. Bowers wanted to amend Judge
Stephens motion. II believe the commit
Tee were all honest. but II the Silver Re-
publicans wish this office can see no rea-
son for refusing it. asked Mr.. Cole about
1t, and he said his party demanded Phillips
and would concede nothing else. asked
the Populists, and they said they had no
desire for the place. and had only accepted
1t to heal what threatened to become a
breach in the fusion ranks So ! can see
no reason for retaining the office while we
are seeking an alliance with the party that
does wish 1t. do not believe the COM
h'ittee was actuated by ulterior motives,
hut they are human and may have erred.
The resolution of the Silver Republicans
shows their magnanimity-their desire to
have fusion carried out-but simply be-
cause they arc generous, should we come
h and take from them the one thing they
most desire? Personally I might say that
Mr.. Hutton would be my choice, but under
the circumstances I believe we should give
them the place they ask
c. c. Wright's voice was then heard in
the tent and for q considerable distance
outside. probably, for 1t seemed as If 1t
would lift the canvas roof He said he
presumed that all present were imbued
with the one idea of making the best ticket
that could be presented to the people, and
that there ought to be no personality in the
matter. because one party or the other
wants certain office is no reason why we
should defect hairs breadth from our
purpose. that OF making the strongest
ticket possible. 1t is question of the
availability of the men. This county is
called imperial because OF the magnificence
OF Its wealth, and in no county in the state,
save one. can such intricate and important
legal questions come before the district at
torney as here. That officer ought to be
an able lawyer, a man who commands the
respect and support OF all of the allied
forces. lawyer from the ground up, and
II there is to be any difference over 1t we
might as well leave that position on the
ticket vacant. I do not like the idea of
any party coming into fusion with the de-
mand that we want this office for one par
Gcular man.
1.-THE Democrats did not do that Is
there any more reason why this should
be given to the Silver Republicans than
that to the Democrats? There is nothing
In this talk about Democrats being un-
generous because they will not give up
this office. Judge Stephens motion is
certainly in harmony with the resolution
read here from the Silver Republicans
1t will pour oil on the troubled waters.
Speaking personally I do not believe that
there is n man In the county who would
poll more votes for the place than Mr..
Hutton. He would be source OF pride
to hs all. But that is not the question.
The amendment offered by Judge Stephens
will settle the whole difficulty. I am
sorry to see men on this platform villify-
ing each other and Democratic fusion.
The charges all grow out of the fact that
the Democrats did not concede the office to
the Silver Republicans. but 1t might just
as well be charged against the Silver Re-
publicans, for the reason that they would
not relinquish the same place.
A Clashing cs Brains
Earl Rogers then flew to the stage with
his customary impetuosity and shouted to
the delegates: This report awards the
office OF district attorney to the Popul.sts.
They do not want it. They have no man
for it. They do not know what to do with
, It, If the fight Is to be made on the floor
of the Populist convention would rather
have II transferred here. I suggest that
the report be adopted with the exception of
its provision for that office, and that that
be left to this convention"
Mr.. Rogers got off in time to permit a
cheer as Senator del Vale rose and spoke
He said: II appreciate your impatience to
settle this matter, as it has been venti-
lated and reventilated in all forms DEM
Ocratic and un-Democratic. l believe 1t is
neither tudicious nor good politics for mat