The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-04-23


The Silver Republican county central
committee met at this place Wednes-
day afternoon at one O'Clock. There
was good attendance. most Of the pre-
cincts being represented, and . great
deal Of enthusiasm was manifested. IL
was decided 70 appoint delegates to the
state convention, and the following per
sons were appointed: J. r. Qnaries, J.
Monroe HeatOn. A. X. White, J. Rand
Sanbarn. b. r. Butter, n. G. 6isson, i.
ID. Taylor, Bartlett Sinclair, Frank o.
Hill. Robert Baldwin. II. IL Etrathern,
w. c. Rodgers.
An executive committee was appoint
ed consisting OF J. Monroe Heaton. r.
NJ Lucas. Tom smith, John Woolery,
and James A. Keat, ex-oGicio, 70 whom
was delegated the duty Of calling the
county convention Ind OF determining
the time and place Of holding it, also
TO confer with the chairmen OF the
Democratic and POpulist parties for the
purpose Of calling NIL county eonven-
tions at the same time and place, with
view TO fusion IL the conventions 90
desire.
Upon the question Of fusion there
seemed 10 be sentiment i'm lbs favor IL
it could be Ind upon an honorable and
equitable basis. The proceedings were
entirely harmonious and the best Of
feeling prevailed Before the meeting
adjourned the following resolutions
were adopted:
To the Voters Of KOotenai County:
The county committee Of the Silver Re
publican party for KoOtenai county in
view Of the coming campaign re-afIirm
our allegiance 70 the principles Of BIZ
metallism as enunciated in our national
platform Of 1885, events which have
since transpired having demonstrated
the correctness Of our position.
The failure Of the Wolcott commits
sion, largely due to the insincerity of
the administration, clearly shows that
there 10 no hope for bimetallism from
the party In power. thus destroying the
Illusion under which many Republicans
labored.
We believe that the restoration of
silver to its rightful position in the mon.
etaTy system OF our country Ia para
mount TO all other questions Of dOmes-
tic policy before the American people
and upon IL depends the happiness and
prosperity OF our nation.
For these reasons we believe that
there should be an honorable union Of
all those having similar views, for the
purpose Of presenting n united front to-
ward those who advocate q gold stand
ard. and that our strength should not
be wasted in contests over minor ques-
tons OF for spOils for ofice.
Since the last campaign the right Of
franchise has been extended to the
women Of Idaho and they are requested
70 participate in our party councils and
exercise their rights Is voters.
We believe In an honest and econom-
ical administration OF the Affairs of the
county aud point with pride to the fact
that we have carried out every pledge
made 10 the people.
We desire TO renew our expressions Of
esteem for ldahos gallent silver cham
pion, Hon. Fred T. Dubois. We espec-
lally desire TO commend his patriotic ef.
forts in endeavOring 10 bring about =
union Of the silver forces of the state
and nation, that victory may perch
upon the silver banner in 1895, and In
the supreme struggle that takes place
in 1900; and we further commend his
unsellish course In refusing to allow
any personal ambition 10 stand In the
way Of complete and harmonious ac-
ton.