The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1898-08-18
Nebraska Republicans.

,Auditor-T. l.. Matthews. Dodge County.
Treasurer-Peter MOtensen. Valley County.
Superintendent of Public Instruction.. f..
SaylOr, Lancaster County.
Attorney General-N. ID. Jackson, Antelope
County.
Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings:
A. X. Williams. Douglas County.
The Republicans Of Nebraska held their
state convention at Lincoln, Wednesday.
Aug. II. 1t was one of the most har--
monious conventions ever held III
the state by this party. The unanimily
with which all nominations were made,
was most singular, and each was made
unanimous as the sentiment of the body
was indicated. Scarcely had the first
ballot On governor been started when Hon.
Ben S. Baker, the opponent Of Judge Hay
ward, arose and asked to withdraw his.
name and make the nomination of Hayward
unanimous. 1t was done with a will, and
the graceful manner in which Judge Baker
contributed to the harmony of the occa-
sion added much to the enthusiasm Of the
delegates. The only fight in the conven-
ton came in the committee Oh resolutions.
One element, much in the minority,
favored ignoring the fnancia. issues, TAX
ing the ground that it was not necessary
to make mention of the feelings Of the.
Darty in the state as to their hostility to.
the free and unlimited coinage of
silver. Hon. Edward Rosewater combatted
this position vigorously and insisted that
Z ba of
a leading part of the platform; that there
should be no quibbling. and that while the
Importance OF war arguments should not
be lost sight OF, the party should not fail
to reaffirm its faith in the monetary sys-
tenn Of the nation and the last national
platform Of the party, and this sentiment
finally carried the committee
AS chairman Of the state committee
Congressman Mercer called the convention
to order with a short address. His ref
erence to the punishment of republican
defaulters by prosecution and conviction
in republican courts brought out loud ex-
pressions -ot approval. The keynote Of
harmony and strong ticket struck the
popular cord with the delegates. The
mention of President McKinley's name
was another signal for tumultuous ap-
plause, and similar enthusiasm was min
TASTED on the compliments to the soldiers
and sailors fighting Spain at the front He
closed b. introducing c. w. Conkling of
Burt county, as temporary chairman, who
dispensed with the elocutionary preface
until after the call was read by Secretary
Sizer. His Introductory speech was clearly
enunciated and we'll received. He too,
emphasized the demand for harmony and
aggressive action. Interruptions by one
Or two iTTepressible enthusiasts in the au-
dience partly marred it's effect, but it's
close was greeted with generous applause.
There being no contest, the list of dele-
gates prepared by the secretary was ac-
cepted as the accredited delegates On mo-
ton of Brad Slaughter the resolutions
committee was made to consist Of three
members at large and one from each Of
the six congressional districts The chair
named: At large, Brad Slaughter, Lam
caster; Edward Rosewater, Douglas; A.
NJ. Post, Platte. District members, ]. L.
Kennedy, Douglas; j. L. McPheeiy, Kear-
ney; J. B. Weston, Gage; E. 3. Penney,
Dawson; L. D. Richards, Dodge; Orlando
Taft Cass.
Frank H. Wilson Of Cass, and W. H.
Harrison of Hall, were made temporary
secretary and assistant secretary respsc-
lively.
At this moment John NJ. Thurston was
made permanent chairman by acclamation
by sor1e ones inspiration and came for
ward amid calls. His speech was brief
and we'll received. Every mention OF
McKinley's name elected noisy response,
as did also his promise. to stump the state
in opposition to the election of Senator
Allen or any other populist.
The temporary secretaries were made
permanent, whereupon the convention pro-
ceeded to the nomination Of governor by
roll call without nominating speeches.
that Judge Hayward had it mostly his way.
Boone county gave Baker cut of 10. Burt
gave him H. Cass 1, Cedar 9. Chase 8,
Cheyenne s. Cunning 5, Dakota 3, Dawson
5, Dixon 2, Douglas 100, jefferson IA. The
call was then interrupted by Judge Baker,
who said he was satisfied that the conven-
tion believed he should do more good for
the party on the bench than as governor,
and therefore moved the suspension of the
rules and the nomination of Judge M. L.
Hayward by reclamation.
Chairman Thurston said: "The ayes.
have it. 1t Is an unanimous vote" The
convention went wild, while a committee
consisting of Gurley of Douglas. Whitta-
keT OF Buffalo. and Cross of Jefferson. es-
corted the nominee to the stage
The balance of the ticket vso seleted
with the same enthusiasm.
The platform is bilef. A sentiment
favorable to declaration for imperialism
was apparent before tie convention mt,
but is supposed to have been antagOnized.
in the committee on resolutions 2fqd did
not come before the convention.
The platform reiterates the declarations
at st. Louis and continues:
We reaffirm answering allegiance to the
principles enunciated in the Republican national
platform OF 1896. We are in favor of the main
.enance of the present gold standard and un-
lterably opposed to the free and unlimited
oinage of silver.
We favor the payment of our sold, nd sail
,rs In the same money as is paid the D0ndhOld-
srs; we congratulate the union upon the sue
,essful issue OF the war with Spain. prosecuted
lnder the direction OF William Mckinley. COM
nander-in-chief of the army and navy of the
United States. with the loyal su7rnrt of brave,
volunteers on both land and sea-
we emphasize our hearty approval of the Wise
.orelGl poilcy OF President Mckinley and also OF
he terms demanded of Spain as the conditions.
Of restored peace.
he remaining planks are devoted to-
tate issues.
women in Modern Industries.
Four millions of women, or 1S per
cent. Of the entire female population Of
the United States, are now said to be