Mohave County miner., 1898-09-24

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United States, and to that end we are
emphaticslly in favor of the immediate
restoration Of silver ss standard monev,
and its coinage at all mints Of the United
States on an equality with gold, at the
legal ratio Of 16 to 1, without waiting for
the consent Of any other nation.
THIRD. That in the war with Spain
just closed, our army and navy displayed
invincible prowess and set an example Of
intrepidity, fortitude, patience and for.
bearance, that is tie admiration OF man.
kind, and that to them, and particularly
to the chivalrous heroes who, under our
own gallant Capt O'Neill responded to
their country's call, we give all respect
and honor, and We extend our deepest
sympathy to the relatives Of those Who
fell fighting for their country. And We
hold and declare that the lands made
rich by the blood Of heroes should be
! held as sacred heritage to the people Of
the United States.
FOURTH. We cordially endorse the
nomination Of Col. J. f. Wilson, as the
Democratic nominee for Delegate to Con.
gress, as a true friend OF the white metal,
he having during the presidential cam.
p,ign, delivered a large number Of ad
dresses in the E,st, as we'll as in Ari.
zona on behalf Of Hon William ]. Bryan
and silver.
To the declaration OF principles herein
contained We pledge our unqualified sup.
port, and invite the CO operation of all
citizens, irrespective Of former party al
fillations.
The election Of candidates for county
officers now being In order A. Cornwall
placed 10 nomination Judge J. NJ. Muir.
ply for the legislative council and there
being no opposition he was declared the
nominee. Mr.. Murphy was called for
and pledged hims to the support OF the
ticket and platform.
William linus. the old democratic war.
horse, Of Hackbe'ry, wss unanimously
chosen as the psrty's standard bsarer for
the Horse OF Representatives. Mr.. linus
has held this position before and is IA.
milisr with the duties OF a legislator. He
is popu'ar and pleasant gentleman and
will be hard man to down in the CON.
ing election.
For sheriff Harvey Hubbs. w e. Frost
and Thomas Bsksr we're placed in nomi
nation. Mr.. Frost, in neat little speech.
Withdrew his name and the first ballot
resulted Hubbs AZ. Baker 5. Mr.. Hubbs
was declared the choice OF the conven
ton. Cheers and cries OF Hubbs
brought that gentleman to the platform
where he pledged feaIty to the party,
platform and ticket.
H,n. A. Cornwall, Henry Lovin aud
Frank Austin we're placed in nomination
for treasurer and the first ballot re.
snlsed: Lovin 81, Cornwall 20, Austin
2 motion to All ,urn half an hour by
the Cornwall forces was voted down.
The name of Mr.. Austin was then with.
drawn and an other ballot taken which
resulted In the election Of Cornwall by q
vote Of 20 to l8 for Lovin. Mr.. Cornwall
having been declared The nominee was
called on and made q few we'll chosen
remarks.
John Fseny was the only candidate for
recorder and having received the unani
nous consent Of the convention TO run
for the Off 70 was called to the platform
aud made fslicitous little speech.
w. w Dinbsr was unanimously nom
mated for the Office Of district attorney.
He thanked the convention for the honor
and said he was q true blue, dyed 10 the.
wool Bryan democrat, having organized
the first Brvan and free silver club 10
Arizona g. Williams three years ago.
j. Logan and j. Hughes we're placed
in nomination for Probate Judge and
Logan received the nomination by vote
Of 40 to z. Judge Logan accepted the
nomination in the spirit It was rendered
and pledged his support to everything
democratic.
John Kolar and M. Scanlon were
chosen for the office Of
supervisor. No better men can be found
in our glorious territory than these two
gentlemen.
After the election OF county central
the convention adjourned
sine die.