The herald., 1898-09-22

I promise that l will do my best to be
elected and to serve the public, how
ever much l now dislike to acquiesce in
what am assured by your conference
committee is its unanimous wish.
But, in conclusion, l urge upon you
further consideration and further con-
cessons, mutual, if necessary, to the
end that, If practicable, the nomination
may be given to some of the aspirants
for it. l am very truly yours,
A. w. HUTTON.
Without taking any action upon the let
ter, which, however, created q profound
impression, and caused great scurrying OF
and fro among the Phillips cohorts, the con-
vention proceeded with the nominations for
coroner.
Coroner Fitz Gerald
In a brief speech Delegate Thomas nom-
mated DIR. o. D. Fitzgerald and Judge
Guthrie made a neat seconding speech. w.
z. Hyatt moved that the nomination be
made by reclamation, which was carried
with rush. DR., Fitzgerald in thanking the
convention for the honor conferred upon
him said that his fight and the opponent he
had to meet reminded him of the old saying
that the Dutch had captured Holland, but
he would improve upon 1t this year by al
tering 1t, he hoped to "the fusion forces
have captured Holland" The doctor re-
tired and the field was left clear for the
fight of the day. to which the delegates now
buckled down In real earnest.
Phillips to the Fore
The first charge was made by ]. Noonan
Phillips, who at this point was introduced
to the convention for the supposed purpose
of enabling him to place in nomination
Judge A. w. Hutton for district attorney.
Mr.. Phillips evidently got bit twisted, for
instead of nominating Judge Hutton he
made the following remarks:
'Mr Chairman and Gentlemen OF the
Convention: l am a Silver Republican
Demo Populist, one Of those whom some of
our Republican friends Of the kind of Mr..
Waters call the scun1 of the earth! The
scum of the earth, a thing-but am glad
to say that am good thing. If you wish
Judge Hutton for your nominee am with
YOU for 1 respect him and admire him. He
Is a fine lawyer, a we'll read. cultivated man.
a much better lawyer than 1. for l never
had the advantages In my early life neces-
sary to attain his excellence; had to work
from my childhood: had to grub my way
TN to VIII re / am. Look at these knuckles
Defending his hands, they tell the story
of my early life and my struggle to get
ahead.
but, gentlemen, you must decide this
question. and l wish to say to you that
whatever your decision you will always be
close to my heart. and I will serve you
whenever can and wherever l am
"Gentlemen. II Judge Hutton Is the man
YOU want to nominate. am ready to take
off my coat and work for him with all my
CAPACITY until election day.
"Whatever your action may be, shall
be the proudest, the happiest man In the
state tonight because of having discovered
the great, big warm hearts of the members
of this convention.
Gentlemen. I am through You have
heard the matter discussed from all points
of view, and now 1t is for you to decide
between God and the Democracy between
me and Judge Hutton. I am in your hands"
Guthrie dominates
No sooner had he concluded his remarks
than dozen delegates were clamor'ng at
once for recognition. Judge Guthrie Sc
cured the eye of the chairman and the floor
Taking the platform, he said:
Gentlemen, yesterday you appointed
committee OF five to confer with the Silver
Republicans and Populists 70 ask the con-
cession of the office of district attorney
to the Democracy. The committees dis
cussed :he question until Q o'clock Mr.
Phillips appeared before the committees
and requested that we report In favor of
Judge Hutton for the nomination and we
unanimously did SO. This. at the request
of those concerned, was kept secret.
daughter and ieers from the Phillipites).
Walt a moment, gentlemen, 1t was kept
secret because We first wanted TO see Judge
Hutton, and because It was understood that
J. Noonan Phillips was to come on the
stand and nominate Judge Hutton. and ]
intended TO second the nomination.
1--WE wanted a man who would heal al
differences and who would lend strength to
the ticket. I telegraphed to Judge Hut
ton after the meeting that Mr.. Phillips had
consented to his nomination. He had no.
understood that the position was as It was
and admitted that The case was altered.
and that he would accept the nomination If
1t was thought best; that he had though;
he would have 20 fight Mr.. Phillips for the
nomination If he was 20 be a candidate,
and he would not do that under any cir
cumstances.
Gentlemen. I place in nomination Judge
A. w. Hutton. as made by your fusion
committee and a. the request Of Judge
Phillips. for The purpose Of harmony I
nominate Judge A W. Hutton for the
office Of dis rict attorney"
Phillips Again
Earl Rogers came to the front with
Jump to second the support of the cause Of
Phillips and made vehement and forcible
speech.
81 have been on two winners in this con.