The Van Buren press., 1900-07-14
ARKANSAS REPUBLICANS
Hon. H. L. Remmel For Governor
and Presidential Electors the
Only Nominations Made.
COLORED DROTHERAND The PART HEPLAyED
Platform Pledges Allegiance to Principles
of National Party, Condemns Trusts,
and Dwells at Length on State Issues.
Presidential Electors.


Presidential Electors.
The state republican convention
met at Little Rock July 7tb, adopted
platform, nominated a candidate
for governor and adjourned on the
same date.
The convention was called to order
by Vice Chairman Trieber.
Hon. +. w. Tucker, of Lawrence
county, was made permanent chair
man, and Harry G. Friedheim, OF
Ouachita, secretary.
After the appointment of the usual
committees, and pending their re.
ports, addresses were made by Hon.
Sid B. Redding, Hon. Harry II. Mey-
er, of Brinkley, and others.
Hon. w. G. Whipple, chairman OF
the committee on resolutions and
platform, presented the platform,
which was unanimously adopted:
After reading of platform, the
chairman announced that nomina-
tions for governor were in order:
Hon. II. L. Remmel was placed in
nomination by Hon. Jacob Trieber,
amid much enthusiasm among the
delegates.
Hon. j, X. Barnes, of Fort Smith,
seconded the nomination, and pledg-
ed a majority for the nominee from
his section Of the state.
At this stage of the proceedings a
surprise was sprung on the conven'
ton by j. C. Duke, a colored delegate
from Jefferson county, and editor OF
colored paper, the Pine Bluff Her
aid, it being understood that no 9TH
er name than Remmel was to be pre-
sented.
Duke, amid shouts OF "Remmel,
"Sit down." etc, managed to make
himself heard, and placed in nomina'
ton Hon. II. +. Auten, Of Pulaski
county.
There was no second tothe nomina'
tion, and amid Kisses and groans the
colored delegate from Jefferson was
compelled to take his seat.
Instantly the delegates arose al.
most as one man and pandemonium
reigned for fully 30 minutes. Hall
the convention marched upon the
stage waving flags, hats and county
standards, shouting "Remmel," and
cheering with great enthusiasm.
The band struck up "A Hot Time
in the Old Town." followed by "Yan.
kee Doodle" and Dixie"
| As the last strains OF the thrilling
tune that had marshaled so many
southrons in battle died away there
was lull. but only for second OF
two, when again the delegates raised
their voices in hurrahs and yells that
fairly shook the building.
In the meantime, Duke was ges'
ticulating and endeavoring TO gain
recognition.
The chairman, thinking he desired
to withdraw his nomination, recog'
nized him,
at makes no difference II am q
black man." said Duke. 81 have q
right to stand here and nominate
whom ! please"
| ! The chairman then said; 81 will
not be impugned by any man upon
this floor us long as am chairman
| The nomination Of Mr.. Auten receiv'
ed no second. therefore It is not be.
fore this convention. No man shall
put me in false position before this
convention. H. i. Remmel has been
nominated for governor by acclama'
ton. ] have the honor TO now in.
troduce him to this convention"
Mr.. Remmcl, as soon as the dele.
gates resumed their seats, began his
speech of acceptance. Thrice had he
been nominated for governor without
solicitation, lie promised to carry
the republican banner forward to
what he hoped would be triumph
ant victory in September. In con.
clusion, Mr.. Remmel said "1 am
not making this race from personal
motives. An election TO the govern.
orship would involve heavy sacrifices
to me. But great number Of the
leading citizens Of the state, regard
less Of party, have urged II upon me
as q duty, and ] do not shrink from
any sacrifice involved IN the discharge
Of my duty to the grand old state OF
Arkansas, where have cast my for.
tunes, and where ! expect my body
to rest when | am dead For nearly
twenty-five years l have labored for
her advancement, and since my
friends think my hands should be nj
the plow today, shall not turn back
until the furrow Is run"
The convention selected the follow
ing presidential electors;
Az Large-Chas. y. Greaves, OF Hot
Springs; Harry IL Myers, Of Brink
ley.
! First Districts. w. Morcland.
Second Dlstrict-Gco, NJ. French,
OF Hot Springs,
Third DlstriOt-Rand0ll Silverman,
OF Hamburg,
Fourth Distrlct--A, s, Fowler, OF
Little Rock,
Fifth Dlstrict-J. d. Moss, Of JAS
per.
Sixth District-J. L. Ingram.
Tho Platform.
/. The republican party OF Arknn-
sas advocates progress and develop