The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-28
CONVENTION AI ENID
Garfield County Republicans
Filled With Enthusiasm.
THOMPSON Is ENDORSED
Resolutions for the Admins
tration and Flynn

Enid. o. T., April 27.-One Of the most
harmonious convention. as well as the
most enthusiastic ever held in this county
was that held by the Republicans here
today. The convention was called for the
purpose of selecting delegates to attend
the territorial convention to be held here
May 10. T The convention was called to
order at Il o'clock and Hon. E. A.
Bourne, Of Skeleton township, was made
temporary chairman Upon taking the
chair, Mr.. Bourne delivered a stirring Re
publican speech, which was well received
by the convention. After the appointment
Of the usual committees the convention
adjourned for dinner.
After the convention reassembled. the
committee on permanent organization,
made its report and recommended that
Hon. ]. A. Buckles be made permanent
chairman Mr. Buckles was escorted 10
the chart by committee and on assum-
ing the duties of presiding officer, de-
liVeTed one OF the best speeches ever
made in Enid. His apt and witty hits
brought forth round after round Of ap-
plause. At the conclusion of Mr.. Buck
les speech the committee on resolutions
submitted the following report which was
adopted without a dissenting voice:
Whereas, During the present national
administration more grave questions of
vital Importance have been presented to
the American nation. and have been
solved with unequaled craftsmanship,
patriotism Sad humanity. that at any
time since the days of the immortal Lin
coin: and
Whereas, The task of solving all of the
momentous problems that have arisen
during the crisis through which our ma
ton has passed, since the commencement
Of the late Spanish war, has wholly de-
volved upon the Republican party and
our beloved president; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we unconditionally re-
affirm our allegiance to and faith in the
grand old party in whose hands Old Glory
has never paused in its onward course,
and under whose control the United
States has become the trustee Of the
worlds progress and guardian of the
worlds peace, and the most powerful and
benevolent nation upon earth. We most
sincerely and Loyalty endorse our beloved
and peace-loying president. and unquali-
tiedly commend him for his courageous,
patriotic humane and benevolent attitude
upon all questions of national importance.
and we hereby most heartily pledge to
him our future support in his efforts to
advance the interests ofthe people Of the
United States and its territories, both in
America and IN the Orient
Whereas. In the person of our present
delegate to congress. we have one of the
f>ipst untiring workers, one Of the most
81 Ell parlamentarions, and one whose
every thought and action springs from
loyalty TO the territory of Oklahoma and
it. pc pie, and whose efforts in the pas
age Of legislation favorable to the con-
dti2ns. wants ard needs of his constitu-
eats have met with such marked sue
cess; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we express our unal-
terable devotion and allegiance to Dennis
T Flynn the delegate par-exceIlance and
the champion Of the people free homes
ana statehood and pledge him our most
u1uring efforts in all his undertakings
and erdeavors for the advancement Of our
Interests.
Resolved further, That we hereby ex-
press our earnest desire that the different
Indian reservations within the borders of
the territory be opened to settlement:
and that We ask for immediate action of
this matter by congress"
After the adoption of the report of the
committee on resolutions, the following
resolution was introduced and passed by
q unanimous vote of the convention:
Resolved, That we heartily endorse the
candidacy of Hon. c. Il Thompson for
delegate to the national convention and
We hereby instruct the Garfield county
delegation to the coming territorial con-
yention to use al honorable means to Sc
cure his election"
\ motion then prevailed authorizing tho
Hon. c. II. Thompsonto select the dele
cation, after which Mr.. Thompson was
sent for and on coming to the hall was
escorted to the platform and made a
ringing speech, which was received with
avery manifestation Of approval After
the names o. the delegates were an
ncunced, the convention ratified the selec-
ton and then adjourned.
During gthe day the sessions Of the con-
venuon were enlivened by selections of
music rendered by the Enid band the
music furnished being Of an exceptionally
high order.