The Globe-republican., 1900-09-13
The judicial Convention.

called to the chair, and W. NJ Brooks,
of Gray county, was appointed Secretary
N. b. Klaine, Of Ford, JOS F. Emery
of Gray, and Frank Fuhr, of Meade,
We're appointed committee resoIu-
lions.
The committee reported the following
resolutions which were adopted unani-
anously
L. This convention representing the
Republicans of the 3lst Judicial District.
affirms the principles set forth i'll the
National Republican platform
2 We commend the administration
of President Mckinley, in its home and
foreign policies We believe in main
taining our flag wherever by force of cir
cumstances il may be planted-whether
upon the blood stained field in the
establishment of peace over victory.
B. We believe i'll the progressive
American principles now established in
furtherance of honor, freedom and civil
ization. We take no backward step.
4. we believe in the American policy,
which is now placing our country the
foremost on earth, in wise statesmen
ship. true patriotism and, exalted diplo-
macy.
8 We are for the freedom of the
oppressed every where and the advance
anent of civil and religious rights.
6. We endorse the administration of
Governor STANLEY anu 1dN OF MS IOOIcCllCns
and of the entire Republican State ticket.
z. We admire the courage and patriot
ism of soldiers in the field, or wher-
ever called by service to the country;
and VIC favor just and equitable pensions
to our brave defenders.
S. We believe the judicial department
of our country be the bulwarlk of our
dependence i'll the.stability of our govern
ment; and in the maintenance OF jnris-
L ri.
10 all men; upon which depends the
safety of Institutions, the protection
of our lives and property.
9. We believe the appointment of
Judge e. H. Madison to the vacancy on
ahe bench in this judicial district, was
wisely made by-Governor Stanley, in re-
specting the wishes of all classes of peO-
pie.
10. We know that Judge Madison has
s,drniHistered the affairs of the bench in
the year past with signal ability, with
fairness to all parties, with economy in
expenditure of the cost of court, and ex
peditiously in consideration of time and
service.
IL. BY his uniform candor and fair
ness to the citizen and the bar Judge
Madison's course has been creditable
alike to himself and to the State.
II. With these facts to establish a just
recognition OI MS SCEfICeS We
the denomination of Judge Madison, and
ask his reelection without partisan bias
or pre- ejudice. the best means of keeping
the judicial ermine untrammel eled by poll
tics. thus preserving the integrity of the
court, promoting the best interests of all
people and tTuest citizenship.
The convention having met for the
nomination of candidate for District
Judge, on motion of L. A. Scates the
NJ IL
by accIamation. Mr.. Scates made a neat
speech in making the nomination, speak
ing highly of the qualities of. the candi
date, and referring to this fact he said
that the Democrats highly regarded
Judge Madison. and they would not make
nomination, thus leaving the field clear
to the Republican nominee.
Ia accepting the nomination Judge
Madison thanked the convention for the
honor given him. and said he would use
his best efforts to discharge the duties of
the ofhce. His aim would be to realize
Ghe ideals which the people have in
Judge. He said he had right to exer-
else his political rights as an individual,
but it was not for the court TO use politics
for personal advancement. He would
not reward political friends or punish
political foes. To be left in his judgment
TO do what is best politically he will do his
duty as a citizen toward the Republi can
party. 1t would be his aim TO serve the
people as well as his predecessor, Judge
Price, who set before his successors a high
mark in the diminution of court ex-
penses- Ford county's expenses in court
matters was cut down largely through
Judge Prices practice in economy in ex-
penditure. Judge Madison said he would
give fair opportunity to everybody to
5e heard. He would practice economy
an court expenses. The reduction of
taxes was beneficial to cattlemen and
farmers, as well as all citizens.
Judge J, w. DaYis, of Greensbu rg,
followed Judge Madison He spoke of
the ability of Judge Madison, who was
the best Judge which ever sat on the
bench in this country. He was glad to
see the high grounds on which he stood
He was glad of the day when the judi