Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-02

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citizen who has at heart the welfare OF
the republic 1t asks for the nominees
of this convention not only the loyal
support of every voter of the state who
desires the prosperity of our people and
theBprogress of the commonwealth.
CUMAiISs MEN PLEASED.
They Regard outcome of tho Conven-
ton AS Yindication.
Des AIoines. Aug. 22.-Hon. a. 3. Cum
Minis and those who We're prominently
identified with his canvass for the Unit
eG States senatorship last winter, We're
the recipients of as many more cons
gratulations last night on the outcome
of the convention than We're the sue
cess,ful candidates for the several nom
nations. Wasn't it a great day for
Cunlmins, tho?' was the almost unlver-3
sal comment Of those who remained
about the hotel lobbes last night to dis
cuss the outcome. On every hand the re-.
suit was regarded as a vindication Of
the Cummins candidacy and Cummins
methods by those interested in the sem
atorship contest. and it was the general
Icolnment last night that with the people
of Iowa he is stronger now than al any
4 time in his career.
The Gilbertson canvass for the treas
|urership, which is generally recognized
Jas the foundation Of the canvasses
1lmade by all the successful candidates,
4 with the possible exception of Emlin
4 McClain and G. w. Mullan. was con-
Quoted upon practically the same lines
as was the Cumnins canvass and by
almost dentically the same men. Tom
Way Of Britt, who was closely con-
Injected with the Cummins canvass. was
the handspring of the Gilberison cam
Ipaign and conducted the preliminary
work of organization in the north Gems
4 trail part of the state. while in other
parts Of the state the work was taken
.lsup and carried on by Cunlmins work
llera A study of the ballot for treasur-
Ter will show that the Gear strength
j8voted almost salidly for MORROW. Du-
sI,buque. BlackhaNE, Cherokee, Potta-
4 Wattamie Des Moines, Fayette, Keo-
4 kuk. Cerro Goftio, Union. Henry, Wa
4 peIlo Carroll ard other counties domi-
mated by railroad influences. and in
g which the votes, against Cummins We're
Slpiled up, We're for Morrow and against
Il Gilbertson. and bear out the claims of
4 the #Cummins men that the vote for
4 Giilbertson is a positive indication of the
4 Cummins strength With the people.
Il POLK COUNTY CAUCUS.
4 The struggle for supremacy between
1.-the Hull-Berryhil alliance and the
a Cuinmins forces in the Polk county
II caucus Was settled before the caucus
(. was called TO order. The alliance
q found their claim of twenty three out
u of thirtys-seNen delegates for Capt. Will
4 kina for chairman Of the delegation was
4 short rhey had counted on several
II persons who all along have been Hull
u men but who had prominently identi-
Hhed themselves With the Gumnlins
II forces during the late contest. who re-
\ cognizcd that they We're placed on tht
y delegation by forces friendly to Cum
MINIS and WHO would not Vote With thu
Hull men at this time In short it was
81 found when they came to check up theil
lists yesterday that they had but four.
fifteen members of the delegation upoI
whom they could rely and that it wa:
Il doubtful II they could muster five more
Ito make the necessary majority. Sew.
l,3era1 proxies that We're given the day
before, presumably in the interest %
J, the Hull forces. We're annulled yester;
!. day morning by. the appearance of the
Il delegates themselves in the caucus, anC
4 rather than take the chances OF whip
!, ping the alliance concluded to las. doW1
!. its hand and vote with the Cummin.
s forces The caucus was called to orde
j, by Hon. A. 3. Cummins and on motion
s Capt. Wilkins was selected to presid,
4 over its deliberations.
!, j. ID. Whisenand, who had been count
ed with the alliance forces, rose in hi
j Iplace and stated that in the interests o
harmony he desired to present the nam
!. of a. Il. Cummins to be chairman of tn,
$ delegation. There were several seconds
!, to the nomination and Mr.. Cummin
! Twas elected by a viva voce vote ant
without a dissenting vote, several dele
gates not voting.
i The Malcolm Fair.
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