Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-11-29

was strongly urged to become a candi-
date by friends who had been using
his name with considerable effect.
After due consideration, however,
Mr.. Hoffman refused to enter the
contest and he and his friends early
became enthusiastic supporters or
Judge Standrod
The best Of feeling prevailed
throughout the conference, and what
at first seemed liable to develop into a
most spirited contest resulted in as
amicable settlement as could have
been desired, as was evidenced by the
fact that Judge Hepburn moved the
unanimous selection OF his successful
opponent.
At the second session Of the confer
ence held Tuesday morning a commit
tee of three was appointed to escort
ex-senator Shoup to the place OF
meeting. In addressing the gather
ing the senator spoke with much
feeling, setting forth his reasons for
resigning from the national commit
tee, which were in effect that he was
compelled to take the step ON account
of failing health and press Of private
business He concluded his remarks
by assuring those assembled that any
mistakes he might have made in the
matter Of federal appointments were
of the head and not the heart and no
one present doubted his sincerity.
Tuesday night a banquet was given at
the ldanha hotel in honor Of the SEN
atOr
Kootenai county was represented
by Hon. G. L. Hoffman of Rathdrum,
chairman of the county committee,
$. ID. Taylor of Boomers Ferry, MEM
Der of the state committee, John +.
Yost of Standpoint and p. f. Mason
OF Occur d'Alene. Mr., Hoffman was
a member Of the commit
tee on order of business and Mr.. Tay-
lnr on resolutions.
Chairman Goodng, who was presid-
ing officer at the conference, addressed
the assemblage and in the course of
his remarks paid a high tribute to
ex-senator Shoup, which was most
enthusasticaly received by his audi
itorS, His report on party work
proved that the chairman kept in
close touch with the organization
throughout the state and that he pos
sessed a comprehensive knowledge of
political conditions in all sections.
The report was also most encouraging
sas indicating the chances for republic
can success next fall.
The following resolutions with ref
erence to ex-senator Shoup were
unanimously adopted by the confer
encc:
Be 1t resolved by the representatives Of the
republican party here assembled that fully
recognizing the patriotic services rendered to
the state by Senator Geo. l.. Shoup through
out his long term Of public service we learn
with regret OF his final determination to re-
tire from bis place as the representative OF
this state upon the republican national com
mittcc, and we further realize the difficulty
OF the task entrusted to us OF recommending
AS his successor one who can so "a bly, discharge
the duties devolving upon this important
place.
Be 1t further resolved that this conventions
has the fullest confidence in the integrity Of
Senator shoup and the highest appreciation.
OF his dstingu ished public services. We reas
lie that he has served the public interest
faithfully. often neglecting his private inter,
ests for tho public welfare. and we hereby
acknowledge our appreciation OF his unset
fish devotion to the interests OF this young
state. and the high esteem in which he is
held by all the people without regard to