The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-13
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THE SLAUGHTER
Names Of UnfOrtunates Nomin-
ated by Colorado Republicans.
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FEW POLITICIANS WILLING TO
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LEAD A FoRLoRN HOPE.
~ ENVER. Sept. 12.-The Republican
state convention met here today
with not even the temporary
chairman agreed upon. The leading
candidates for the subernatorial nom
nation were James II. Brown OF Den
.er and James II. Peabody Of Canon
City. with several dark horses" in
-lud0ug Frank c, Goudy, the candidate
81 Two years ago. and John w. Spring
81. president Of the National Livestock
association. commanding good fellow
ines. The convention. which consisted
of $50 delegates. was called to order by
State Chairman Fairly at precisely II
o'clock. the hour named in the call.
"pars0n Tom" Ussel offered prayer
and the names of Judge y. Walter
Dixon ut Pueblo and Dr. John Grass
we're presented for the temporary
Craftsmanship. When the secOndiug
speeches had been heard the sentiment
seemed So strongly IN favor of Dixon
aud the selection of Dixon was made
by reclamation.
Chairman's Speech.
Judge Dixon pronounced an eloquent
eul0rv upon the life of the late Presi,
dent Mckinley and strongly endorsed
the administration of President Roose-
Welt His criticism OF the present Dem
1Cratic state administration was very
bitter
There being no contests the tempo
rary roll can was made permlnent anc
committees on rules and resolutions
were chosen. A resolution from the
Colorado Womens Republican league
was presented which asked that the
custom OF nominating woman for
superintendent OF public schools be
changed and that a woman be named
for state auditor. Adjournment was
taken until 3 O'Clock
When the convention reassembled
the convention voted 20 make the tenn
porary organization permanent
Ticket Selected.
The nomination Of congressman at
large was the first order OF business.
Henry McAliSter Of Fl paSO county
placed before the convention the name
OF Franklin Brooks Of that county.
There were no other candidates and the
nomination was made by reclamation
e.. e.. Dawson of Fremont county
named James Fl. Peabody of that
county for governor AT this point the
convention was given a surprise by
the Introduction OF James H. Brown of
Denver, the leading opponent or Mr.
Peabody who announced his with
draNal from the race and seconding
his nomination. He was followed By
Frank e.. Goudy OF Denver and he BY
Samuel V. Newell of GiIpin county.
both candidates for the place, and both
or whom gave their support TO Mr.
peabody. The nomination Of James n,
Peabody was made by reclamation.
Easy TO Be Nominated.
After that there were no contests
until the Office OF state treasurer was
reached
For secretary OF state. James COwie
ar Boulder county was named There
was no other candidate.
For state auditor the names OF John
Hofberg OF Denver and Mark G.
Woodruff OF Creole were presented,
but Mr. Woodruff withdrew and Hol-
berg was nominated unanimously.
iFor state treasurer. Whitney New
ton OF Pueblo and Horace De Long of
Mesa county were named. II was the
first time a rollcall was had. and New
ton received a large majority.
Recess was then taken until $3.50
O'clock
At the evening session n. c. Miller
or Durango. A. r. Brown of Red Clin
and Milton r. WEIGH OF Delta were
named for attorney general Miller
was chosen by a vote OF sol 10 236 for
Melch. and 1872 FOR Brown.
For the Office of state superintend-
ent OF public schools. Mrs Anna B.
Brandt Of Cripple Creek was nominal
ed unanimously. After the work of
selection OF a ticket had been cOmplet-
eel, the resolutions committee made its
report which was adopted.
The Platform.
The platform reaflfms allegiance to
the national platform OF 1900: expresses
SORROW for the death OF President Nc
kinley; endorses the policy OF the ma
uonal administration. and SAYS: I'VE
follow confidently our brave and pa
tiouc leader. the president. We COM
mend his fearless action in using ev-
cry weapon al his command in dealing
with corporation abuses and we are IN
tui sympathy with his demand for fun
powers and broader laws for the pur-
pose of most effectively meeting the
questions which have arisen IN con-
Nertion with large consultations OF
capital"
The president is given all praise for
his efforts in the irrigation law re-
Gently enacted and pledges the support
OF Colorado for his reelection in 1894
The platform continues; The Re
u. n. Z
~ iAr growth of centralized power an
evolution in business conditions which
is The result OF economic laws but we
recognize also that out OF such con-
An-ddJlon are arising questions OF
great moment. which must be faced
and dealt with. We believe these ques-
lions should be solved along lines of
regulation against abuses and not by
radical legislation destructive OF bust
IrSs interests"
The policy OF the administration IN
ih3 Philippines IS endorsed, and abuse
%. The army Is resented.
The platform condemns the Demo-
cratic state administration, but favors
me constitutional amendment submit
}ta 6y The Democratic legislature. pro-
Ndiug for the consolidation Of the city
or Denver and county OF ArapahOe. and
an right-hOur law for miners and
s"elter employees. but condemns the
single tax amendment The removal
~ Illegal fences from the public lands
is demanded, and a creditable display
ay The state al the 81. Louis EXPOSE
ton favored.
After the adoption Of the platform
The convention adjourned sine die.
GOOD ROADS CONVENTION.