Graham guardian., 1902-09-12

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On the appearance Of the com
mittec on the platform there was
another outbreak of applause
that lasted some time.
The appearance Of Col. Wilson
and Charley Shannon with their
armes locked together made the
Democrats howl for joy, indicative
of solid Democracy.
Col. Wilson addressed the con
vention briefly. lie thanked
them for the high honor they
had conferred upon him by placing
the Democratic standard in his
hands, He promised to do all
in his power to carry it to II glori-
Gus victory.
The Colonel referred to Mr..
Shannon saying that while they
had been opponents seeking the
nomination, still they had been
friends, and that now in the hour
OF victory he had nothing but
the highest regard for Mr.. Shan
non as a Democrat and gentle.
man. These remarks were received
with feeling OF deep approval
by the convention,
Continueing he said that every
Democrat had 4 duty to perform
in the coming campaign. that they
must all strive to the best Of their
ability with him to gain magniti
cent victory tor the Democratic
party,
He highly recommended the
platform and said he was unreServ-
cdlv in favor Of all the piankS Of
the platform. After the conclusion
of his talk he was surrounded by
his friends and the delegates and
overwhelmed with congratulations
on his nomination.
The routine work Of the convcn.
ton was accomplished without any
unusuals incidents. The entire ses,
sion was free from crimmage. 1t
was understood from the time
the convention opened that there
would be nothing to prevent n
quick and busineSs.like session.
The opera house was tastefulIy
decorated with the national colors.
\ picture of Mark Smith held Il
prominent position on the stage,
Mariners band furnished patriotic
music before the opening at diff
ferent intervals Of the session.
The band received many compli-
mentS for their fine work.
Charley Shannon was on the
scene early shaking hands with his
friends who appeared to be legion.
If Shannon could have captured
tire votes Of ali who were friendly
towards him he would have been
nominated. Several times Wilson
and Shannon were seen together
in friendly conversation.
Judge Hawkins was elected
chairman of the convention and
made most excellent officer. He
was absolutely fair in his rulings,
aud was II convention favOrite
from the start. Senator Blair, OF
Pinal, insisted on having the hand
someSt man of the convention
made one Of the secretaries, so Tom
Weedin, Of Pinal had to take the
job,
Mr. Cronin, of Yuma county
was made the other secretary,
Only once during the session
was there any indication Of Il
lively time, and that was when the
chairman received a motion from
Webb, of Maricopa, to the effect
that the chair re-appointed com,
mittee Of seven on rules and per
manent organization.
Wilson Of Pima moved to amend
by having the roll called and as
each county was named to have
the chairman announce the name
Of the one they desired on the
committee. Rouse of Pima second
ed the amendment and made q
strong plea for its adoption, urging
that it was placing too much power
IN one mans hands, for if the rule
was adopted that the chair appoint
a limited number on the committee
on rules, the same would be made
to apply to the committee Oh
credentials and committee on plat
form and resolutions. The Judge
maintained it was un-DemOcratiC
and would cut the small counties
out Of representation on these com
mittees.
Parish, Of Maricopa said the
motion was entirely in accordance
with precedent. 1t was two years
ago, and had also been done to
his knowledge in all the Terri
torial Conventions in Arizona.
About the time a clash was i'm.
minent between the two opposing
sides Dr.. Ford, Of MaricOpa gained
the floor and urged the convention
to each county to have represen.
tation. The doctors remarks
were cheered by the friends of the
amendment.
A roll call Of the counties was