The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-06-24


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Only one rift of discord Jared on the
old-fashioned harmony of the Hennepin
county republican convention to-day. 1t
arose over the resolutions.
w. II. Grimshaw presented his set OF
resolutions according to program. They
dealt with many diverse questions. but
were silent on the Cuban reciprocity is
sue. This was done advisedly In order
not to conflict with the state platform,
Which it Is understood will indorse reci-.
procity with Cuba and the general policy
of President Roosevelt.
Robert Stratton was not satisfied and
presented a short one of his-ewn indors-
ing the presidents stand for reciprocity.
The resolutions committee turned 1t down,
and Mr. Stratton carried the fight onto
the floor. Without doubt the large ma
jority present were for Roosevelt as
against the insurgents, but they ques-
toned the wisdom of such a declaration
lest about two to one.
The resolutions instructed the Henne-
pin delegation for Van SAINT and Ray
Jones and distinctly stated that the unit
rule should apply further. Chairman
Steele was authorized to select twenty
five delegates at large and the remaining
eighty eight by wards, and given until to-
There was protest but in Judge steele's
hands the convention felt safe. Those
who have been protesting against the Sc
lection of delegates in this way were pla-
Gated by his selection as chairman.
The deliberations took just about an
hour, one Of the shortest conventions on
| record. -.~. =. ..=--...... .. H.. 1880.
F. John A. Steele, Chairman.
George Matchan, chairman Of the coun-
J Senator Potter nominated John H. Steele
for temporary chairman.
| Judge Steele said he wanted to see the
convention the most harmonious and de-
cisive ever held in Hennepin county. He
would not make speech, and hoped the
rest would follow his example = ',.t
On motion of Henry Hanke, James W.
Nash and Thomas H. Girling were named
as secretaries. a. - !. = *: 81
| A. committee of three was named on
credentials, consisting Of George l..
Matchan, J. W. Nash and Thomas H. Cir
ling. -
w. H. Grimshaw moved the appointment
Of a committee Of Ave on resolutions, to
whom all resolutions drawn should be Of
| fered. The chair appointed w. Fl. Grim
shaw George V. D. Hill, Alex Larson S.
l.. Trussell and Hugh Allen: .+... =,
Chairman Matchan, Of the committee
on credentials, reported Sal delegates.
There was one, cont est, from the four
teenth precinct of the third ward en-
titled to two delegates. The committee
recommended that all four be allowed to
sit, and cast half a vote EACH, >. ...-.
The temporary Organization was made
permanent on motion Of L. A. Lydiard.
The hat was passed to, raise the expenses
| of the hall and the music, some $35. The
effort Melted $56.62. H.
The commit ee on resolutions retired,
aus Chairman Steele said. "to prepare that
which they already had prepared" 60, :,
Robert Stratton presented resolution
| indorsing reciprocity with Cuba and the
policy of President Roosevelt. Henry
Hanke protested that it should have gone
to the resolutions committee without
reading, but Mr.. Stratton had gained his
point. He had read the resolution, and
got a good "hand" of applause.
! The committee turned MT. Stratton's
resolution down. The set drawn by Mr..
Grimshaw was adopted and recommended
to the convention. ....
endorsement of congressman"
Chairman Grimshaw presented the docu-
ment, reading it at length by sub-heads.
! There was an uproar when he reached the
paragraph Endorsement of congressman. "
Mr.. Grimshaw, who is a pronounced Pc
terson man, waved for silence and said:
"Wait, have drawn this very care
fully, and think you will all be salts
fed g. LII -
When he read the Endorsement .zof all
three local candidates., and pledge to
support the successful candidate, the ex-
element passed off In aroar Of, laughter.
| stratton Forces u Fight.
Robert stratton called for report on
his resolution Chairman Grimshaw said
+ the committee favored President Roose-
welt, but that the question of Cuban reci-
procity would be, debated and settled for
Minnesota at the state convention, sena-
tor Nelson would make a full explanation
on that occasion of the delegations atti-
4 tude.
Mr.. stratton then moved to amend by
inserting his resolution. eve are not
willing" he said, "after adopting resolu-
! tions on almost every subject except the
beatitudes and the decalogue, to wait till
man comes from Washington to give us
! our opinions on this question. We want
the position of President Mckinley an6
President Roosevelt indorsed by this con
: vention.' ~ 4$s.zsss5s 81 II.
VIM H. Eustis said; 81 am absolutely
8 in favor Of the position Of the Minnesota
delegation in congress and ] believe thai
If President Mckinley were alive. to-day
he would be with them. I. believe in the
a rebate plan, by. which we will take the
money from the sugar trust and give it L
> the people Of Cuba. Let the resolutions
stand as they are"
Writ Wilson said the delegations atti-
tude had already been explained by Con.
gresham Stevens and that four f1fths o.
the republicans favored the Stratton res.
olutions. sos &C.
G. s. Cairns said the convention should
let the delegation know where it stood
u ard the resolution would not be a slap al
them.