The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-08-23

sion OF principles on which all lovers Of
a true republican form Of government
can cOnscientiously and consistently
stand. We believe that the eonstitu-
ton follows the flag and liberty should
follow both.
~We favor the election Of United
States Senator by direct vote Of the
people, and until the present system is
changed TO meet our views we favor the
nomination in state convention as tie
most direct and democratic method OF
determining the choice Of our people;
and our delegates to the state conven-
vention at Pocatello, September 4, 1902,
are requested to use all honorable
means TO accomplish such nomination.
ave favor national irrigation in the
arid west and indorse the efforts Of our
senators and representative in congress
as invaluable aids in securing the
national irrigation law that passed the
iheb Sccsaou Vi NouBACoS.
I'VE favor the opening OF forest
reserves in the west, and especially in
KootenaiI county. for the benefit of
homesteaders; oppose their further ex-
tension and perpetuation, as unjust
and detrimental to the development
and greater prosperity Of the county.
"We favor the taxation of railways
and all corporations on basis that
will put them on an equality with the
individual taxpayer.
I'VE favor the public ownership Of
public utilities, such as railroads, tele-
graphs, street railways. water and light
plants.
"We favor the principle Of direct
legislation in its most practical form.
"The democratic administration Of
state affairs for the past six years has
been just and economical. Under
democratic rule our states floating
debt-a heritage of republican rule
has been paid off: state warrants are at
par; school lands are bringing a revenue
to the school fund by a wise and
judicious rental system; school funds
are being invested in school district
bonds and other good securities, and
by this means the interest is being
saved to the people. therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we heartily indorse
the present state administration as one
of economy and for the best interests
Of the people.
ave look with favor upon the econom.
ical business methods employed in the
management Of county affairs, which is
largely due TO the efficiency Of our coun-
~ officers, therefore be 1t
"REsoLvED, That we indorse the pres
ent county administration and promise
the strictest economy and most approx
ed business methods for the future.
with these pledges we so before the
people with ticket that all can con.
sistently support, and ask their earnest
cooperation in securing its election"
Alfred Derr. ]. p. Quarles. VIM. Lem
lev, George Roberts and p. ]. Bennett
were appointed on a conference COM
mittee to meet with the populist COM
mittee and agree on a fusion. The
conference resulted in an agreement tC
give the popu lists one representative
assessor, superintendent of shoots and
commissioner in the first district, to
gether with three delegates to the STATE
convention. The populistS also agreed
to enter the ranks of democracy anC
the absorption process was completed
by the ratification of the agreement,
While the convention was awaiting
the result of the conference John c
Callahan entertained the delegates will
talk on county government. Senate
Heltfeld was also introduced and mad,
few remarks.
! Nominations being in order for stat
. senator, Alfred Derr presented tn
name of S. p. Donnelly and W. b. Nc
Farland presented J. c. White,
ballot resulted IN 81 for Donnelly an,
E II for White.
| W. W. Farrell 5, A. Frear, W. I
| zimmerman, F. F. Wilson, Henry Gil
+. patrick and +. W. Owens were present
ed as candidate for the house. On tn
: third ballot Wilson, Fitzpatrick an,
. Owens dropped out. zimmerman, o
S Hope, and Frear, OF Hauser. were no m
mated. DIR. G. S. Moody. of Sandpoin
: was the populist nominee.
t Nomination for auditor being in ord
a or, John c. Callahan presented the nam
of T. l.. Qusrles, highly commendin
: his efficiency and ability, Mr.. Quarle