Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-11
NORRIS In THE FIFTH
Red Willow Judge Named for Congress ~
Hastings Convention.
FINE BALLOTS TAKEN TO MAKE cHolcI
Break Comes Then and All Swarm Il
Successful Candidate.
HARMONY MARKS WHOLE PROCEEDING
Spirited Contest Carried On Without
HARMONY MARKS WHOLE PROCEEDING
Spirited Contest Carried On Without 4
Sign Of oontsntiOn.
UNITY OF REPUBLICAN FORCES SHOWN
Largest Convention Ever Assembled
in the District Does Its work
Without sign of Hitch
or SquabbIe.
CFrom a STAFF Correspopd.p+, ,

From a STAFF Correspondent
HASTINGS, Neb., June 1o.-(special Tele-
gram. In the largest convention ever
held In the Fifth district, Judged by ar.
tendance, the republicans this afternoon
nominated Judge c. W. Norris OF Red
| willow county for congressman.
II was q spirited contest and ended only
after five ballots had been taken. Judge
Norris had the lead from the beginninR.
The western counties Of the district came
to Hastings heartily pledged to his sup
port and their determination soon dissi-
pated the forces Of the other candidates.
Besides Judge Norris the competing can
oidates were W. P. McCreary OF Adams.
c. E. Adams Of Nuekolls Elliott Lowe of
Harlan, and w. A Prince OF Hall The
convention was called to order by Chair
man James Of the congressional committee.
and after prayer by Rev. John Power OF
Hastings, the temporary chairman, G. F.
Mllburn OF Minden, who was selected by
the committee this morning was intro
duced. He made a brief address and soon
had the wheels OF the convention in opera
tion. Adam Breede had been selected by
the committee for temporary secretary. On
motion OF Harrison of Hall, the temporary
organization was made permanent
This committee on resolutions was ap.
pointed: R. R. Horth, Hall; c. H. Epper-
son, Clay; M. S. Dravol, Phelps; John
Stevens, Furnas; H. Fox, NuckoIls.
Wind Not n Test.
A demand was made for procedure under
the regular CALL but delegate moved to
| invite all candidates to come forward and
| make two-mlnute addresses w H. Sic
phens OF Adams got the floor ana ex-
claimed; Il have lived in Nebraska a good
many years and have seen men nominated
here who cold not talk, and invariably
they were defeated by the 7opulists Lets
see our candidate before we nominate him
| and satisfy ourselves that he can make a
speech"
Amid general uprosr the motion was
voted down and the convention then pro-
ceeded under the call, first taking a formal
ballot Tor congressman. On this prelim-
mary test OF strength Norris received all
the votes OF Chase Dundy, Frontier, Fur
mas, Gosper, Hayes, Hitchcock Perkins and
Red Willow counties. and a major portion
OF those Of Webster. Phelps scattered its
twelve votes among the various candidates
and Frankiins ten also were literally ap-
portioned McCreary received the solid
vote OF Adams. two from Franklin and
three from Phelps. Prince was given the
i total vote OF Hall and two votes from
Franklin. Adams, besides bis own county
had votes from Franklin, Kearney, Phelps
and Red Willow. Low mustered the nine
votes OF Harlan, eleven from Kearney and
six from Phelps. The totals for this in
formal ballot we're: Norris, 22 Prince,
19; ChriBty, p.
Record of Formal Ballots.
The first formal ballot showed no ma
terial change from the informal vote. On
the next four ballots Norris gained steadily;
on the second ballot loves votes were
divided among Norris, MoCreary ana
Adams. The ballots resulted;
NFTras FTtrstrNoSris N a Love TO- Prince 49,
Seeond-Norris, n; Prince, Is; McCreary.
"a H., ,G,hTsty. %; Adams, g.
20; Christy, 20; Adams 81.
% Fourth-Norris, 81; Prince, II; McCreary,
Necessary TO elect, SO.
At the conclusion of the fifth ballot Nor
ris had sc votes, but before the result could
be announced Phelps changed from Nc.
Creary to Norris, thus making him 81, but
the vote was not announced
Harrison OF Hall. on behalf OF his dele
cation, moved to make the nomination
unanimous and the convention arose and
Joined in one enthusiastic, laundering vote
The nomination came much quicker than
had been expected and everybody seemed
glad. Prince and Adams acted as a com
mittee TO escort the victor TO the platform.
Norris was introduced as 1.-The man who
will bring in the solid west"
ModestIy Thanks the COnventioz.
my limited vocabulary will not permit
me In fully express my appreciation of this
manifestation OF confidence in me-" said
the candidate. 81 shall sndeavor during
the campaign and after election by acts
and deeds rather than by words 70 dem
onstrate that am not unworthy. / trust
and hope thRt future events may never
bring to you a feeling Of remorse because
Of my nomination"
Judge Norris referred to the past
achievements OF the republican party, called
attention to the fact that It had always
been in the lead and had always taken the
advance and had beer compelled 10 do "
against the opposition OF the democrats
He spoke Of the issues in the past and
said the party would be ready as ever
before TO take the lead. as well as 20 de-
fend itself for it's own conduct
Three OF the defeated candidates. Adams.
Prince and Hall. made brief speeches con-
graduating the delegates upon their Sc
lection, and assuring the convention they
would give their hearty support TO the
nominee
The resolutions adopted anarm the prin-
ciples OF republicanism as set forth in the
national platform Of 1900, deplors the
tragic and untimely death OF Mckinley;
congratulate the American people on the
fulnllment Of every pledge made by the
party in 1900. and particularly for the
establishment OF an independent form Of
government in Cuba. and express pride
in the history Of the party and invite
for II 8 careful and full investigation By all
Intelligent people and bespeak for Il in the
future their support.
Committee for the District.
The nominee was authorized 10 appoint
chairman and secretary for the congress
sional committee, which aS reorganized, iS
made up OF the following members: Adams,
J. W. James; Chase. William c. Hill; Clay.
+. C. Kenneth; Franklin. p A. Williams;
Frontier, J. l. Sanders; Furnas. T. n
| Perry GoGper. Walker Smith; HARLAN. 7.