The Mankato free press., 1902-06-27
PARTY SUC ESS SURE
Coming Victory Was in the Air affhe Repub-
Ecan County Convention Hall Today.
STRONG DELEGATION TO ST. PAUL
Cow Van SAINTS denomination Endorsed, and
President Roosevelt is C0nsEnended-
on N TIME SDEECU RX GIN RAKER
ON TINE SPEECH BY GEN. BAKER
a Lively, Interesting Convention from the
Start, with Harmony Prevailing.

after adding the name of James Will
IF Beauford,
Gen. Baker moved that three dele
gates to the state convention be chosen
from each of the commissioner dis
.ricts, and FIVE at large and that Col
Gustav Widell be one of those at large
and chairman of the deleation. He
said that this was proper, as Col.
Widell is on Gov. Van SAINTS staff,
and the latter is to be renominated by
acclamation. This was carried.
The committee on resolutions pre-
sented the following report:
"We, Republicans of Blue Earth
in convention assembled, do
reaffirm our allegiance to the Republi-
can party, national and state, and ex-
press our pride in the record made by
that party in the past, particularly
during the last three years. As an
of the sentiment OF this
convention be it resolved:
First. That while deploring the un-
timely death of our late beloved presi-
dent, William Mckinley, and express
ing our repugnance and horror of the
crime perpetrated when he was
stricken down, we rejoice in the fact
that he was lawfully succeeded by one
so upright, able ard fearless as Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt, whose ad-
ministration and policies we heartily
commend and approve, and whose re-
nomination we warmly favor.
Second. Resolved, that we heartily
endorse the administration of Gov:
Van SAINT, and sincerely favor his re-
nomination as the standard bearer and
leader of the Republican hosts of the
great state of Minnesota. We COM
mend him for his fearless attitude in
opposing corporations, trusts, and un-
just combinations of capital, and
mergers of corporate interests. which
endanger the welfare of the people.
In securing his nomination and elec-
tion, during the coming campaign,
we pledge him our undivided and
hearty support.
Third. Resolved, that we approve
of the primary election law enacted by
the last legislature of this state. We
believe its effect will be to place al
candidates, for local Office, upon an
equality, free from the dictation and
manipulation of the caucus and con-
vention, politician and manipulation
and that its operation will enable the
rank and file Of the electors to exert
their influence, and make their wishes
felt and respected.
Ed. Bradley moved that each delega-
tion cast the full vote of the delega-
tion, where there are vacancies.
DR. Andrews questioned whether
this was lawful and right. Mr.. Brad
ley said that it was custom and did
no injustice to anyone.
The motion was carried unanim-
ously.
EvanHughes moved that the remain.
ing four delegates at large be elected
by acclamation to save time
Ed. Bradley moved to amend that
the vote be by ballot.
Dr. Andre ws offered an amendment
to the amendment, that the vote be by
wards and towns
Gen Baker moved to lay the motion
and amendments on the table.
Mr. Funk moved as a substitute for
all motions that the c5nvention pro-
ceed to ballot and that the four high
est be elected,
Gen Bakers motion was carried,
and Mr.. Funk renewed his motion,
but the latter was voted down by a
very decided vote.
John Johnston Sr. of Mapleton,
VIM. P. Marston of Lake Crystal,
W. E. Young of Mankato, and N. B.
Foote of Amboy were elected delegates
at large.
There was some confusion attendant
with the latter nomination, Edgar
Weaver and Gaylord Lamb having
been named When a vote was taken
by acclamation Mr.. Foote'S election
was unanimous.
The delegates caucused by commits.
sioner districts and selected the fol.
lowing delegates, (which were endorsed
by the convention:
First-Fred W. Lossow, Nels Ny
quist, o. Andengaard.
Second-J. G.. Fowler, Gaylord
Lamb, John E. Diamond.
Third-Hugh 81. Edwards, DAME
Williams, VIM. R. Williams.
Fourth-A. E. Quimby, E. W.
Gates, D. E. Cross.
Fifth. A. Howieson, Robt. Little
Fred Aldrich.
W. FL. Anderson claimed that ht
was nominated and elected instead oi
M. Diamond. w. A. Funk made &
statement that satisfied the conven
tion, and the delegates were endorsed
as reported
The convention adjourned.