The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1904-07-29

G. a. Mcdonald.
StatelIne: Chas. NJ TrlRg.
Spirit Valley: Frank Howard.
ST. Marics: Jos. Fisher, VIM. True
man.
Santa: S. L. Carman.
Seneaquoteen: a. Merritt.
Standpoint: L. We'll. VIM. Ames,
John X. Ashley, Thos. Martin, Geo.
Critchell, II. S. Allen.
St. Joe: Jas. Rarten.
Valley: Geo. T.. Andrews.
Wolf Lodge: Jacob WolfgaDg.
WreDcOe: not represented.
West Branch: Lorin Campbell.
Carlin Bay: Herman MOIkenth. m.
Chairman c. l.. Hoffman, of the
county central committee, called the
convention to order at 2.2O with a
few appropriate words. He called
attention to the fact that it was the
first time in the history of the Re-
publican party in kootenai county
that SO large an attendance of dele
gates were present at convention.
He spoke in eulogy Of the president,
Of Mckinley, Hanna, Senator Hey
burn and Congressman French. In
closing he declared that, despite the
somewhat acrimonious preliminary
contest, the campaign in kootena;
county opened most auspiciously
and presaged a victory by 1000 ma
jority. He was pleased at the mum.
Der Of candidates which he said wa.
a good sign, contrast to the time
when men had to be begged to ac
cept place on the ticket.
The report of the committee OF
order of business was then read. The
clause recommending that commit
tee be appointed to select the dele
gates to the state convention wa.
challenged by Mr.. Crane and led t.
lively discussion, Messrs. Hoffman
Wenz and Ryan taking the afirma
tive and Messrs Crane and Henry
the negative position. The repor
was finally adopted as it stood.
The report Of the committee OF
resolutions was then accepted. 1t i.
as follows:
The Republicans Of Kootena
county, State Of Idaho, in conven
ton assembled, hereby formulat,
and publish the following declaration
of political principles:
We indorse and reaffirm the plat
form adopted by the national Repub
lican convention at Chicago, ILL.,, or
the 2lst day Of June, 1904, anc
pledge our unwavering loyalty ane
support to the platform and to thu
grand standard bearers nominated b,
that convention.
| We indorse and approve the ac
tons Of our Representatives III tn,
national congress, Senator w. B
Hepburn and Representative Burton
L. French, and congratulate the peo
! pie Of the State Of Idaho that they
arc So well and SO ably represented.
We approve and indorse the
present administration of state affair.
under the able direction Of Governor
]. I. Morrison, and hope that tn,
management Of our state affairs ma,
always be in as competent hands.
We approve and indorse tn.
able and honest and busincsslikt
management Of county affairs by oul
present Republican county officials. ;
Charles l.. Hoffman was nominal.
ed and unanimously chosen for per.
manent chairman, and accepted,
thanking his fellow Republicans 70,
their renewed expression of conf
dencc. and asking that personal feel
ing be forgotten and all work togeth
er for a victorious campaign.
The nominations were now declar
ed in order and the ticket as above
mentioned was placed in the field
For treasurer, Mr.. Ross received az
votes and MIR. Fitzsimmons al. Mr.
Ross was declared the nominee
There was recess from $50 to s
for supper. Some of the nominee.
were called on for speeches but con.
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