Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-08-17
Aftermath Of the Convention
How Dubois Won the Day
CONTINUED from page ~

HOW UuOOoS won tue Jay
CONTINUED from page ~
There are many who claim that the
result might have been different had
the Dubois resolution been defeated. 1t
was talked around town that Senator
Heitfeld would not accept the nominal
ton for governor II Dubois was de-
seated In his plans. 1t was understood
that he would retire under these condi-
tons. His friends fought against this
action but he was firm. ]. H. Uawley
Of Ada wanted the nomination and
formed an alliance with the Mormon
element. Had the Mormon element
won 1t is not believed that Hawley
would not have secured the guberna-
torial nomination. There Is a well de-
nned report In circulation now that
Evans OF Oneida, leader Of the Nor
mon forces, had fixed up a deal with
Frank Martin of Boise in which the
candidacy Of Steunenberg would be
forced on the convention and through
the influence Of the Mormon element he
would have received the nomination.
That such deal was talked of be-
tween interested parties is known to
be true but whether it terminated in a
well organized plan is not known. The
popularity Of Senator Heitfeld with the
delegates in the convention was hard to
overcome The convention wanted him
without question and even though the
majority were anxious to turn down
the Dubois resolution their friendship
for Heitfeld combined with the popu-
larity Of Dubois among many Of them
saved the day and the ticket was
named according to slate.
It can not be conceived at this time
how the Mormon element will stomach
the proposition of the democratic
plank. Cassia county did not send one
delegates to the convention even
though they elected delegates. 1t was
stated that they thought here was NO
use coming here believing that the Du-
bois following was in the majority
Had this county been here their seven
votes besides their influence might
have put an entirely different complex
ion on the matter. During the pro-
ceedings yesterday the Fremont dele
cation returned from their seats and
| refused to cast vote for the electors
| This feature Is believed to III
a slap at the whole proceedings and
might be termed a complete revolt Of
the democratic ticket by Fremon,
county. This may also be true Of BeaI
Lake county. Judge Rich left the con.
vention without voting on any of thu
nominations made but no excuse wal
given to the convention. 1t is believed
now that he has bottled the ticket. Or
the other hand Holtzheimer Of Bannocl
county one Of the strongest supporter
of the Mormon element allowed himself
to accept the nomination for congress-
decline when named but after con
sultation with his friends he allowe,
his name to stand. Evans Of Oneida
also one Of the strongest Mormon lead
ers In the convention, did not bolt ant
allowed his name to go before the con
vention as one of the district commit
teemen. He made protest and offere'
to withdraw but his withdrawal woul'
not be accepted. The naming Of Holts
heimer for congress was made for tn
purpose Of cementing and harmonizinl
the party in the state. Whether h
will be strong enough to harmonize tn
Mormon element on the platform
adopted by the convention IL a ques
ton. That the campaign In the south
east will be bitter one 10 conceded.
i This morning most Of the delegate
to the convention left the city. Tn
southern delegates marched in bod.
to the steamer which was decorated
with the ohncial flags Of the compan.
and the national colors. It was goo
natured crowd that left and nothing
but words Of praise could be hear
from them on the elegant reception
given by the people Of Lewiston. TIL
delegations leaving on the train thi
morning for northern points wer
equally ELUSIVE in their congratula
tions on the treatment received at tn
hands of the reception committee a
well as the people Of Lewiston in gen
eral.
Senator Dubois is still in the city an
will remain here a couple Of days. {
H. Jackson. chairman Of the state cen
trail committee. is also in the city an
this morning called the committee to
gether to discuss plans for the comm
campaign.
|
Deaf Mutos Hold CONVENTION
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.
ALLENTOWN. Pa. Aug. It'll
| 1o cociotv for the advance