The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-07
ENDORSE MIR. BRYAN
ARKANsAs DEMOCRATS DECLARE
 FOR THE NEBRAsKAN.
Jefferson Davis Nominated For United States Senator. While J. 6. Little Is Named For Governor By
 Convention.

Hot Springs, Ark. June s.-The tick ct; For President in 1908. William i. Bryan, of Nebraska; for United States Senator, Jefferson Davis; Governor. J. retary of State. o. c. Ludwig; Treas urer. J. l.. Yates; Attorney General w F. Kirby; Superintendent Public Instruction, J J. Doyne: Land Com missioner. L. L. Kaufman: Agricul- tural Commissioner. Guy R. Tucker; road Commissioners. H. T. Hampton, J. w. Crockett.
 The convention of the Democratic party of this State in session here to- day amid expressions of intense en- thusiasm unanimously adopted resolu- be the Democratic standard bearer in the presidential campaign of 1908, and selected the nominees of the party for senatorial and State officers to be vot> ed on at the ensuing general election The days proceedings were harmoni- ous throughout in marked contrast to the proceedings of Tuesday.
 The resolution endorsing William J. Bryan for the Presidency was adopt ed at the opening of the convention today. At tho very mention of the name of Bryan the assemblage became wild with enthusiasm and the resolu- tions were accepted by exclamation.
 AIttT lTdHBdGIln8 lH0 DQSl7 ness the matter of canvassing the res turns of the late senatorial primary were taken up. and the committee re- ported that Governor Jefferson Davis had received 6s.469 votes and Senator Berry 54,7s0 votes.
 The name of Governor Davis was the only one presented to the conven- ton and he was declared the nominee. after which a resolution was adopted I--. Tw- NlA ~t... of the legislature to cast their votes for him for United States senator.
 Governor Davis was called to the platform and addressed the convention expressing his appreciation for the hon. or conferred upon him and accepting the nomination.
 For the office of Governor, J. s. Little was formally declared the nominee. no other name being presented.
 The only contest for State offics be- fore the convention was for Commfs- s!oner of Mines. Manufactures and Az riculture- There were four candidates and Guy B. Tucker received the nomi- nation on the first ballot. The election ot the Secretary of. the State Central Committee was hotly contested, John H. Page, an ardent supporter of Gov ernor Davis. being chosen.
 The platform adopted provides for uUlIOTH text DOCKS III huH puDlAG schools, reform in the management ot the penitentiary; the immediate annul- ment of contracts which provide for the working of contracts In private in- stitutions and urges that the convicts be employed In building public roads The Legislature Is asked to pass q fellow servants bill and grant appro- priations that will guarantee care and comfort for the old Confederate sol diers Bribe giving is severely con- demned and stringent laws asked for covering this specific crime. Temper ance laws that are in accord with good government are advocated. The admin istration of Governor Davis is heartily approved, especially his attitude to- ward the so-called trusts
 A resolution of respect 10 the mem ory Of the late Senator German was adopted. The resolution especially comments his kindly attitude toward the South in his fight on the Force bill
 The convention tonight completed its business and adjourned sine die.
 Little Rock was chosen as the next meeting place.