Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-12


call issued by the state committee
Resolved, That We demand that the next
session OF the Nebraska legislature enact a
stringent anti-pass law including editorial
mileage; that we demand railroad rate
law that will prohibit the granting OF re-
shippers. and that will prevent unjust d s.
elimination on the part OF the railroads
that we endorse the constitutional amend
ment creating railroad commission, the
same TO be elected by the people: that can
didates for the legislature nominated or
endorsed by this convention be required TO
state how they stand on these propositions.
Resolved, That the republicans OF Wash
ington county note with pleasure the mem
ton OF the name Of their former fellow
citizen. Ex-Governor Crounse, In connection
with the nomination for the office Of United
states senator and we take this occasion to
his ability, integrity and eminent fitness
for the place. We feel sure that no can
didate possesses the confidence OF the peo-
pie of Nebraska more fully than he and
we believe that while his nomination would
bring an element of strength to the ticket,
his service in the army and his large ex-
tinction and trust he has filled would give
an assurance that II elected all interets Of
the state would be ably guarded and ad-
vanced: and, be IL further
Resolved. That the delegates to the state
convention and the nominees Of this con-
vention for representatives use all honor.
able means to secure the nomination and
election of Lorenzo Crounse for United
States senator.
Resolved That In the event Mr.. Crounse
should be unable to secure the nomination
for United States senator Hon. T.. Rose
water is the unanimous choice of the re-
publicans OF Washington county
Republicans Mt Pierce.
PIERCE. Neb., Aug 11.-Special. 1.-The
republicans of Pierce precinct held their
caucus at the opera house last night. a
good deal of interest was manifested and
large number were in attendance. The
following delegates to the county convcn-
ton, which meets at Plainview next Mon
day, we're elected: Judge ]. A. Williams,
s. NJ. Durfee, H. II. Mohr, A. l.. Brande
and L. p. Tonner. N. NJ. Nelson and A. l..
Brande were high men, each receiving
thlrty-fve votes. No instructions were
given but II is certain that the delegation
is for George l.. Sheldon for governor
George w Con and F. L. Lawton were
nominated for constables, l.. r. Craig for
justice OF the peace and Albert Otto for
road overseer.
Gosper for Brown md sheldon.
ELwOOD, Neb.. Aug. 11.-(Special Tele-
gram 1.-THE republican county convention
met today and was fairly well attended and
was called to order by A. Dow. chairman
Delegates were chosen to the state, SEN
atorlal and representative conventions r.
]. Apara was nominated for county attor-
ney ana >. .. Albright TSuOuliihISu iOA
county commissioner. A strong set Of
resolutions was passed endorsing the ad-
ministration OF President Roosevelt and
the record of Congressman Norris Other
features of the resolutions are:
We oppose the free pass system that has
been I'm practice in this state in the past
and do hereby request OF our members In
the state senate and legislature to secure
the passage of such laws as will make 1t
penalty to give or receive railroad pass.
Resolved, That our delegates both to the
senatorial and representative conventions
demand and exact a pledge from the nom
inees Of each convention that they will
labor and vote for any measure that Will
give relief from the present unjust I'M
reasonable and extortionate freight rates
now in force in our state.
Resolved, That we endorse the action OF
Hon. George c. Junkin in his endeavor to
work for the interest OF the people az large
OF representative from the Sixty-sixth dis
trict and we do hereby endorse his candi-
dacy for secretary Of state
The convention took vote on preference
for United States senator which resulted
in favor OF Norris Brown by a majority
of G. Sheldon for governor also received
the preference vote of the convention.
Hon. George C. Junkin was allowed to
select delegates to the state convention who
are as follows: Walker Smith, Elwood:
C. g. Ralph, smithheid; s. s. Albright,
Holbrook.
scott's Blur Not Instructed.
GERING Neb., Aug. 11.-(Special Tele-
gram THE republican county convention
of Scott's Bluff county was held this aft
ernoon, every precinct being represented.
The following delegations were elected:
State-Frank p. Johnson, Minatare; DIR.
a. G. Faux: Mitchell; H. M. Thornton
Gering; G.. w, King, SCOTS Blum.
CODRrassiOnal-A r. Wood. CprinR. w, It,
Baker, Caldwell; o, w. Gardner, Gering;
b. f. Gentry, Minatare.
The above delegation were made alter
mates for each other.
E. F. Springer Of Mitchell was authorized
to select the delegations to the senatorial
and representative conventions, he being
candidate for representative. No resolu-
lions were adopted. The state and congress
sional delegations go without instructions.
but the latter will be for Judge Kinkaid.
A. ]. Faux of Mitchell was elected chair
man and Fred D. wolsey secretary for the
county committee.
sheridan Instructs for Weston.
RUSHVILLE. Neb., Aug. u.-(Special
Telegram -Sheridan county republicans
met in convention today and nominated w.
w. Wood for county attorney and elected
delegates to the state, congressional. sena-
torial and representative conventions. The
following resolutions were adopted:
We the republicans OF Sheridan county
in convention assembled, do hereby declare
that we are proud OF the achievements OF
the party under the splendid leadership OF
President Roosevelt, and we bid him God
speed in his fight against lawlessness and
greed OF corporations, monopolies and
trusts.
Having confidence in the honesty and
ability of our fellow citizen, Hon. Charles
Weston, and believing he is in full accord
with the policy Of the present national ad-
ministration, we hereby heartily endorse
his candidature for governor of the state
OF Nebraska. and hereby instruct our dele
gates to state convention to use all honor
able means to secure his nomination.
The convention also endorsed NJ. p. Kin
kaid ''for his excellent work in congress-
and instructed the delegates for him. The
action Of the last republican state conven-
ton relative to the pass evil was also APP
proved
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