Gunnison news-champion., 1908-06-26

The recent Democratic state con
ventioR held in Gien~ood Springs on
june 18th 10th. vas one of the most re-
marksb,e gatherings IN the variegsied
history d Colorado Democracy. All
Colorado ~as looking for something TO
happen Something did happen twice
and came painfully near happening
third time.
Not only vas every delegation fully
represented. but two coatestine dele
cations from Denver were GA the
ground asking for seats. each having
1S5 determined delegates. Further.
the prospect Tor spectacular proceed
inss drew many alternstes and other
interested visitors. till Gienwood vas
taxed to the extreme limit In caring
for the nearly 2.voo visitors.
All sunday the delegates and others
interested In getting the wsrring ele-
meHts from Denver in more harmon
ious mood. discussed harmony plans.
Sixteen counties were represented in
. harmony caucus which drafted
plan to present what was charac-
terized rs tn. Boulder Idea" II was
TO offer each delegation seats with
half vote to each delegate, and
in case that vas not accepted by
either. to declare Denver county not
properly represented and permit both
delegations to watch the Democrats Of
Colorado do business.
Monday morning when State Chair
man Milton Smith called the cOnsen-
ton TO order and had on the tempo
rsry roll call the Speer delegation. II
seemed that the harmony bird was in
q fair way Of losing all her plumage
No protests from the Patterson dele
gates were permitted to be heard, and
the temporary organization was per
fected BY the selection Of W II. Adams
Of Conejos county As temporary chair
man and Thomas +. Dillon of Denver
a. secretary, without opposition.
In the report Of the committee ON
credentials the harmony resolution
had but fifteen votes rs against IL
forty-three were registered. lmmedi-
ately. by practically the same vote. the
SIeer delegation vas favOrably re-
ported. which act excluded the Pat
terson delegation from any seats In
the convention.
minOrity report Was sO0a pre-
pared. sigaed by . number 0f counties.
sad presented to the coaveatioa fol
lowing the majority report. Two hours
were exhausted In arguments by Sena-
tor Patterson for his delegation, and
&. J. Hughes. Jr.. for the Speer dele
cation. followed by victory Of the
Speer delegation by a vote of ASP to
1870. Adjournment was then taken to
Tuesday morning.
The first day had certainly been all
for Speer so far as decisive votes had
indicated. and the Patterson delegates
and admirers found such comfort and
seats as were hanging around loose.
but early Tuesday the convention
seemed TO indicate that il was not to
be dictated TO by any faction and was
acting upon its own Judgment Pro
found attention characterized the
reading Of the resolutions, herein re
ported in full, followed by Hon. John
r. Barnett, secretary Of the State Cen
trail committee. presenting a substi-
tute resolution. as follows:
The National committee Of the
Democratic party has recognized the
growth and increasing influence OF the
West, and sienally honored the Demo
Gratis Of our state by selecting Denver
as the place for holding the next con
vention.
Since the convention is so soon to
meet 10 uetldTt our party
and select the issues for the coming
campaign. We await the result with an
abiding faith in the wisdom and la
triotism of that body. and extend to
our delegates the fullest latitude in
participating in such convention and
framing such platform.
Relieving with mistaken faith that
William J. Bryan represents and typi-
kA v,,.;y ivln of rtv and
that his ability, his integrity. his in
dependence and his admirable charsc-
ter fit him above all others for the ex-
alted position OF President. We hereby
instruct the delegates elected by this
convention to cast their votes for
William j. BRYAN as the Democratic
candidate for President. and TO con
tinue so 10 do as long as his name
shall be before the convention"
The substitute was warmly support
ed by Hon. Barney O'Connell of Clear
Greek county and the original report
was as strongly supported by Gov
ernor Adams. Governor Thomas Il. F.
Montgomery. J. NJ. Brinson of Teller.
and Judge +. c. Stimson. Governor
Thomas was particularly forceful in
his support of the original report and
among other things said that O'Con-
nelrs objection to the senatorial clause
seemed TO him case of straining at
gnat and swallowing a camel. He
old not think the clause unconstitu-
tional. They were not attempting to
elect a United States senator; they
were simply instructing their legisla-
tors as TO the choice for senator. and
he thought it a good thing to tell leg
islators what was wanted in all things.
The best remedy for securing prao-
ticsi Legislation that ! ever heard was
laid down by the late Myron eeed-
whose memory God preserve and keep
sreen in the hearts oS Democrats for
ever and ever said Thomas. 1T was
TO tell your legislators what to do. and
n they aidnr % il. hang them when
they came home. " thst had been
ee~e two years ago the hangnsn
surr~aslA have 6eeN very busy,