The Green Forest tribune., 1908-04-24
HARMONIOUS MEETING
Republican County Convention Instructs Delegates for Taft
THREE COUNTY NOMINATIONS
Others to Be Considered the
 Second Saturday in July

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 Second Saturday in July
 The Republican County con- vention held at Berryville last Saturday was very harmonious affair. To describe it by an ex- pression suitable for more sub. lime occasions we would say everything was conducted in de- cency and in order.
 The meeting was we'll attended, almost every precinct in the couny presenting it's full quoto of delegates. There was not a contest of any sort, everything presented being adopted with out dissenting voice.
 Gen. Powell Clayton was pre- sent at the convention and de- livered his regular biennial mes- sage "for the edification of the saints.' Althoug h Gen. Clayton is an orator noted for his political fire, his speech was devoid of bitterness, or even sarcasm, ex- cept that part of his remarks re- lating to state affairs, and even in that he did not undertake to say as hard things as have so often been uttered by various politicians of the opposite faith.
 He said he was rather favorably impressed with MT. Donoghey and he hoped, and is inclined to be- lieve, that if he is elected gover- nor he will give the state bet ter administration that it has had for years. MT. Donaghey has given utterances that would indi- cate that he will rise above parti- san politics in administering the affairs of state. He promises to take the state capitol out of politics and finish it. The speak CT hoped he would also take the penitentiary, the state university and the charitable institu tions out of politics by placing at le ast one Republican member upon each board.
 Gen. Clayton also dwelt at some length on the unjust election laws of the state which deprives the minority party of a single member or word to say on the state election board.
 Such law is indefensible and is responsible for the corruption practiced in our state and county elections. No one party should be permitted to arrogate to itself such oppressive power.
 The seventy-odd years rest lightly upon the head of the distinguished Republican leader. Although he is retired from politics so far his individual as- pirations are concerned, he is yet vigorous both in body and mind. Like Moses of old, it can aptly be said of him that his natural forces are unabated.
 The permanent organization of the convention was affected by the election of J. w. True chair man and A. J. Russell secretary. The usual committees were ap- pointed, pending the reports of which the convention took recess until afternoon.
 One of the pleasing features of the convention was an address from R. s. Granger of Eureka Springs. MT. Granger is one of the leading business men of this part of the state, being at the head of the Granger-K Kelley Lumber Co.,, which has extensive interestsin the Western part of the county. MT. Granger had been mentioned" for the nomination for Representative and he proved to the ''man of the hour.' He is an eloquent and forceful SD eaker, well posted, and logical in his argument. It was no wonder that his nomination was made with much enthusiasm up- on the call for nominations for the legislature.
 The following resolutions were adopted:
 RESOLVED by the Republican party of Carroll county in convention asse m bled, that the administration of President Roosevelt is most earnestly and en- phatically endorsed as being wise, ef- fcient, patriotic and preservative of the rights of the best interests of the American people, at home and abroad. That in, the accomplishment of the wise policies of the President, by that officer and congress, no backward or side steps should be taken, but that all the departments of the govern ment should move straight forward, in until the much desired ends should be accomplished. This convention be- lieves that the Republican National convention to be holden at Chicago should present to the American elec- torate the name of citizen who is known to be in full accord with the President in his principal policies-a citizen grounded in true Anne ricanism and in every Way equipped for the suc- cessful conduct of the great office of President of the United States. Such 9 man we believe to be the great War okn, n1zR RL