Arizona republican., 1908-04-12

by the election of Ernest w. Lewis, chairman and John G. Spangler. seere- tary. There was the usual appoint ment of committees and the subse- quent reports. The credentials com mittee had an easy time of it. Its re- port had been preceded by the an- nouncement of the findings of the commission which had been appointed for the investigation of rumors of fraud in the first ward primaries The report was merely collation of the evidence of those who imagined that they had been charged with fraud. The report which was of considerable length is crowded out for want of space this morning but will appear to- morrow.
 A committee was appointed to select names of delegates to the territorial convention, though a list of the names had been in circulation for at least three days. It was at first proposed that the report should be submitted in fifteen minutes George Mintz how ever pointed out the physical impossi- bility of preparing a report in so short time unless the affair was cut and dried Certainly not, thought Chair man Lewis who entertained a motion for recess until half past one o'clock.
 Soon after the hour the report was submitted recommending the selection of the following: Joseph H. Kibbey, John NJ. Coy, George Kirkland, I. T. Stoddard. Lew Collins. w. C. Foster, Paul R. Ingles. F.. w. Lewis. J. w Walker. George Christ, George D. Christy. Elmer Warren, C. w. John stone, L. ". Coggins. L. J. Rice, A. G. Figueroa, Elliot Evans, w. R. Black mer, Frank Creswell. O. H. Christy, F H Parker, c H. Akers, D. B. Heard, C. NJ. Etter. J. C. Reid. J. M. Daley, A J. Chandler. J. G. Spangler J. E. Mullen, A. J., Peters. J. H. Woods
 It was brought to the notice Of the convention that Messrs. Blackmer and Warren had been appointed by the anti-instructionist convention. Both happened to be present and both hay ing stated that their selection by the other convention had been made with out their knowledge they were passed for cause.
 Then came the report of the com mittee on resolutions. The platform OppOSlllpH as an lSilO- minious failure and offered congratu- lations thereat. IL endorsed the ad- ministrations of President Roosevelt and Governor Kibbey. The platform believed that William H. Taft was the second best man for president ana was better fitted than another for carrying out the policies of President Roose- welt The delegates to the territorial convention were pledged to endeavor to secure an instructed delegation to the national convention for Taft. Men tion of the names of Governor Kibbey and President Roosevelt received es- pecial applause from a large number of the fiftysix persons in attendance when the resolutions were read. MT. Taft was recognized in a slighter de- gree. The applause was led by the federal and territorial officehoIders and it was q somewhat curious fact that the smaller the salary and impol tance of the officeholder the more vo- ciferous his applause.
 Nc PIscc For Foraker.
 Chaplain Scott delegate from Scottsdale speaking to the platform said that he would explain his position. He said that at the beginning he was for Joseph Benson Foraker for he be- lieved that Foraker was the best and most useful friend the territory had ever had. He would have favored the territory sending a delegation for him if he had a chance Of nomination. He would have favored Arizona casting a complimentary vote for him if he had q chance in the national convention. As it appeared that he had not, Mir Scott was for Secretary Taft and fav- Ored instructions for him
 MT. Scott's eulogy of Senator For aker was eloquent but the only re- sponse it elicited was a jeering laugh at the first mention of his name. Af- ter that his repetition of the name was received in disapproving silence. For | aker had saved the territory from Roosevelt; as an opponent of the pres | ident's policies he was to be drowned | upon.
 Near the close of the convention | General Sampson who had been press l ed to speak succeeded in forcing from | the unwilling convention a weak ap- | plause at the mention of Foraker'5 | none of the officeholders threw them | selves open to a charge of lese majeste | by taking part in the demonstration.
 Governor kibbey's Effort.
 The real surprise of the day was | Governor Kibbey on the platform with | his fighting clothes on and his an-
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