East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-17

Columbus, o., July 17.-For presi-
dent-Eugene w. Chafin, of Chicago.
For -president-Aaron S. Wat
kins, Of Ada, Ohio.
The above ticket was nominated
last evening by the prohibltionist ma
tlonal convention, both men being
chosen unanimously. The full en-
dorsement Of the convention was not,
however, given to Chafin until after
three ballots had been taken.
On the first two ballots, Mr.. Cha
fin did not show a great deal of
strength, receiving but 1876 out of
1883 votes on the first and 376 out
of 1887 on the second ballot. His
nomination was practically assured,
however, when the roll call began for
the third ballot. His own state,
which had voted largely for Daniel r.
Sheen of Peoria, ILL.,, and the New
York delegation followed by those of
Indiana and Wisconsin, came over to
Mr.. Chafin and on the third ballot
he received a total OF 636 votes. The
strongest competitor of Mr.. Chafin
was Rev. William B. Palmore OF St.
Louis, who received 274 votes on the
first ballot and 41S on the second
ballot and a comparatively small
vote after II was evident that the
nomination OF Mr.. Chafin could not
be prevented.
No Friction.
The convention up to this time had
run smoothly and without the slight
est friction. II was decided to make
Mr.. Palmore the vice-presidential
nominee and he was named by accla-
nation. He declined to accept the
office. however, and persisted in his
attitude despite the strong urgings Of
his friends. The convention finding
itself confronted with the necessity
of naming another vice presidential
candidate and many of the delegates
being anxious to catch the early
night trains for their homes, became
involved in a deep parliamentary
tangle.
The rules were several times sus-
pended and the suspensions immedi-
ately revoked. Finally it was decided
that Prof. Aaron S. Watkins of Ada,
Ohio, should be named by acclama-
tion. There was no opposition to him
at the moment and Chairman Charles
Scanlon was on the verge of declar-
ing Prof. Watkins the nominee, when
delegates in various parts of the hall
broke In with flood Of motions,
countermotions, amendments and sus-
pensions of the rules.
An extended debate followed which
finally resulted in the restoration of
the rules and ballot for the vice.
presidency, Three men were named,
Prof, Watkins, T. d. Demaree, of
Kentucky, and Charles S. Hotter, of
Indiana. Then the ballot resulted in
the nomination of Prof. Watkins by
an overwhelming majority and he was
thereafter, upon motion
of the Kentucky delegates, made the
unanimous choice of the convention.
Both GubenatoriaI Candidates.
Both the presidential and the vice.
presidential nominees are candidates
for governor of their respective states
on the prohibition tickets.
Eugene w. Chafin, who leads the
prohibition party this year, is an at
torney residing in Chicago. He is
native of Waukesha, Wis, and for
some years practiced law there. He
was at one time candidate for gover-
nor of Wisconsin on the prohibition
ticket and this year placed in the run
ming for the same position in Illinois
by prohibltionists of that state.
The forenoon session of the conven-
ton was devoted to the discussion
and adoption of a brief platform
which is possibly the shortest on rec
ord, containing not more than $50
words. .sl