Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-30

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, July 2.-Demo-
cratic storm signals which were flying
when the democratic state convention met
here today were torn to shreds by the tenn
pest of feeling which was let loose late
this afternoon over the nomination OF John
Lind for governor and the attempt to in
troduce a direct resolution in the party
platform favoring county option.
For moro than three hours-up to the
very minute when the motion to adjourn
was carried-there was no let up to the
scene Of disorder, except for few mo-
ments when Chairman Michael Daily man
aged to make himself heard otter terrific
pounding with a piece Of 2x4 scantlfng,
which ne used as a gavel.
Mutterings of the trouble were heard
early in the cay and an unusual condition
existed. The delegates were unanimous in
declaring that John Lind was one OF the
best democrats in Minnesota They were
all his friends. but divided into two fac
ltions.
some Would Respect Wishes.
One declared that Lind must be nomi-
mated despite his repeated refusal to be a
candidate and his final flat declaration in
telegram from Portland Ore, yesterday
that he would not accept the nomination
If made; the others argued that Lind had
been governor Of Minnesota and had moth
| ing to gain by the nomination. and that
he was of sufficient Importance to have his
wishes needed by the convention.
The latter faction argued ard shook fists
at the chairman and at the other side
while those who We're bent on nominating
Lind howled, Kissed and completely blocked
the proceedings, until by sheer force Of
noise and enthusiasm they won their po!n
and secured the nomination..
Even then the friends opposed to tn,
nomination took advantage of a motion I,
make the nomination unanimous to argue
They wanted an opportunity to submit
tile nomination to Mr.. Lind by telegraph
and await his answer-to take a recess
until o'clock tonight II necessary-bu
this failed and finally the nomination wa
made unanimous and the convention ad
ljourned at $3.50.
other nominations were made by &C
clamation.
On the matter OF resolutions there wa
no contention except ror plank on count
option. The anti-county opdonists are Il
the saddle in the committee on resolutions
This committee heard the resolutions OF
fered by the county optionists and the
voted them down and inserted a plank de
claring for the initiative and referendum
which the committee declared would an
swer the same purpose
on the other resolutions In the platform
there was no fight, on national issues tn
platform says;
DenOunce Taft.
I'VE deplore the weakness and timidit
of President Taft. who, with his own cam
paign promises still fresh, but dominate
by the predatory interests, weakly failed t
use the tremendous forces OF his high OF
flee to force recreant congressional ma
jority TO do its duty of tariff reform N
subsequent effort TO fulfn party promise
can atone for this supreme failure to re
store public confidence.
1--WE condemn the national administra
ton for its initial effort 70 prevent the con
servation OF national resources and hav
nothing but contempt for its insincere ef
forts to appear to support conservation al
ter public disapproval OF its course wa
manifested.
I'VE condemn the retention OF Richar
IA. Baninger as Secretary Of the Interio
after the exposure OF his methods of con
Quoting the affairs Of that office relatin
70 conservation. and declare II to be ma
tional scandal.
I'VE deplore the discharge Of Clifford Pin
chOt from the office of forester as a ma
tional crime.
The democrats OF Minnesota common
the republican insurgents OF Minnesota 10
their vote on the Payne tariff bill.
I'VE demand the election OF United State
senators by direct vote OF the people.
: I'VE strongly commend the course Q
Winfield Scott Hammond the Democrat
representative Of Minnesota, In congress