Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-09-09
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publican party pleading support to
the entire republican ticket, entire
satisfaction by republicans OF both fac
tons with the platform as adopted,
and an undercurrent of confidence and
belief that the factions that have here
tofore battled within the ranks of the
republican party have at last been
brought together under the banner OF
republicanism, marked the meeting of
the republican state central commit
tee last night.
The meeting was called to order
at a little before nine o'clock and the
selection of f. S. Talcott of Buffalo
as temporary chairman of the meet
ing was made permanent. There was
ringing applause at this selection, and
Senator Talcott expressed his appre-
citation of the honor, but said that he
was conscious of the burden of work
involved and would not have accepted
the place had he not felt sure that
all of the republican leaders would
stand with him in the fight. What he
could do toward promoting the in.
terests of republfcanism he would do
with all his might and he besought
the assistance and aid of all repub-
licans.
J. M. Devine of Minot was selected
as permanent secretary of the commit
tee, upon a motion of J. G. Burns OF
Morton county. Mr. Devine responded
to calls for a speech, speaking briefly
and effectively, stating his desire to
cooperate to the end that republican
principles prevail, and expressing his
pleasure that the battles within the
party were over and that a united
front was presented to the common
enemy, the democratic party. Mr.. De-
vines address was we'll received and
enthusiastically applauded.
On motion of J. F. Shea, E. G. Wan
ner of Valley City was selected as
treasurer of the committee, thus COM
pleting the organization. A recess of
twenty minutes was then taken, in
which representatives of the various
judicial districts agreed upon their
executive committeeman. In the in
term, Mr.. J. w. Foley spoke briefly,
expressing qualification at the appa-
rent spirit Of fellowship and union
among republicans.
Upon the reconvening of the ses-
sion, David Bartlett of Cooperstown
read the resolutions, constituting the
party platform, and the reading was
frequently punctuated with applause.
The resolutions were adopted unani'
mously and without change.
Upon the question of the campaign
Headquarters, l.. w. Schruth of Fargo
moved that Bismarck be named as
headquarters. J. O. Hanchett wanted
to leave the matter to the executive
committee, after J. D. Bacon had
spoken in favor of the selection of
Grand Forks. j. F. Callahan opposed
the proposition to leave the matter
to the executive committee and want
ed the matter settled in convention
J. A. Buchanan moved an informal
ballot and then a formal ballot, as
between the two cities having tho
largest votes. On the informal ballot
Bismarck had % votes, Grand Forks
II, jamestown and Medora l. On
the formal ballot. Bismarck had 80
votes and Grand Forks II. On mo
ton Of Mr.. Bacon, the choice of Bis
marck was made unanimous.
Chairman Talcott then called upon
the various republican candidates who
were present, and ringing addresses
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mony. Congressman Gronna, candi-
date of the primaries for the United
States senate, spoke earnestly and
with apparent feeling, stating that the
representatives of the party had done
splendid work, hat confidence was In
the air, and that all republicans could
stand on the platform adopted and
fight shoulder to shoulder at the polls.
Mr.. Gronna was warmly applauded.
Senator McCumber spoke along the
same lines, stating that there was on
ly one republican party, that the only
question had been as to the best legis-
lation to carry out the principles OF
republicanism, and that the republi-
can party of the state was reunited.
Congressman Hanna made happy ad-
dress, congratulating the committee
on it's selection of officers, and express
sing the general sentiments of the
speakers. H. T. Helgeson, also can