Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1912-09-03
FERGUS H0N0RED BY
DEMOCRATS OF STATE
State Convention at Great Falls Names H. A
Davee For Superintendent Of Public InstruC-
ton and Tom Stout For COngFeSs--WaSh
and Stewart Win Big HOnOrs

The democrats of Fergus county
have every reason to be pleased over
the showing made by their delegation
to the state convention of democrats
held last Thursday and Friday at Great
Falls. One of the congressional nOmi-
nations came to them unexpected and
unsolicited, while Prof. H. A. Davee,
Of this city, was nominated for state
superintendent Of public instruction by
very decisive majority. The big
delegation from this county played an
important part in the work of the con-
vention and won the respect and ad-
miratiOn of all on account of their
fighting qualities and consistency.
Satisfied With Ticket.
While there were some personal dis
appointments, as must ever be the case
when number of men aspire for the
same position, there was a feeling of
general satisfaction among the demo-
Gratis of the state with the ticket
named at Great Falls. There were
some spirited contests, but they left
not the slightest trace of personal re-
sentiment and the defeated candidates
all announced their intention of getting
into the harness and working hard for
the success of the entire ticket. From
present indications, there will be no
schisms in the party this fall, but it
is apparent that united front will be
presented in the battle between now
and election day.
Triumph for Walsh.
AS was anticipated, the big figure in
the convention was the Hon. T. j.
Wo1ch nf Ho10no candidate fnr tho
preferential nomination for United
States senator. The opponents of Mr.,
| Walsh tOiled in vain to find some man
willing to oppose the brilliant Helena
attorney for the nomination, but were
unsuccessful, and Walsh was nomi.
mated by acclamation. It is conceded
on all sides that this will give the en-.
tire ticket fine boost.
Stewart Is Strong.
The eastern Montana adherents OF
w. B. George, of Billings, candidate
for governor, were badly disappointed
George made gallant fight and went
down with colors flying. Sam v. Stew
art, of Virginia City, won the honor
after clean, fair fight, which left nc
occasion for rancor or bitterness. His
splendid personality and advanced
progressiveness will contribute great
ly toward his success, by an over
whelming vote, in November.
Norris Sounds Keynote.
The convention was called to order
at noon Thursday by Sam v. Stewart
chairman of the state committee. Mr.
Stewart made distinctly favorable
impression when he stated that, fol
reasons purely personal, he would re
frain from making any address. This
one act revealed the innate fairness
of the man, who did not desire to take
the slightest advantage of his dis
tinguished opponent for gubernatoria
honors. After Secretary Seth Maxwell
had read the official call, Mr.. Stewar
presented Governor Edwin L. Norris
as the temporary chairman.
Governor Given ovation.
Governor Norris was given splen
did ovation when he appeared on thu
platform. Everybody in the hall arose
and cheered for several minutes, ant
the governor was visibly affected b!
this spontaneous tribute from tn,
members of the party which he hal
SO often lead to victory.
Never, perhaps, in his entire careel
has Governor Norris made greatel
speech than on this occasion. Aftel
briefly outlining the national situation
and paying beautiful tributes to VIII
son, Marshall and Bryan, he launched
into a comprehensive discussion o
state matters. He specifically men
toned the reforms which are desired
for the more efficient government o
the affairs of this state and outlined
a plan whereby the addition of var
ious new commissions will entail NJ
additional financial burden upon thu
state. Upon the conclusion of hi
great address Governor Norris wa
given another fine ovation.
Committees Named.
The temporary organization wa
quickly effected and the three com
mittees were named. The delegation
from Fergus named John A. Coleman
as the member on credentials, /. B
kirkland on platform and resolutions
and Tom Stout on permanent organiza
ton and order of business. Prior tt
this. Roy e. Ayers had been chosel
chairman Of the Fergus delegation.
Two Nominations Made.
The convention adjourned to NEE
at 4 o'clock, but some contests in tn
credentials committee necessitated ,
postponement, and it was three hour
later before the convention was agail
called to order. A couple of contests
one from Valley and the other from
Silver Bow county, were fought out OF
the floor Of the convention, after whicl
the other reports were made and ae