Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-08
BOTH PARTIES HOLD
COUNTY CONVENTIONS
DEMOCRATS FOR HARMON-RE-
PUBLICANS UNRESTRICTED
Both Conventions Without Incident
OF Unusual Interest-Unit Rule
Adopted by Democrats Delegates
Were Named to State Convention.

botn the Democratic and Repub-
lican county conventions held YES
terday afternoon were quiet and on
the usual order of cut and dried af-
fairs. The democratic delegates were
instructed for Harmon without dis
senting vote, while the republican
delegations were sent uninstructed.
The democratic convention held in
the Vivier opera house was presided
over by Judge James B. Wells as
chairman. Louis Kowalski served as
secretary.
0. c. Dancy, ]. Valdetero and DR..
S. X. Hallam were appointed to look
over the credentials of the delegates.
While this committee was prepar-
ing its report, W. B. Walton of San
Benito was asked by Hon. John |.
kleiber to address the meeting. Be-
fore Mr.. Walton took the floor, Judge
A. w. Cunningham, G. w. Rutledge
and l.. H. Bates were appointed as
committee to decide on the basis
Of precinct representation.
Mr. Walton addressed few words
to the audience, telling them in un-
flattering terms what he thought Of
those claiming to be democrats and
voting against democratic candi-
dates. The speaker called the atten-
tion of the audience 10 the fact that
the electoral congress which elected
Jackson to his second term met in
Baltimore, the seat of this years con-
vention. Speaking Of the different
candidates. Mr.. Walton said that
they were all good men and that,
while he was personally in favor of
Champ Clark, he did not think much
of the man who bolted the ticket be-
cause he could not get his man nomi-
mated
Upon the invitation of the chair,
heartily second by Mr.. Kleiber.
Judge w. r. Jones made a short
speech endorsing the candidacy of
Judson Harmon.
The committee on credentials re
ported next that all of those present
ing themselves as delegates had the
proper credentials.
On motion of Mr.. Kleiber, the
chair appointed a committee to draw
up resolutions instructing the dele
gates and also to select the delegates
to be appointed to attend the state
convention. The committee was
composed of John |. Kleiber, ].
Crawford, a. Bollack, Julian Vera,
Charles B. Combe, d. McKinnon and
j. c. Bennett
While this committee was out Mr..
Valdetero of San Benito made short
but interesting "old-time Democrat
ic'' talk.
The committee reported back
resolution instructing the delegates
to vote as a unit in favor Of Judson
Harmon. The report was adopted
unanimously.
The following delegates were
named to attend the state conven-
ton: James B. Wells, T. A. Kinder,
w. r. Jones, Dr. S. H. Bell, DR.. s. X.
Hallam, L. NJ Valdetero, Ellis Ross,
If. C. Hill, Jim Bazar, l.. H. Bates,
~. L. Crawford, ]. A. Browne, James
ELaGro, w. A. Rutledge, c. B. Combe
and j. X. Wells.
There being no further business
the meeting adjourned.
Republican Delegaes Uninstructed
The republican meeting was of
much shorter duration. 1t was held
in the federal court room, about
thirty delegates being present. The
meeting lost no time in getting down
to business, and there was no speech
making.
C. H. More was elected chairman
and w. G. Craig secretary.
The unit rule was adopted and 1t
was decided to send an uninstructed
delegation to the state republican
convention. The following were
elected as delegates:
Emile Wise, F. A. Schaff, w. B.
Linton, c. H. More, F. c. Pierce.
Noah Allen and S. F. Williams.
Although the delegates were unin-
structed, the adoption of the unit
rule and the fact that the majority
: of the delegates are supporters OF
Roosevelt, makes the Cameron coun-
ty practically Rooseveh delegation