Semi-weekly herald., 1912-08-12
REPUBLICAN COUNTY
DELEGATES IN SESSION.


positions on the primary ticket, was
called to order at IL o'clock this fore
noon by County Chairman Folsom.
DIR. w. w. McEwen and L. p. Main
were named for temporary chairman
but Mr.. Main withdrawing DR.. Me.
Even was elected by acclamatiop.
In assuming the chair DR.. McEwen
said some Republicans apparently had
cold feet, but he was not one Of them
He said the outlook of electing Presi-
dent Taft was becoming brighter ev.
cry day. He said that reports from
the east indicate that New York Dem
ocrats, as well as many other east
ern sections. were fighting Wilson en-
account of Bryan dictation. and Re.
publicans should take courage because
he honestly believed that Mr.. Taft was
going to be reelected president IN
November.
George N. Raymond was elected
temporary secretary.
The following committees were then
on motion appointed by the chair:
Credentials-Dr. W. IL. C. Folsom,
Henry Berri and Mr.. Larson Of Kline
Permanent organization, rules and
order of business---W. C. Davidson,
Jack Cunningham, William Dobbins,
j. N. Springer and f. C. Ames.
Resolutions-B. w. Ritter, j. W.
Wingate and G. w. Moody.
The convention then took recess
until 230.
Afternoon Session
At 2:30 the assembly was called
to order and the committee on order
of business made its report, which
was adopted unanimously.
The assembly chose Attorney l.. p.
Main as permanent chairman, and
George N. Raymond was chosen as
permanent secretary.
The report of the committee on ere
dentials was read and was adopted
without opposition.
The committee on resolutions re-
ported the following which were unan-
imously adopted:
I'VE, the representatives of the Re
publican party of La Plata county,
Colorado, in assembly convened, re-
affirm our allegiance to the great
party of Lincoln, Grant and McKn-
ley, which has ever been in the fore
front of progress and advocated and
served the best interest of the nation.
eve earnestly endorse the platform
set forth by the national convention
held in Chicago, at which our great
standard bearer, William II. Taft was
renominated as the Republican candi-
date for president, and we pledge our
loyal and active support to both.
1--WE refer with pride and confidence
to the administration Of President
Taft, which has proven him to be a
sane and safe executive, under his
wise and statesmanlike administration
the nation has progressed as never
before, and his reelection will be an
assurance of confidence in the future,
and the continuance of national pros
perity, safety and advancement.
"The Republican party is party
of progress and wise business man.
agement.
"The welfare of the nation can best
be served within its ranks. 1t is
conservative and reliable and is the
great national bulwark Of defense
against the encraochments of social
ism and anarchy.
eve condemn the present Demo-
cratic state administration for its
wasteful extravaganza and incompet-
ency. The surplus in the state treas
ury when it went into power has been
dissipated, the treasury bankrupt, and
our public institutions compelled to
appeal to charity and public spirit for
maintenance.
"Our state has been deprived of its
full representation in the United
States senate, because an incompetent
Democratic legislature persisted in
playing peanut politics in preference
to serving the welfare and honor of
the state.
1--WE favor good roads and bridges
throughout the county, and a fair
and impartial expenditure of the coun-
ty appropriation for such purpose in
the different sections Of the county.
1--WE favor an economical and bust
ness management of county affairs
with special favors to none"
The next order of business taken
up was the nomination Of candidates
for county Offices.
Harry McDevitt placed before the
assembly the name Of l.. A. O'Don-
nell for representative from this dis
trict and on motion the secretary was
instructed 10 cast the ballot of the
assembly for Mr.. O'Donnell, he hav-
ing no opposition.
The names of A. Fassbinder and
Robert G. Dale were placed in nomi-
nation for sheriff. Mr.. Fassbinder
received forty-three votes and Mr..
Dale eleven, and the chairman de-
clared that under the primary law
both candidates were entitled to be
placed on the primary ballot and it
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