The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-01

dez Democratic convention left Fair. banks arrangements were made with one of them 10 furnish the Citizen with an account of the transac- tions at the coast city. As this. at the time of writing. has not arrived | the only story of the convention at hand is that sent to the Times by l.afe F. Spray. one of the delegates to the convention from Graehl. and who was closely allied with the Da- vidson-Erwin faction. This report follows
 VALDEZ, March 20. 9:3o p. m.- The attempt 10 convene the Demo. cratic territorial convention in this city this morning resulted in the widest disorder and conduct which is characterized as a disgrace to the party.
 The hall was packed with the riff raff of Valdez and other coast points and an attempt made by former lab or candidate for delegate William O'Connor and his supporters to ef- feet temporary organization. O'Connor is supported by John Frame, John Moe and Martin liar. rais, the latter two of Fairbanks.
 When Secretary White began read, ing the roll call, he was attacked by O'Connor. the loudest mouthed of all those present and the leading spirit in the riot that followed the insult. Before order could be re- stored il became necessary to in yoke the aid of the United States marshal. who detailed his deputies to keep the peace.
 When O'Connor who holds the proxy of Harry Phillips, had been suppressed and quiet again reigned. the former candidate was nominated for temporary chairman by Jchn Moe and seconded by Martin liar rais. Edmund Smith, of Valdez, was placed in nomination by Cobb, of Juneau.
 When a second attempt was made 10 call the roll, OConnor, Frame. Moe and Harrais objected. their idea being to have the chairman chosen by the body of the house in a standing vote. When it was seen that their objection would not pre- vail. the supporters of O'Connor started a rough house and in the confusion it was impossible to re cord vote. Realizing that it would be impossible to accomplish anything. the session was adjourned until this afternoon
 At the appointed time the David son faction went to the hall. only to find the OCOnnor bunch in posses sion, the building being filled with his rowdy followers. After trying for an hour to gain admission. the late corners were compelled to ad- journ to Moose hall. where they proceeded to elect Smith temporary chairman. He immediately appoint ed a committee on credentials. con sisting of Davidson. Cheney. Dalv. EXum and Cobb, and the meeting was then adjourned to 8 D. m.
 At the evening session the con- mittee on credentials reported the delegates who were entitled to seats in the convent on. The report showed Frame in possession of the Nordale proxy After the prelimin- ary business had been disposed cf, the temporary organization was made permanent and Chairman Smith appointed committees on rules and order of business and platform and resolutions. On the first named committee are Davidson, Bach, Bunnell, Exum and Cheney and on the ether Jennings, Cherry, Spray, Whittlesey and Daily.
 An adjournment was then taken until tomorrow morning.
 It is expected that the rump con vention will nominate Harrais for delegate and O'Connor as national committeeman. SPRAY.