Gilpin observer., 1912-04-25
DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION
DELEGATES SENT. TO COLORADO
SPRINGS ARE INSTRUCTED FOR
CHAMP CLARK - JAY BYRON
ENDORSED FOR ATTORNEY OF
THE FIRST DISTRICT.

Saturday evening the Democrats
of Gilpin county held their conven-
ton at the city hall and elected dele
gates to the state convention, which
convenes at Colorado Springs next
Monday. The representation from the
eleven precincts totaled "a and OF
this number all but two or three
were present. The assemblage was
unusually harmonious, the sentiment
O. the delegates being overwhelm-
ingly enthusiastic for Champ Clark
for the presidential nomination on
the Democratic ticket.
The convention was called to Or
der by County Chairman w. T. Plem-
mons. Jay Byron and Henry Eilmann
were made chairman and secretary
respectively of the permanent organ
ization. The credentials of the dele
gates as submitted from the several
precincts were accepted as the dele
gates qualified to sit in the con-
vention.
A committee of three, consisting
of w. H. Parenteau, w. ]. Stull and
w. T. Plemmons was appointed on
resolutions. They submitted the fol-
lowing, with the exception of refer
ence to Woodrow Wilson. This por-
ton of the resolution was an amend
ment to the original. The resolution
as amended carried unanimously:
1--WE, the Democrats of Gilpin coun-
ty, in convention assembled, reaf-
firm our allegiance to the principles
of Democracy and reassert our faith
and confidence in the Democratic
members Of congress and see In
their noble efforts in behalf Of the
interests OF the people, glorious
victory in the national election in
November.
1--WE heartily commend and endorse
the clean, efficient and praiseworthy
administration of the Democratic
party in Colorado, and brand as abb
solute falsehoods the charges of the
party of Guggenheim that the state
administration has been extravasant
CT negligent in the conduct of Of
fetal business.
'In the availability of the Honor
able Champ Clark for the high and
important position of president OF
the United States, We recognize all
that is to be desired by the Demo
cratic party and the people of the
nation in a fearless leader and
capable, sound and honest chief exc
cutive.
Resolved That it is the sense OF
the Democratic convention of Gilpin
county here assembled, that the dele
CATION to the state convention at
Colorado Springs be and are hereby
instructed to vote for delegates to
the Democratic national convention
who are favorable to the candidacy
of the Honorable Champ Clark for
the presidential nomination, as long
ton, with Woodrow Wilson as
second choice"
The delegates to the state conven'
ton were elected from the floor as
follows: A. ]. Doyle. J. c. McShane,
Geo. Vogel, H. C. Bolsinger, w. IL.
Parenteau, w. ]. Stull, Neil Mckay
J. v. Thompson, w. j. Hutchens.
These delegates will also represent
the county at the Second Congress
sional District convention, which
meets at Colorado Springs next Mon.
day.
After the election Of delegates a
poll of the convention was taken to
learn the sentiment Of the delegates
as to presidential favorites. or the
"a votes in the convention. CLARK re
ceived 81, Wilson 3. Harmon o.
The following resolution was in
troduced and carried without a dis
senting vote:
Resolved, That we unhesitatingl,
endorse the candidacy of the Hon
Jay Byron, Of Gilpin county. for the
position Of attorney of the First Judi
cial district, and commend him te
the Democrats and voters Of the dis
trict, as man OF sterling character
and worth, a competent attorney, ant
a man in every respect thorough,
qualified to fill the office"
Mr.. Byron thanked the convention
for the hearty endorsement and ex
preston OF confidence and esteem
He said he had always locked upor