Bisbee daily review., 1914-09-23


 The first battilion of politicials who yesterday morning descended on Dou- glas took the city without struggle. They received endorsements through the whole day and held the city They were the forces of the democrats. Lat CT, smaller detachments began to ar rive. Bull Moose and Republicans had taken charge of the city in the eve ming and Democrats had mostly evac- uated The advances and retreats of the several parties were successful from every point of view They were harmonious. unanimous and continu- ous.
 By 10 o'clock all the democratic committeeman who were in attendance on the conclave were gathered and ready for the call of the gavn. Many of the smaller precincts were repre- sented. Bisbee and the Warren dis trict, Douglas and Tombstone were m attendance in full mark. Proxies from Benson, Pierce Wilcox and other points made their appearance. Chair man M. c. Hankins. about to be deposed. called the meeting to or der, and temporary organization was completed
 First business before the meeting was the examination and passing Of credentials. On motion of A. C. Pier son @ committee was named 10 carry out that phase of the mornings work c. M. Roberts, J. R. Henderson and Allie Howe were named, credentials were presented and a recess was call ed for the examination of the papers The report of the committee was adopted without battle marking the first harmonious step of the conclave of democrats.
 A fight had been expected for the chairmanship. J. J. Bowen of Bisbee was one of the most prominent men named for the place M F. Bain of Douglas had been suggested as a pos, sible candidate F. A. Tovrea of War. ren early mentioned, had withdrawn his name from the lists. Nominations were called and MT Bain presented the name of J J. Bowen. There were no other candidates nominated. Mir Bowen was elected unanimously re sponded to the demands for a speech briefly thanking his fellow democrats for the honor and work they had conferred on him. The crucial point in the meeting had passed in tho second harmonious step of the demo crats of the county in their conclaye
 Followed the election of the re maining officers M F. Bain of Doug las was named vice-chairman Of tn, committee J. F. Mcdonald, one of tn, most active of the Bisbee democrats and a tireless worker, was named as secretary. E. A. Tovrea declined the election as treasurer, and elimination of the office was suggested by plac ing the duties on the shoulders of th' secretary. Mir. Mcdonald
 M. c. Hankins of Douglas Osca Zapf of Bisbee. Fred Ritter of Low ell. Dan Adamson of Dragoon, c. M Roberts of Wilcox, A. w. Howe O Tombstone and W. D. Monmonier O Pierce were named as a committe on platform. They retired to thei work while the remainder of tn committeeman took advantage of tn period to dine.
 The platform was read followin the reconvening It endorsed strong terms the measures and pol cies of President Wilson, 1t applau, ed the democratic officials of tn state. headed by Governor G. w. Hunt. 1t pledged the party to th support of all initiative measure which may be successfully carrie in the November election and pledge the party legislative candidates several popular and much needle state laws.
 Chief of these measures which th democratic platform includes in ii blanks is an amendment to the stat election laws which will eliminate th disgrace of the past election, wher