Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-04
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Gentlemen, It would be disgrace
 not to have that man succeed himself He not only honors Arkansas, but he honors the nation as United States senator. With the two senators which
 we have representing Arkansas in the person of James P. Clarke and Joe T. Robinson, it is the peer of any state in the union. We are proud of both of them and we hope they will stay there. .,...
 "We are also proud of our congress sional delegation. Since the Democrat ic party has put upon the statute books of this nation the tariff law, the banking law, the trust law, the income tax law, the benefits to the toiling millions ol the country is n- expressible. To our two senators and seven congressman is due much,Of the credit.
 Now gentlemen, 1 recognize that it is warm, that the house is entirely too warm, at least it seems so to some of them, so I shall not talk much longer. If Judge Kirby has any just grounds for contest he shall be heard. On the other hand, he has had the oppor- tunity to present his proof if he has any, and if he has any additional proof further than that which has been furnished, he shall present it and be heard. ,,.1. E- ...4.
 "Now, gentlemen of the convention, I thank you one and all, friend and foe-and who oppose me just as much as those who are with me. Now, gentlemen of the convention, what is the further pleasure of the conven- tion?" .,.ss,
 b Afternoon Session.
 The first business of the afternoon session was the appointment of the platform committee which is ,, com posed of Judge w. M. Kavanaugh, chairman; w.. T. Eatman, Jess Marlin J. M. Gates, Eugene Williams. T. E. Wood. V. A. Beeson, J., A. Stafford, f. C.. McRae, T. J. Moore. Dean Cole man, R.. B. Jeffreys, J. C.. Ross, Dick Rice, Pitt Holmes. w M. Lewis. J. B. McDonnah, M. F. Dickson, Ed l.. Matlock, John H. White, J. C; Caston, Walter Snapp, Harry Cook. Lee Cozart, Dr. Boker, Paul Litt.e and J. N. Tillman.
 The committee on procedure is composed of R. lP. Allen, chairman; R. F. Milwee, Roy G. Bruce, Joe Wal ker. ,L. c. Smith, A. S. Reinhardt.
 Colonel Stephen Brundridge of Searcy presented a resolution which would change the present primary election laws of the state. It passed MT. Brundidge made d short talk telling the conventio that he thought the passing of the resolu- tion was necessity. The passing of this resolution, said ,Mr. Brundidsc would do away with fraud in the elections. He said that he did not know that fraud had been committed, but if. the resolution was passed it would put stop to- the cry of fraud. Goverlhor Hays Wants Better Laws.
 After a motion had been made to pass the resolution, Governor George w. Hays offered second, and asked that it be passed unanimously. The resolution of Mir. Brundidge reads:
 '"Whereas, under. a. recent decision of the supreme court of Arkansas, it appears that the present primary election laws of the state are in adequate ito give to individual rights which the court can enforce. And whereas, We, believe said cleo tlon laws are totally inadequate. to prevent the commission of fraud and in our primary elections. And whereas we believe that the future success and welfare sof the Democratic party of the state de- bends upon rigid primary, election laws and will ensilre eradication of fraud and prove absolute honesty and fairnes in said election:
 Now. therefore. be it resolved. That the convention select .a commit. tee of five to draft and present to the next legislature of the state a proper and sufficient bill governing the prt- mary elections. and we do request that said legislature enact said bill into a law.
 Be it resolved further, That the following be appointed as members or said committee: Hon. John M. More. Little Rock; Hon. T. c. Me Rae. Prescott; Hon. J. M. Hill, Fort smith: Hon. J. I. Moore, Helena: Hon. J. M. Stayton. Helena"
 After the resolution had been adopted Chairman Elliott made motion that Col. Brundidge be added " 'Ao Si'ilittOe dlu JuuSe E. J ker- Win made motion that Governor Hays De also added, making the committee seven instead of five. Both nomina- tons received seconds and unani- mously passed
 telegram was received from Car roll Armstrong of Morriltoa fin which he stated his regret at not being able to attend the meetings of ,ne convention Mir. Armstrong stated that this was the first meeting in 5O yea"s that he had missed and had it not been for illness he would nof nave failed to attend this one.
 ". G. Hutton prepared a telegram winch was sent him in the name of the convention hoping for his sneedy recovery and regret at his not being able to attend the meetings.
 Robinson Responds.
 Alter repeated calls for a speech. SC aator Joe T. Robinson yielded to the cries of the masses by paving a high. compliment to Governor Hays for the manner in which he is run nil" the affairs of the state. He told Of the work being done ia coneress