The Washington socialist. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1914-1915, 1914-08-13
PROCEEDINGS OF THE KIT
SAP COUNTY CON
VENTION.
Bangor Wash, July %, 1914.

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Following is a brief summary of the
Kitsap county convention, held at
Bremerton Sunday the Goth. The con
vention was called to order by T. NJ
Libby, of Bremerton, who explained
the calling of a mass meeting for nom
mating In lieu of a delegate conven-
ton was to allow the Slaves of the
government" (workingmen in the navy
yard, etc,) the privilege of participa-
ting, they not being allowed by civil
service rules to take part in a con-
vention for fear of discharge.
chosen chairman; Il. Il, Martin, of
Bangor, secretary, and w. e. Wester-
man assistant secretary.
The city hall of Bremerton was
rendered by Comrade Kady, mayor as
Union Halr' appeared too small
Delegations from the following locals
were present: Bangor, Breidablik,
Bremerton, Brownsville, Charleston,
Manette, Alfalfa, Pearson, Port Or
chard, Poulsbo (seceders) and Silver
dale, Extremes in attendance were
single representative from Local Pear.
son (Finnish), to twelve from the re-
Gently united regular and seceders of
Local Bremerton. Not represented:
Locals Burley and Crosby.
Some there were, who wished to at
once proceed to nominations, without
even the appointment of platform
to stand upon, but wiser counsels pre-
vailed and it was carried that steps be
taken to organize our county autono-
mously, and that a temporary commit
tee be elected until permanent organ
iZation could be effected, composed OF
lows: Bangor, E. E. Martin; Breida-
blk, Geo. Shold: Bremerton, W. d.
Mallory; Brownsville, A. Childress;
Charleston, Martha Chenoweth; Man
cite, Chris Jensen; Olalla, w. e. West
erman; Pearson, Frank f. Johnson;
Port Orchard, A. p. Stires; Poulsbo
(seceders), c. A. Johnson; Silverdale,
Mark NJ. Plessinger
A tie vote to take a recess till after
lunch was sat upon" by the chair
mans veto, and on motion a commit
tee on platform of seven: Brundage,
Giles, Kost, Kady, Libby, Shold and
Martin chosen.
CONS. Emma T. Gates, H. o. Mes
ford and Arthur Childress were elect
ed a committee on resolutions.
Recess taken until 1870 p. m.
Recovering at p. m, report of
resolutions committee was taken up.
Resolutions condemning the sentence
of life Imprisonment of Ford and Suhr
of Wheatland, Cal, hoppickers, fame
and "frameup," and demanding their
immediate release of Gov. Johnson,
were adopted unanimously
| Resolution for amendment restrict
ing power of courts in issuing injunc-
tions, and that no one be adjudged in
contempt except by jury trial; also
demanding the abolition Of all useless
laws on state statute books be abol-
ished, were adopted.
Resolution urging endorsement of
/ Washington State Congressman ]. w.
| Bryan's bill to seize Colorado coal
mines was, after some discussion, re-
referred to committee, as was another
favoring government" in lieu Of col
lective control of railroads. Both evil
IDENTIFY "died bornin."
The discussion on platform was ex-
| tended and earnest. The platform
adopted by King county was rehabili-
tated and direct recognition of the
class struggle and collective" in lieu
of public ownership" etc, substitute
ed Lacking sufficient working class"
sentiment and verbiage for "the red
county of Washington" this final
plank was attached:
1.-The Socialist party, when in office,
shall always and everywhere, until the
present system of wage slavery is ut
terly abolished, make the answer to
this question is guiding rule Of CON
duct: will this legislation advance
the interests of the working class and
aid the workers in their class struggle
against capitalism? If it does, the So
caIst party is for it. If it does not,
the Socialist party is absolutely OPP
posed to it,"
Nominations.
For representative, I'd district-W.
e. Westerman Olalla.
For county sheriff.. II. Fellows,
Silverdale.
Fo rcounty clerk-E. g. Martin,
Bangor.
For county auditor-W H. Hawkes.,
Manette.
For county treasurer-Mrs. e. l..
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