Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-02-14
TAYLOR CHOSEN
AS SUCCESSOR
TO EVANS
FORMER STATE AUDITOR Be
COMES CHAIRMAN OF REPUB-
LICAN COMMITTEE.
ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION
Fight Narrows to Contest Between
Bonners Ferry Man and James
Gipson of Caldwell.

Stephen D. Taylor, former state audi
tor, was elected chairman of the Re-
publican state central committee, at a
meeting of the committee held in Boise,
Monday. Mr. Taylor succeeds Evan
Evans of Grangeville. Mr.. Evans call
ed the meeting of the Republican COM
mittee for the purpose of presenting his
resignation. Owing to illness, Mr..
Evans was unable to attend the meet
ing.
Resolutions of praise for Mr.. Evans
were passed by the committee, and his
resignation was deplored.
The election of Chairman Taylor
came after an all-day session of the
committee during which an effort was
made by the factions represented to
agree upon some satisfactory man.
Taylor was then elected by accla-
nation. The new chairman was for
two terms state auditor. He was, prior
to serving the state in that capacity,
engaged in the newspaper business. His
home. is Boomers Ferry.
Fight Between Two Men.
The fight over the Craftsmanship
narrowed down to two men, although
several others were active through
their friends. d. w. Hays of Pocatello, |
Morte Gwinn of Boise, James II. GipsOn |
of Caldwell and Stephen d. Taylor were
considered Only Taylor and Gipson |
were nominated. Later the hackers of |
Gipson withdrew his name. Adjourn |
ments were frequent in order to per-
4 L.
man. On the final vote Taylor carried |
off the honors. He Immediately took |
sharge of the meeting, and a Republican
ovefeast was held until late at night.
Resolutions of sympathy over the
ieath of the late U. S. Senator James
It. Brady and j. w. Jones' deceased
from Jefferson county,
we're adopted After acceptance of the
of Chairman Evans, the fol
owing resolution was adopted
Resolutions Laud Evans.
BE it hereby,
Resolved, That, whereas in accept
ne the resignation of Evan Evans as
hartman of the state Republican cen
raj committee of Idaho, the Republic
m party is losing the active services
If loyal Republican, a gentleman
whose activities and allegiance to his
'arty are beyond question, whose hon
sty, ability and devotion to the Repub
lean party has commanded the respect
nd confidence of one and all Be it
urther
Resolved, That this resolution be
iven to the press, and that a copy be
iven Mr.. Evans, with thanks and ap 1
recitation for faithful services render
d in manner so square, honest and I
Intelligent that it is with regret that
he committee accepts Mr. Evans res
gnation."
Vice Chairman Shad L. Hodgins pre-
idede over the meeting. In his open
az remarks he said that the Repub-
can party stood for two paramount
ssues, first, victorious conclusion of
he war; and second, constructive eri-
cism of its administrator. In his let
Or of resignation Chairman Evans ex-
ressed regret at retiring from the
management of the party's affairs.
Statement by Mr.. Evans.
In announcing his resignation, the fol
wing was submitted to members of the
)mmittee by Chairman Evans:
Il have concluded to tender at this
me my resignation as chairman of
lis committee. / think l need not go /
ito detail as to the reason. One ground {
lone seems entirely sufficient
lould not wish or expect to be chair s
an of this committee for the coming
impaign, and that being true | think ]
lie work should be taken up at this
me by someone who will likely con-
nue. the work on through the cam
align. He should have time to or
inize his work prior to the onerous :
titles of the active campaign. I ten .
sr my resignation at this time so as
enable the, work to 90 forward moro !
and therefore more effee E
vely.
'SIn rendering my resignation ! de-
re first to express my thanks to the
embers of the committee for the CO.
,eration and support which they have !,
ven me during the time I have held
e chairmanship. Things have not
me altogether as we should have liked, "
1T, speaking for myself, I gave the
st there was in me and have no re- e
cts to register other than that my z
Drk could not have been crowned with
tier success. There were conditions I
hich l need not discuss which were j
Ird to overcome. But ! entertain no
'ubt that the party as a party has Y
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