The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-02
CONVENTION FOR
FERRIS DESPITE F.
ALL PRECEDENTs
Grady Democrats sidestep Rules Of
Game and Declare In Favor Of
Congressman; Vote for Reso-
luton Unanimous. Is
WOMEN ARE WELCOMED
INTO PARTY COUNSELS
Mrs. Gilkey Chosen Temporary secre-
tary' Mineo Man Temporary
Chairman; Delegates Chosen
for State Meet, Feb. S. II

Tor state Meet, Feb. 5. II
1t was a departure from political
precedent and it wasn't on the pro.
gram but it happened and there was
no way to head 1t off: the Demo
cratic county convention, in session
at the court house Saturday after
neon for the purpose of electing del
egates to the state convention which
will be held in Muskogee Feb. s by
unanimous vote, endorsed the candi-
dacy of Scott Ferris for u. S. sem
I ptor
1 1t came about in this way: when
The committee on resolutions sub
mitted its report, no mention was
made of the candidacy OF Mr.. Ferris
but there was paragraph which
declared in favor of honoring public
servants who have given loyal ser.
vice and announcing opposition to
any candidate who had not heartily
supported the government during the
war. No sooner was the report read
than B. Wall, of Minco precinct, was
on his feet, to inquire, "Mr. Chair
man, would it be permissible to or
fer an amendment to these resolu-
tions?' and receiving an affirma-
tive answer, he said, Then pro-
pose that we endorse the record OF
Scott Ferris and his candidacy for
U. s. senator" A storm Of applause
Immediately broke loose and after
I umerous delegates had seconded
the motion, the chair put the ques-
tion, which carried without a dis
senting vote.
. Due to delay in the arrival OF
trains from the south, the conven-
ticn did not get under way TIL after
the hour designated. About 100 del
egates were present when b. b.
Barefoot, county chairman, called the
meeting to- order and announced the
temporary officers as selected by
the county central committee. J. w.
Morgan of Minco, temporary chair
man, was escorted to the chair and
Mrs. w. II. Gilkey, temporary Sec
retary, took her place, the choice OF
! the committee being greeted with
marked manifestations of approval.
On assuming the chair, Mr.. Nor
| gan spoke briefly but pointedly out
lining the political and economic is.
/ sues before the country and paying
tribute to the achievements OF the
Democratic party in conducting the
war. There has never been an in
stance in which the party conducting
a successful war has not been re-
turned to power in this country" he
declared. "The Democratic party
has made mistakes as all men and
all parties do because they are hu-
man but ii has stood by its pledges
to the people and has administered
the affairs of the nation on a high
plane. The Democratic party can
be trusted to guide the nation in the
trying hours before it in way that
will make us prosper at home and
win respect abroad
81 esteem it special privilege to
be permitted to preside over the
first Democratic convention in this
county in which the women sit De
side the men. want to welcome
the women into our party councils.
| believe they will help US to purify
politics and to make Oklahoma what
great state should be-"
On motion of Alger Melton all
Democrats present were declared
delegates from their respective pre-
cincts. On motion of B. b. Bare
foot, the chairman appointed com
mittees as follows;
= Nomination of delegates: B. B
Barefoot, NJ. b. Louthan, Miss Anne
Wade ONeill, DR.. Henning of Tuttle
and Mrs. Claude Southwark of Po
: casset.
Resolutions: Alger Melton. Judg'
q Frank NJ. Bailey, Mrs. r. X. Woot
j ten, ]. NJ. Ramsbarger of Verden ana
o Geo. H. Evans.
n While the committees were pre-
s. pairing their reports, stirring speech
es were delivered by NJ. l. Stoke
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