The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-08-15
CONVENTION WELL ATTENDED
AND HARMONIOUS SENATOR
LEWIS PRESIDES

VentlOn, the republican county con-
ventiOn, held at the court house to-
day, was a harmonious affair The
attendance was fair, considering the
fact that the farmers are in the midst
of their harvest.
The convention was called to order
at IL O'Clock by r. G. West, county
chairman, who stated the purpose of
the convention and called for nomi-
nations for temporary chairman.
Senator 3. w. Porter of Juliaetta was
placed in nomination, but declined
and placed in nomination M. e. Lewis,
candidate for the state senate. ole
Bohman of Troy, was nominated by
R. R. Sherfey, but declined and Mr..
Lewis was nominated by reclamation.
BY request of Mr. West, Sheriff John
l.. Woody escorted Mr.. Lewis to the
chair.
Mr.. Lewis, after thanking the con-
vention for the honor extended him,
spoke briefly, pointing to the benefits
from the conventions, which bring the
people together, and calling to atten-
tion to some of the constructive accom-
plishments of the republican party
during the present administration. He
reminded the members of the conven-
ton that the parry had taken the reins
of government with debt of 24,000,-
100000 hanging over the country. He
referred to the democratic revenue
law, and stated that the republican
administration had enacted in its
place law which had reduced the tax
burden appreciab1y. He said that
Liberty bonds were selling far below
par and were brought to par; that
the army and navy were reduced to
a peace basis and that a reduction
of government appropriations of
practically fifty per cent was effect
ed. In connection with this he refer
red to the excellent work Of Congress
man Burton l.. French of this city, the
reference being greeted with ap-
plause. The work of Senator Gooding,
chairman Of the farm bloc, in con-
nection with the tariff bill now pend
ing in congress, was referred to by
the speaker, who said that prosperity
for the farmer is now well on the
way. The budget legislation enacted
by the last congress was referred to
as of inestimable value to the cOun-
try.
Senator Lewis also spoke of the
republican record in the state during
the past four years, during which a
heavy deficiency was wiped out. In
conclusion he made an earnest plea
for the support of the entire repub
lican ticket.
The address was able and was well
received throughout.
Following the chairmans address,
L. G.. Peterson was elected secretary
of the convention.
Committees Selected
IL thot bo NJ, y,
name a committee of three on rules
and order of business; a committee
of three on credentials and that the
delegates from each precinct select
one of their number as a member of
the committee on resolutions. The
motion carried.
Arnold Lyon moved that commit
tee of three be named to district the
county for the purpose of selecting
delegates to the state convention. w.
E. Lee moved that the Lyon motion
be tabled temporarily. Mr.. Lyon call
ed for rising vote, which was grant
ed the motion losing. The original
motion, by Mr.. Lyon, was then voted
upon and carried.
G. G. Pickett suggested that, as
there was a considerable number will
ing to go as delegates to the state |
18, or twice the county's |
quota, be elected with a half vote
each. Decision on this was deferred |
until the afternoon session.
A recess of five minutes was taken,
after which the following committees
were named:
Rules and order of business-B. J.
Jones, PaIouse; Thomas Feeney, |
Genesee; Ole Bohman, Troy
Credentials -C. J. Hugo, Moscow;
J. H. Bother, Potlatch; H. w. Can
field Harvard.
Districting of county-Arnold Lyon, |
E. w. Porter, Juliaetta; j.
e. Gardner, Potlatch.
Committee on resolutions-Alvah |
Strong, Cora; Frank Lockhart Corn
wall; A. H. Oversmith, East Moscow;
Thomas Feeney, Genesee; H. w. Cam
field, Harvard. E. w. Porter, Julia
eta; John Miller, North Moscow;
Frank Nesbit, North Troy; E. A. Nc
Clellan, Palouse; Peter Clyde, Pot
latch; L. L. Young, Princeton; L. E.
Brooks, Southeast Moscow; Clarence
Larson, South Troy; G. l.. William
son, Southwest Moscow; J. r. Collins,
West Moscow
The chairman named A. H. Over
3ullIII DIS Cid VI IuS COlllnlCIOCl
On resolutions. A motion by r. R.
5herfey that the selection of a chair
man be left to the committee, was
Ost.
The convention adjourned to recon
7ene at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
French Wires Felicitations
Immediately after reconvening at
o'clock, the secretary read telegram
rom Hon. Burton L. French, who is
snroute to Washington, d. c., express
ng his best wishes for the success of
he convention. The telegram, which
vas dated at Minot, North Dakota,
vas as follows: Q
Greetings and best wishes to the
1atah county republican convention
Regret that am not permitted to be
present Success in your work
On motion, the temporary organiza-
ion was made permanent and the