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Show If WILL BE J. L RAWLINS. Fullest and Latest Specials from the Democratic Convention. JUDGE HENDERSON AND MOSES THATCHER WILDLY CHEERED, While Delegate John T. Caine is Silently Si-lently Ignored. AFTER A TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION ORGANIZA-TION A RECESS IS TAKEN. The TJsmal Committees Are Appointed Who and What They Are President Presi-dent Mmoot Tenders the Use or the Tabernacle to the Convention Which Is Accepted Features of the Meeting. Provo, Utah, Oct. 5., 2:45 T. M. Special. The time since the convention took a re-cess re-cess has been spent in caucusing' to a great extent. From present indications it would appear ap-pear that a contest would result on the delegate dele-gate nomination. Early this morning it was thought that Judge Henderson's letter of withdrawal would settle the question, and that Rawlins would have a walkover. had been made in the establishment of Democracy in Utah. lie said: "T.our delegates to Chicago were accorded a hearty reception and taken into the convention con-vention on an equal footing." Applause. He referred to the home rule bill in a commendatory com-mendatory manner. His laudatory remarks concerning Cleveland were received with wild enthusiasm, lasting fully five minutes. He predicted the election of the nominee of the Democratic convention. TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION". 12:30 p. m. 3. R. Thurman of Provo has been named as temporary chairman and E. W. Exum of Ogden temporary secretary. Chairman Thurman addressed the convention conven-tion in a conservative manner, counseled that care be taken in the nomination, and the making of the platform. At the conclusion of his remarks the call for the convention was read by Secretary Exum. It was voted that a committee on credentials be appointed, one from each county; voted that two assistant secretaries be appointed. Ivens of Washington Wash-ington county and Billings of Beaver were chosen. COMMITTEES APPOINTED., 12:35 p. m. The committee on credentials has been elected as follows: J. F. Talton, Beaver; O. H. Snow, Box Elder; O. C. Ormsby, Cache; Hyrum Stuart, Davis; Carl Wilberg, Emery; J. C. 8wenou, Garfield; John Farrish, Iron; W. A. C. Bryan, Juab; W. H. Pratt, Millard ; John Hopkins, Morgan ; Alma Finley, Rich; M. YV. iSnow, Salt Lake; Ferdinand Erickou, San Pete; Solon Spero, Summit; F. A. Hjaiwotid, San Juan; O. Morgaldy, Sevier; C. L. Anderson, Tooele; J. J. McCiellan. Utah; A. Snow, Washington; Richard Bridge, Wasatch; John Zamon, Weber. A committee of eleven was : appointed on permanent organization and order of business as follows: J. D Peters, C. H. Hart, H. H. Spencer, W. M. Roylance, E. O. Rideout, M. P. Rassmussen, L. R. Cropper, John T. Caine, S. D. Underwood, Horatio Pickett. 12:45 p. m. Voted that a committee of seven be appointed on platform. C. W. i a' JOSEPH L- RAWLINS. In all probability the coming candidate of the Utah Democracy for delegate to congress. Henderson - is mighty popular ' with his party, and it is now quite likely that his friends will insist upon his candidacy. He is, however, firm in his refusal re-fusal to be considered a candidate, aud is doing all ha can to stop the work being done in his behalf. Kentucky Smith of Ogden is one of his firmest friends, and he told me this noon that no man was rreater than his party, hence he must accept. Rawlins Is still the leader, I believe, if it came to a vote, and all indications now point that way. Henderson will address the convention conven-tion and demand . that no votes fn Vim Tl.t will man Penrose, David Evans, W. H. King. J. W. Judd, William K. Reid, J. H. Paul and G. T. Beau were appointed. Voted, to refer all resolutions to the committee com-mittee without debate. TEE TABERNACLE TENDERED. Chairman Richards announced that President Presi-dent dmoot had tendered the tabernacle for the use of the convention and it was voted to accept the same during the rest of the convention con-vention deliberations. BE ASSEMBLED. The convention has reassembled and is waiting to hear the report of the committees commit-tees on permanent organization and resolu-. resolu-. tions. It is not likely that a vote for dele- gates will be reached much before 6 o'clock. 211 p. m. Voted that the convention take a recess until 3:30 o'clock. At this hour the Democratic club of Ogden, several bands and drum corps and scores of delegates are marching up and down the street wildly cheering for H. P. Henderson. A strong effort will be made to force the nomination to and on Henderson. un vee-DV va uiuja Lists vr ui Ui call Rawlins' nomination, so think the party leaders. Caine is not considered in It. Dave Evans of Ogden is in the hands of his friends, but will cut no figure, I believe. Will King will have some complimentary votes, nis supporters held a secret meeting meet-ing last night, but what was determined is unknown. At this hour it looks like Rawlins, Raw-lins, but it seems that a ballot will be necessary. neces-sary. THE PRELIMINARIES. Provo, Oct 5. (Special. The biggest, and most enthusiastic convention in the history of Democracy in Utah, opened In the Provo Opera house this morning. The house was packed from pit to dome, and many ladies occupied seats in the galleries. The interior was handsomely decorated with flags and bunting; the picture of Grover j - Cleveland appeared at the back of the stage; many mottoes adorned the walls, among the most noticeable being "Tariff reform still our purpose," "At all times and in all places wo trust the people," "Give us liberty and local self-government," "Strict economy in public expenditures." An Ovetion to Henderson. 12:05 o'cloi-k Judge Henderson just en- tered the hall and was greeted with tbe wild-, wild-, est enthusiasm by all the delegations. The dekgttcs are slow in gathering and the time is taken up with musical selections. caine greeted with silence. 12:10 p. m. John T. Caine just came in I and took bis seat with the Salt Lake delega- J tion. but not even the faintest kind of ap plause Greeted him. At this hour Rawlins has the call for the !:uir,ation. Weber county is trying to rk up enthusism for Dave Evans of ;dcn. Moses Thatcher has been escorted J to the stage and the convention cheers him iu;y. THE CONVENTION. The convention was called to order by Chrrles C. Richards, chairmen of the terri-ti.fial terri-ti.fial commitUo. He said great progress 1 " |