Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-15

tration by mutual agreement-a method
always at the command of the parties in
dlspute-whlle every resort to mob violence
as modeoi redress must be promptly and
sternly rebuked as leading directly to an
archy, the overthrow of all government
and the obstruction of all civil rights
Seventh-That they heartily approve of
the prompt and effective acton of Gov.
Rusk In suppressing the riotous mob insti-
gated by Anarchist agitators in the city of
Milwaukee and vicinity as both wise and
merciful. BY it order and the reign of law
were az once restored, life and property
were made secure and the wholesome in
fuence OF the example WAS felt throughout
the whole country. His rec election is there
lore commended to iust-minded, law-abid
ing and order-loving citizens of all classes
as an expression to the world that the free
and intelligent people of Wisconsin sustain
governor who has done his duty.
Elghth-That for more than quarter of
q century past the administration of the at
fairs OF this state has been mainly con-
Quoted by representatives of the Republican
party; that they have proved honest, faith
full and capable public servants; that the
business OF the state has been wisely and
economically managed and that no defalca-
tiOns have occurred or misconduct reflect
ing dlscredlt upon the manner in which
they have discharged their duties. This
honorable record offers the best guarantee
to the people for the future if they continue
to contide the administration OF state af.
fairs to Republican hands.
recognizing the evils Of intemper-
ance, the Republican party desires to
adopt the most effective means for it's sup
preston. But we recognize the fact that
statute regulations which are not sup
ported by public opinion are imperative
and tend to bring all law into disrepute,
oy,d ha1i ho 4 bo, 4
of public sentiment the existing laws OF
this state which permit communities, &C
cording to the sentiment prevailing in them,
to prohibit the traffic in Intoxicating
liquors or to control it by police regua.
tions and to limit it by high license, offers
the best and most practical means of deal
ing with the evils resulting from the liquor
traffic.
Tenth-That the principles of the public
| regulation of railway corporations is q
wise and salutary one for the protection Of
| all classes OF people and when unj asst dis
ordinations are between persons and
| places especially in the fixing of freight and
| passenger rates between competing and
| non-competing stations; they pledge the
| Republican party, If entrusted with the
| power, TO correct them to the end that the
people and the railways shall alike enjoy
| the fair and equitable protection o. the
| law.
Eleventh--That we endorse the action OF
our Legislature in providing farmers insti-
tutes or auxiliaries to the State Agricultur-
al College in the dissemination of progress
sive and useful information among the
| agricultural people and we favor continu-
| ance of them.
THE STATE COMMITTEE.
II. A. Taylor, of Hudson, was
chosen chairman of the State Central
Committee, and the committee COM
pleted as follows:
First District-J. E. Burton, OF Geneva
| Lake, and Stanley B. Smith, OF GAINESVILLE.
Second. F. Ware, OF Fond du Lac, and
| S. s. Barney, of West Bend.
Third. G. Monahan OF Lafayette, and
| G. II. Baxter, OF Lancaster.
Fourth-Charles A. Chaplin and Theo.
| Often, of Milwaukee.
Fifth-Geo. Kuesterman, of Green Bay,
and Z. G. Oliver, OF Sheboygan.
| Sixth-A. B. Whitman, OF Outagamie,
and r. L. D. Potter, of Waushara.
Seventh-C. Kerwin, Of Tomak and J. FL.
| Miner OF Richland Center.
Eighth-Geo. B. Shaw, of Eau Claire, and
| j. w. Degrafi, of Buffalo.
Ninth-Alex. Stewart, of Wausau, and
| Joseph Leroy, OF Marinette.