Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-15
IOWA REPUBLICANS.
Hutchinson Nominated for Governor
The Platform Adopted

DEs MONIES, Iowa, Aug. 16-The republican
state convention resumed its session this morn
ing at 10 o'clock. On the twenty fifth ballot
Mr.. Hutchinson was nominated for governor
This was followed by wild enthusiasm, the
waving Of flags and long prolonged cheers.
When order was restored each Of .he candi-
dates was brought to the convention and made
brlef speech. The convention then ballotted
for lieutenant governor with the result that
Poynes was chosen ON the second ballot
TIE PLATFORM.
Resolved That the republican party of Iowa,
in convention assembled, congratulates the
country on the restoration of the party's power
in the Federal government We indorse the
administration of President Harrison as emil
nently wise, loyal and just. We favor iberai
ther legislation as will secure to the old soldier
his just dues from government he has faith
fully served and enriched by his sacrifice.
Second That We demand Of Congress the
protection OF American industry when it does
not foster trusts or trade conspiracies, and we
demand the same protection for farm products
that is given to the products Of the labor Of
other classes
Third. That we affirm the power of the state
to control all corporations created by it or do
ing business with our people. favoring equal
laws for all localities and individuals and no
favors to one class Of citizens denied to others.
We urge upon Congress the absolute stopping
Of rebates and determinations on railroads
that foster monopolies and prevent competi-
tions
Fourth. That it is the duty of the state and
Federal government to enact and execute laws
to punish trade conspiracies, trusts and COM
bines designed to limit the production of the
necessaries of life, raise prices and interfere
with the natural course of trade that diverts
the same from the cities and towns of Iowa to
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Fifth. That We reafirm the past utterances
OF the republican party of Iowa upon prohibi-
ton, which has become the settled policy of
the state and upon which there should be no
backward step. We stand for the complete en-
forcement OF the law.
Sixth. That we extend q hearty welcome to
the four new states which have been 80 long
knocking at the door OF the union, and we con-
gratulate them on republican success, whereby
their admission into the sisterhood was SO
happily achieved.
seventh. We deplore the loss Of life on our
railways and the danger attending so many of
our citizens engaged in railway employment,
and We urge upon the legislature to take such
practical steps as will secure all possible pro-
lection to this class of our people.
Eighth. That we favor the establishment of
courts Of arbitration for the settlement of
differences between corporations and organized
labor.
Ninth. That we profoundly sympathize with
the bona dde settlers of the Des Moines river
lands, and we express the hope that in the end
they will be made secure in the rights to which
they entitled.
Tenth. That We endorse the wise and vigor-
Gus administration Of Gov. Larrabee. and we
approve his policy that all laws shall be fear
lessly and honestly enforced.
A separate resolution was reported and
adopted-buti it is not considered part of the
Platforms follows:
We approve the action Of the twenty-second
general assembly on the subject of railway
legislation. And should experience prove Il
necessary we favor such amendments TO the
present law as shall be needed to protect il
in the interests Of right and justice to all