St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-01

1874 votes; Walsh, 149; Slotten, 149;
Holmes, 1925; Montgomery, 80; Fan
cher. 1111a; Clarey Is; Bartlett 80;
Streeter, 81; Cotton. 33. When the re-
suit of the first ballot was announced,
Harmon having received majority of
the votes for railroad commissioner,
was declared elected by the chairman.
1t was then moved that Walsh and Slot
ten be declared elected. A substitute
demanding another ballot was carried.
The names, Montgomery, Bartlett,
Cleary, Streeter and other light
weights were withdrawn before the
second ballot was ordered. While
the tellers were counting the votes
for the second ballot on railway COM
missioners the resolutions committee
presented the platform. The plankS
relating to Gov. Miller's course, lotter-
les and prohibition were received with
great applause. The platform was
adopted by viva voce vote, only two
or three nays being recorded against it.
Then Mr.. Murphy, of Grand Forks,
wanted to amend the tariff plank. He
offered resolution that the tariff plank
of the national convention of 1884 be in
dorsed instead of that of 1888. Walsh
was nominated for railway commits
sioner on the second ballot. Slotten
lacked two votes. Slotten was then
nominated by acclamation for the last
member of the railroad commission.
The Murphy resolution was defeated,
and the platform as read adopted.
The platform indOrSeS the adminiStra-
ton of President Harrison and the
pending silver legislation; urges the
passage of the federal election bill; ex
tends congratulations to Speaker Reed
e., fn fo tot hn
and demands as high rate of protec-
tion on woolen industries as is accorded
the most favored manufactures. 1t eS-
pecially favOrS any and all legislation
tending to encourage, protect and pro-
mote agriculture. Protection is asked
for the just rights of labor. Mr.. Hans
.brough's work in congress was heart
lily indorsed. The reduction of duty
on binding twine from 2s4 cents to II
cents is demanded. The passage of the
dependent pension bill is indorsed.
The usual protest is made against
monopolieS and corporations, and the
passage of state law is urged regulat-
ing the rates and tolls of common car
riers. 1t opposes the illegitimate ex-
action of interest, but favors fair re-
turn for money loaned, The party is
pledged to secure the free disposition
and transportation of state products,
unimneded by rings and monopolies,
AMI to restrict the powers corporats
franchises. A reduction OF rates on
timber, coal and grain is promised.
Mr.. Blaine'S reciprocity policy is in
dorsed and an amendment to the Nc
Kinley bill relating to sugar and agri-
cultural products is approved. 1t de-
clores in favor of the vigorous enforce
ment of the existing prohibition law
and asks the passage of the federal law
giving each state the right to settle the
liquor question for itself. The course
of Gov. Miller on the lottery question is
heartily approved. The platform op-
poses lottery legislation and favors an
amendment to the state constitution
forever prohibiting licensed lottery:
The congressional delegation is urged
to secure national legislation against
using the mails for lottery purposes.
A state central committee of one from
each senatorial district in the state was
then adopted and the convention ad-
iOurned sine die