Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-08-17
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
Republican State Convention.

Twelve bundled and two of the dele
gated representatives of the republican
party met in the Calvary Tabernacle at
Des Moines yesterday and nominated
an invincible state ticket. 1t was a
great gathering, enthusiastic and de-
termincd to regain the position lost
during the two last state campaigns.
The temporary chairman, the Hon. Jas.
F. Harlan, whose noble life is n part of
the history of the state and nation,
made a speech that reflected the glory
of the grand old party in the past and
bristled with gems of consultation for
its guidance in the future that the ma
ton may be benefited by its wise ad-
miniStratiOnS Mr.. Harlan
was received with tumultuou3 APP
plause, thrice repeated before he was
able to be heard above the evidences
of approval of his selection. When he
did speak his voice was tremulOss with
emotions awakened by the cordial re-
ceptiOn. The speech was a mastery
presentation of the principles Of the
party and cited activity, earnestness,
harmony and PERSISTENCE as necessities
to further victories. The magnificent
presence of this venerable sage of re-
publicanism, the vigorous thought and
charming Oratory, constituted an in
SEPARATION that reached every heart in
the vast audience and found frequent
expression in outbursts of applause.
The splendid music, the speech of Per-
manent Chairman Lawrence, the deco
rations, etc, can only be noted.
The convention got down to business
late in the afternoon, and proceeded to
ballot for governor. On the first ballot
Frank d. Jackson received 1885, !; LATE
Young Pals; f. u. Drake 154; J. A.
Lyons S41s; L. 5, OrmSby 81; w. Tor
bet 67l5. Necessary to choice COZ.
The second ballot was decisive, Civ
ing Jaskson S4Oi5; Young llG }; Drake
142; Lyons %; Ormsby 40is Jackson
was declared the nominee, which was
received with great applause, while
hats, umbrellas and fans were waved
above the sea of faces In expression of
individual enthusiasm that could not
get hearing.
The afternoon was consumed In
hearing, discussing and adopting a
platform.
The evening session was called to or,
der little before nine o'clock. The
first ballot for lieutenant governor re-
suited in no nomination, but before
the second ballot was finished the rules
were suspended and WarrenS. DUNCAN
nominated by reclamation. Dungar
has been member of the Iowa house
and senate.
Judge &. S. Robinson was renomina
ted for judge of the supreme court.
Henry Sabin was nominated TO
superintendent of public instruction
on the third ballot. There were Gvt
contestants for the place, but Sabin lee
from the first.
The denomination of J. w. Luke 70
railroad commissioner completed tn,
list, the convention being permanent.
adjourned at midnight.
We have not space for the platform
entire, but give the plank with refer
ence to the control of the liquor traffic
That prohibition is not test of republlcanisr
The general assembly has given to the state
prohibitOry law as strong as any that has eve
beck enacted by any country. Like any vthe
criminal statute, its retention, modification o
repeal must be determined by the general as
sembly, elected by and in sympathy with tn
people, and to them is relcgated the subject t
take such action as they may deem best in tn
matter, maintaining the present law in thos
portions Of the state where it is now or can b
made elicient, and giving to the localities sucl
methods of controlling and regulating the liquo
traffic as will best serve the cause of temperate
and morality.