The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-09-06
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NOMINATED by FOURTH DISTRICT
REPUBLICANS.
The Present congressman is Renom-
Adopted Which Calls for Sound
Money.
Col. Andrew r. Kiefer was renominated
for congress by reclamation at the Fourth
district Republican congressional conven-
ton, held at Saltwater yesterday
d The convention was held in the Grand
opera house, and while the spectators were
not very numerous, the delegates turned
out in full force. The proceedings were Of
rather subdued character, owing to the
announcement that Chairman Otis Staples,
of the congressional committee, had been
called away by the death Of his brother,
who lost his life in the great forest fires
near West Superior.
8f At II o'clock, Ramsey county's delega-s
/ ton marched into the theater, and ten min
utes later temporary organization was
effected by the election Of W. H. Rowe of
Rush City as chairman, c. r. Woods Of
Ramsey as secretary and w. H Master
distinguished Republicans Of the district
who were present were Hon. Ed G. Rogers
and Hon. +. G. Stevens OF st. Paul, Hon.
I John Zelch of Cottage Grove, who will
probably be the next Republican senator
from Washington county, Hon. Albert
Berg Of Chisago, Republican candidate for
secretary Of state, Hon. f. p. Brown, the
present secretary Of state, Hon. William
Bickel and Hon. William L. Ames Of St
Paul, ex-Sheriff Fred Richter Of Ramsey
county, Hon. e. 81. Hospes, DR.. Clark, Hon.
A. p. Noyes and other well known Wash
ington county Republicans Hon. John A.
Proctor of kanabec and others.
The following committees were named
Resolutions-F. G. Stevens, r. A. John
son and William Bicke, Ramsey; John
Daly and Anthony Fritz, Washington; s.
Credentiais-Horace voligny, Washing
ton; f.. S. Bryant and A. Kaldunski Ram
sey; John Wilfred, Chisago; John H. Proc
Organization and Rules. W. Zollman,
Ramsey; Ernest Borscht, Washington; G..
The convention then took recess till 1
o'clock.
When the convention reassembled the
credentials committee reported
The temporary organization was then
made permanent and nominations were de-
clared in order. This brought Hon. E. G..
Rogers to the platform to present the
| eloquent speech.
| On motion Of Mr.. Rogers the nomination
of Col. Kiefer was made by reclamation 1y
| a rising vote, and Messrs. Rogers of St.
! Paul, Berg Of Chisago and Hospes of Still
! water were appointed to notify Col. kiefer
| of his nomination.
A Platform Adopted.
Now came the adoption of the platfoc n
Hon. F. G. Stevens read the report Of the
committee on resolutions, which was as fol-
| lows:
The Republicans of the Fourth congress
l Of of ota in n
/ assembled deplore the existing depression +
American industries under a Democratic ad-
with the period of Republican rule: when
we were blessed with distinction and honor
abroad and at home with peace, plenty,
high wages and prosperity.
lection, under which, having in view the re-
| quirements. of the government, our tariff
| laws should be wisely and equtably adj
1 justed SO as to protect the American indus
! tries and American wage earners, that they
may not be compelled to submit to the ruin
world, a protection that will bear fairly and
equally upon all parts of our land, north
and South, East and West; and that. shall
/ not discriminate against the industries of
one section of the country to the upbuildi1g
| Of another. ar
We believe that all articles which cannot
| be produced in the United States, except
| luxuries, should be admitted free Of duty,
4 and that upon all imports coming into COM
/ petition withs the products Of American la.
the difference between wages at home and
j abroad. .#
ciple of reciprocity and it should be incor.
porated into our laws so that we may obtain
enlarged markets abroad for the products
We declare for the Just protection of the
interests of labor through and under the
laws, and the repression Of all unjust trusts
combinations comb natl monopoles, such as have dic
| the Democratic tariff bill.
| We favor economy in all branches Of the
| public service.
We hereby affirm the declaration made by
the Republicans of this district in conven.
ton two years ago. in favor Of the peaceful
ers and employees, by system of arbitra
| tio:l sl,- as may be agreed upon by the
parties affected, and we favor suitable legis
lation to attain and enforce such results.
The Money Plank.
We believe in true bimetallism, in tht
use of both gold and silver as standard
money, maintaining the parity of every dol
lar with every other dollar in circulation
be- tie pecy IF te United State
to assume the initiative in securing the &C
ton Of the other commercial nations in es
tablishing the use Of both metals in thu
sound economic policies as shall attract thu
cooperation Of sufficient nations to max,
bimetallism feasible.
We favor all proper and necessary meas
ures to exclude from our shores all pauper
and criminals and other dangerous and un
desirable immigrants, and we declare
against foreign and convict labor.
We favor free and untrammeled ballo
L over all this great land and we denounc
the repeal of the federal election law by thu
| party which has always and openly cham
pioned fraud in elections {.
We demand liberal award Of pensions t,
the veterans who preserved the libert.
which all men enjoy to-day. And we con
fess our shame at the harrassing and parsi
mOnious attitude Of the present administra
ton toward the old soldiers, whose name
constitute the great roll Of honor Of tn
American republic.
Resolved, That we commend approve an
| indOrse the record Of our representative ii
congress Hon. Andrew r. Kiefer, for hi
diligence and fidelity to the interests O
this district, the state and the country
and we hereby pledge him our united SUP
II port for a triumphant election next Noyen
Der.
And that we do heartily indorse the prac
teal and successful administration of Gov
Knute Nelson. and we pledge our undivide
support for his reelection, together with tn
whole Republican state ticket
We have learned with great sorrow Of tn
, recent fiery visitation that has affected
portion of our neighboring district and stat
and we tender our heartful sympathy to a
q who have been bersft Of friends and HON
and urge that every thing possible publicl
J and privately be done to relieve the suffer
, ing and distress. at 4 .5
And that We tender our thanks to Hcr