Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-08-13

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-...... .....: WILLIAM A. FR1CKB
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State Superintendent of Schools
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Milwaukee, Wis, Aug Cat the con-
vention of the Republican party which
was held here this week, Maj. Edward
Scofeld of OcOntO was nominated for
governor on the sixth ballot and the bal
anee of the present Republican state adj
ADMINISTRATION was renominated by accla-
natiOn.
The First Days Session.
The convention was called to order in
the Exposition building at 1915 o'clock
IN Wednesday, August 5, by II. -. Coe,
chairman of the state central committee.
The report of that committee, acting
US committee on credentials, was then
presented. The only contest found was
chat from Wood county and by motion
that contest was separated from the re-
port and the remainder of the report
adopted, leaving the contest to be consld-
cred later.
G.. A. Lamoreux of Ashland was in
troduced as the temporary chairman OF
the convention. He delivered careful
iy-prepared speech, fully reviewing the
issues of the day, his address being ac-
repted as the keynote of the campaign
Of 90 in Wisconsin.
The Wood county contest then came
ap. There were two reports on it. The
majority report held that neither the
convention held at Grand Rapids nor
that held at Marshfield, both in Wood
county, could properly be considered
regular, but in order that no injustice
should be done to anyone, it was recon-
nended that both delegations should be
seated and the delegates be given half
tote each. The minority report held that
the Grand Rapids convention was regu-
hr.
There was good deal of debate pro
end con and the convention got pretty
well tangled up in parliamentary tech
aralities but finally the majority report
was adopted and the delegates were
given a half vote each. The delegation
named in the minority report was gem
orally supposed to be favorable TO La
Eolette's candidacy.
A recess until 3 p. m. was then taken.
Upon the reassembling of the conven-
ton in the afternoon A. r. Hall, an as
semblyman, who had labored hard to
secure anti-pass legislation in the last
Legislature, sought to have an anti-pass
plank nailed to the platform which was
to be presented by the committee on
resolutions. This precipitated lively
discussion which was cut short by mo-
ton to refer all such matters to the com
amittee on resolutions. Mr.. Hall finally
secured an amendment to the effect that
IF the committee failed to report on any
&natters thus submitted to it the delegate
who had proposed a resolution should
nave the privilege of calling it up before
The convention.
The committee on permanent organiza-
Griffin of Eau Claire as permanent
chairman and also designated the other
officers of the convention.
The Republican Platform.
The report of the committee on resolu-
fiOns, which was unanimously adopted,
was as follows:
The Republicans of Wisconsin, in conven-
hearty endorsement Of the platform of prin-
ciples, adopted by the late national Re-
publican convention of ST. Louis, and pledge
principles and policies therein announced and
defined. We believe that in the restoration
to power in national affairs of the party that
est money with which to pay the wages of
labor, buy the products of the farm and fac
tory, and carry on the business OF, this great
country, and for a fair and equitable protec-
tive tariff, that will protect all the people
and every section of the country, give en-
p)oyment to American labor preserve to
great home market. and at the same time
give nus enough revenue to pay the necessary
expenses of carrying on the government, lies
the only hope of return to our former
We recognize in William Mckinley and
Garrett A Hobart. our nominees for Presi-
dent and vice-president, the highest charac-
Ter and ftneSS-candidat in whose wis
dom, integrity and patriotism all the people
,can safely put their trust and confidence.
We express our unqualified disapproval of
the ,utterances of the late Chicago conven-
tion upon matters Of national policy. We
acter-tending to the destruction of all bust
mess security and prosperity and subversive
of the fundamental principles of good gov
We commend most heartily the able, eco
snomicai and businesslike conduct of public
affairs by our present state administration.
The Republican party believes in perfect
liberty OF conscience nOn-sectarianism in
s,ubHc affairs-entire separation of church
and state. in free common schools and the
p1tmost independence of individual thought,
speech and action within the law.
We favor the restriction of undesirable
immisration, as opposed to the interests of
our laboring people, and approve the enact
.ment of measures to prevent fraudulent nat
We cordially invite the voters Of Wiscon-
sin without regard to past political af-
filiation. to the support of the principles
herein announced
Nr. Hall was on his feet at once with
his resolution for an anti-pass plank, but
the matter was summarily referred to
the committee for burial and the conven-
tion proceeded TO the nominating
speeches. Ten minutes was the limit put
anon these speeches, and Notwithstanding
their respect Tor Tie SeutleileI WIZ
were to address them the delegates
Nhought this time was none too much,
fNr the heat was almost insufferable. On
the call of the roll the First district was
passed. but for the Second III. G. Adams
of Madison presented the name of Rob
ert NJ La Toilette. The supporters of
the candidate of course did not neglect
the opportunity to cheer. The Third dis
trict was skipped and for the Fourth
Christian Doert1er nominated G. A. Els
tabrook of Milwaukee. K. III. Bottum
followed with the name of Eugene 5.
Elliott. also of the Cream City. There
was no response from the Fifth district.
l,,f, from the Sixth came the candidacy
of lGeut.-Gov. Emil Raensch, his name
being presented by E. a. Schmidt of
Nlanitowoc Gen. Griffin then called
Congressman Minor to the chair and
took the floor long enough to nominate
Ira B. Bradford The last speech was
that of DIR. 4. w Trevitt of Wausau in
nominating Maj. Scofield of Oconto. The
strength of the Oconto mans adherents
was apparent from the applause which
was given the speech.
Ex-Gov. Hoard's Statement.
Secondins speeches were limited to
ahree minutes each and they did not
attract much attention with the excep-
4;op Of that of eN-Goy. Hoard, who took
onc.sipn to make n personal statement
fall