The herald., 1897-08-19

be created by an act of Congress. II
that could be done the Republican party
would have made us all millionaires as
the first act Of the extra session of Con-
gress just closed, and thus have thrown
wide open the gateway of financial
millennium.
THE Republican party recognizes that
the only alchemy by which hard condi-
tions may be transmitted into wealth
and prosperity is through judgment, en-
ergy and united effort of an intelligent
people. 1t recognizes that unwise leg
islation or administration would destroy
credit, paralyze business and render
national and individual prosperity i'm
possible.
On the other hand, by a wise finan-
cial policy on the part Of the govern
ment credit would be suspended and
national honor upheld and an impetus
given to business and commerce that
would unlock capital, inspire confidence
and energize efforts,
| To accomplish their result Is the pur-
pose Of the Republican party and to
this end will it's legislation and admin
istration be directed.
We have secured President
|
edly American, who conducts himself
with both dignity and the freedom
which ought to characterize the chief
official representative of a great and
free people.
| Through unity Of action and purpose
splendid results have been attained
Through unity of action and purpose
alone can they they be preserved. By
| H. ! :,
principles Of honest money and protec-
ton alike of American labor, institu
tions and citizenship be imbedded in the
executive policy of the nation. That
policy can be either helped or hindered
by the action Of this convention. The
battle of 1900 will be as to these ques-
tions, the elimination Of the conflict
between wisdom and folly. and by cour-
! age, steadfastness and unity. the strug-
gle for these great principles will be
practically won when the golden doors
of the twentieth century shall swing
open for our waiting feet.
AT the close of Chairman Harris speech
the convention adjourned until p. m
| Upon reconvening the report of the
committee on permanent organization,
| naming Major Samuel j. Mahon of
Wapello county for permanent chair
man and w. s. Kenworthy of Mahaska
county for secretary, was adopted
The convention at once proceeded to
| the nomination of candidate for gov
ernor. Seven candidates were placed in
| the field, as follows: James Harlan of
| Perry county. Matt Parrott of Black
| hawk county, w. E. Fuller Of Fayette
county. Thomas B. Harsh of Union
county, A. T. Flickenger of Pottawat-
tonne county, l.. M. Shaw of Crawford
county, A. B. Funk of Dickinson county
| Speaker Byers withdrew from the con-
| test last night and John Counce of Iowa
county this morning.
BALLOTING BEGINS
Without nominating speeches the
names of the various candidates for gov
ernor were placed before the convention
| and ballot followed. 1t resulted:
Harsh, 1893; Fuller. 1S1 Flickenger, $50;
Harlan, 1853; Parrot, 1888; Shaw, 244;
Funk, 298; necessary to choice, TIA.
A second ballot was ordered and re-
suited: Harsh, 1888; Fuller, 167; Harlan
| 147; Parrott, S44; Shaw, 293; Funk, 30S;
| Flickenger, "a; scattering, 81
| Third ballot: Harsh, III; Fuller, 1853;
Harlan, 112; Parrott 367; Shaw, 1856;
Funk 1923; Flickenger, 65.
| Upon the calling of the roll on the
fourth ballot, it became at once apparent
that heavy changes would be made in
favor of Shaw The ballot resulted:
Fourth ballot: Harsh. 4S; Fuller, 107;
Harlan, SO; Parrott, 1856; Shaw, 752;
Funk, 275; Flickenger, 6.
| 1t was Immediately moved that the
nominal ton of Shaw be made unanimous
and the motion was carried amid great
applause.
After his nomination Mr.. Shaw made
brief but happy speech of acceptance,
and was frequently applauded.
For supreme judge, Judge Waterman
| Of Sioux county was nominated.
C. l.. Davidson of Sioux county was
named for railroad comptroller by ac-
clamation, no other candidate being in
| the field.
| H. H. Barrett of Mitchell county was
nominated for superintendent of public
| instruction on the first ballot.
| The report of the committee on reso-
lutions was adopted without a dissent
ing vote.
| Captain j. c. Milliman of Harrison
county was nominated for lieutenant
governor.
| The Temple amendment was indorsed.
| The financial plank in full follows:
The Republican party of Iowa re-
ahirms and adopts in every part the
declaration of principles announced by
the Republican convention of 1896, and
it pledges for Iowa that the election in
November next shall be a still more en-
phatic show of the strength and justice
of Republican doctrines. 1t again espe-
cialy declares for protection and honest
money.
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