River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-25
ON THE FIRST BALLOT.
Gov. Scofield Renominated by the
Republicans.
Receives n Majority of 1s4 Votes
Resolutions IndorstnH His Adj
mfnistration Adopted-FulI
Text of the Platform.

ballot by vote of 620h TO 1867 votes
/ for X. NJ. La Toilette. The vote was
reached at 1912 o'clock this
morning. The third candidate plan is
defeated, and Gov. Scofeld heads the
ticket of the republican party in Wis
consin. His nomination became a
foregone conclusion when vote was
taken on the question of indorsing his
administration, which resulted 643 for
and 416 against the Endorsement. The
La Toilette men attempted to delay
1 action and gain time, after this vote
was announced, but the Scofeld ma
| iority insisted on immediate action
| and formal ballot was taken, which
resulted as indicated.
With unrelentiug bitterness and
acrimony the La Toilette speakers as
sailed the governor. A strong defense
of the governor was made by Gen. +.
! c. Winkler, who was listened 10 with
close attention. The fight on indors-
ing the governors administration
| took up several hours.
The nominating speeches were es-
pecially numerous on La Follette's
side, and quite stir was caused by the
nomination of c. E. Estabrook by
Christian Doerfer as third man. Mr..
/ Estabrook received number of COM
plimentary votes in Milwaukee and
other counties. After Gov, Scoield's
nomination had been made, adjourn
ment was taken until ten o'clock
this morning.
Gen. Michael Griffin was temporary
and permanent chairman of the con-
vention. John NJ. Ewing served as
secretary. The morning and after
noon sessions were productive Of no
business save that of organizing the
convention, and the naming of the us
ual committees.
The governors fight was won really
on the adoption of the resolutions con-
test vote. Gov Scofeld's side had
643t9 and Mr.. La Follette's only 416h.
Apart from this plank the platform is
all the most radical La Toilette men
could ask. The report was signed by
eight of the eleven members of the
committee and is as follows:
THE republicans of Wisconsin, in con-
| xention assembled, congratulate the ma
ZION upon us magnificent Achievements uI-
der the wise, patriotic policy OF the repub-
! llcan party. It's most signal triumphs, both
in business and in war, since the organiza-
ton of the party have been won under its
| rule. We heartily approve and indorse the
/ miniStrat ion of President Mckinley. His
! efforts to avert hostilities with Spain and
| gain the desired end through peaceable
means gained the approval OF all good men
ard when war became inevitable his quick.
resolute, vigorous action demonstrated his
thorough apprehension of the nation S
needs and wishes, and when the power OF
| the enemy has been broken his magniti-
cent sense of justice stood forth typfyng
| the noblest traits of our American char
acter and commanding the respect and APP
prevail of the civilized world.
/ I'VE welcome the return of peace and eX-
/ press our gratitude and thankfulness to
the brave men of the army and navy who
have maintained the honor of our flag and
| again proved to the world the quality of
| American patrio tism.
I'VE extend a joyous welcome to our re-
| turning Wisconsin boys, who have de-
| servedly gained the highest honor among
! the volunteer troops.
I'VE express our perfect confidence In
| the adminlstra ton, the wisely and justly
| conducted terms of peace having regard
| for the welfare of the inhabitants of the
conquered territory and the best interests
OF our people.
I'VE reafflrm the declaration of the last
| republican national convention.
I'VE bc eve the declaration in the st.
| Louis national republican platform for the
maintenance of the gold standard and the
parity of our forms OF money should be
| enacted into law and the money of the
American people should be made and kept
like all its institutions, the best In the
| world
1--WE congratulate the nation on the re-
! turn of prosperity.
| I'VE indorse the present state admins-
n Wisconsin, for its e.
| Spouse to the call of the president for
troops and the attention given by our
| governor to the details of the equipment
/ ard training. The constant solcitude for
| their health and comfort in camp and field
are a source Of qualification and pride 10
all our people.
1--WE demand the immediate enactment
| of such laws as may be necessary to COM
/ pei all persons and corporations engaged
! in business within the state, except such
| fraternal and other associations as are
/ now expressly exempted from taxation by
/ law, to contribute their just and equal
! share toward the burden of taxation.
I'VE demand the immediate enactment OF
a law forbldding any railroad company.
| sleepIng-car company, steamboat or
| steamship company, express company, tel
| egraph company or telephone company
| to issue or deliver to any public officer in
| this state any pass. frank or privilege or
free transportation of himself or property
| or the free transmission Of messages over
| telephone or telegraph lines, and that the
giving or receiving of such pass, frank or
privilege shall be made a penal offense,
both as to the giver and receiver.
I'VE believe in perfect liberty of con-
| science. nonsectarianism in public affairs,
separation OF church and state, free com
mon schools. and the utmost independence
of individual thought and action consist
ent with law and the rights Of others
"Recognizing that the present caucus
ard convention law is not free from de-
feCts, we favor such legislation as Will
secure to every citizen the freest express
sion of his choice in the selection of candi-
dates.
I'VE deem unwlse the practice which we
are informed has prevailed for many years
both in the democratic administrations and
republican administrations Of making adj
vances and payments from the state
treasury of salaries of officers and en-
ployes and we insist that such practice
shall absolutely cease, and that no money
be paid out by the treasurer for any pur-
pose otherwise than in direct conformity
10 law.
THE existence Of a lobby at the sea Of
government during the sessions of the leg
slature to control legislation In the in
terest OF private corporations or special
interests is an evil that should be abol-
ished by law"
Gilbert Il. Roe, of Madison, represent.
ing the La Toilette faction. made a
minority report, which was identically
the same as the majority report with
the exception of that section indorsing
the state administration.
The election of members of the state
central committee, which was complet-
ed by the various districts Thursday
morning, resulted in quite change in
the personnel of that committee. Of
the 20 members only six were returned.
The membership of the state central
committee as made up by districts is as
follows:
First-C. c. Cuttings. Racine; Percy c.
Wilder. Evansville.
Second-George f. Bryant, Madison; L.
Nj Copeland, Wyocena.
Third-D. It. Parker Fennimorei James
A Stone. Reedsburg
Fourth-Charles NJ Gregg and William
Stevenson, Milwaukee.
Fifth-C F. Bruss, Cedarburg; G. W.
Frazier. Wauwatosa.
Sixth-Leander Ferguson, Fond du Lac;
ira Coon. Waushara.
Seyenth-N. G. Foster, Falrchds; W l..
5orles. Monroe county.
Eighth-Frank A.. Cady, Mansfield;
Charles Reynolds. Jacksonport
Ninth-N. B. Black, Marinette; James
Houston, Price county.
Tenth-Isaac II. Wing. Bayfield,; Frank
Ostrander. West Superior.
Crook sent to wanpun.
Tom Watson. the crook who went
into the home of Charles Kuehne in