Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-09-02

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Ole c. Berg Of Sphinx, and David Eastman
OF Roberts. contested for commissioner Of
school and public lands. Eastman won
with 474 to Berg's 2o6.
For attorney general there were three
candidates-John L. Pyle Of Beadle, Georee
Rice OF Moody. ]. w. Fowler OF Pennine-
ton. Pyle got the nomination, receiving
s74 votes. Rice 1853, and Fowler 133.
For railroad commissioner in the Black
Hills district b names OF M. A. Willis Of
Custer. Dr.. VIM. G. Smith Of Meade. and
John b. Henry were presented. Smith won
on the frat ballot, receiving 361 votes to
Willis 236. and Henry's 81. :
J. II. ]. Black, OF Sioux Falls. introduced
a resolution. which was adopted, express
Ing the judgment OF the convention that
ofnces should be purchased Of manufac-
turers and dealers In the state whenever
possible. n county supplies from manu-
facturers and dealers in b counties.
A call OF b counties was made for
naming members Of the state committee.
the hall ensued a. to the selection Of
chairman n secretary and It finally was
left to the committee by the adjourn
rnent OF b convention ut 2 q. n.
The Platform.
The platform declares unqualified alle-
glance to the fundamental principles of
Republicanism, protection and sound
money; r~ejOices in the beneficent efforts of
triumphs In 1896 and subsequent pros.
perity.
The money plank Is rs follows:
1--WE are unalterably opposed to the free
and unlimited coinage of silver and UNI
hcsitatingly indorse the gold standard Of
money, under which the nation has made
wonderous strides of progress"
The resolutions indorse Mckinleyss ad.
ministration and commend the statesman.
ship which marshaled the resources for the
punishment OF Spanish peridy and cruelty
and the expulsion of Spain from this
hemisphere.
They also call on the people of South
Dakota to replace the present representa-
tives at Washington with congressman
bound to loyalty Uphold the administra-
TONS hands.
The annexation of Hawaii is COM
mended.
The proposition is favored for giving the
interstate commerce commission authority
to regulate interstate freight and pas.
senger rates.
support Is guaranteed 10 the postal
savings bank bill, the postal telegraph
system.
Adequate pensions to veterans of the
civil war and soldiers who have suffered
in the wal with Spain are favored.
Fair and liberal treatment of Indians is
favored, and the enactment of a free
homestead bill.
The resolution on the railroad question
is as follow:
1--WE rejoice in the passage by the last
legislature of the Iowa railroad law. We
commend the Republi an members who,
In Obedienc to the Aberdeen convention
and the overwhelming desire of the Re-
publicans Of the state, unanimously advo-
Gated and voted for that law.
1--WE congratulate the people of the state
on the first great victory won under It fOi
just and reasonable rates and we pledge
the nominees for governor, railroad com.
missioner, attorney general and the legls-
latur TO vigorously and relentlessly carry
the contest to a successful termination"
The country is congratulated on the neal
approach OF peace and on the prosperity
of liberty and q higher civilization fol
Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philip.
pine Island.
While not believing in a career Of con.
quest, there is a declaration in favor Of
the extension OF the nations influence in
the interest Of peace and enlightened gov.
eminent.
The building Of the Nicaragua Canal II
favored.
TIE present state administration Is crit.
icised in tn following plank:
"We arraign he l'opulis, governor and
Legislature for ~ineXcuasable stinting OF
needed appropriations for state institu.
lions, Willie wasting public money or
political favors, and we promise ar
Economical wise and businesslikc admin.
istration."
Such a change in the revenue law I,
favored as will require corporate ant
other property now escaping to bear it
equal share OF taxation. The Republican
party Is declared TO stand for patriotism
progress and prosperity, and its success
will mean inspiration for the people ant
the upbuilding OF the state. Tn. follow.
Ing resolution was also presented:
I'VE suggest a careful study by the
Republican voters of the plan Of legisla.
tive initiative and referendum and othel
methods Of legislative enactment which
are now before the people, with a view Il
securing intelligent action thereon"
A Thoughtful Rector.
"Cornlill" tells Of the rector Of 4
small country parish in the Midlanda
who had lived among his people a
simple. unobtrusive life, which had en-.
deared him to the hearts of those who
knew him. In very cold weather he
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