The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-08-23

Milwaukee, Aug. 1.-THE greatest polit-
zeal battle in the history of Wisconsin
eliminated late tonight by the renomina-
ton of Gov. Schofield by the Republicans
having more than six hundred votes in
the convention against a little more than
four hundred for Robert La Toilette, who
has bitterly contested every inch Of
ground in the primaries. The test vote
on the resolutions indorsing the state adj
ministration showed his invincible
strength, and made the result sure
Though it was then nearly midnight
his followers insisted on an immediate
vote, refusing to be delayed by the des-
perate attempt of the La Toilette faction
to force an adjournment
It was the largest convention ever held
in the state, with 1867 delegates. full
ticket is to be nominated. Chairman Coe
of the state central committee, called
the convention to order at 1920 this noon,
and amid cheers announced Gen. Michael
Griffin of Eau Claire as temporary chair
man.
Republican gatherings this year, wher-
ever they may be- said Gen. Griffin,
IN eet under auspiclous circumstances,
and this magnificent assemblage APP
preaching nearer pure democracy than
any | have ever witnessed, gives assur-
ances Of united action that will be rati-
fled by the people We are all Republic
ans and will do our duty as Republicans.
Under ordinary circumstances our
thoughts might be permitted to rest with
our own state affairs, but the last eight
cen months has made history which no
other equal period of time has ever pro-
J1oxy nTo1xY nI10
of the nations of the earth, but one of
the greatest nations of the earth.
Under a Statesman.
eve have at the head of this nation a
patriot and a statesman. In him much
of the influence have nodded since
March, 1897, is due. He has not in
single instance nor for one moment fall
tered in doing his duty by the American
people. am proud to say he is a Repub-
lican. Without casting any aspersions
on the Democratic party, I say that it
was well in this trying time we had
William Mckinley the Republican, in the
presidential chair.
'"ro the wise action of the president in
preparing the army and navy for war be-
fore the declaration of war was made
we owe our brilliant and unbroken series
of victories by sea and by land. 1t is
now as necessary that his wise policy
should be continued and I trust that
when election comes in November every
Republican, every true patriot who wants
to preserve results of this war will swing
into line and support the whole ReTub-
lican ticket
1T is as essential that every man on
the Republican ticket this fall should be
elected as that Mr.. Mckinley shall con
tinue to occupy the presidential chair. We
want a majority in the next congress to
support him in his policy. The next con-
gress will have much to do in this line,
as the present congress cannot settle
these questions" He closed by paying
in the present war.
The convention then, at 1:15, took re-
cess until 2:30 .. M
1t was nearly o'clock when Chairman
Grimm called the afternoon session to
order.
Col Rusk for the committee on perma-
nent organization, reported in favor of
making the temporary organization per-
manent, which was adopted. After
warm debate motion to adjourn until
o'clock was carried.
Platform IndOrses ScOficId.
Chairman Griffin announced at 80 that
it would take an hour for the committee
on resolutions to make their report. The
convention could do nothing but wait
until o'clock. Both a majority and mi
nority report were presented, which were
identical, except the paragraphs indors-
ing the state administration. After
speech-making, which took up two hours,
the majority report was adopted by
vote of 6431A to 41612.
The resolutions congratulate the nation
upon its magnificent achievements under
the wise and patriotic policies of the Re
publican party. It's most signal triumphs
both in peace and war, since the organiza-
ton of that party, have been won under
its rule The platform indorseS the adj
ministration and commends the conduct
of the war; welcomes the return of peace
and expresses gratitude and thanks to
the brave men of the army and navy VINO
have maintained the honor of our flag; re-
affirms the declarations of the last Re-
publican national conventions; congratu-
lates the nation on the return of pros
perity.
The administration of Gov Scofield is
Endorsed in the following paragraphs:
I'VE indorse the present state admins
tration.
..Wisconsins prompt response 10 the call
of the president for troops and the at
tention given by our governor to the de-
tails of the equipment and training and
constant solicitude for the health and
comfort in camp and field are the source
of qualification and pride to our people
Immediate enactment is demanded If
low forbidding any railroad company,
axY,ess G. mpany telegraph company or
to,anhone company to issue or deliver to
anv public official any pass. or privilege
IF free transportation OF himself or prop
artv or the free transmission OF messages
over telephone or telegraph lliles ana tldt
tbe giving or receiving of any such priv1-
-, sbali he made penal offense both as
TO the giver and receiver.
~ sIation reforming the present eau
&C law is demanded and the practice of