Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-09-09
REPUBLICANS,
STATE CONVENTION MEETS AT
DUl UQUE.
A Complete State Ticket I. Placed in
Mountaineering p%rc.idcnt's Policy
10 Endorsed in the Platform-Gold
Standard Must Ec Upheld.
Routine of the Convention.

NoNt1nC OF the Convention.
Dubuque slecial:
u Republican State convention fol-
Iowa opened in Dubuque at IL O'Clock
thursday, with lively music from the va.
rious bands assembled.
AT ll:la III. q. Mcmillan called the con-
vention 10 order. MIR. Mcmillan intro.
duced john II. Lacey as the temporary
chairman. After an extended speech
from Major Lacey the convention adj
Journed till = O'clock. When the delegates
came together in the afternoon the com
Hlttee on permanent organization report
ed the following officers: Chairman, SEN
ator w. B. Allison: secretary, A. NJ,
Snouffer. Sac County: reading clerk, Col.
James Rowcn. Polk County.
George l.. Dolson was renominated by
reclamation for Secretary of State, as
was John Hcnriott for State Treasurer.
when ii came TO Auditor there was a fight
on hand. Frank II. Merriam of Delaware
County, however. secured the nomination,
Receiving SIS totes to 1913 for w. S. Allen
II 2l9 for T.. j. H%artshorn. Judge
Deemer WAS icnominutrd for the Supreme
bench by reclamation and G. Il. Jones of
Washington County was named for clerk
ana IL. IL. Salinger for reporter of the SUI
preme Court. both without opposition,
The contest for Attorney General brought
on another fight, which resulted in favor
OF Milton Remlcy, the present incumbent,
by a Vote of 1916 Sims of pOttawattamic
had o votes and Temple of Clarke 197
for this office,
The most spirited contest of all was for
Railroad Commissioners. There were four
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mowrey of the
Fifth district. a. j. Coleman of the
Eighth, w. b. P;,rkin of the Tenth and
j.. NJ. Sammis of the Eleventh. After the
first ballot there was hut IL slight differ
ence between the votes for Mowrey and
Sammis. Then the county delegates be-
gan to change to Sammis and at one time
he apparently had IL majority. Then some
one got up and changed another county
vote to Mowrcy; then another and an
other till there was Il regular stampede
and an nrroar that ncccssitated calling
the roll again. AT the conclusion Mowrcy
had G19E.; Sammis, 431: Parkin, 751h;
Coleman, 2S.
David j. Palmer of Washington County
was nominated for Railroad Commission
er. short term, without opposition.
Then the committee OF resolutions sub
mitted its report, which was adopted with
out amendment, and the convention nd
journed. The text of the resolutions fol-
lows:
The Republicans Of Iowa in State con.
vention assembled declare:
That we congratulate the country upon
the wise and patriotic administration Of
President Mckinley, and we regard the
measures and policies thereof as the con-
crete expression Of Republican statesman
ship, and especially do we commend his
course during the present war with Spain,
his wisdom and forbearance' In seeking a
peaceablc solution of the Cuban question
before resorting to arms. while ut the same
time prndently preparing for war, and
PREVENTION necessary his vigor and energy
In the prosecution Of the war.
That the experience Of the last two years
has fully approved the gold standard poll
Icy Of the Republican party as declared by(
the national convention of 1896. We recog'
nize the necessity Of comprehensive and en-
lightened monetary legislation. The mon
etary standard Of this country and the CON.
merclal world is gold. The %permanence Of
sional legislation, giving to 1t the validity
and vitality Of public law. All other money
must be kept at a parity with gold. Our
money, like our institutions, should be
On this plank we Invite the support of all
voters who desire honesty and stability In
business affairs, and an immediate n per-
manent settlement of the question Of the
standard of value.
That We realfirm our belief in the Repub-
llcan doctrines of reciprocity md protec.
ton. We congratulate the people on the
fact that a Republican Congress has enact
prosperity. to our country. and pledge our
selves to favor such changes In the present
Republican revenue law as experience may
from time to time dictate or changed condi-
lions demand.
That we favor the upbuildlng of the Amer
lean merchant marine. the speedy construc-
ton OF the Nicaragua Canal, the securing
Of naval and c0aling stations, and the pro-
Of the world with an adequate navy.
That the Republican party, under whose
policies and administration prosperity has
been restored and a foreign war successful
" conducted. has earned the right to be fur
Their Entrusted with the task Of solving the
territorial, colonial n commercial prob
lens that have resulted from the war.
That It is due to the cause Of humanity
and civilization, for which the war with
Spain was fought, that no people who have
In consequence thereof been freed from op-
preston shall, with the consent or through
the indifference OF the United States, be
rturned to such oppression or permitted to
lapse into barbarism.
both regulars and volunteers, Of the army
and navy. have in the war with Spain ex.
empllfied bravery and self-sacrlfce like unto
that displayed by previous defenders Of the
republic. Not only have they earned the
most profound gratitude Of the nation, but
they have given the United States a new
dignity and rank among the greatest and
most powerful nations Of the earth.
That the Town volunteers who this year
30 promptly responded to the Presidents
call for enlistments have won the proud
appreciation Of the State. Though they did
not reach the front of battle, they have
paid and are yet paying in hardship, self.
sacrifice. sickness and even death the price
II soldierly duty. Their needs should have
which the State or nation can give.
We heartily indorse the able and busipess.
Ike administration of Gov. Shaw, as dis
played by his prudent and conscientious
discharge Of public duties, and especially do
We commend him for his constant and un.
firing efforts made on behalf Of the Iowa
soldiers. whether in camp or sick In the
hospital.
That we tender grateful acknowledgment
% all who have helped the party to the on.
,ortunity to do the great good it has done.
and especially do we appreciate the services
II independent voters Of 1886 and 1897 who
|plMced the honor of the country above par.
|ly. We invite for the party's present anan.
rial and other nO1!clpa tho cn.Onoro t1ou ara