Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-18
SCOFELD GETS THERE
Wisconsin's Governor Renomi.
mated by the Convention
at Milwaukee.
HAs PLENTY OF VOTES To SPARE.

Going Thrcs Sh on the First BalIot-PIat-
form Endorses Ills Administration with
That OF the National Government and
Calls Eor a Law Against OniciaIs Receiv-
ing Favors from COrporations--StaIe Con-
ventions IN Other states.
Milwaukee. Aug. Is-The Republican
state convention which met yesterday
for tbs nomination OF a complete ticket
was the hottest political gathering that
ever assembled in the state. The main
fight was between Governor ScOtieId
and Robert Ii. La Toilette to head the
ticket. The first dash came when the
afternoon session was called TO order.
some Of the delegates wanting TO pro-
coed Immediately to the nomination Of
a candidate for governor. while others
were fighting FOR the report OF the COM
mittee on resolutions as the first order
of business. After considerable wrang-
lirs the convention finally took a re-
cess until the evening. ana after a des-
perate contest on the two reports
brought in by the resolutions commit
tee the majority report was adopted.
the vote being practically n test vote
on the nomination for governor. the re-
sult OF which favored Governor Scnfield.
showing his strength 10 lie far in eN-
ces- OF his opponent The temporary
organization had General Griffin. of
Eau Claire, for chairman and John NJ.
Ewing for secretary. and it was made
permanent.
INIeRinlcy's Administration Endorsed.
The evening session met at 7:cC. but
IL was ? o'clock before the resolutions
report was presented. there being two
reports. The majority report was
aodptcd-6f3ia 10 i1G,s. The platform
begins: The Republicans Of Wisconsin
in convention assembled congratulate
the nation upon its magnificent achieve
monts under the wise and patriotic pol
icies Of the Republican party. It's most
signal triumplss both in peace and war,
since the orSa nizaticn Of The party,
have been wen under its rule" The
platform then indorses the administra-
ton OF President Mckinley and COM
n,cnds the administrations action in
the war with Spain; welcomes the re-
turn OF peace and expresses gratitude
and thanks to the brave men of the
army and navy who have maintained
the honor Of our flag. and reafiirms the
declara tions Of the last Republican con
vention.
Endorsement of Governor Scofield-
The administration of Governor SEQ
field is Endorsed in the following: we
indOrse the present state aGministra tion.
Wisccnsin's prompt response So the call
of the president for troops. and the at
tsrtion given by our governor to the
details Of the equipment and training,
and constant scIicitude for the health
and comfort in camp and field, are a
source of qualification and pride to our
people" Immediate enactment is de-
manded OF law fOTbidding any rail-
-oad company, express company, tele-
graph company or telephone company
to issue or deliver TO any public official
in this state any pass. frank or pTiYi-
lege of free transmission of messages
o-er telephone or telegraph lines. such
delivery to he made penal ofrense for
both parties. Legislation reforming
the present caucus law is demanded and
the practice OF making advance pay
nents from state treasury or account
of salaries to officers aud employees is
denounced No plank on annexation is
contained in the platform.
Nomination OF the Head of the Ticket.
After the adoption OF the resolutions
motion was made ny r. NJ. La Fol-
lcttc's supporters to adjourn. which
was lost and the nominations for gov
ernor were declared in order. The nom
nations were made and the roll called,
resulting IS follows: Scofield, e2GIA; La
Toilette. 4S6tz: Fstabrook 6: Baensch.