Evening star., 1898-08-11
BANDS Forces Routed by Missouri
Expansionists.
REPUBLICANS HARMONY
Their Platform Contains a New
War Plank.
THE MEN FOR CONGRESS


lcok upon him as the oracle of financial re-
form, but when it comes to the great ques-
ton of the present hour they prefer to fol-
low the leadership of Governor Stone. The
venerable Congressman saw that defeat was
in the air when the convention met at
Springfield, Mo-, yesterday, and instead of
making a straightout issue he used his best
endeavors to get the convention to avoid
the question of territorial expansion, ad-
mitting, however,, that he was opposed to
the acquisition of any territory whatever.
There was a long and hard fight in the
committee on resolutions, which resulted in
the rout of the Bland forces. At a late hour
last evening a platform was agreed upon
which retndorses the Chicago platform; in
sists on the strict maintenance of the Mon
roe doctrine; opposes acquisition of the
Philippines or other territory in the eastern
hemisphere; approves the construction of
the Nicaraguan canal, which should be con-
trolled by the United States; declares that
our navy should be kept equal to any emer-
gency; demands that Porto Rico and all
Spanish territory in the West Indies except
Cuba shall be taken and held by the United
States, Cuba to be allowed to establish its
own government and to be annexed only at
the desire of the people of the island.
Ex-Gov. Stones Speech.
At the conclusion of Chairman BANDS
address, reported in The Star yesterday
and after recess, former Governor Stone
was called upon for a speech. He replied
briefly, and in referring to the foreign situ-
alton said:
II would annex the island of Porto Rico
to the American Union. I am in favor of
taking it because we want it. 1t is neces-
sary to our coast defense; so is Cuba 1t is
necessary to commerce and to our do
minon of the Gulf of Mexico
He declared that every democratic Presi-
u fatv rod
territorial annexation, and that Jefferson
advised the annexation of Cuba repeatedly
He also favored building the Nicaraguan
canal, q greater navy and an increase IN
the merchant marine.
When Governor Stone had ceased speak
ing the regular order of business was taken
up. Congressman NJ E. Benton was elected
permanent chairman. He addressed the
convention for fifteen minutes, saying that
he favored making the free coinage of sill
Yer paramount an issue during the pres
ent campaign as it was IN 1896.
For supreme judge the names of Henry
NJ. Ramey of st. Joseph. Noah NJ. Given of
Cass, William C. Marshall and Judge Leroy
B. Valiant were placed before the conven-
ton. John W. Halliburton of Jasper coun-
ty was nominated for the short term
The first ballot resulted in the election of
Judge William C. Marshall, supreme judge
for long term, and Judge Leroy B. Valiant
for the short term of the same office.
The convention then adjourned until to-
day.
Harmonious Republicans.
Nebraska republicans made record for
industry yesterday in their state conven-
ton. concluding with a degree of harmony
perhaps unedualed in the history of the
party in the last ten years. The selection
of Judge NJ. l.. Hayward of Nebraska City
| as the head of the ticket was made certain
when positive assurance came from Wash
ington that Assistant Secretary of War
Meiklejohn, whom many delegates desired
to honor, would under circumstances
permit the of his name
Judge Baker of Omaha, the only other
candidate for the governorship, withdrew
early in the roll-call on the first formal
ballot and requested the unanimous Selec-
ton of Judge Hayward.
The speech of Senator John NJ. Thurston
as permanent chairman, although short,
was full Of fire, and brought the enthusi-
point. Much of his address devoted to
the war and its successful prosecution and
probable early conclusion under the guild
ing hand of President Mckinley
Contrary to the expectations of those
who thought his close relations with the
President would justify him in outlining
the possible administrative policy as re-
CARDS the Philippines. he referred but in
cidentally to those islands
The contests for the remaining places on
the ticket We're at no time bitter, many of
the selections being made by acclamation.
The complete ticket follows:
For governor, M. L. Hayward, Otoe coun-
ty.
Lieutenant governor. George A. Murphy,
Gage county.
Secretary of state, Cenek Duras, Saline
county.
Auditor, T. L. Matthews, Dodge county
Treasurer, Peter Mortensen, Valley coun-
Superintendent of public instruction, j.
F. Saylor, Lancaster county
Attorney general, j. N. Jackson, Antelope
county
Commissioner of public lands and build
ings, A. r. Williams, Douglas county.
Reaffirm Allegiance.
The platform is brief and goes to ex-
tremes in conservatism. dismissing the sub
ject of territorial expansion with an in
dorsement of President McKinley's propos-
ed terms of peace. A sentiment favorable
to a declaration for imperialism was ap-
parent before the convention met, but is
supposed to have been antagonized in the
committee on resolutions and did not come
before the convention.
The platform reiterates the declarations
at st. Louis and continues: I'VE reaffirm
unSwerving allegiance to the principles
enunciated in the republican national plat
form of 1896. We are in favor of the main
tenance of the present gold standard and
unalterably opposed to the free and un-
limited coinage of silver.
I'VE favor the payment Of our sailors and
soldiers In the same money as is paid the
bondholders.
successful issue of the war with SPAIN
prosecuted under the direction of William
Mckinley, commander-in-chief of the army
and navy of the United States, with the
loyal support of brave volunteers on both
land and sea.
I'VE emphasize our hearty approval of
the wise foreign policy of President McKin-
ley and Of the terms demanded of Spain
as the conditions of restored peace"
The remaining planks are devoted to state
issues. The convention adjourned sine die
at $40 pm.
Florida Republicans.
At the republican state convention held
at Ocala, Fla, Tuesday last state candi-
dates were nominated, and at the second
district republican convention at the same
riace yesterday, H. L. Anderson, lawyer
o. Ocala, was nominated as a candidate
for congressman. Both conventions were
controlled by the Long faction of the party
Judge Long, national republican commit
teeman from Florida, being chairman of
the state convention. The Egan-Stillman
Wing of the party was completely routed
The republicans, for the first time in many
years, intend to wage an aggressive cam
paign. The administration was indorsed
amid great enthusiasm.