Willmar tribune., 1898-09-28

; Grand Rapids; members of state board
Of education, Prof. E. F. Johnson, OF
, Ann Arbor. and + \. Platt. of Flint.
The convention unanimously elected
Gen. Arthur +. Marsh, of A!legan. Ga
; Pingree candidate) for chairman of
the state central committee. The con-
. vention completed it's work at mid
night.
Dexter NJ. Ferry, of Detroit, chair
man of the state central committee
; called the convention to order. In
! his address Mr.. Ferry urged per-
petuation by this convention OF every
! republican principle by adopting a
thoroughly republican platform. Grant
Fellows. Of Hudson, president of the
| State League of Republican Clubs, Was
called to preside as temporary chair
man.
After an address by Chairman Eel
lows Il recess was taken until two
o'clock, after the distri DELEGATIONS
! had sent up their selections for men,
bers OF committees and vice presi-
dents.
1t was late in the afternoon before
the credentials committee reported.
The report was adopted after a sharp
fight. +. o. Grosvenor. state dairy and
1000 commissioner. Pingree APP
P"intee, was made permanent CHAIR
man. When the resolutions were re-
ported to the convention they were
unanimously adopted without deba te.
The Platform.
On the war issue the resolutions saw:
I'VE indorse the present national admin
1stration. and express confidence in :fe
honesty, integrity and patriotism of Pres
ident Mckinley. During me trying times
that eliminated in a war with Spain he dis
played rare ability and discretion, until the
final cessation of hostilities, which we
hope will speedily result in permanent
peace.
I'VE tndorse our honorcd secretary of
F. war, and commend his conscientious. patrj-
otic and unseltsh devotion to the honor Of
the nation and the welfare of the army
We denounce the unjust attacks made on
MIN. and offer him our undivided support
and confidence.
For the Gold Standard.
I'VE reaffirm the principles Of the st.
Louis platform. and pledge them our sup
port as sure guarantee of national pros
perity and honor. We stand upon the ex-
listing gold standard, and condemn the
proposition to admit silver to free and un-
limited coinage at the ratio Of sixteen to
one by this country alone'
The platform congratulates the country
upon returning prosperity under repub-
lican rule and the operation Of the Dinsley
law; offers honor and devotion to the vol
unteers from Michigan III the war: con-
graduates the nation upon its land and sea
victories, and leaves the future destiny of
the peoples over whom the nation has
gained control through the war confidently
in the hands OF the properly delega ted au-
thority. The administration of Gov. Pin
gree is commended, especially his care and
energy in equipping and caring for the
interests Of the troops and their families
a state immigration burea is urged to be
established for the purpose Of promoting
development Of unoccupied lands.
State Taxation.
The paragraph concerning state taxation
Is as follows:
I'VE commend the present state admins
tration for it's earnest efforts in favor Of
the equal and just taxation of the property
of railroad, telegraph, telephone and ex-
press companies. We favor the Immediate
repeal Of the tax upon the gross earnings
of railroad. telegraph. telephone and ex-
press companies property. This value to
be determined by state board The taxes
collected therefrom shall be paid into the
primary school fund. We indorse the prin-
ciples OF the Atkinson bill, and pledge the
support of the republican party thereto.
1--WE favor also the readjustment Of the
assessment laws of this state, so that all
taxable property shall be placed upon the
assessment rolls at a just value, and be
taxed equally with all other taxable prop
erty in the state .''4e Eit{ r y:&.s5 81. 4: (.