The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-09-22
THE FIRST TO ENDORSE THE
DINGLEY BILL
CANDIDATES ARE NOMINATED
Several State Conventions Decide on
Platform Planks and Men to
Stand on Them
Associated Press Special Wire.

]. L. Wilson, our Republican senator in
congress.
We indorse the conduct and administra
ton of PresidentMck inley relating to the
measures and events which led to the war
with Spain, the conduct OF the war
throughout, and are now in favor Of the
retention Of all conquered territory.
We favor the existing gold standard and
Oppose the free and unlimited coinage of
silver.
We indorsc the action Of the present Re
publican congress, which has re-enacted
into law protective tariff, through the
Dlngley bill, and restored prosperity to
the country.
We demand the completion of the Mica
rasuan canal as a United States water
way at the earliest practicable time
We denounce tho course of the fusion
representatives In congress from this
state, In their attempt to detract from the
achievements Of the national administra-
ton, and the methods employed by them
in perverting the truth
We recommend a national system of ir-
rigation.
We recommend the establishment Of a
system of postal savings banks.
army and navy In the prosecution of the
war with Spain, and especially in the name
of the people Of this state thank the vol
unteers from the state of Washington for
| their patriotic action in enlisting in the
defense of their country.
We demand the repeal of the forestry re-
| serve order, to the extent Of reopening for
| settlement every acre of reserved land
in thiQ q "a vuyhi~ oh ;u
cultural, logging or mining purposes.
We condemn the partisan management
by Governor Rogers Of the political insti-
buttons of this state.
The remainder of the platform is de-
voted to state affairs.
The Eastern Washington delegates want
ed to incorporate the St. Louis financial
plank. but they were outvoted by those
from the west side, who insisted on a spe-
cific declaration for the gold standard.
The convention nominated the following
ticket:
Congressmen-W. T. Jones of Yokima
and Francis w. Cuchman of Tacoma.
Judges OF the supreme court-Mark A.
Fullerton of Colfax and T. ]. Anderson of
| Walla Walla (renominated).
In Michigan
! DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 21-The Repub-
lican state convention met today. Gov
ernor Pingrees friends claim that he won
victory In the election of the members
of the new state committee in the district
| conventions, thirteen Pingree men being
elected against eleven anti-Pingree men,
bhe latter, however, claim that the true
standing Of the committee is about the re-
| verse Of these figures.
Dexter Murphy of Detroit, chairman Of
| the state committee, urged perpetuation by
| the convention Of every Republican prin-
ciple, by adopting thoroughly Repub-
lican platform. He saidi
with such platform and ticket
headed by our war governor, with our own
General Alger having part under Presi-
dent Mckinley In the national administra-
ton. the conditions are especially favorable
Tor Republican victory
Grant Hudson. president Of the League Of
Republican Clubs, was called to preside as
temporary chairman. He said:
1.-THE Republican party in 1896 declared
that 1t favored the single gold standard and
the people approved this Upon this ques-
ton there must be no backward steps. The
Republican party believes in dollar worth
AUU CcutS, lucdSuTcu Ill SOlu, anu IL IL uOL
afraid to proclaim this fact
Concerning the secretary of war Mr.. Eel
lows said:
1--WE Of Michigan have confidence in the
honesty, ability and integrity of Russell A.
Alger. We are glad that he courts investi-
cation and we know that he will come out
spotless."
The resolutions reported commend Gov
ernor Pingree for his efforts in favor of
equal taxation of railway telephone and
express companies properties. The reso-
lutions indorse the principles Of the Pin
gree-Atkinso ntaxation bill.
Resolutions reported were unanimously
adopted without debate. OF the war issue
the resolutions said:
1--WE indorse the present national admin
istration. and express confidence in the
honesty, integrity and patriotism of Pres
ident Mckinley. During the trying times
that eliminated In war with Spain, he
displayed rare abilities and discretion until
the final cession Of hostilites, which We
hope will speedily result In permanent
peace.
I'VE indorse our honored secretary of
war, and commend his conscientious, pa
triotic and unselfish devotion to the honor
OF the nation and welfare Of the army.
We denounce the unjust attacks made on
him, and offer him our undivided support
and confidence.
1--WE reaffirm the principles Of the ST.
Louis platform. and pledge them our sup
port as a sure guarantee Of national pros
|per!ty and honor. We stand upon the ex-
listing gold standard, and condemn the
proposition to admit silver to free and I'M
limited coinage at the rate Of IS to by
this country Alone
Governor Pingree was placed In nomina-
ton by Charles Flowers Of Detroit. The
nomination was quickly made unanimous
by reclamation. For acknowledgement
or. o. Robinson was nominated.
In Montana
ANACONDA, Mont. Sept. H.-The DEM
ocratic, Populist and Silver Republican
state conventions met at noon today. In
each the chief issue is fusion or no fusion.
The coming session of the legislature will
elect United States senator to succeed
Lee Mantle, and the strife for this Office
complexities the situation.
The conferees on fusion were unable to
agree. and apparently all hope of fusion Ia
gone The proposition Of the Democrats
was first that the two retiring judges of
the supreme court be renominated. One
Of them. Judge Pemberton, was elected
SIX years ago by fusion of Democrats and
Populists, and is generally regarded as