The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-07
Platform Adopted Indorses McKin-
ley and Roosevelt and Congratu-
Iates the People of Montana Upon
Prosperity Brought About by
Present National AdmiBistratfon--
Action in China, the Philippines,
Cuba ana Pserto Rico Commended
-Pronouncement Favoring an
Etght-Hour Day II Adopted.

lican STATE convention finished its bust
ness in an expeditions manner this fore
noon. The state ticket was completed
by the selection of Frank ]. Edwards. OF
Helena, for treasurer; c. c. Proctor, OF
Great Falls. for state auditor: Rudolph
vontobel. OF Lewiston. for associate JUS
tfce. and w. II. Harmon. OF Bozeman.
for superintendent Of public instruction.
The presidential electors are Lester s.
Wilson. OF Gallatin county; Paul McCor-
mick. OF Yellowstone county. and Harry
c. Kessler Of Silver Bow county. There
were but two contests. and they were
settled on the FIRST ballot.
The convention was a harmonious one
and quite enthusiastic.
The platform, as presented by the COM
mittee on resolutions. was adopted with
out debate.
After the adoption Of the platform ex-
Senator w. +. Sanders offered a resolu-
tion calling upon the state Republican
senator's. four In number, who voted for
w. A. Clark for United States senator,
to resign their offices In order that their
places might be filled with Republicans
who would not vote for Democrat The
resolution was put without a word OF
debate. and on viva voce vote was car
ried v
Proviafcns Of P1atform.
The platform indorses and eulogixes Nc
Kiniey and Roosevelt and consratulates
the people Of Montana upon prosperity
affirmed to have come to Montana as a
result OF the election of Mr.. Mckinley
four years ago. The Democratic party
is denounced as the historic and persist
ent enemy Of protection. Senator Thomas
III. Carter is commended IN strong terms
and Republicans who voted for Senator
William A. Clark denounced. The plat
form continues:
THAT we commend the action OF the
national administration in China In the
Philippines. In Cuba and In Puerto Rico
as wise. Just. patriotic and humane, and
we declare our implicit and unwavering
confidence In the ability OF the Republican
party. and no other. TO solve all the prob
lens respecting our new possessions in
a manner that shall shed new honor on
the republic and win the appreciation and
applause OF all loyal Americans
THAT we extend our heartfelt thanks
to the volunteers OF Montana who SO
nobiy bore their part in upholding the
flag of their country upon the field of
battle. To the memories of our fallen
heroes we offer tribute OF gratitude and
yeneration. and the assurance that they
shall not he dishonorea by discrediting
the cause for which they laid down their
lives. or the furling % the Stars and
stripes In the lands that are subject to
the Sovereignty OF the United States.
That we are in favor of the election
Of United States senators by the direct
vote OF the people.
Equal Chances for All.
THAT the Republican party ~ Mon
tsna invites and welcomes the Invest
men,s OF capital that are conducive 60
the Industrial development of our state
and the employment Of labor. and assure
them Of the protection nf equal and iuss
laws. A. the same time :, insists that
injurious combinations shall be forbidden.
that corporations shall be limited TO their
legitimate functions. and that so-caliet,
trusts shall be regulated by the enforce
ment or the existing laws or additional
legislation. II necessary, 40 that they
shall NOT ohssruct composition and undpiy
Increase the prices of commodities or ssffe
Independent agencies ~ production.
THAT In pursuance of the traditional
and anfsilsnT policy OF the Republican
party % seek by all practical and lawful
nrans the aavsueeuien; 81 the Interests
and welfsye - the working classes va
recommend that the hours ~ labor be
limited tc eight hours ger day.
THAT We ofer welcoming hand ~
all voters without regard 70 their raai
Ties % party. who recognize the fact tina,
the policies ~ Republican Legislation and
administration emhady tho orly aSsar-
ance ths, the great republic shall for All
saccers!ng years saioy prosperity ~ home
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