Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-10

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troubles We're nearly over, tho there
was little insurrection in the island of
Luzon and the suburbs of Boston. The
American people are not a nation of
cutters and will not shirk their re-
sponsibilities, tho the democratic party
be firing In the rear
Hepburn was called for. but not be-
ing in the hall, Lacey was brought out.
He did not assume that he would have
"a walk-away this year, because that
was never safe. The republican party.
he said, had kept its promises of 1895
and on that record would win. George
ID. Perkins was called for. He congrat-
ulated the republicans of Iowa. upon
their glorious part in fulfilling the
promises of 1895. We are here to ratify
what has been done and to assist in the
denomination of William Mckinley. 1t
was some satisfaction. he said, to no-
tice the disappearance of the demo-
cratic party from 16 to1. He then pre-
sented his report of the committee on
l.resolutions.
THE PLATFORM.
The platform adopted by committee
and reported by George d. Perkins,
chairman, says:
I'VE. the representatives of the repub-
llican party of Iowa, in state convention
assembled, make these declarations:
We enter upon the political campaign
| of 1900 with the policies presented by the
republican party four years ago fully
l.vindicated and its promises all redeem-
led. In the light of today 1t Is apparent
THAT the attempt to debase the currency
las remedy for the hard times then
prevailing was monftrous blunder.
(which, if successful, would have in
yolved the country in lasting humilia-
.Iition and shame and proved disastrous
Ito its industrial interests. We insist
slthat no issue can be paramount to the
maintenance of the public credit and the
q stability of the money for which all la
i Dor and products are sold So long as q
political party stands committed TO the
overthrow of the existing monetary sys-
4 tenn we call upon all conservative men
4 to act with us in keeping that party
from power.
We favor the extension of self-gov-
! ernment to all the peoples that havt
lately come under the protectionof this
country IS rapidly as they demonstrate
their capacity toNeXercise 1t. We holt
\ our authority over them to be a solemn
trust to be exercised with an eye single
to their instruction, development ant
!, prosperity.
4 I'VE favor legislation that Will effect,
/. .Iually protect the public from the evils OF
denominations in restraint of trade ant
: for measures to properly restrict tn,
|power of aggregated capital. to protec
: 1.-The Individual rights Of all men ant
preserve freedom and competition ant
of opportunity Werely upon the repub
y llican party. trusting to that wise ant
safe statesmarship which in the emer
gencies of the last four years has beel
so satisfactorily tested.
We endorse the wise and patriots
: administration of President Mckinley
under which prosperity has been re
stored to the country, and the nationa
: prestige and influence greatly in
> creased We believe that the vast bust
ness and Industrial interests of our peo
. pie and proper discharge of the ne,
!, and grave responsibilities that hav
'Icome to us as nation demand con
ltinuous and stable policies, and 10 tha
Y end we earnestly favor the renomina
!. Ition and reelection of President Nc
ii Kinley.
q I'VE heartily approve the work of tn
y present republican congress and con
: graduate the state upon the able ad
ministration of Speaker Henderson an
= the recognized high standing of y
Il delegation In the senate and house.
CONVENTION ROUTINE.
l. Cousins speech the Great Feature
Delegates Elcctcd-Thc Platform.
id Special to mes-Republican.
Des Moines, May 10.-At the Iowa r.
e, publican convention. held here toda
the following We're made delegates
to the national convention at Phi
ladelphia: Governor Shaw. George
n French, OF Davenport; DIR. L. III. Smit
OF Cedar Rapids: Lafayette Young. ID
nd Moines The convention was called
order in the auditorium by II. o. Wea
as er, chairman of the state republics
committee. Following the singing
nd ,.America,'' prayer and reading Of Il
call, Congressman Robert G. Cousin
on temporary chairman, was introduc
Id. and delivered the address. He said:
j. Mr.. Chairman. Members and Guests
the Republican Conventions:
nd While acknowledging the disti
guished compliment which comes to r
ed with the privilege Of presiding temp
les lrarily over the deliberations of this !
or. publican convention. let me venture
,te congratulate the people OF all parti
as upon the happy condition of busine
Ills and domestic affairs which so unive
,oi sally prevails. To the man who mu
nd earn his bread the practical side Of 6
hs fairs Is always important and to I
toI man who has already earned all tn
. he needs, or whose ancestors earned
at for him. the same side Of affairs
err more or less interesting. from the !
ch vestment point OF view. In our VOL
alll there is absolutely no Immunity or I
IN cape from business and economic &C
ne- ditions. The same calamity whi
i d strands the ship OF commerce and
nd business leaves labor listless on
III. shore, and the same flood tide whi
hisl carries investment to its widest q
Ao Ifuilest extent also lifts labor 10
NJ lhi6hest level. =.
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