Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-08-14

For Railroad Commissioner Graham L.
Rice
For Insurance Commissioner Emil CLIO
ham,
Milwaukee correspondence:
The Republicans of Wisconsin Wednes-
day lowered the convention record TO
twenty-three minutes fat. In that space
of time a platform was adopted. nomina-
ting speeches made and an entire State
ticket placed in the field, with Robert NJ.
Ia Toilette at the head 1t was a con-
.vention in which everything went by ac-
clamation. 1t was SO harmonious that
Chairman Adams never waited to ask for
the negative vote before announcing the
result
The convention was held in the Expo
sition building, a huge glass-roofed struc-
ture, and the sun beat down ON the heads
of the / ,067 delegates until they were all
but baked in this great solar oven.
The platform is the one demanded by
La Toilette if he was to be the candidate,
but it was not obtained without strug-
gle. There were men who opposed the
caucus reform plank doing away with all
conventions. The matter was fought out
in the committee and La Foilette's gen
eralship won. 1t is a distinct departure
for the Republican party of Wisconsin.
The great reformation effected In our gem
eral elections through the Australian ballot
inspires us with coincidence TO apply the same
method In making nominations so that every
voter may exercise his sovereign right OF
choice by direct vote without the inlerven-
ton or interference of any political agency.
We therefore demand that caucuses and
conventions for the nomination of candi-
dates for office be abolished by legislative
enactment, and that all candidates Tor State,
Legislative, Congressional and county offices
be nominated at primary elections upon the
same day by direct vote under the Australian
ballot.
The establishment by the last Republican
Legislature of a State tax commission for
the purpose of an exhaustive Investigation
Of the complicated questions of taxation
was In accord with principles of sound pub
lie policy. This commission will be able to
present facts essential as a basis to sound
legislative judgment, and TO the enactment
of such laws as may he necessary TO COM
pei each individual and every corporation
transacting business within the State-ex-
cept such fraternal and other associations
as are now expressly exempted from taxa
tion by law--to bear justly proportionate
share of the burden OF taxation. To the
immediate accomplishment of this end the
Republican party of Wisconsin stands
pledged.
The growth and development of business
and commercial affairs require of necessity
large aggregatlons of capital Great enter
prises may be honestly and fairly conduct
ed with legitimate profits to investment ana
substantial good to the community; but com
binations and trusts that destroy compeu-
ton, restrain trade and create lnOnopoles
should he prohibited by law, and we de-
mand the enactment of such legislation,
State and national, as shall render these
abuses impossible.
We heartily indorse the action of the last
Toe on fha uupStiOu and Ge
mand that the next Legislature take such
further action as shall be necessary to sub
init the constitutional amendment proposed
and passed at The last session of the Leg
ratification
We approve the action of the last Legis-
lature in imposing strict regulations upon
lobbying at the State capital, and demand
such further legislation as shall restrict the
lobby to legitimate argument before legisia-
tive committees.
The platform further indorses the ma
tional administration, pledges allegiance
to the Philadelphia platform, and indorses
the State administration of Gov. Scoteld.
A resolution was also passed relating to
Senator Spooner's letter announcing that
he would not be a candidate for re-elec-
ton 1t takes him at his word and is as
follows:
1--WE record our high appreciation Of the
ability and service Of Senator John G.
Spooner We receive his announcement
of his determination to retire from official
and public life with profound regret"
The convention was called to order al
noon, with II. C. Adams as temporary
chairman He delivered his opening adj
dress and the appointment of committees
was rushed through that the delegates
might escape IS soon as possible from the
terrible heat of the convention hall. The
convention met again at 8 o'clock
La Toilette Is Nominated.
Gen. Bryant of Madison placed Rob
ert NJ La Toilette in nomination for
Governor, and before it could be seconded
half dozen delegates We're on their feet
moving that the nomination be made by
reclamation. The chairman put the mo-
ton and La Toilette was made the NOM
inee by yell that rose from 1000
Threats.
II. X Butterfeld then advocated the
denomination Of all the present State Of
fcers from the Lieutenant Governor
down. He closed by making motion
that they be renominated by acclamation.
Again the yell and the Republicans of
Wisconsin had placed their ticket in She
field.
Gen George e. Bryant was placed in
nomination for chairman of the State
Central Committee and again the con
yeption spoke with one voice,
A committee. consisting OF A. III. Long,
Isaac Stephenson, Congressman Babcock,
A. II. Hall and Nils 2. Haugen now re-
turned with the nominee for Governor,
and there was several minutes Of cheer
! ing Mr. La Follette's address was de-
voted entirely to State issues along the
! line of the platform adopted. He dwclt
particularly upon those planks demanding
amendments to the tax laws and a direct
vote for nominating candidates.
The convention adjourned with more
| cheering, and one Of the greatest fights
within the Republican party lines bad
come to an end La Toilette was waited
upon at night by many of his old enemies
| who pledged him their earnest support in
| the coming campaign.
state Committee Named.
The new State Central Committee is:
First Dlstrlct--G. G. Cuttings, Racine, and
Perry Wilder. Rock.
| Dane County and L. y. Coapman of Column
/ bia County.
Third District Dwight r Parker OF Ad-
ans County and james A. Stone Of Sank
| County.
| Fourth Distrset-W. r. Duke and Charles
| Stumpf Of Milwaukee.
| Fifth Districts. f. Gernon Of Wankesha
and John J. Kempf Of Milwaukee,.
Sixth District-Aadrew NOH of Calumet
| and c. r. Pierce of Marquette.
Seventh Distfict-F. VI. Minor u Eau
/ Claire and DR.. w 7. Sarles Of Sparta
Eighth District-Frank Cady Of Marsh
/ Geld and Charles Reynolds.
Ninth Disfrict-Warren Z. Davis Of Mari
| nette and Henry r. NcEaehron Of Wsusau.
/ Tenth Disfrict-A. NJ Anderson Of Grants
| bury are James II. Frear Of Hudson.
Chinese Feet.
The Tien Tsu Hui. or Heavenly Foot
Society. has for rs object The dissEad-
ing of Chinese women fron binding
the feet Of their children. When a