Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-16

For Governor-Robert NJ. La Toilette.
For Lieutenant Governor-Jesse Stone.
For Secretary OF State-James o. David
son.
For Attorney General Emmett Il. Hicks.
For State Observation-Disclosures ID.
Harvey.
For Railroad Commissoner--Grah L.
Rice.
For Insurance Commissioner Emil Giljo-
ham.
Milwaukee correspondence;
The Republicans of Wisconsin Wednes-
day lowered the convention record to
twenty-three minutes fiat. In that space
Of time a platform was adopted, nominal
ting speeches made and an entire State
ticket placed in the field, with Robert Nj.
La Toilette ut 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, huge glass-roofed struc-
| ture, and the sun beat down on the heads
| Of the 1,O67 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 1t 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 Follette's gem
| eralship won. 1t is distinct departure
for the Republican party of Wisconsin.
| The great reformation effected In our gen.
| eral elections through the Australian ballot>
| Inspires us with confidence to apply the same
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voter may exercise his sovereign right or
choice by direct vote without the interven-
tion or interference Of any political agency.
We therefore demand that caucuSes ana
conventions for the nomination of candi-
dates for office be abolished by legislative
enactment, and that all candidates for 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 Il 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 basis to sound
legislative Judgment, and to the enactment
OF such laws as may be 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 aggregations OF capital. Great enter
prises may be honestly and fairly conduct
ed with legitimate profits to investment and
substantial good to the community; but com
binations and trusts that destroy competi-
tlon, restrain trade and create monopolles
should be 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
Legislature the pass question and de-
mand that the next Legislature take such
further action as shall be necessary TO SUP,
NIT the constitutional amendment proposed
and passed at the last session or the Leg
islature to vote Of the people for final
ratification.
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 legisla-
tive committees.
The platform further Endorses the ma
tional administration, pledges allegiance
to the Philadelphia platform, and indorses
the State administration of Gov. Scofeld.
A resolution was also passed relating to
Senator Spooner's letter announcing that
he would not be candidate for re-elec-
ton. It takes him at his word and is as
follows:
eve record our high appreciation Of the
ability and service Of Senator John @.
Spooner. We receive his announcement
Of his determination to retire from official
and public life with profound regret"
The convention was called to order at
noon, with III. G. Adams as temporary
chairman. He delivered his opening adj
~ ~, ;nt of mi
was rushed through that the delegates
might escape as soon as possible from the
terrible heat Of the convention hall. The
convention met again at 3 o'clock.
La Toilette Is Nominated.
Gen. Bryant Of Madison placed Rob-
srt Nj. La Toilette in nomination for
Governor, and before it could be seconded
half dozen delegates were on their feet
moving that the nomination be made by
acclamation The chairman put the mo-
ton and La Toilette was made the NOM
inee by a yell that rose from 1000
th,oats.
III. X Butterfeld then advocated the
denomination of all the present State Of
ficers from the Lieutenant Governor
down. He closed by making a motion
that they be renominated by reclamation.
Again the yell and the Republicans OF
Wisconsin had placed their ticket In the
field.
Gen. George e. Bryant was placed in
nomination for chairman Of the State
Central Committee and again the con-
vention spoke with one voice.
A committee, consisting of A. H. Long,
Isaac Stephenson, Congressman Babcock,
A. III. Hall and Nils r. 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 dwelt
particularly upon those planks demanding
amendments to the tax laws and direct
vote for nominating candidates.