Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09

commended the seating of the Cum
rpins delegations from Carroll and
Jackson counties. The latter report
vas finally adopted by vote of s45
Ito 765, showing that the Cummins
forces had won the first fight.
State Chairman Weaver called the
convention to order at 1850 o'clock
and introduced Rev. S. B. Mccormick,
/ president of Coe college, who invoked
the divine blessing Chairman Weaver
then read the call for the convention.
The jubilee singers of Chicago were
introduced by Chairman Weaver art
! proved strong attraction.
Chairman Weaver announced as
temporary chairman of the conven
ton, Hon. james G. Davis Of Keokuk.
A long discussion of this country's
course in Cuba and Of the conse-
quences together with a description
OF what has been done in Porto Rico
and the Philippines stirred the dele
gates to Il considerable degree of en-
thnsiasm. This was greatly increas-
ed when he turned his attention to
Americas commercial and industrial
development and stated that this
country has started upon a peaceful
4 conquest of the world through trade
s and commerce, When he later re-
ferred to Iowa's two senators and
the distinguished position they oc-
eupy, there was repeated cheering
and shouts for Allison and Dolliver,
Doth of whom were on the stage. Mr.
DaVls spoke for a little over thirty
minutes and closed with an appeal
10 the delegates for party harmony,
unity and loyalty after the nominal
tons had been made.
His address follows:
Inc republican party, in considering
me momentous events which have occurred
IN the last four years, has much cause
aoned If it INDUCES il just IA little self
gofllcation The people OF the present
VINO VINO nave witnessed recent great events,
ana in a humble way have been factors
~ ~ Shaping their course, have in many in
Stances Stances failed to appreciate their mpor-
M; lrshnce, or me great influence of this nation.
oI the old order of affairs. The twent-
EN- century marks a new epoch in the life
OF q. the republic. The years Of the century
Just concluded have been given to the in
ternal development of our nation, which
nature with sucn lavish prodigality has en-
aiened with an infinite variety of climate
. au products, and to which she has given
poulluless resources, and have marked Il
Growth, progress and prosperity heretofore
uhcqualled in the history of the world
q growth from a weak, struggling and eX
ieflhental republic of six or seven millions,
~ proud, strong, impcrious and perma-
n ne,i nation OF seventy seven millions of
"etlVe energetic and patriotic people. The
,eM century opens with a new life, new
n is TO be occupied and new problems of
~ erhment. There is destiny that shapes
J., Tue ends OF nations as Of individuals. There
ISL. - an irresistible logic of events which de-
.ei,hlnes the course of nations of men,
anu "nen Providence has marked out line
and futile
Ihe details of the great events Of the
t tase Tour years are familiar to all. and
tnelr recital would be wearisome. Having
t; a.usurated a war for a just cause-its
S 'ls no party had ever disputed or de-
.leu,the duties which were incident to it
loud not be evaded or escaped. Two
purses We're open to this government. BY
uoptlns one of these it would act the part
"a, craven who in the face of danger
puld shlrk his responsibilities, the still
.re despcable part of the selfish and cold
arted cynic, who is willing to be COM
table that his less fortunate neighbors
starve or die. This, to a large extent
the democratic view. 1t was the course
coWard1y abandonment. The other
&e-thaC or the humanitarian and pa
5 recognized the responsibilities which
separately connected with prosperity
over, recognized the duties which