Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-08

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larations of 1896 and 1900. We would
emphasize our endorsement of its ac-
ton in more firmly establishing our
monetary system upon a gold basis,
and in providing civil government in
Porto Rico and the Philippines, and
for the REIMBURSEMENT OF our author
ity in Cuba The policy of this govern
ment toward these islands has follow
ed inevitably upon our expulsion of
the authority of Spain. 1t has been
dictated by the condition present. has
been consistent with the spirit and
within the provisions of the constitu-
ton and the paramount consideration
has been to secure the lasting welfare
of these people whose fortunes and
destinies have become in large de-
gree dependent upon us. The fact that
our authority there is the result of a
war waged not for our aggrandizement
but in the name of humanity, must,
forever govern and inspire our rela-
tions to them.
That we are earnestly opposed to all
legislation designed to accomplish the
isenfranchisement of citizens upon
lines of race, color or station of life,
and condemn the measures adopted
by the democratic party in certain
states of the union to accomplish thai
end
That we stand by the historic pol
icy of the republican party in giving
protection to home Industries, and
point for it's ample vindication to the
extraordinary rapidity with which our
national resources have been develop
ed and our industrial and financial in
dustries secured. We favor such
changes advisable through the pro-
gress of our changing relations to the
commerce of the world. We endorse
the policy of recipro ity as the natural
complement of protection, and urge it's
development as necessary to the reach
| ing of our highest commercial posi-
| bllities ~
| That we assert the sovereignty of
the people over all corporations and
aggregations of capital and the right
residing in the people to enforce such
regulations, restrictions and prohibi-
lions upon corporate management as
will protect the individual and society
from abuse of the power which great
combinations of capital WELD. We ia
vor such amendment of the interstate
commerce act as will more fully carry
out it's prohibition of discriminate in
rate making and any modification OF
the tariff schedules that may be requir
ed to prevent their affording shelter to
monopoly.
| That the republican party will seek
faithfully to guard the interests OF
all of the people, to develop the re
sources of this country for the com,
mon welfare, to levy the necessary
taxation without bias or favor, and to
secure that just recognition of the
rights of every individual under which
all find security and prosperity to-
gether.
That we voice the pride of Iowa in
the prestige won for the state by its
senators and representatives in con
gress. The character of the delega.
ton, the important positions held un.
der the standing committees. the long
and distinguished careers of the elder
members who have acquired for the
state an influence in the legislation Of
the country greatly TO be priced. We
take special pride in the elevation Of
an Iowa member to the post of speaker
of the mouse of representatives, ant
the discharge of the duties of thai
high Office by David B. Henderson tt
the satisfaction of the whole country
We hold in highest esteem the ability
! 1ervices and influence of our distin
guished senators, William B. Allison
and Johnathan L. Dolliver, endorse the
records they have made, and heartily
favor their reelection at the hands Of
the general assembly to be chosen this
fall
We endorse with pride the admin
istration of the affairs of Iowa during
forty years of almost uninterrupted re
publican rule. 1t is a record of capa
Bile and faithful management which
viii bear comparison with the govern
ment of any other state. We particu
larly commend and endorse the ad
ministration of Governor Shaw. 1t has
been eminently practical and success
full, while his discussion before thu
4 people of the great questions in nation
al politics has made him justly lead
er of national influence and renown
He will leave the executive chair hav
ing reflected honor upon the state AM
bearing the confidence and regard O
4 it's people.
Ballot for Governor.
Upon the adoption of the resolutions
Senator d. Healy, moved that the rol
Of counties be called for the nomina
ton for a candidate for governor, an,
the motion prevailed unanimously.
motion was put and carried that tn
first ballot be formal.
The big battle was on. AS the rol
call proceeded, there was loud az
plause from the Cummins or anti-C Cum
; minis people as a county would vot
either way. The vote ran pretty clos
: until Polk county was reached, and i
looked as though Cummins would b
nominated on the first ballot up t
that time. When Polk was Gale
however, all doubt as to Cummins be
ing the nominee on the first ballot wa
dispelled. "Sixty-four votes for Cum
Minis, yelled Late Young" and the COZ
vention went wild again. After pound
ing for about five minutes, Chairma
Byers was able to get the exultan
Cummins men down to business agai
and the vote proceeded. The resul
, is as follows:
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