Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-15

HON a.
commended the seating of the Cum
minis delegations from Carroll and
Jackson counties. The latter report
was finally adopted by a vote of 'S45
TO 765, showing that the Cummins
forces had won the first fight.
State Chairman Weaver called the
convention to order at 1850 o'clock
aad introduced Rev. 5. 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 AMI
proved a strong attraction.
Chairman Weaver announced as
temporary chairman of the conven-
ton, Hon. James &. Davis of keokuk.
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 q considerable degree of en-
thusiasm. 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
conquest of the world through trade
and commerce. When he later re-
ferred to lowa's two senator's and
the distinguished position they oc-
cupy, there was repeated cheering
and shouts for Allison and Dolliver,
both of whom were on the stage. Mr..
Davis spoke for n little over thirty
minutes and closed with an appeal
TO the delegates for party harmony,
unity and loyalty after the nomina
tions had been made.
His address follows:
The republican party, In considering
the momentOus events which have occurred
in the last four years, has much cause
for self-congratulatiOn, and may be par
dOned II IL INDUCES In just a little self
glorhcatlon. The people of the present
who have witnessed recent great events,
and In n humble way have been factors
In shaping their course, have In many In
stances failed to appreciate their impor-
lance, or the great influence Of this nation.
The nineteenth century marked the close
of the old order of Affairs. The twentl-
eth century marks a new epoch In the life
OF the republic. The years of the century
just concluded have been given to the in.
ternal development of our nation, which
nat IRE with sucn lavish prOdigaltty has en-
riched with an infinite variety If climate
and products, and to which she has given
boundcss resources, and have marked Il
growth, progress and prosperity heretofore
unequalled In the history Of the world
a growth from a weak, struggling and eX-
perimental republic of six or seven millions,
to proud. strong, lmperiOus and perma-
nCnt nation Of seyenty-SeYen millions Of
active, energetic and patriotic people. The
new century opens with new life, new
fields TO be occupied and new problems OF
government. There Is a destiny that shapes
the ends OF nations as Of individuals. There
is an Irresistible logic Of events which de-
tcrmines the course Of nations as of men,
and when Providence has marked out line
Of conduct, human opposition becomes puny
'.The details OF the great events Of the
last four years are familiar to all, and
their recital would be wearisome. Having
inaugurated a war for just cause--its
Justice no party had ever disputed or de-
nied-the duties which were incident to Il
could not be evaded or escaped. Two
courses were open to this government, BY
adopting one Of these 1t would act the part
of a craven who In the face Of danger
would sbirk his responsibilities or the still
more dCspicable part Of the selfish and cold
hearted cynic who Is willing TO be com.
Portable that his less fortunate neigkbors
may starye or die. This, to a large extent,
was the democratic view II was the course
Of cOWardy abandonment. The other
cOurse-that Of the Humanitarian and pa.
triot-recognlzed the responsibilities which
are inseparably connected with prosperity
and power, recognized the duties which
the American people owed to humanity
and the world, recognized the unsurpassed
opportunities offered This course the re-.
publican party followed, and with courage,
forttude, wisdom and craftsmanship. man.
fully went to work to solve difficult prob,
lens and triumph over great obstacles.
No administrator has ever had such dlfii
cult problems to meet and master. No ad
mlnlstratlOn has ever solved great qucs-
lions with more courage, wisdom and states
Inanship. IL is safe TO say that no mistakes
have been made. And what great achieve
ments have been accomplished.
The recent decisions q the United States
supreme court was a great victory for the
present administration, aud sustained It's
theory and gave the common sense con.
struction TO the powers OF this government
under the constitution that land may be
acquired by conquest and purchase. that
such territory when so acquired Is subject
20 legislative control by congress, and does
not by the mere yGstlng Of title aud control