Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-21
ENDORSE THE PRESIDENT
Adams County Republicans Laud the
Administration of Roosevelt.
NOMINATIONS ARE ALL UNANIMOUS
Hope f. Expressed that Cuban Reel
prOcity Will BE Adopted Upon the
ReassembIing of Congress-
Enthusiasm and Harmony.

HASTINGS, Neb., Sept. 2O.-(special Tele-
gram. 1.-The republicans Of Adams county
had one of the largest and most harmoni-
Gus conventions here today ever held within
the history of the county. The fact that
the fusionists anticipated an eruption
seemed in solidifying the republican column,
w. H. Stephens Of Juniata was chosen chair
man and Adam Breede and NJ. Baulas were
secretaries.
There were several candidates for the nom
ination for senator, but it soon settled
down between J. c. Hedge and Fred Ohm
stead. On the third ballot Hedge won out
and was unanimously declared the candi-
date. The race for representative was be-
tween W. G. Saddler and I. D. Evans, but
on the second ballot the nomination was
unanimously rendered to M. Saddler. There
were four candidates after the county at
torney nomination. McCreery and Hartigan
in the lead. After the second ballot Har-
tigan was declared the unanimous choice
Of the convention.
The following resolution offered by ].
N. Clarke was loudly cheered by the con-
~vention and was unanimously adopted.
Resolved, that we, the republicans Of
Adams county, Nebraska, in convention as
sembled. heartily endorse the administration
Of President Roosevelt, that we commend
his obvious determination to continue the
policies Of our late lamented president, VIII
liam Mckinley. In fulhllment Of his pledge
made to the people,
That, we warmly approve the administra-
tion Of affairs in the Philippines under
Governor Taft. believing that his broad, wise
and humane consideration Of public ques-
lions will result in the permanent better
ment Of the inhabitants of those islands
| and continue m odd N tho uIory and honor
Of this republic;
That We regret that the president was
not sustained in his laudable desire for
reciprocity with Cuba, but we confidently
hope and believe that upon the reassemb,ing
of congress, this mistake will be corrected
and the Cubans given a fair opportunity to
demonstrate their ability for self govern
ment.
That we anticipate with great pleasure
the visit OF President Roosevelt to the
state OF Nebraska, the county Of Adams
and the city Of Hastings; that we pledge
him our loyal support in the discharge of
his public duties and responsibilities, and
believe we voice the sentiments Of the
republicans Of Nebraska in b%espeaking his
triumphant election in 1904"
Eighteen delegates were elected to at
tend the float convention to be held at
8A1N AAAAa ONk0h@A o. a NOuNEuLAUD
turned out to be a regular republican love
feast, and the ticket nominated meets with
the approval of all.
r. ID. Smith Declines.
YORK, Neb.. Sept. 2O.-(speciaI Tele-
gram.)-At a meeting of the republican
county committee here today a letter from
L. d.. Smith declining the republican nomi.
nation for the legislature was read. The
letter was addressed TO Chairman Alfred
Christian, and was a surprise to the com
mittee. Mr.. Smith gave as his reasons
that II was necessary for the health OF
his wife. her physician recommending a
change Of climate. At the next meeting
Saturday. September 81, the committee will
select a nominee.
Name a strong Ticket.
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Sept 2O.-(Spe
cial.)-The C6ss county republican conven,
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