New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
THE PRESIDENT INDORSED.
FOUR STATES HAVE DECLARED FOR
HIS RENOMINATION IN 1904
DECLARATIONS OF KANSAS AND MINNIE
sofa. MANY OF WHOSE CONGRESS-
MEN OPPOSED RECIPROCITY
WITH CUBA
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surprise at the enthusiastic Endorsement of
President Roosevelt from the very States whose
delegations in Congress fought his recommended
tions the most important question before
Congress. 1t is customary for Republican State
conventions to indorse Republican administra-
tion. but it is altogether unusual for them two
years before a national election is held. to
pledge themselves to the nomination of any
candidate for the Presidency. In two States
where "insurgent" Republicans sought to hui
initiate the President. State conventions have
unequivocally declared for him for a second
term. These States are Kansas and Minnesota
Senator Burton. of Kansas. allied himself with
the 'insurgent' Senator'S, who followed the lead
ership of Elkins and Burrows.
KANSAS AND MINNESOTA.
At Wichita on May % the Kansas Republican
convention adopted the following resolution:
Succeeding TO the Presidency under tragic and
most trying circumstances. Theodore Roosevelt
at the confidence of the country by
the announcement that his highest endeavor
would be to continue the wise policy of mis- illus
trious predecessor. and during the molths that
have followed has discharged the duties Of
his great office TO win the respect and affec-
tion of the people. We proud Of his ability.
his courage and his sturdy Americanism, and
we pledge him the earnest and cordial support
of the Republicans of Kansas in all his efforts
continue splendid prosperity and main
tain the high honor Of the republic at home and
coming time, but two years distant. when a VIC
tOrious Republican party will march under BAN
ners bearing the inscription, For President,
Theodore Roosevelt.
Both Senators from Minnesota and the entire
Republican delegation from that State in the
House united with the insurgents. Mr.. Tawney.
of Minnesota organized the House insurgent
forces At ST. Paul on July 1 the Minnesota
Republican Convention adopted this resolution:
-iC+i,
administration of President Roosevelt We are
proud of his manly courage, his purity and his
devotion to the interests of the entire country
and pledge him the earnest support OF the Re
publicans of Minnesota IN all his efforts to con-
tinue and advance the prosperity of the people
home and the glory of the republic abroad
1t is therefore the sense of this convention that
President Roosevelt succeed himself as PreSi-
dent of the United States.
PENNSYLVANIA AND MISSOURI.
Two other States have already declared for
Roosevelt in 1904. They Pennsylvania and
Missouri. Pennsylvania has the second largest
delegation to the National convention. or sixty
eight votes Missouri has the fifth largest dele
CATION. with thirty-four votes These indorse-
ments are altogether different from the per-
functory resolutions usually adopted indorsing
an administration in general terms. Senator
Quay pledged President Roosevelt the delega-
ton from his State in 1904. and at Harrisburg
on June l. the Pennsylvania convention adopted
the following;
To President Roosevelt and his administration
we give our hearti5st approval and support we
recognize the fidelity with which he has carried
out the policies of his lamented predecessor He
is strong in conviction, wise in action, thor
oughly American, of high and patriotic ideals,
and his leadership establishes confidence both in
the success of Republican principles and the
continued prosperity of the country. We pledge
ourselves to his denomination TO the great office
which he has filled with such ability and pa
triotism
In Missouri two factions-one led by State
Chairman Atkins and another by National Com
mitteeman Kerens-fought for control. They
agreed on two things. One was that Missouri
Republicans should stand for reciprocity with
Cuba and the other that Roosevelt should be the
party candidate in 1901 At jefferson City on
June 2S this resolution adopted;
The Republican party of Missouri unreserved-
" indorses Theodore Roosevelt and his admins
tTation. Suddenly called upon to assume tne
great responsibility of the Presidency. ne
evinced from the beginning that high sense OF
honor that exalted patriotism, that courageous
manhood which have won for him the affection
of his own party and the admiration OF his
poIitical adversaries. He is the President, not
of any party or faction. but of the whole people.
His administration has been marked by no
pomp or show of power. but ny simphCiy
worthy of our republican form of government
while Chief Executive of the nation, he is stu
ore of the people, and his highest aspiration Is
10 accomplish the greatest public GOOD MS
eyery official act whether having reference to
our policy at home or abroad, mas oeen inspired
nv the highest sense of duty and with the de-
sire TO advance and promote the best interests
of our common country. and we believe that
in his character and ms career Iheouore roose
Iogicai candidate of our party for President in
1901.
A IrnD IN sfrV-