Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-26
Nisorou. Campaign to Be Prosecuted
From the Start With the Prospects
Of a Majority as Great as Hender-
sons Averase-Text Of the Resolu.
lions Adopted at Hampton.
Special to Times-Republican.

Two years ago Colonel Henderson
was elected in this district by majori-
ty Of over 1900. This high figure.
however, comes far from representing
the normal republican majority Of the
district, and 1t is not this figure the
republica Of this districthave in mind
when they make a comparison OF the
strength likely to be attained by the
republican nominee and by Boies. Col.
Henderson's majority OF more than IL
COO was attained in the presidential
year OF 1900. In 1898, his majority was
E,941. The average Of his majoriues
In the OF years Of 1890, 1894 and 1898
Is 4,273. This number may be fairly
considered the normal republican ma
FORTY OF the district. At any rate. 1t
can not be placed above the 1898 figure,
OF slightly less than 1000. The feeling
among those who were at the conyen-
tion is that In case Governor Boies is
defeated by about 5000 votes 1t can be
looked upon as something more than
normal rep1 blican victory for an on
year In the district. In order to defeat
1.-The republican nominee. Boies would
have to convert more than 5000 votes
and there - no serious belief among
the republican leaders that he can come
anywhere near to accomplishing this, In
epite Of some Of the alarmist reports to
the contrary or the predictions of
friends OF the ex-governor who are
pver- enthusiastic.
The question OF resolutions came up.
IN the midst Of the balloting. w. H.,
Torbert OF Dubuqtle, suggested the
eommittee meet, but T. w. Purcell
moved as a substitute that the roll OF
counties be called and each name a
member OF the new resolutions commit
Tee. j. III. Funk. OF Hardin, raised the
point Of order that this could not be
done In the midst OF the balloting and
the chair sustained him. After the
balloting Purcell's motion was renewed.
Colonel Jed Lake, OF independence,
amid laughter, moved to postpone I'M
i'll the next congressional convention.
Charles Mclean, Of Dubuque. In a
spirited address, declared it was neces-
eary to the republicans of Dubuque that
the convention should go on record as
internationally in favor Of the platform
adopted at Des Moines. He pointed out
xlle democrats had no plato to stand
on and it was important the republicans
should adopt one. With a direct affir1na-
zion of the Iowa idea, he declared,
Horace Boies can't have 500 majority
In Dubuque county. Joseph Tongue
willie of Dubuque, ]. II. Funk Of Hardin
and Senator Hartman followed with
speeches Of the same tenor. and also
~. n. Torbert. Colonel Jed Lake
wanted the Iowa platform endorsed
verbally, but this met with little favor.
The motion for the selection of new
resolutions committee prevailed and the
following were chosen:
Blackhawk Van Valkenburgh; Bre-
mer, ]. G. Broadie; Buchanan. G. NJ.
Etllett; Butler, Ed Madigan; Delaware,
IA. L. Ram; Dubuque. w. H. Torbert;
FRANKLIN, w. F. Hartman; Hardin. J..
81. Funk: Wright, C. M. Nagle.
After a brief session the resolutions
committee reported and Its report was
unanimously adopted. The platform
follows:
1--WE, the representatives OF the re-
pubucans Of the Third congressional
district OF Iowa, heartily endorse the
platform Of principles adopted by the
late republican state convention at
pes Moines. We deny that the Ding
lev tariff breeds and shelters trusts.
I'VE interpret the tariff plank in the Des
hfoines platform of 1902 to be nearly a
reiteration Of and to mean no more
xfan the st. Louis plank Of 1896, which
recited:
1--WE are not pledged to any particu-
lar schedules. The question Of rates is
practical question to be governed by
the conditions Of the times and of pro-
duction. The ruling and uncompro-
missing principle is the protection and
development Of American labor and in
dustry.'
I'VE cordially recognize and earnest
" commend the patriotic fervor Of
President Roosevelt, and the wisdom OF
both the foreign and domestic policies
OF his administration which are adding
constantly to the high reputation of the
nation abroad and the prosperity Of the
people at home.
1--WE most earnestly regret the decli-
nation Of the denomination which the
republicans of this district for the
eleventh time unanimously rendered
the Hon. d. B. Henderson. No official
fias been more anxious to keep in touch
with and faithfully represent the well
considered judgment OF his conStlt uents
than has Colonel Henderson during all
the long years of his congressional ca
reer. We have faith in his patriotism
and in his personal and political integ-
rity. We are conscious of his great
mental power and ability. We realize
his superb leadership and commanding
influence in governmental affairs and
believe that his withdrawal means q
- - peo.si . y
II is said The bLk Of the resolutions
IS nne hand1Work ii A. Van Valken-
nurgn, OF Black Hawk, who is a warm
Henderson man. There were two sets
= 81 reese IONS i1zfore the committee,
one being by AlsIiean, OF Dubuque.
These Were not accepted, and draft
made on which all could agree
DC. CHASER, of Dubuque, resigned as
chairman OF the congressional commit