The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-18
SMITH AND
 LANE NAMED Republicans Put Out a
 Ticket. ROOSEVELT IS ENDORSED The Convention Declares for Him in 1904. Colored Brethren Hold Meeting and Denounce Their Erstwhile Ad- mirers for Excluding Them
 From the Party.
ROOSEVELT IS ENDORSED

Birmingham Sept. i.-(SpeciaD-Th following ticket was nominated by the State Convention of Republicans:
 For Governor-J. A. W. Smith of Jef- ferson.
 For Lieutenant Governor-Charles P. Lane of Madison.
 For Attorney GeneraI-W. H. Arm brtcht of Mobile.
 For Secretary of State-J. H. Karter of Cullman.
 For Treasurer-H. Lee Brown of Cone cuh.
 For Auditor-T. B. McNaron of Mar yhall.
 For Superintendent of Educational C. Fonville of Crenshaw
 For Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries-T. B. Morton of Fayette. When the convention reassembled this morning there were but few of the dele gates absent. The galleries had a goodly number of Democrats and others who were interested more or less in the op erations of State Convention.
 The Fight Was Promised. It was evident at the start that wig orous fight would ensue over the propo- sition to endc, Sc President Roosevelt for the Republican nomination in 1904. It was the chief topic of discussion when the convention began and it proved an in teresting one afterwards. It brought men to their feet often and- had them give exp-es sion to thei' ideas. There was T doubt but that the administration of President Roosevelt would be endorsed but many expressed opinion that it was unwise to endorse ;he President for the nomination in 1904.
 When the convention was called to or der Chairman J. W. Davidson amour c- ed that the delegates had declared Il their wish that the business for which the convention was being held he trans acted as quickly as possible and he hoped that lengthy speeches would be elimi' mated .. .-e .s Mfr. Conway of Madison County moved that the chairman appoint Commit tee on Nominations and it prevailed afte a little opposition. The chair appointed the committee as follows:
 Nominating Committee.
 First District-W. H. Ambrecht, John @. Hubbard.
 Second District-J. W. Dimmick, W w. iAN6Ch'
 Third District--B. L. Dyer, W. W. Mi likan.
 Fourth District--J M. Ragin, Alex Will eon.
 Fifth District-Hiram Gibson, w. w wadsworth.
 Sixth District-Pink Lunsfcrd T. H. Miller.
 Seventh Dist-ict-T. H. Stephens, Dr. Coggins.
 Eighth District--W. W. Simmons. J. E NeSmith
 Ninth District-Dr J. I. Armstrong, J. A. W. Smith.
 MT Tibbetts of Mobile brought up tn, report of the Committee on Platform ant Resolutions, and 1t was read. When tn, propositions to endorse President Roose welt for the Republican nomination wal reached there were many cries of mo- The platform and resolutions as report ed follow:
 The Platform.
 First-We fully endorse and ratify tho platform promulgated and declared a the last National Republican Convention held at Philadelphia.
 Second-We favor the organization ot labor for it's legitimate protection and the enactment of laws for the pesceable anc fair settlement by arbitration of disagree u6IllS dS tIlcS OCI"CSh Ot Sd ized labor and capital
 Third-We favor legislation oposing the working of children under 14 years of age in cotton factories. excepting when neces sary for the support of widowed and de pendent mothers. and favor the enact ment of a State law to the end that nc child shall be worked over fifty-five hour: in a week.
 Fourth-we favcr and urge in oul AA rN1r, -f 11 N1, kt~R Ar.I N- lieve in absolutely free tuition for chil dren for a period of at least eight month! in each year.
 Fifth-We condemn that spirit whicl keeks to arouse the prejudice of the peo ple against railroads. We are in sympa thy with and we encourage capital 1T projecting and building new railroads iT Alabama. We advocate the enactment O laws so regulating the railroads as tc adequately protect the inerests of tn people. but are opposed to any drastic measures which may deter the invest ment of capital in railroads and other in dustries in the State of Alabama.
 sixth-We endorse the wisdom of th pingley tariff law. and urge a continu ance of that policy. The nominees of thu Democratic party of Alabama go befor, the people of the State asking furthe suffrage without single issue or prom
  we declare that If given power by them we shall enact laws as vii carry into ef feet the Republican policis we advocate which will bring the greatest good to tn greatest number.
 Seventh-The Republican party Is to b commended for taking decisive steps fo the construction of an inter-oceanic canal which directly connects the waters of tn Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The South and. especially Alabama, is to be con graduated upon this project, as it is t throw open to her for her agriculture and manufacturing products, the market of the eastern world.
 Eighth-We stand up to and applaud ou gallant soldiers for the dangers and pri yations they have undergone in the Phil ippines and for their bravery and heroisn in maintaining the glory of our flag i foreign lands. and We condemn the al lacks of the Democratic party made upo our soldiers while fighting and sheddin their precious blood under the flag of GU beloved country.
 Resolutions.
 Whereas, We remember that In VII