The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-07-17
La Toilette Approved.

We adopt the last republican state platform
and reafirm its principles
We tndorse and approve the adnintstra-
ton of Governor Robert M. La Toilette as
consnicuously able, honest and impartial, and
ever mindful Of public interests.
We commend his patriotic devotion, his
long continued and courageous efforts In be-
halt Of good government.
The just, fearless and conscientious per-
fornance Of his plain duty to secure the
fulhlment of the pledges made to the people
has received the most emphatic ap-
provad OF the republican party Of Wiscon-
sin. and I'VE take great pleasure in record
ing that approval in convention and bis re-
nomination by an overwhelming majority Is
the best assurance of his loyalty and faithful
adherence to principle that could be given
by the people of any party <.
We regret the failure Of the last legisla-
ture to enact those laws pledged to the public
by demand of the republican party through
platforms in it's last state convention.
We condemn the pernicious activity OF fed
eraf officials in this state, in hagrant disre-
gard Of civil service laws, IN attempts to
forestall and control conventions and eau
cuses of the party, and In assisting profess
sional lobbyists before the legislature and
elsewhere in the work Of defeating legisla-
ton, in refutation Of party pledges.
Taxation and Elections.
SAs representatives Of the republicans OF
Wisconsin, chosen In contest and after q
campaign which has left no reasonable ground
for doubt, we declare an equal and uniform
taxation of all taxable property and the right
of every citizen to an equal voice with a
direct vote In the Nomination Of candidates
for Office, are issues of supreme Importance
in the ensuing state campaign; therefore, we
repeat, the great reformation expected In our
general elections through the Australian bal
lot inspires US with confidence to apply the
same methods in making nominations. and
that every voter may exercise his sovereign
right of choice by direct vote without the
Intervention and manipulation 81 political
agencies.
We, therefore, demand that caucuses and
conventions for the nominations Of candi-
dates for office be abolished by legislative
enactment, and that all candidates for state,
legislative, congressional and county Offices
be Nominated at primary election upon the
same day and by direct vote under the Aus
tralian ballot.
We heartily indorse the careful, colascie,-
tious and judicious work Of the tax COM
mission, as shown by its report and recon-
mendation Of the last legislature, and give
assurance of support in the advancement and
completion of it's difficult task
We renew the demand of the party for the
enactment Of such laws as may be neces-
sary to compel each Individual and every
corporation transacting business within the
state, except such fraternal and other asso-
Citations as are now exempt from taxation by
Jaw, to bear a justly proportlonate share OF
the burdens of taxation.
To the immediate accomplishment OF this
end the republican party OF wisconsin stands
pledged. and we ask all candidates for the
senate and assembly at the coming election
: to be called upon by the voters to give az
surances Of their support in accordance with
ma Inv ho
here record our censure for those who, for
purely selfish purposes, have obstruoted the
earlier sulflment Of these party obligations.
Theodore Nd. Knappen. Sc