The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-01
North Dakota Republican Convention Names It's
Candidates by Acclamation.
Resubmission and Prohibition Questions Turned
Down After Lively Debate
Platform Endorses the National and State Admin
istratons-The Election Laws

our foreign trade we believe is due to
the wise craftsmanship of our Repub-
| mean leaders, and faithful adherence
to the national policy of protection and
reciprocity as outlined and promul-
gated by William Mckinley and so
| emphatically Endorsed and interpreted
by President Roosevelt
We commend the president of the
United States for his straightforward
and manly course on all public ques-
tions' ana for his untiring zeal and
patriotic devotion to the principles Of
MS party and the welfare of the Amer
| lean people.
1--WE point to the harmonious CO.
| operation Of our states representa-
tives in congress, and their courageous
| stand upon public questions with muchl
satisfaction, and express our confidence
IN their Judgment and ability.
I'VE indorse the present administra- y
ton as having been wise, economical!
and honest: and the party pledges it's
candidates to a continued faithful OBJ
servance of the best business interests,
OF the state in all departments of pub
! lie service
Proud Of the achievements of our
army and navy, and mindful of the
| glorious record of the North Dakota
volunteers, we resent the attacks on
| our army made by Democratic leaders
| in congress, and characterize them as
un-American and unpatriotic. The
Republican party stands for good gov
| eminent and the faithful enforcement
of all existing laws
We commend to the legislative as
sembly, and urge upon it's members,
the serious consideration of such
amendments of the election laws Of.
TINS state as shall revise the system of
primary elections in accordance with;
enlightened public sentiment and
reeded reform
Onlnt1uenced by corporate interests,
we favor the enactment of laws bene-
nclal to the masses, and especially such
laws as may be necessary to the proper
regulation and control of all public
franchises and public utilities in this
state"
Mr.. Jewell mover the adoption of the
| report of the committee
u. R. Streeter of Emmons county
| moved that a plank be added to re-
submit the question of prohibition to
a vote of the people. Sorley of Grand
Forks moved to table the amendment.
Pembina delegate offered strong
Endorsement of prohibition, which was
seconded all over the hall.
oliver Of Ransom wanted both
amendments referred to the commit
tee. Streeter made an earnest plea for
resubmission. The slope delegates
cheered Streeter Justify There was
considerable oratory in efforts to side
track the amendments.
Pierce OF Ward county wanted an
Engaged vote on Streeters resub-
mission. Church of Grand Forks said
the effort to foist resubmission on the
convention was unfair and should go
through the committee.
Finally original resolutions were
adopted and both resubmission and
temperance amendments were referred
to resolutions committee amid consid-
cradle excitement but with overwhelrn-
ing majority.
On motion of Senator La Moure L.
B. Hanna of Fargo was elected s
chairman of state central committee.
Each legislative district was author
lied to select members of the central
committee and the central committee
was authorized to fill vacancies.
r. S. Adams of Lisbon nominated T.
F. Marshall as one of the nominees for
congress. Hearty cheers and seconds
from all over the house.
J. F. Callahan of Casselton NOM
mated B. +. Spalding Of Fargo for con-
gress. Frequent cheers and seconds
followed.
Both were nominated by reclamation.
A. B. Cox nominated Frank White
for governor. Bartlett of Griggs sec
onded motion as White had saved the
state more money than any former
governor. Whites nomination was
unanimous.
David Bartlett was unanimously
nominated for lieutenant governor.
E. F. Porter of Foster was unani-,
mously nominated for secretary of
state
H. L. Holmes of Pembina went in by
reclamation. His nomination was
heartily seconded by Sargent county.
D. H. Mcmillan of Cavalier was nom
mated for treasurer.
Walter l.. Stockwell, for superiT-
tendent of public instruction went
through with a whoop.
C. N. Fricn of Nelson was treated
the same way for attorney general
Fred Leutz was named for commits.
sioner of insurance.
r. J. Turner had the unanimous i'm;
dorsement for commissioner of agricul-
lure.
schaltz of Wells. Lord OF Towner and,
Shea of Richland were named for rail-
road commissioners .t
Ex-Chief Corliss placed in nomination
for supreme judge Hon. ]. M Cochrane
of Grand Forks. He made consider
able oratorieal effort and Cochrane's
name was loudly cheered and his nom
inarion was enthusiastic. going through
by rising vote. It was decided oya-
tion. u zss ss s535358, "
~ Coehrane was called for and escorted
/ to the platform and given a great ova-
ton. His speech was mastery ;efcort
md he congratulated himself On the
good company he w'Rs In aud praised
all fellow nominees III. sAgs n
After reading names ofs stats cosnrnit-
teemen the convention adjourned with
shouts and cheers. 40