The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-25
INDIANA REPUBLICANS. ,
Convention Names Candidates and Adopts a Platform.


 Indianapolts. April 24-The platform adopted at the State Republican Conven- ion today affirms that adopted at Phiia- delphia, in 1900, and pledges adherence to the principles therein announced; con ., atulates the Republicans upon ther pros icrfty of the country which 1t attributes to Republican policies and dep;ecates at- tempts to overthrow the laws and admin istration under which such results are accomplished, and pays tribute to the memory of President Mckinley and President Harrison and Governor Mount. The administration of President Hoose- welt is cordially endorsed and the support of Indiana Republicans is pledged 10 nm ..in all his efforts to continue and ad- var ce the prosperity of the people at home and the glory of the Republic abroad.
 Gratification is expressed tnat Cupa is soon to become Q republic ana nperai reciprocal relations with that country are favored. The course of the administration on the question of establishing peace and civil government in the Philippines, is approved, and the platform opposes those who continue to resist the authority or the United States, whether openly Tn arms in the Philippines or secretly or openly lin the United States in sympathy with the insurgents"
 we hold to the doctrine" the platform AQYS. 'tlat AHlcFICdn cONSAcAoHsS he respected within the United states ard all territory under it's Jurisdiction.
 eve favor establishment of absolute neace in the Philippines and erection or a civil government is favored. ana it is insisted that the people of the isianos shall be given increased participation In the administration of their domestic ai- fairs as they shall demonstrate intein. gence and capacity for self-government.
 Opposition is expressed to all trusts ol combinations of capital which restrict business or control prices and especially to those which tend to increase the cost of living and the necessaries or Ire. Legislation Is favored to prevent sucn abuses and President Rooseveit's enorts to enforce the laws against illegal com bipations Is heartily endorsed. The plat form further adheres to the policy of pro lection, but favors guarded reciprocity ar- engagements wherever 1t can pc oons without interrupting home production.
 In this connection the platform con tinues: N
 ..yhile we favor such notifications or tarfff. schedules, as from time to time are reauired' by changing conditions. we m sist that Salch changes shall be maoe m fine with s.the' fundamental principle or protection"
 Faith in the gold standard is declared and sratiicatan Is expressed that Ne publican n, diplomacy has secured the apro- gation of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty enabling the government to buid an inter-oceanic cupal Demands are made for stringent national and State laws against anarchy and the enactment or a Chinese exclusion law; the strict en- forcement of immigration laws; in regard to pensions the platform urges hnerai nroyislon for disabled veterans or tneir widows and orphans -...s
 Tbes nlatform then deals with State issues and endorses the conduct Of India na's Senators and Representatives In con press as well as the administration or Governor Durban-
 The following nominations were maoe by acclamation: ., Lafayette. VT ou-
 Judee of Supreme Court-John H. Gil- lett of Hammond. r
 Judges of the Appellate Court-W. U. Robinson of Princeton; J. E. Henley os RushyHle: James D. Black or lnoia- nanoIis: Daniel W. Comstock Of Ricn- nond. U. z, Wiley of Fowler; Frank 5. Roby of Auburn o,
 State Statistician-B. F. Johnston or
 State Geologist>-w. H. Blatchiey of In- dianapolis. mated for State Auditor on the thira par lot over the names of R. Henry or COS port. Frank Doran or LaPorte anu 'ra" Martin of Lebanon.
 M IT. Hill was nominated Tor state Treasurer on. the second ballot.
 Charles w. Miller of Goshen was nominated for Attorney General on the third ballot.