The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-03
J.H. MOORE OF Penn,
The National Republican League
Choose Him President by
= E%ii5 Acclamation. s ss@' %... !,
The Platform Occupies Safe Ground
and Is Built on Good Repub-
...... lican Lines.

Chicago, Oct. 3.-Delegates to the con-
vention Of the National Republican
League met to-day with the expectation
of finishing their business and conclud-.
ing the meeting tonight with a speech,
by Senator Beveridge Of Indiana.
J. Hampton Moore of Philadelphia had,
no opposition for president. He was
placed in nomination by Karl Kuehule OF
Iowa, and his election was made by &C
clan1ation.
next meeting after mentioning Pennsyl-;
vania, Missouri and California as candi-
dates, left the matter to the new execu-
tive committee.
The league platform as produced by the
resolutions committee, was then pre-;
sented to the delegates. who adopted IT.
without discussion. The platform fol-
lows:
1.-THE National Republican League
in its thirteenth convention assembled
congratulates the party of Abraham Lin
coin and our American citizenship or all
parties, upon the prosperity that was re-
stored to the whole people under the wise
and patriotic policies that signalized the
administration of William Mckinley In
war and in peace and that have been con-
tinued with energy and fearlessness by
that statesman Theodore Roosevelt. we
give unqualified commentator to his ad-
ministration. We believe in his honesty
of purpose, admire him for his courage,
and love him for his answering repuD-
licanism.
"The convention records it's tribute Of
grief over the tragic death of the beloved
American, William Mckinley, and mourns
him as tireless champion of American
prosperity and the dauntless defender Of
national honor.
I'VE approve the action of congress and
the national executive in redeeming every
pledge that the nation made to Cuba upon
the outbreak Of the Spanish war. We be-
lieve that the Philippine islands, having
become a part of the United States terri
tory, should so remain in order that the
benefits Of popular government may be
extended to and enjoyed by their In
habitants.
1--WE favor the admission to statehood
Of the territories Of New Mexico, Oklahoma
and Arizona, and the extension OF terri
torial form Of government to Indian ter
ritory at the earliest practicable date,
having due regard for the interests Of the
people Of the states and territories and OF
the United States. 80 -
1.-The unexampled prosperity that has
attended the full exercise Of the repub-
lican tariff policy Is obvious and COM
mands unwavering adherence to that pol
icy as one Of cardinal Importance in pro-
tecting American labor, maintaining
American industries and sustaining Amer
lean institutions,
1--WE deplore the unfortunate conditions
which have brought about the differences
between operators and miners in the an-
thracite coal region, and we urge such
action by the parties as that a speedy
adjustment may be made, to the end that
the needs Of the people Of the country
may be promptly supplied.
I'VE condemn every combination Of
capital whose purpose IS self-aggran-
dizement at the expense Of the working
man, the general public, the 'Iation;1 or
any state or local government, or to in
crease the cost Of the necessities of life,
or in any way to assail the moral, physi-
cal or political welfare Of the people.
1--WE deprecate the employment Of chill
dren of tender age at prolonged and ex-
haustive labor in mills, factories and
mines and in all unhealthful vocations as
| an example which calls for such legis1a-
ton by the proper authorities as will
protect the young in their morals, health
| and growth: y 6 u :
1--WE characterize. the democratfc party
as one without fixed policy on any of
the great public questions OF the day. 1t
offers no remedy for any, existing ills,
and it is only active in opposition to the
progressive acts Of the republican party
while it awaits possible national calam-
| ity that may furnish il an issue. -.
"And, finally, we pledge to our party
the constant and loyal support Of the
republican clubs throughout the country,
and urge upon the officers Of the national
league the early forma ton of state Or
CARNATIONS in the states in which they
do not now exist"
| Other officers were elected as follows
Secretary, E. J. Weeks, Iowa; treasurer
| Sid B. Redding, Arkansas; vice president
j. J. Sheridan, Illinois. The only contest:
were over the offices of treasurer ant
vice president, Byron E. Sheffield, O.
Kansas, having been a candidate for the
former, and Luther w. Mott, Of New York
for the latter.
The following executive committee, t.
serve during the new administration wa!
appointed: Texas, w. H. Atwell, Dallas
Illinois, George A. Hubbard, Chicago
Montana, W. F. Sanders, Helena; Mary
land, Leander Foreman, Baltimore; Mis-
souri,, Harvey D. Dow, Sedalia; New Mex
leo, j. R. Colby, Albuquerque; American
republican college league, H. L; War
ger, Notre Dame university, Indiana
| South Dakota, W. c.. Lusk, Yankton
Iowa, Fred A. Bennett, Sioux City; New
Jersey, Frederick w. Meyer, Jr., Newark
Kansas, Byron E. Sheffield Atchison; Ohio
N. P. Ramsey, Dayton; Indian Territory
William Noble, South McAlester; New
|EYork, John w. Totten. New York city
Kentucky, J. A. Slime, Newport; Pennsyl
vania, J. Martin Rommel, Philadelphia
Michigan, Marshal L. Cook, Hastings
Delaware, Francis H. Hofecker, Whining
ton; Minnesota, Charles G. Whitney
Marshall; California, 3. H.. Rule, Lo
Angles; Arkansas, A. D. Fowler. Littl,
Rock. The convention then adjourned.
IA GRNMRIE FROM IINC0IN