Oakes Republican., 1902-08-01

'iohai Republican party, and when the
eloquent colonel concluded he was
given nearly cheers for his effort.
Inc convention then adjourned till n
o'clock. 'A Iii
The convention reconvened at 2:1S
p. m. The hall was packed. the white
dresses of the ladies being STRONGLY in
eVloehce. Nearly all the delegates
mad shed their coats and vests and
numerous electric fans did all they
could to relieve the heated situation.
Inc temporary organization was made
permanent. The nominating speeches
We're limited to one minute.
The report of the committee on res.
olutlons was then read, as follows:
The unparalleled prosperity of oul
country and the wonderful increase in
our foreign trade we believe is due to
the wise craftsmanship of our Repub.
llcan leaders, and faithful adherence
to the national policy of protection and
reciprocity as outlined and promul-
gated by William Mckinley and so
emphatically indorsed and interpreted
by President Roosevelt.
I'VE commend the president of thA
United States for his straightforward
and manly course on all public ques-
tlons, ana for his untiring zeal and
patriotic devotion to the principles Of
his party and the welfare of the Amer.
| ican people.
1--WE point to the harmonious co.
operation Of our states representa-
| tives in congress, and their courageous
stand upon public questions with much
satisfaction, and express our confidence
in their judgment and ability.
we 1ndorse the present administra.
tion 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 ssrvice.
proud Of the achievements of ou,
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
ernment and the faithful enforcement
of all existing laws.
I'VE commend to the legislative as.
sembly, and urge upon its members,
the serious consideration of such
amendments of the election laws of
this state as shall revise the system of
primary elections in accordance with
enlightened public sentiment and
reeded reform.
"'Uninfuenced by corporate interests
we favor the enactment of laws bene-
ficial 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.
d. r. Streeter of Emmons county
moved that 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.
A 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
| cOnSlQeraDle OralOry IN e1OrtS 10 SlQe-
track the amendments.
Pierce Of Ward county wanted an
Engaged vote on Streeter's resub-
mission. Church of Grand Forks said
the effort to foist resubmission on the
convention was unfair and should 60
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 overwhelm-
ing majority.
On motion Of Senator La Moure L.
B. Hanna of Fargo was elected as
chairman of state central committee.
Each legislative district was author
ized to select members Of the central
committee and the central COMMITTEES
was authorized to fill vacancies.
r. S. Adams Of Lisbon nominated T.
r. Marshall as one of the nominees fo1
congress. Hearty cheers and seconds
from all over the house.
j. +. Callahan Of Casselton nom-
mated B. +. Spalding of Fargo for con-
gress Frequent cheers and seconds
followed.
Both were nominated by acclamation
A. B. Cox nominated Frank White
for governor. Bartlett Of Griggs Sec
onded motion as White had saved the
state more money than any forme,