Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-30
NORWEGIAN faD GERMAN SENTIMENT.

The press Of the German and Norwe-
gian elements in Wisconsin most cordi-
ally endorse the work of the late repnb-
lican convention. The Milwaukee
Germania leading German paper of
Wisconsin, sounds the keynote in no
uncertain sound, as follows:
We hope from now on we may hear
no more about stall warts or half breeds.
The fight which prior to the convention
may have had certain justification,
must end with that convention We
have now a republican state ticket
which has in every part been regularly
nominated And even if certain clauses
Of the platform may not please this or
that one, it is the duty of every good re-
publican to lay aside all personal de-
sires and inclinations for the sake Of
the party's welfare In our opinion
there is no reason why the state ticket
nominated in Madison should not be one
to receive the Enforcement of the full
republican vote.
The 8kandinaven of Chicago, the
most widely read and by all odds most
influential Norwegian paper read by
Wisconsin people, says.
The republican state convention was
looked forward to with much interest
and did not fail TO come up to expecta-
tions. Intense interest prevailed
throughout the proceedings, which were
followed with the closest attention.
The convention closed a prolonged
struggle within the party, in many re-
spects unique. The results of the pri-
maries were conclusive; the people had
passed Judgment which could not be
misunderstood or explained away. But
! the defeated boilers had declared that
they would carry the contest into the
convention, and lively and dramatic
scenes we're expected. This program
they DID not fail to follow, and especi-
ally with reference to Senator SpooneT,
whose use they advocated with great
| zeal but little wisdom Spooner nay in
| truth pray God to save him from his
| friends. IL he does not become his own
successor in the senate be may attribute
his defeat entirely to the Milwaukee
| league.
The platform adopted is short. clear
and emphatic Platforms are generally
so overloaded with recitals and de
| mands" that the important questions
are beclouded by the long list of rela-
| lively minor matters The Wisconsin
| platform avoids this fault. IL contains
in reality only two planks the question
of taxation and primary reform. But
as to these it is clear, conclusive and
emphatic. 1t speaks the will of the
party in manner equivalent to a posi-
tive command.
That the platform should in the amt
connection deplore the failure Of Tia,
last legislature to fulfill the promises Of
the party made in the platform of 1900
and sharply censure the pernicious acti
witty of the federal officeholders against
the carrying out Of the party pledges.
this was matter of self-evident conse-
quence, These expressions did not suit
some of the delegates but they were
perfectly proper.
The Spooner resolution shows him ali
the recognition which he deserves. In
this respect there was no difference be-
tween the propositions of the majority
and the minority That the convention
expressed itself in favor of his reelection
on condition that he declare his approx
al and support of the platform was, I'M
der the circumstances, the only reason
able proposition to take If it desired in
any manner to mention his re-election.
The opposition to the reforms which the
party has repeatedly promised has been
carried on in his name ostensibly in the
interest of bis reelection, and a conven-
ton which by ouch overwhelming ma
jority adopted the same platform prom
Uses in still more rigorous terms, could
IN the very nature of things not be ex
pected to stultify itself by recommend
ing the reelection of Spooner, should he
continue to oppose those things which
the party favors He must be with his
party, not against it. if he wishes to re
main its candidate for senator
The ticket will as q whole meet With
approval Most of the candidates are
known and tried men. There will be
universal satisfaction within the pro-
gressive wing of the party with the
nomination of James o. Davidson for
lieutenant governor, so that, IL for any
reason a vacancy should occur in the
Office of governor, or he should for a
shorter or longer period be called upon
to I'LL the Office of chief magistrate, the
affairs of the state would be in as capa-
BILE and firm hands as his
The convention was a magnificent vic
tory for Gov. LaFollette. His nomina-
ton by such an overwhelming majority
pfter the war that has been carried on
against him is an honor of which any
man may well be proud The immense
gathering bubbled over with enthusiasm
for 'Bob" and the exultation reached its
climax when he appeared to accept the
nomination And this enthusiasm was
the expression Of the Judgment of the
man by the people back of the delegates.
He has proved that deceit is not in him
when the welfare OF the people is at
stake He has faithfully and courage
ously remained at his post. The citizen
appreciates that kind of servant and
bids him remain in the service.
Republican platform declarations con,