Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-02
CHOOSES L. A. ROSING
Minnesota Democrats in Convention
Nominate Candidates.

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Nominate Candidates.
L. A. Rosiug is named for Governor anl
Robert A. Smith for Lieut.. Govern
or. The Convention Large
and Harmonious.
Inc following were placed in noni
nation by the democratic state conven
ton, at Minneapolis, June 25:
Governor-Leonard A. Rosing, Can
non Falls.
Lieutenant Governor-R. A. Smith
st. Paul.
Secretary Of State-Spurreon Odell
Marshall.
Audltor-Albert G.. Leiek. Owatonna
attorney General-Frank D. LARA
bee, Minneapolis.
Ireasurer-Joseph,L. Myers, Little
Falls
Clerk of the Supreme Court-Geo. P.
Jones, Rock County.
Railroad and Warehouse Commits
sioner-Major J. NJ. Bowler. Minneap
obs
at ESQ O'Clock and the reading Ct the
call was promptly dispensed with.
humphrey Barton, OF Ramsey. nomi-
hasea Senator Peter McGovern. of Was
Barton, Dart and GauseWirz escorted him
to the pla torn
A committee on credentials was waived
as there were no contests and the list OF
n tIoa cta
committee was accepted. The Temporary
organization was next made permanent
Was authorized.
~ motion Tor recess started consider.
ape discussion, but finally prevailed. and
ao}ournnent was had until 2. m.
IT was nearly o'clock before Edito,
joan 3 Pardee. chairman of the commit
tee on resolutions, took the platform tc
present the result OF two hours OF Sc
r1ous deliberations. The document was
Well received, especially the reference t.
Hon. joan Lind. The platform is as fol-
We declare cur allegiance to the prin-
clples OF Democracy, as set forth in ou1
national dec!ara ton OF Independence: as
especially taught by that great exponent
OF Democracy. THOMAS jefferson: and as
ton Of the Democratic party
we further express our admira ton for
a ahi1t gratstul apprec!ation Of the great
firing zeal in the service OF humanity
or that great leader OF the Democracy
and most fearless and eloquent cha NIPPON
OF WI Jse rig rgars hts , Of man. H. william J.
nlted States that their latest Demo
cratic spirit and sense Of fairness have
been suft1cientls- aroused to compel the
faith. however reluctantly with the peo-
Pie or CUBA as to withdraw our troops
from their island and allow them a meas
ure ., SELF ,soFernment. and We condemn
Z n
fully comply with the congressional reso-
lutlons passed before the declaration Of
war with Spain.
1t is with deepest shame and regret
puht1can party, the people of the United
states are. by our imperialistic policy in
me r5 pnlt IL Placed before the world
most cherished fundamental principles
OF our government. and our brave citi-
gen soldiers are forced to disgrace our
nag and army in obedience TO orders from
their superiors.
The power OF the modern trusts is an
appalling evil and a monstrous menace
We would revoke the tariff benefits they
seek; We would pass appropriate Iegis-
lat!on for the control Of their atTairs and
to secure publicity and we would enforce
'n Tb avs ag yhIEcan them sparinE none
the policy Of class legislation, comforting
special privileges, benefits, subsidies
e1unties. tariffs Excessive riches ant
object poverty that corrupt and debase
character are results. Of the same socia
dIsease-..special privilege. And we EN-.
phat 1cally reafirm our belief that tne
of equal rights to all and special privi.
leges to none is the only remedy for ex-
1stinS inequalities and wrongs.
We deplore the existence Of a spirit oil
laWlessneSS which finds expression ever
in murderous attacks upon the chief mag.
istrate of the republic, and has brought
about the death of a recent incum bent OF
that exalted office.
We favor the postal savings bank ane
the income tax; we oppose government
BY Injunction.
bus ness like policy that rhrottles Ou
trade with Canada and Cuba q the be
hest OF special interest.
We take this opportunity to pay heart
lar leader. the heroic standard bearer o
our cause during three hard fought cam
paigns. John Lind. His place in thu
history Of the northwest and in tn.
hearts of the people of all classes is Sc
cure and the impress Of his characte
upon the political life Of this state viii
endure for all time. His term as gov.
efnor will be known in the history o
our commonwealth as that in which every
executive partment-railroad and ware
house commission: public examiner, la
eoE !- com mission. Insurance commission
GARY nd food commission. adjutant gen
eraL superiptendent Of public nscruc
ton. board OF equalzati ton and grain in.
s sfs m W 6rought to the highes
spect represented the people.
1t will be known as the administra tio1
which reduced the state tax levy while
S Sc rms large Increase Of revenue from
the. freight bill Of Minnesota farmers
100000 per annum by reducing railway
rates on grain: that reduced both thu
f9n cSa rased q the PEfs of Of Mn
lesota wheat through just and efficien
inspection an average of one grade or
this entire crop: that ordered a 25 Pc
cent reduction in railroad rates on iror
ore and for the first time in ten year:
exacted Of corporate power in Minnesota
the same ebedience to public laws as i
required of the humblest citizen.
The states law Of fOrbidding merger O.
competing railroads should be enforced
and that in every case; and the sta te's
neglected. power to regulate rates Should
discrimination and extortion.
We favor the municipal ownership O
public service Corpora tions, the princi
PIE Of direct legislation and home rule il
local taxation.
We believe that the interests Of labo
can best be conserved by organiza ton
and we demand for every man who labor:
an equal use Of all natural opportunities
to the end that no man shall take thu
proceeds Of another'S la Dor without full
compensation therefor.
We condemn the failure Of the presen
state administra ton to enforce the Law
against the merger OF the Iron Range
ailroads.
We condemn the surrender Of the sta t
railroad and warehouse commission to tn,
United States Steel trust in giving up tn,
states jurisdiction over railroads who'll,
within it's borders and abandoning thu
just rates ordered by the preceding com
mission. to the prejudice of the state:
interest in the school lands
We are in favor Of the observance Of Z
general eight-hour workday and that al
printing done for and supplies purchased
by the state Of Minnesota shall bear tn,
union label and pledge our support t.
the same.
We condemn the failure Of the board O
control to conserve the efficiency, Of thu
state institutions and we hhnr tho thaa