Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-04-30

mendation for the administration of his
successor. the republican President of
the United States, Theodore Roosevelt
Why these omissions is certainly some
what obscure, but Mr. Babcock and his
immediate managers doubtless have
reasons of their Cwn. and that is suffi-
cient for all purposes. It may seem inn
pertinent for republicans even to ques-
tion the propriety Of thinking on the
subject.
The convention was in session little
more than a half hour. Col. John G..
Clark of Grant. was chosen chairman
and r. f. BentlY of Sauk secretary. The
formality of credential and resolution
committees was waived and the real
work of the day taken up. No speeches
were made except that of Delegate Tay-
lor of Iowa county, who said in placing
NJ. Babcoek in nomination: II believe
tnat acts rather than words express the
approval Of merit, and therefore 1t IA
that / move that the Hon. Joseph w.
Babcock be declared the nominee Of this
convention for congress. The motion
was generously seconded and nomina.
tion made by unanimous rising vote.
Delegate Barney of juneau presented
the following resolutions, and they were
adopted without debate, unanimously.
.'Resolved. by the republicans OF the Third
congressional district OF Wisconsin in con
vention assembled, That we emphaticaily
endorse the record in congress OF the Hon.
Joseph W, Babcock, and that we hereby
pledge to him a united and hearty support
at the ensuing election.
.Resolved That the prompt and efficient
manner IN which Mr. BAbcock has responded
10 every call Of mis- constituents entities him
to the praise and gratitude OF all of the peo-
pie of this district.
Gently introduced In congress to remove the
excessive tariff duty on iron and steel pro
duets. insisting, however, upon Thorough pro
lection for all Industries requiring the same
against foreign competition. which policy has
given us our uneNampled prosperity ana In
sures the commercial and industrial future
OF the nation
Congressional committee elected j.
B Ashley of Sauk, for chairman; w. X.
Bently of Baraboo, secretary. Other
members of the committee axe: Craw-
ford, l. d. Hurlbut Grant, A. @. Van
Elston Iowa. John M. Reese; juneau,
J. G. Jacobson; Richland, DIR. r. II. DE
lap Sauk, R. d. Perry Vernon l.. g.
Boyle.
Representation in future conventions
was apportionsd on republican vote for
president, one delegate for each $50 or
major fraction thereof.
The district committee was empower.
ed to fill vacancy or ticket in case OF
such, should there not be sufficient time
in such emergency for the holding OF
| legal convention.
Lancaster citizens were given vote
Of thanks for the cordial reception and
courtesy shown delegates and visitors,
which were justly merited.
The following kilograms passed be-
| tween Congressman Babcock and the
convention?
am rapidly improving. Please con-
vey to the convention my kindest re-
CARDS and regrets that | cannot be
with you today J. w. BABcocK
am instructed by the republicans
If the Third district in cony ention Ms
sembled, to congratulate You upon your
unanimous denomination at tic hands
or this bodY, today, for the sixth ccnsecu-
tive term. to express our regret over
your inability to be present, to wish you
a speedy return to health and TO assure
you Of cur hearty support in the coming
election. JOHN @. CLARK.