Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-07-09
VAN SAINT APPROVED
minnesota Republicans Meet at St.
st. Paul and Nominate a
State Ticket.
ehsA OF the Present Omcers are Renomi-
mated BY Acclamation--TheM Most En-
thusiastic Convention In the
History Of the State.

AA VI the Present O6lcers are Renomi
""sed by Acclamation--The Most En-
thusiastic Convention In the
History Of the State.
Republican State Ticket.
ror Governor-Samuel r. Van SAINT
Oh "lnona, renominated by acclama.
ton.
For Lieutenant Governor-Ray w.
Jones, of Hennepin, nominated by &C.
clamation.
For Secretary of State-Peter E.
Hanson, Of Meeker, renominated by
reclamation.
For Auditor-Samuel G.. Iyerson, OF
Fillmore, nominated on first ballot.
For Attorney General-Wallace B.
Douglas, of Clay, renominated by &C.
clamation.
For treasurer Block, of Mic
ollet, renominated by reclamation.
For Clerk of the Supreme Court-C.
"A. Pldgeon, of Wright county, nomi-
mated on first ballot.
For Railroad and Warehouse Com
mlssloner-Charles F. Staples of Hast
lngs, renominated by reclamation
The Convention.
st. Paul, July 2.-The republicans of
minnesota met in convention Yesterday.
adopted platform and named a state
ticket.
Governor Van SAINT was triumpha ntly
renominated, the nominating speech be-
ing delivered by c. A. Mercy. The con-
Ventlon gave the governor a great re.
ceptlon and on call to the platform the
governor made strong speech of ac-
ceptance, thoroughly discussing state is
sues.
Secretary Of State Hanson, State Treas
urer Block, Attorney General Douglas
and Railroad Commissioner Staples were
all renominated by reclamation.
The convention assembled at noon The
NAH was decorated with draped portraits
OF Lincoln and Mckinley, thanked by
Roosevelt and Van SAINT. About the
gallery were crayon. portraits Of Min
neSota s,senators and seven congressman
w. c. Masterman Of Saltwater, chair
man Of the republican state committee.
called the convention to order at 1910
After moments pause to accommodate
photographer. Rev. ]. S. MONTGOMERY
pronounced the invoca tion
Secretary c. C.. Whitney Of Marshall
started to read the call. and on motion
of Simon Michelet Of Minneapolis, it was
dispensed with
Chairman Masterman then announced
that the state committee had selected
Senator knute Nelson as temporary
chairman. departing from custom but not
from precedent. The statement was
roundly applauded and when Senator
Nelson rose. responding to introduction
as the little giant of republican politics
Of Minnesota" the convention gave him
three ringing cheers.
Senator Nelson's address held the con-
vention in absolute quiet. except for ap-
plause at the most telling points. The
delegates listened in vain for a reference
to reciprocity with Cuba His reference
to Roosevelt and Van SAINTS action
against the merger was roundly cheered.
Senator Nelson's peroraton, with it's
summing Of the Philippine problem, and
Its reference to President Roosevelt, woke
the convention up to an enthusiastic
demonstration.
Judge Robert Jamison then moved the
appointment Of committee on creden-
tials, consisting Of one from each ju-
dicial district. This was carried and or
motion Of Senator E. G. Potter of Min
neapolis, Albert Johnson of Goodhue was
chosen secretary. Theodore Gronewold of
ST. Paul was chosen assistant secretary.
c. A. Morey Of Winona moved the ap-
pointment of a committee on resolutions.
and on motion Of Condo Hamlin of St.
Paul. the chair was authorized to ap-
point resolutions committee, one from
each judicial district and three at large.
All resolutions to be handed in without
reading. Both were carried. and Senator
Nelson announced the committee.
The resolutions committee met at
United States Marshal Grimshaw's Office
and the committee on permanent or
ganization at the Windsor.
There were no contests, so the COM
mittee on credentials did not meet.
Republican Platform.
The republicans of Minnesota, assem-
bled in state convention reafirm the
platform adopted by the republican ma
tional convention al Philadelphia in 1900.
and pledge anew their most loyal SUD-
port to its principles.
We mourn the tragic death Of our lat
president. William Mckinley. AS a citi-
zen, soldier and statesman he yielded
his best service to his country, won
a place among the great leaders Of the
world and is enshrined in the hearts Of
his countrymen.
We cordially endorse the able and pa
triotic administration Of President Roose-
welt. We are proud Of his manly cour-
age, his purity and his devotion to the
interests of the entire country and pledge
him the earnest support Of the repub-
licans of Minnesota in all his efforts
to continue and advance the prosperity
of the people at home, and the glory
Of the republic abroad.
The republicans Of Minnesota lament
the death of their peerless leader and
statesman, Cushman K. Davis, since the
last convention Of our party in this state
He was brave soldier. one Of the purest
wisest and most trusted statesmen, be-
loved by the people and had won an
enduring fame by his illustrious service
We revere his memory and deeply mourn
his loss.
We congratulate the people Of Minne-
sofa upon the patriotic and business
like administration Of Governor Van SAINT
pecially commend the conscientious and
faithful supervision by the governor Of
the state institutions. His official efforts
have been continually directed to an ear
nest and upright administration of state
matters
It has been the settled policy, as de-
clared in the laws of this state, for
quarter of century, that competing
lines of railway shall not be merged. We