Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-04

COlum bus, Ohio, June A. I'M
mediately on the reassembling
of the republican state con-
yention this morning committees
on credentials and permanent organ
ization presented reports and Hanna
introduced Foraker as permanent
chairman. The latter received great
ovation. He said: This is Hannas
year. Yesterday was Hanna's day,
and he improved it to the utmost eX-
tent in his great keynote speech, the
best | ever heard. Next year is
Roosevelt's year." and the senator
eulogized the president amidst con-
tinuous cheering. The chairman of
the resolution committee, Dick. then
presented the platform, which highly
indOrses the administration of Gov.
Nash and the Ohio delegates in con-
gress, pledges the support of the par
ty in the reelection of Hanna, com
mends RooSeveIt'S administration, IA
vOrs his nomination in 1904, praises
Gov. Taft's service in the Philippines,
recommends a larger navy. encour-
ages the merchant marine. further
Legislation if necessary for the regu-
latiOn Cf the trusts, well guarded leg
islatiOn To stimulate local bank circu-
lation, thus securing elasticity Of a
currency and supply commensurate
with business demands. opposes all
attacks upon the protective tariff pol
icy, and holds that any state exclud-
ing any of its citizens from the bal
lot should have its representation in
the electoral college and house of
representatives proportionately re-
duced.
MyrOn T. Herrick was nominated
for governor by reclamation.
Herrick's Speech of Acceptance.
In accepting the nomination for
governor. Col. Herrick said in part:
I'VE favor the extreme in nothing
We are for no fads or ismS no mat
ter whence they come or by whom
they are championed. Republican
nonsense is as dangerous to the body
polite as any other kind. Untried
and untested theories of government
or conduct should find no place in our
category of principles. The sails of
the republican party in this state
never have been trimmed to catch the
passing breeze and it has never float
ed doubtful flag"
W. q. Harding was unanimously
nominated for lieutenant governor.
The Opening Proceedings.
Columbus. O., June 4.-The Audi
torium was packed long before J. b.
Clingman, chairman of the state cen
trail committee, called the Republic
an state convention to order at p.
m. Ex-GovernOrs Foster and Bushnell,
members of congress and of the legis-
lature and other prominent Republic
ans were in waiting on the stage,
where Governor Nash sat. OvationS
were rendered leaders as they entered
the hall, notably TO Senators Hanna
and Foraker, and MyrOn T. Herrick.
When Hanna was introduced as
temporary chairman, the demOnstra
tions was long and loud. Prayer was
offered by Rev. ]. c. Jackson, pastor
of Eastwood Congregational church.
Chairman Clingman, in introducing
the temporary chairman to the con-
vention, made a brief speech and Han
ma followed in a long one, in which he
glorified the Republican party and its
principles. He said a compliment TO
the national executive for carrying out
McKinley's policy, and as to key
note matter closed with the words,
referring to the national policies: i
once said, Let we'll enough alone
Applause For Gods sake keep let
ting it alone" IRenewed applauce.]
After Hanna had concluded the con-
vention proceeded to the preliminary
work and appointed committees, etc,
after which adjournment was taken.