Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-04

4 Senator Hanna called lne hepupilN"i
+ state convention to order, The report
Of the committee on credentials, seating
the Rouse delegates from Monroe and
the Sands delegates from Hooking, was
adopting.
Before the convention assembled
Boothman withdrew for lieutenant gov
ernor and promised to present Harding
name so that there was no contest for
any nominations Of general interest OF
Importance. The general good VIII OF
the peace makers was shown IN tne
early proceedings, especially IN inc
speech Of Foraker In compllmentlns
Hanna.
After the report OF the committee on
permanent Organization Senator Hanna
proposed Senator Foraker as permanent
chairman when the latter received a
great ovation.
Senator Foraker said
This 10 Hanna's year Yesterday
was Hanna's day which he improved TO
the utmost extent In his great Keynote
speech-the best he ever made"
Next year is Rooseyelt's year" he
continued, and he eulogized the presi-
dent amid continued cheering. He con-
graduated the Republicans on being
united on their leaders for this year
and next year and most OF all for their
declaration principles.
The reports on rules and order OF
business were then made and the fol-
lowing platform adopted.
THE PLATFORM.
Gen. Charles Dick, chairman Of the
committee on resolutions presented the
report as follows;
"The Republicans Of Ohio rejoice In
the results of the Republican admins
tratlOn Of the state and nation. II has
promoted the welfare Of the entire
country. Past achievements insure the
faithful performance of new duties.
oHIo's SECOND CENTURY.
"ohio enters upon her second century
Of statehood with record unequalled
Republican control has aided immeasur-
ably in placing our state In the very
forefront of the Union OF states COM
prising the worlds greatest nation.
ROOSEVELT FOR PRESIDENT.
I'VE commend President Roosevelt's
fidelity to duty, his adherence to Pres-
dent McKinley's policies and his own
proved ability In his high office, show
ing him In every way worthy OF cleo
ton by the people to be their chief mag
istrate. We favor his nomination for
president in 1904
THE Ohio Republican delegation TO
Congress has honored the state in both
houses. Senators Joseph Il. Foraker
and Marcus A. Hanna have splendidly
maintained Ohio leadership. The re-
election of Senator Hanna Is a distinct
national demand upon our state and we
hereby cordially promise him the unre-
served support OF the entire Republican
party In Ohio. Gov. George X. Nash
with his able assistants in the state
offices, for their faithful and successful
administration deserve the generous
commentator and gratitude Of the peo-
pie.
"In Ohio, as in the nation, Republican
achievements compel popular approval.
Our state debt Is cancelled, the cash
surplus in our treasury is at record fig
ures, the state institutions were never
more efficiently or economically con-
uuVlcus we ldNol itiiVNlhb hhiNA'iS"s
which prevent more just system OF
taxation.
FOR OHIO CORPORATIONS.
"ohio ought not to discriminate long
er against her own corporations, thus
cutting off possible revenues and other
benefits and We therefore favor and in
dorse the amendment to remove the
present provision In our state constltu-
ton OF the double liability Of stock
holders.
I'VE also favor the amendments to
vest the governor with the veto power.
TRANSPORTATION.
"The question of transportation is one
of the most important business prob
lens now before the American people
for determination. The full utilization
OF our inland waterways Is demanded
by all business interests We therefore
favor the continued improvement by
the general government of the Ohio
river, that a navigable stage Of water
may be maintained the entire year
length.
LABOR LAWS EXPANSION.
"As Republican legislation has al
ways provided work for those who
would work, while Democratic free
trade has produced the opposite result,
30 the labor laws, state and national,
have been largely OF Republican origin.
We favor their extension In every way
available IN all, particularly those de-
signed 10 promote harmonious condi-
lions and to secure for labor Just recog-
milton in the settlement of differences.
Public welfare demands this quite as
much az the interests OF employer and
employed.
BETTER ROADS WANTED.
Better roads would save ohio's citI-
zens millions OF dollars yearly and
should be Systematically established.
They are especially needed on account
" the rural free mail delivery system.
Tor which the demand IL now well nigh |
universal. Inaugurated by Republi- |
,ans, a Democratic administration re-
fused II . trial and Republicans have
now proved Its value. We favor the |
extension OF the system as rapidly as
possible wherever desired.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
Public improvements have invari-
ahly been favored by the Republican I
party, heneftting the entire country |
many times their total coat. Every |
'itizen interested IN better rivers and |
larbors. public highways, improved
-ostal service. forest preservation.
Hood prevention, the great isthmian |
anal and other enterprises OF like
character, has the rlghtful home only
n the Republican party, where prog
ess has never been opposed.
PENSIONS.
NEARLY three thousand OF millions
u dollars paid to pensioners since the
republican party came into power,
Ilmoat all OF II under legislation enact.