The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-02
WARfPUbLICANS
HARMONY MARKS THEIR STATE CON-
yExTIoN AT DIES MONIES.
They Adopt n Platform which Is Sat-
fsfactory to the "stand-Pattersv
and the Tariff Revisers.
SENATOR ALLIsoN's PLANKs
ARE ADOPTED BY THE CONVENTION
WITHOUT AMENDMENT.
Policy of Reciprocity, Cuban Treaty
and the Supervision of Corpora
tions Are Indorsed.
TARIFF AND TRUST SECTIONS
IN LINE WITH THE UTTERANCEs OF
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.
Both Wings of Party Claim Victory
denomination of Governor Cum
minis and Other State Officers.
Policy of Reciprocity, Cuban Treaty
and the Supervision OF Corpora
tions Are Indorsed.
TARIFF AND TRUST SECTIONS
IN LINE WITH THE UTTERANCES OF
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.
Both Wings of Party Claim Victory
minis and Other State Officers.

an State convention to-day nominated a
ticket and adopted platform Of principles.
All the candidates were renominated by
reclamation with the exception of the State
superintendent. The ticket:
Governor-A. B. Cummins.
Lieutenant Governor-John Herriott.
Supreme Judge-CharleS A Bishop.
Railroad Commissioner-David j. Palmer.
State Superintendent of Education-F. j.
Riggs.
Harmony marked the proceedings OF the
convention, all Of its action being by unani-
nous vote. But after the ticket had been
completed and the platform adopted
speeches were made which indicated that
fhe Republican leaders of the State were not
entirely agreed as to the details of tariff pol
icy. The tariff plank adopted was prepared
oy Senator Allison after a conference with
representative Republicans of the State. No
objection was made to it III the committee
on resolutions or on its presentation to the
convention. Governor Cummins. in his
speech accepting denomination. approved
the platform In its entirety, but announced
that he would continue to hold to all the
views expressed in his speeches within the
last two years. Senators Allison and Dolli-
ver, who made speeches. indorsed the plat
form a correct statement of Republican
principles, but Congressman Lacey and
Cousins spoke in opposition to tariff
changes.
Both wings of the party are claiming vic
tory tonight. Governor Cummins and his
supporters say that to-day's tariff plank
contains in substance all that Is found in
last years plank. while the stand patters''
are congratulating themselves on the elimi-
nation OF the shelter TO trusts clause
which attracted so much attention to the
iowa platforms OF 1901 and 1902
There were only two contests to-day in
Nolving the questions of relative strength
of the two wings of the party, and these
ended with honors even. The "stand-pat-
ters secured control of the committee on
yesolutions by a vote of to ), but in the
committee permanent organization the
Cummins men controlled, and elected n. Z.
Kendall. OF Abba, permanent chairman.
retary OF Agriculture James Wilson, who
was put forward by the "stand-patters"
as candidate on whom all should be able
- agree.
SPEECH BY CUMMINS.
Governor Cummins, in accepting a renom-
tnation. expressed his unqualified approval
Gf "every line and letter. of the platform.
Hken he said: II cannot allow this occasion
20 pass without a word respecting some
differences OF opinion in the Republican
ranks as to the tariff and reciprocity We
ali stand firmly for the policy of protection.
the Republican party. and every Republican
must believe in 1t, stand for it and advo-
cate It. else he Is not Republican When.
however, We approach the application of
the policy to our industrial affairs, there is
room for honest difference of opinion and
for one, neither discourage nor condemn
the fair, honest and frank expression of
There difficulties OF opinion. Some may be-
uevn that there are schedules which should
be changed now; some may believe that
there are schedules that should be changed
next year; there are others who may believe
that the schedules should not be Changed
at all. and still they are Loyal to the party
and present a united front to the common
enemy. / neither impugn any mans mo-
tives. question his integrity. nor challenge
his Republicanism because he does not
asree with me concerning the application of
the historic policy Of the industrial world
For myself. / have, during the last two
years. frequently given utferance to my
views on the various phases of the tariff
and reciprocity. These views have not been
shall maintain them in the future as /
have In the past. simply because believe
them to be true have the profoundest
IN the platform you have just adopted one
OF the most complete and emphatic tributes
20 its wisdom and efficiency ever penned
Il believe that the mighty transforma-
ffons of the last six years demand a change
In some Of the schedules that were enacted
10 carry this policy into effect. and 1 find
in your platform a distinct recognition of
the necessity. I believe that some of the
tarin rates are too high. and that they
should be reduced, and i find in the plat
FORM the warrant for my position. I believe
that monopolies are intolerable and that
all Just powers os the government should
be increasingly exerted TO prevent and to
overthrow them, and / find in the platform
that tartn schedules must be opposed to
domest. monopoly as we'll as TO foreign
control believe in the reciprocity which
viii increase the production of American
farms and OF American workshops. and
ind In the platform that reciprocity be-
tween nations IS trade for mutual ad-
vantage and both sides must give and take
Conscious OF the difficulties of opinion that
have already outlined and conscious of
nothing but spirit OF amity, / yet intend
10 exert all my power, humble and feeble
as IL Is. to make the views that / have SO
inadeauately stated the prevailing views OF
THE PLATFORM.
The platform congratulates the Nation on
the present era of prosperity. and says:
1--WE commend entirely and without res
ervation the administration of President
Roosevelt Called, as he was. TO the office
OF cnlel executlve under the most trying
fare, the wisdom and moderation OF his ut
ferances and counsel, and the painsta king
zeal which he brings TO the performance OF
Gil his duties, command our respect and
admiration. Iowa Republicans, In common
with the Republicans OF the entire Nation.
expect and desire his unanimous renomina-
we reiterate our faith I'm the historic
principle OF protection. Under Its influences
our country. foremost in the bounties of
nature. has become foremost in production.
II has enabled the laborer TO successfully
Insist upon good wages and has induced
eonnblc hope OF fair reward. Its vindica-
ton Is found Ia the history OF it's success
and the rapidity with which our national
resources bave been developed and our in
austrid Independence secured. and We