The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-07-01
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Dcs Moines, July THE utmost tar
mony prevailed IN the republican statd
convention, which convened At ~ o'clock
IN the new auditorium in this city, with
more than 1000 delegates present.
Iui two propositions are before tho
convention, the platform and the nomi-
nation of candidate Tor superintendent
ui public instruction.
Practically Agreed On.
The former is practically agreed on. ow-
ing to an understanding entered into somo
time ago that Senator Allison should pre-
pare the planks pertaining TO the taril
and the trusts
a full state ticket will be- nominated with
A. II. tummins of Polk, for Govcrnori
John llcrriott, OF Adair. for lieutenant
governor, Charles \. Bishop. Of Polk. foe
judge of the supreme court D. !. Palmer,
Of Washington, Tor railroad commissioner
all of whom are for the present serving
their first terms.
There are three candidates for the posi-.
ton Of state superintendent X. {. Bar
rctt, Of Usage; IT, +. Adams, of West
Union. aud j. t. Rigs, of Siguourncy.
Barrett IS the present incumbent, and 10
a candidate for the fourth term.
District Caucuses Held.
All interest is ccntcrod around the cont
miitcc on resolutions. and just previous TO
holding the district caucuscs. each one -
which Is entitled to a member on the cum-
mlltcc, the opinion prevails that there
would bc 10 hitch in the proceedings and
that the tariff plank rs prepared would he
indorscd by the committee.
state Chairman Spencer called the con-
vcntion 10 order. After the Invocation,
George -. Perkins of Sioux City, Was
presented as temporary chairman OF tho
convention.
Ia the caucuscs held At 10 o'clock tho
stand paitcfs' won by a majority Il
three IA the eleven district meetings hold
for the selection Of members Of The com-
mttcc ON resolutions.
Cummins Men Beaten.
The Cummins forces met defeat ia tho
sixth district by vote of 81 to 6p. II
was expected the sixth district would elect
a tariff rcformer.
The standing of the committee is con-
ceded TO be as follows: Stand paltcrs."
FIRST, second. third, fifth. sixth, eighth and
ninth rcvisionists, fourth, seventh tenth
and eleventh.
Senator Allison's tariff trust plank
which will be adopted by the convention,
is as follows
I'VE rcitcra,c Our faith in the historic
policy OF protection. Under its influence
our country, foremost IN the bountics of
nature, has become foremost IN produce
ton. n has enabled the labofcr 10 sue
induced capital 10 engage IN production
with reasonable hope OF a fair reward.
History Of Success.
"Its yndication is found in the history
OF It's success and the rapldity with which
our national resources have been developed
and our industrial independence has been
secured and we heartily renew our pledge
TO maintain II.
Tariff rates enacted 10 carry this poll
icy into effect should be- Just, fair and
impartial, equally opposed 10 foreign con-
troll and domestic monopoly, TO sectional
discrimination and individual fayofiiism
and must from time to time be changed
Ia meet the varying conditions incident TO
the progress Of our industries and their
changing relations IN our foreign and do
mestic commerce. Duties that are too
low should be increased and duties that
are too high should be reduced.
I'VE indorsc the policy Of reciprocity
and the national complement Of protection,
Reciprocity between nations is trade for
mutual advantage and both must give and
take. Protection builds up domestic in
dustry and trade and secures our own
markets for ourselves; reciprocity builds
up foreign trade and finds an outlet for
our surplus
Treaty With Cuba.
I'VE approve the treaty with Cuba re-
Gently ratified as comforting substantial
the remaining steps necessary to make il
effective be promptly taken.
I'VE believe the large corporations COM
monty called trusts should be 50 regulated
and supervised both in their organization
and operation that their evil tendencies
may be checked and their evil practices
prevented.
"ln many instances they are efficient in
dustrial instruments and the natural out
come Of an inevitable process Of economic
evolution.
1--WE do not desire their destruction, but
insist that they shall be regulated and con-
trolled 50 as to prevent monopoly and pro-
mote competition and in the fullest meas
ure subscrye and advance the public good.
Commands All Confidence.
"1he patriotic and resolute course of
the president Of the United States in his
recommendations to congress upon this
subject and on the related subject of the
further regulation Of interstate commerce
commands our confidence and admiration,
and recent legislation of congress in har-
mony with his recommendations meets our
hearty approval,
The convention adjourned at 1890 to
rcassemble at o'clock.
When the convention reasssembled ~
l.. Kindall of Abba was chosen per-
manent chairman. The committee on reso-
lutions was not ready to report, and the
convention decided to wait on it.