The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-10-03
NEXT SET
OF OFFICIALS
Is NAMED
Republicans of MassaChu-
setts Choose Their Nom
inees and Adopt Platform
ENDORSE PRtS. ROOSEVELT
And Pledge Him Their Loyal
Support In the Campaign Of
Next Year

BOSTON, Oct. I'm the same hall
which yesterday was filed with DEM
.ocrats cheering to the echoes of the
leaders, the republican leaders OF
Massachusetts met today to nominate
their state ticket. The assembly was
large and the unanimous re-nomina-
ton of Governor John L. Bates, Lieu
tenant-Governor Curtis Giuld, Jr., and
the remainder of the present list OF
state officials was assured.
Congressman Samuel L. Powers OF
Newton, was chosen permanent chair.
man. His mention of the name OF
President Roosevelt brought the deie-
gates to their feet with a shout. The
spectators also Joined in this demon
stration. Former Governor Crane read
the fillowing resolutions:
The republicans of Massachusetts
in convention assembled give their
hearty endorsement to the administra-
ton of President Roosevelt. An able.
i honest, fearless chief executive. we
pledge to him our loyal support for
the campaign of 1904.
! We reaffirm our belief in the policy
of protection to American industries.
While admitting that tariff schedules
should be revised from time to time to
meet changing industrial conditions
or to secure the benefits which may
be obtained by reciprocity. we declare
that the present tariff law should not
be revised or changed until the need
of such action and the benefits to be
obtained from it are clearly shown.
Whenever industrial conditions shall
require areadjustment of the tariff, the
work will be undertaken by the repuD-
lican party, the friend and defender
of protection. without unnecessary
disturbance to business or commerce.
and with fairness and justice to all
American interests.
To uphold law and order should be
the first duty of every American citi-
zen. In many sections of the country
there is a disregard of law which Is
bringing discredit TO the nation. All
parties should insist that public OFF,
cials should be firm and resolute in
! the enforcement of law, regardless OR
personal or political consequences. In
this land, dedicated to liberty and free
dom, the rule of the mob should be
suppressed.
The republican party favors legis-
lation that is just and fair to all in
terests, that encourages and portects
the enterprises of capital and promotes
and safeguards the welfare of labor.
/ We heartily endorse the administra-
tion of Governir Bates. as able. safe
and successful, and confidently submit
is to the voters for their approval at
the election in November.
The platform was adopted unani-
mdusly.
/ Senator Hoar nominated Governor
John L. Bates for a second term and
the nomination was made by accla-
nation. Secretary of the Navy Moody
nominated Lientenant-Governor Guild
and the nomination was made by ac-
clamation, and the balance of the tick
ct was accepted in the same way, the
other nominees being:
Secretary OF State-William N.
Olin of Boston.
State Treasurer-Edward Bradford
of Springfield.
State Auditor-Henry E. Turner of
Maiden.
Attorney General-Herbert Parker
of Lancaster.
Governor Bates and Lieutenant-Gov-
.ernor Guild addressed the convention
briefly before adjournment.