The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-02

Molnes.
Railroad commlssIoner-Davld j. Palmer,
Washington.
State Superintendent OF Edueation--J.
F. Riggs, sisourney.
Des Moines, Iowa, July 1.-THE repub-
lican state convention yesterday nomi- |
mated the foregoing ticket and adopted q |
platform of principles. All the candidates
were renominated by reclamation except |
the state superintendent.
Harmony marked the proceedings, all |
actions being by unanimous vote. But
after the ticket had been completed and
the platform adopted, speeches were made
which indicated that the leaders were not
entirely agreed as to the details Of the
tariff.
The tariff plank adopted was the one
prepared by Senator Allison after con-
ferences with representative republicans
Of the state. No objection was made to It
in the committee on resolutions or on It's
presentation to the convention.
Governor Cummins, In his speech ac-
cepting denomination, approved the plat
form In It's 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 Dolliver
made speeches indorsing the platform as
correct statement Of republican princt-
pies, but Congressman Lacey and Con-
tariff changes. Both wings OF the party
are claiming victory.
Governor Cummins and his supporters
say that the tariff plank contains in sub.
stance all that is found in last years
plank, while the stand -patters'' are con-
graduating themselves on the elimination
Of the shelter to trusts clause, which
attracted so much attention to the Iowa
platforms Of 1901 and 1909. There were
only two contests involving the questions
OF relative strength of the two wings OF
the party, and these ended with honors
even.
The Nominations.
A motion that Governor Cummins be re-
nominated by reclamation was received
with a volume OF years, succeeded by pro-
longed cheers and cries for Mr.. Cumnfns.
committee was named to bring him into
the auditorium. In q similar manner
Lieutenant Governor John Herriott was
lrenominated. Three ballots were required
to name a candidate for state superin-
tendent, the final ballot resulting: J. F.
Riggs, 6s3; H. L. Adams, 54s and r. G.
Barrett, TO-. The nomination Of Mt Riggs
was made unanimous.
| The report Of the res olutions committee
was presented at this point by, the chair
man, j. W. Blythe Of Burlington, and the
platform was adopted by a unanimous
vote. ~; e Is
l. ftaGrOFn1 OF rnS NSaFIys
| The platform congratulates the nation
| on the present era Of prosperity. com
mends the administration Of Governor
in national affairs, ,favors good roads
| legislation, Endorses the Louisiana pur-
chase commission, and on other subjects
says:
We commend entirely and without reservation
the administration Of President Roosevelt. Called
| as he was to the Office of chief executive under
the most trying circumstances, his fidelity to the
public welfare. the wisdom Of his utterances and
counsel and the painstaking zeal which he brings
| to all his duties commands out admiration and
| appreciation.
Iowa republicans. in common with the majority
In the nation, expect and commend his renomi-
| nation and election. -.
We congra tulate the people Of the country that
In his cabinet and advisers Iowa has such wise,
able and judicious statesmen Secretaries Shaw
and Wilson. y. g: TIL, <4.a
We also congratulate the people Of the state
that in our representation in the senate we have
persons OF the highest wisdom and character, and
in the lower branch Of congress our represents
tives hold foremost positions in that body.
We note with satisfaction the gradual i'm
provement of conditions In our relations witt
} the Philippine islsnds under an administrative
policy avoiding the necessity for control thru
the military power, and We admire the steady
progress made by the Philippine people for tht
fullest possible degree OF self government.
We renew our allegiance to the principles O.
the gold standard as enunciated in the natfona
platforms OF the party Of 1895 and 1900. whicl
resulted in the establishment Of our currency OF
y a gold basis -
E. The essence Of free government Is government
, by law. Laws must be enforced by the govern
ment and should be cheerfully obeyed BY TIL
, | must be rebuked and we commend the fidelity
and zeal Of the national and state officials wher
ever exercised for the vindicatioh Of this princi
, pie
We are earnestly opposed to all legislation de
signed to accomplish the Acknowledgement Of cit
izcus on lines of race color STATEN In life
. and condemn the measures adopted by the demo
cratic party in certain states Of the union to &C
complish that end.
Under republican administration OF nationa
affairs gratitude to our soldiers and sailors ha
been attosted by liberal pensions provided b.
legislation supported always by the nearly unan,
nous votes OF the republicans In congress. w
recommend the further provision for this purpos
ms made by the last congress.
Holds to His Record.
9 Governor Cummins in accepting re
!. nomination. expressed his unqualified ap
. prevail of "every line and letter. OF tn
. platform. Then he said:
! cannot allow this occasion to pass without
word respecting some differences Of opinion
: the republican ranks as to the tariff and rec
procity.
& We all stand firmly for the policy of protection
1t is the fundamental economic doctrine of th
republican party, and every republican must b,
Il ueye In II, SCanQ TOT IL ana ADVOCATE IL, else
: is not republican.
= When, however, we approach the application
: the policy to our industrial affairs there II roo
: for honest difference OF opinion and I, for on
!. neither discourage nor condemn the fair, homes
) and frank expression OF these differences /
: opinion.
i Some may believe that there are schedul,
o which should be changed now; some may be1ie'
l. there are schedules that should be changed ne,
Il year; there are others who may believe that ii
4 schedules should not be changed at all; az
= still they loyal to the party and present
united front to the common enemy.
- neither impugn any mans motives. questit
y his integrity nor challenge his republi canisr
e. because he does not agree with me- concernii
the application Of the historic policy Of the indu
It trlal world.
For myself have during the last two yea
"a various phases of the tariff and reciprocit
:. These views have not been hastily formed
is carelessly expressed, and shall maintain the
q In the future as I have In the past, simply b
cause believe them to be true.
y Position Backed by Platform.
- I have the profoundest fifth in the policy
=. protection: and find in the platform you ha
az lust adopted one OF the most complete and 81
1e phatic tributes to it's wisdom and efficiency ev
rs sounded by the hand OF man.
,h.l believe that mighty transformation Of t
I'd lastssix years demand % change In some Of 4
IA schedules that were enacted rs carry this poll
3. tinct recognition OF the necessity.
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