The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-07
MIR. ALDRICH FOR ROOSEVELT REFEREES
 OUTLINES PRESIDENTS ALABAMA POLICY

vote cast for Smith for Governor. but | this would not be proper because that vote was not fair test of the party 8 i strength. Many that were dissatisfied | with the way the Convention acted, would not vote the ticket nominated by It.
 There was not a probability of the elec-
 ton of our State ticket, and so the cam paign was made with the idea of electing some members of Congress, this was the great issue in the Seventh District and much outside help was concentrated up- on that district, and for that reason the results much to be commended, should
 not be passed to the credit of the party locally of the District. ..'. "I mention the Seventh District. as l that would be the only one that would | make a large gain by the adoption of | the Smith vote as basis. They will ! have a large delegation at any event, and | should be willing to adopt the national elections vote as a permanent basis of representation in our State, as we de adopt the national platforms for our | guidance.
 We believe 1t would be wise to have, at an early date meetings of tho various district committees, because they are au- | tonomous and are not legally bound to | follow the action of the State Committee | and without action on their part doubt would exist as to what their action will be. We believe that all uncertainty should be removed as in no other way can harmony be restored.
 We therefore suggest that at the next | meeting of the State Committee a reso- | lution be passed asking the several dis trict committees to meet at an early date | and follow the example of the State Com mittee and to fix the qualifications and | apportionment of the district delegates. Tn making these suggestions we are actuated by a desire to harmoniZe the | party so that every qualified voter who
 has heretofore voted our tickets will be | sure of a welcome and all others who will act with us in the future will find our | hands stretched out to give them fra
 ternal greeting.
 1 Alabama will never take her proper place in the Republican Party nationally
 while it Is divided into factions and our | efforts are directed to making contests
 before the National Conventions rather | than against our political enemies at the | polls.
 l Harmonious Delegation Desired.
 For the honor of the State let there be
 but one delegation go from this State to
 the next National Convention.
 Our President stadds so pre-eminent
 among the wise and great leaders of our
 party that he has no outward opposition l for the nomination for the Presidency in 1904. He has won this distinguished
 honor by courageous and fearless worK for the best interests of our country, by
 standing as firm as a mountain on broad l Americanism; upholding the Monroe Doc urine as a sure defense against the en-
 croachments of foreign powers. and a
 sures protection for the weaker American Republics: by advocating the great cause | of arbitration-the peaceful settlement Of difficulties both foreign and domestic | and by his own personal influence bring ing harmony out of a condition of open industrial warfare in the Pennsylvania
 coal fields.
 There are many great men in the Re
 publican Party, any of whom would
 grace the Presidential chair, such as
 Spooner, Fairbanks. Hanna, Allison,
 Lodge Foraker and Odel. President
 Roosevelt has the advantage of all oi
 them in having had the experience of eX-
 ercising the great duties and responsible
 ities as our Chief Executive and has not been found wanting.
 "I am convinced that this brave anC capable man will be the choice of the Re pubilcans of this Nation and that Ala
 bama will stand in harmony with her sis ter States, leading the roll with twenty
 two solid votes Tor theodore RooseVelt
 Tn conclusion I wish to say for mysel and the other referees that 1t is our join
 purpose as soon as the National Con
 Yention. the Supreme Court of the party
 has decided all questions relating to tn party organization in Alabama, to asl the President to relieve us of our dutie } as referees and to look to the State or ganization for suggestions and recommen
 dations in making Federal appointment } in this State"