The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-02


cepting denomination, approved the
platform in its entirety, but announced
that he would continue to hold to all
the views expressed in his speeches.
within thte last two years. Senators
Allison and Dolliyer, who mace
speeches, Endorsed the platform as
correct statement of Republican prln-
ciples, but Congressman Lacey and
Cousins spoke in opposition to tariff
changes.
Both wings of the party are claim
ing victory tonight. Gov. Cummins
and his supporters say that todays
tariff plank contains in substance all
that is found in last years plank,
while the stand patters" are ocn-
graduating themselves on the elimi"
nation of the shelter to trusts"
clause, which attracted so much atten-
ton to the Iowa platforms of 1901 and
1902.
Two Strength Testers.
There were only two contests today
involving the questions of relative
strength of the two wings of the party
and these ended with honors even
The stand patters" secured control OF
the committee on resolutions by vote
of to 5. but in the committee on per-
manent organization Cummins men
controlled and elected N. E. Kendall.
Of Abba, permanent chairman. Ken
dali received 6 votes, to for Secre-
tary Of Agriculture James Wilson, who
was put forward by the stand pat
tiers" as a candidate on whom all
should be able to agree.
The convention, which was called to
order at II o'clock by State Chairman
Spence was one of the largest held by
the Republicans of Iowa in years.
Chairman Spence presented former
Congressman George d. Perkins, Of
Sioux City, as temporary chairman.
Mr.. Perkins, in his address, largely fol-
lowed the lines of President Roosevelts
Minneap polls speech.
Mr. Kendall on assuming the gaVel,
spoke briefly, but did not refer to po-
litical issues.
Putting Up the Ticket.
motion that Gov. Cummins be re-
nominated by reclamation was re-
ceived with a volume of ayes, sue
ceeded by prolonged cheering and cries
for Gov Cummins. A committee was
named to bring him into the audi
forum. In similar manner Lieut..
Gov. John Herriott was renominated
Three ballots were required to name a
candidate for state superintendent the
final resulting: f. J. Riggs, 500; H.
L. Adams, 548, and r. c. Barrett, 10.
The nomination of Mr. Riggs was made
unanimous.
The report of the resolutions COM
mittee was presented at this point by
the chairman, j. w. Blythe, of Burling-
ton. The platform was adopted by a
unanimous vote, just as the committee
appeared with Gov. Cummins. When
the delegates caught sight of the gov
ernor on the stage he was cheered.
The Governors Pronouncement.
qualified approval of every line and
letter" of the platform Then he said:
Il cannot allow this occasion to pass
without word respecting some differ
ences of opinion in the Republican
ranks as to the tariff and reciprocity.
We all stand firmly for the policy of
protection. 1t is the fundamental
economic doctrine of the Republican
party and every Republican must be-
lieve in it, stand for it and advocate
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 I, for one, neither dis
courage nor condemn the fair, honest
and frank expression of these differ
ences of opinion.
Some may believe that there are
schedules which must be changed now;
some may believe there are schedules
Which 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 united front to the
common enemy. 1 neither impugn any
mans motives question his integrity
nor challenge his Republicanism be-
cause he does not agree with me con-
corning the application or the historic
policy of the industrial world.
Will Maintain His Own Views.
For myself have during the last
TWO years frequently given utterance
10 my views on the various phases of
the tariff and reciprocity; These views
have not been hastily formed or care