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The Republican state convention at
Des Moincs nominated the following
ticket and adopted q platform of prin-
tciples:
Governor, A. B. Cummins of Des
Moines; lieutenant governor, John
I!erriott of Stuart; supreme judge,
Charles A. Bishop of Des Moines; rail-
road commissioner. David ]. Palmer
OF Washington; state superintendent of
education, Il. ]. Riggs of Sigourncy.
ALI the candidates were renominated
by reclamation with the exception of
state superintendent Of education
Harmony marked the proceedings of
the convention, all Of It's actions being
ticket had been completed and the
platform adopted, speeches were made
which indicated that the Republican
leaders OF the state were not entirely
agreed as to the details Of tariff. The
tariff plank adopted was one prepared
by Senator Allison. after conferences
with representative Republicans of the
state.
No objection was made to 1t in the
committee on resolutions or on its
presentation to the convention. Gov
ernor Cummins, in his speech accept
ing denomination, approved the plat
form In Its entirety, but announced
that he would continue to hold to all
the Views expressed in his speeches
within the past two years. Senators
Allison and Dolliyer, who made
l speeches, endorsed the platform as a
correct statement of Republican prin-
ltiplea, but Congressman Lacey and
i Congressman Cousins spoke in oppo-
sition to tariff changes.
Both wings of the party are claim
Ing victory. Governor Cummins and
his supporters say that the Allison
tariff plank contains in substance all
that is found in last years plank,
while Stand Patters" are congratu-
llating themselves on the elimination
4 Of the shelter to trusts" clause, which
attracted SO much attention to the
Iowa platforms of 1901 and 1902.
\ The platform congratulates the ma
ton on the present era of prosperity,
.ommends the administration OF Gov.
ernor Cummins, rejoices in Iowa's lead
srship in national affairs, favors good
roads legislation, endorses the Louis
lana Purchase Exposition. commends
entirely and without reservation the
administration of President Roosevelt,
and recommends his denomination and
4 Wilson and the Iowa delegation in
congress, reiterates faith In protection
Ind says:
Tariff rates enacted to carry this
policy into effect should be just. fair
and impartial, equally opposed to for
sign control and domestic monopoly,
: 70 sectional discrimination and indi-
7idual favoritism, and must from time
% time be changed to meet the vary
ng conditions incident to the progress
4 If our Industries and their changing
relations in our foreign and domestic
commerce. Duties that are too low
,hould be Increased and duties that are
4 900 high should be reduced"
Reciprocity is endorsed. the treaty
With Cuba approved. the regulation of
trusts advocated, satisfaction is ex-
4 pressed with conditions in the Philip
i 2iDes; allegiance is renewed to the
principles of the gold standard, dis
reimbursement on account of color con-
iemned. and a liberal pension system
advocated.
A The convention was one of the larg-
sst held by the Republicans of Iowa
/ IN years. N. e. Kendall OF Abba was
permanent chairman.