Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-29
SOLID FOR bob dunn.
Republican County Convention Sc.
lects Delegation Favorable to
Dunn for Governor,

VI oA SAoAfAnu anu r. w. GratZ as
temporary secretary. This organiza
tion was afterwards made permanent.
The following committees were then
appointed:
Credentials-A. E. Rice, O. T. Hof-
toe, Ole Ripgness, c. E Fouts and J.
G.. Freeberg.
Resolutions-Henry Feig, NJ. A. An
derson, Harold Swenson, Alton Cros.
by and II G. Rustad.
While waiting for the reports of the
committees the convention listened to
short speech by Hon. L. o. Thorpe
The committee on credentials re-
ported all towns represented, except
Burbank and Roseville. The report
was adopted and it was decided to al
low the delegates present from each
precinct to cast the full vote of the
precinct.
The committee on resolutions re-
ported through Henry Feig the follow
ing set Of resolutions:
PLATFORM.
PREAMBLE-Standing on the threshold of
the second half century of our existence as a
political organization, we, the republicans of
X andiyohi county, rejoice with millions of
other republicans in all parts Of our great
common country at the tremendous success
that has attended it's SO years of admins
tratlon during this period.
When the administration of governmental
affairs was placed in the hands of the immor-
tai Lincoln on NJ arch f. 1861, he found as
as an heirloom left by free trade dem ocra-
cy the country in a state of insolvency. con-
segment upon the panic OF 1857, which w as
the direct result Of dem ocratic incompetency,
and confronted by the biggest and most ex-
pensive war the world ever saw. Inspired
by patri iotisnl, and with the consciousness of
the justice of the cause he stood for. Mr. Lin
brought this terrific conflict to a glorious
close The bullet of the assassin laid low the
nations first martyred president, and it de-
that the ever lamented Lincoln began. How
we'll he built the foundation is attested by
the superstructure as 1T stands now. con
struStsd by republican policies inspired by
republican statesma anship.
Republican policies have ever stood the
test. Temporary abandonment have alw ays
eesna1 been followed by S national disaster and
reign: The great public debt created by the
iva successful wars since, 1861, together
With the debt attriSutab to democratic in:
has been very nearly wi ped out by the appli-
cation of sound economic principles by the
republican party. Permanent prosperity is
the guarantee that goes with the continu-
ty has never had to retract, modify or repeal
one eSe,y Mord OF OF its cardinal principles and it
this astonishes the world.
Republican policies have always been pa
triotic progressive, competent and success
tul. Democratic policies, on the other hand
1,oor, 11,c&-,,
abortive: Harmony, inspired by conscious
ness of the popularity of it's past candida tes
and their success, has been and is feature
of the republican party. Discord disharmo-
ny and dismemberment characterize the de.
mocracy OF today. reorganization of its
individual factions at the instance Of the
Wall Street trusts on one hand, and political
spoilsnen on the other. is about to be effect.
ed. All the efforts of progressive democrats
with the aid of million Populists, to restore
democracy to power failed thru the treach.
est men who have thus been betrayed to join
us in November and cast their votes for
Roosevelt, Fairbanks and the Chicago plat
form Of 9O4.
and platform of the late republican nationa
convention. President ROosevelts admins
tration has been patriotic, frank, honest, up.
right and competent. Pursuing the policies
ed the confidence of the people and by his
fearless execution Of the laws mant aimed the
same. His forceful ending of the coal strike
his successful prosecution of the merger; his
equally successful demand for reciprocal re.
lations with Cuba and the Panama canal
demonstrate the success of his administra-
ton. Characteristic of the man is his sturdy
honesty and his treatment of all citizens Of
the republic as equal before the law. The
white and the black are vouchsafed their
civil rights and the rich and the poor alike
Roosevelt and Fairbanks, and a republican
congress means four years more of the pros
perity begun IN 1896.
2. We endorse heartily Senator Knute Mel
son and M oses E. Clapp and congratulate
them on the splendid records they are max
ing. We favor the reelection, and re-
quest that the senator and representative
from this district at the next session of the
Senator Clapp.
8. Representative Andrew J: Volstead OF
this congressional district and his record we
cordially approve of; particularly his OppO-
recognize in this latter a demand to enrich
the Minneapolis millers and grain dealers at
the expense of the grain raisers of Minnesota a
and other states: The platform adopted at
the congressional convention held at OrtOn-
willie M arch 20, 1904, has our endorsement.
4. We favor a continuance of the liberal
pension policy that has been characteristic
of the republican party towards its veterans.
5. Governor Van SAINTS administration of
public affairs in this state has been patriotic,
efforts to enforce the law will stand an
inspiration for future executives.
6. The able records of our state senator,
Hon. L. o. Thorpe, and representative P. A.
Gandrud are fully endorsed.
Z. Equal taxation for all according to
property possessed is our deliberate demand.
Hidden property must be brought to- light
and pay it's full share of the public burden.
8. We favor liberal policy of continuing
the state drainage and in this respect de-
mand that the State Drainage Commission
complete and repair the so-called Capitol
Land Ditch.
8. We believe that the only solution of the
saloon problem is no saloon, and we earnest
ly request that our senator and representa-
tive use every honorable means to secure a
county local option law.
. Gov. Rice objected to the endorse
ment of the Ortonville platform, and
made q strong plea for allowing the
farmers of Minnesota to purchase the
by. products of Canadian wheat milled
under bonds. Henry Feig vehemently
protested against letting the bars
down the least bit, claiming such &C,
would simply be for the benefit of the
millers, the grain dealers and the
transportation companies, and not
for the farmers. The resolutions were
adopted % read, though the vote was
light most Of the delegates evidently
being unable to decide which way to
vote. si;<:>ss F.. .3t#5.E LII = =