The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-10

road commissioners.
Members Of state central committee to
be selected by delegates of the respec-
tive judicial districts.
Six delegates-at large to be national
! Republican convention.
Also six alternates TO said delegates.
Ten electors INCLUDING the seven cleo
tors hereinafter named elected by the
several congressional conventions)
In voting for the justices of the SUI
| preme court for the six year terms that
each delegate have one vote for each
of two candidates: the two candidates
receiving the highest number of votes.
being more than majority Of the con-
vention. to be declared elected.
THE RESOLUTIONS
OF THE CONVENTION.
The committee on resolutions intro
! duced the following which was adopted
/ as the platform of the party:
| The Republicans of Kansas in state con-
vention assembled congratulate their
party associates in other states upon the
gratifying harmony which prevails in the
| councils of the organization throughout
the nation. pressaging another great vic
which we are about to enter And we
congratulate the American people regard
less Of party, upon the cumulative and
convincing proofs of the wisdom of Re
publican policies plainly evidenced for
eight years in unparalleled prosperity and
in conspicuous contrast with the preced
ing four years of dire disaster which at
tested to unwisdom of Democratic doc
trines in practice
We. are especially proud to lead all
the states in the selection of the first dele
cation to the Republican national con-
vention bearing instructions, here and now
gladly given, to vote for that intrepid
soldier, sound and safe statesman, and
fearless advocate and examplar of civic
righteousness, the worthy successor of the
worthy Mckinley, Theodore Roosevelt.
In Memoriam.
We pause to pay tribute to our lament
ed leader, Marcus A. Hanna. When he
died our party lost a great organizer,
labor one of the most practical and power
full friends and benefactors, and the whole
country a wise statesman and a great
citizen. A kindred loss was suffered in
this state when death claimed that power
full exponent of Republican principles,
gifted alike with pen and tongue. and
that truly great educator and preacher,
DR.. Carl Swennson
Republican appreciation of the splen-
did services of the soldiers and sailors of
this republic has been attested by liberal
provision for their comfort in the past.
and we promise not to relax interest in
their welfare.
For Protection.
To the Republican national convention
we confidently look for re-affrmation of
the good old policy of protection $50 po-
tent hitherto in promoting prosperity
with only such notifications. from time
10 time, as the wisdom of its friends may
dictate
We call attention. with pardonable
pride, to the fact that the wisdom of
Republican financial policies is now so
well attested by the logis of results that
that subject has been practically elimin- |
ated from national politics.
We heartily endorse the foreign policy !
Of the Republican party and especially |
commend the recent recognition of the |
republic of Panama and the ratification |
of the treaty with that country.
We hail these events as great strides
toward the linking of the two oceans
which wash our shores with a long needed
and now necessary ship canal. Neither
cupidity nor cowardice must be permitted
to retard the proper progress of American
civilization.
State Affairs.
In state matters We declare:
l. For the greatest economy in public
expenditure consistent with the proper
care of state institutions and with the
reasonable transaction of public business.
Q For such amendments TO the laws
'or the assessment and taxation of prop
'rty as will best equalize and distribute
md minimize the burdens of taxation.
g. For the enactment of a primary
election law which shall as sacredly and
,ffectually regard this fountain of pop
liar government as the regular election
$ now guarded by law.
l. For the prompt re-apportionment Of
he state into eight congressional dis
riots by the next Legislature.
5. That the growing evil of multiplying
useless offices to reward personal friends
II strengthen political factions cannot be
stopped.
s. That the subject Of irrigation which
las commanded the favorable attention
4 congress and his enlisted the active
interest of President Roosevelt is one Of
asst and vital concern to a large portion
Y this state. and we urge our congress
ionaI delegates to press our claims in this
natter upon the government st Washing
on.
The Railroad Problem.
:. That in fuldllment Of former plat
orul promises the Republican party made
he board OF railroad commissioners cleo
i've by the people thus making these Of
.cers more directly responsible 20 the
-reat body Of shippers and consumers
Ne pledge the ncminaees Of This Conven-
ion to a strict enforcement Of the rail
Dad law to the prevention OF diScrimina-
ions. inequalities and extcTtions in sales. ,
nd the provision II adequate facilities
or the increasing freight and passenger ,
"a nic Of the state And We pledge our
,est efforts to secure such amendment ;
O the law as experience may make neces-
airy to accomplish these ends
s. That we favor the establishment OF
public depository system through which
h Count % the state shall receive
he interest On accur
moneys
:. That We favor the application % +,
easonabIe civil service rules 20 the en- -,
loves OF the state institutions
10 Tha; the marvellous development y
he oil. gas and mineral resources OF the ,
tate is not oniy a source u pride 20 :
very citizen but also involves new Oh