Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-08-04

for railroad commissioner Chairman
Clarke announced that Frank Porter
field, one Of the pre-convention candi-
dates, desired to withdraw from the
race. This left but four aspirants for
the two nominations, and w. L. Eaton
of Mitchell and D. ]. Palmer of Wash
ington were named on the first ballot.
The vote stood as follows Eaton,
1,348; Palmer, 922; Eugene Buttles, of
Des Moines county, Gal; Ed Sitz, of
Clay, 355.
The Resolutions.
After the vote on governor the reso-
lutions committee made it's report,
which was unanimous, and the conven-
ton adopted 1t by viva voce vote.
Chairman Clarke refused to take a.
vote against the adoption of the report.
despite the many cries of mo that
came from all parts of the house.
There was no doubt, however, that the
majority was in favor of the report as
read. The resolutions follow:
Platform Adopted.
"The republicans of Iowa, in conven-
ton assembled, declare: We find
abundant cause for rejoicing in condi-
lions prevailing. The country as a
whole is prosperous and our state Is
experiencing the climax of protection
and prosperity. We are rightly proud
of the history of our party, which for
so many years has determined the
policies and directed the administra-
ton of our public affairs
1--WE commend the inspiring charac-
ter, important achievements. and I'M
daunted leadership OF Theodore Roose-
welt. 1t is with exceeding pride that
we contemplate the confidence re-
posed in him by the people Of our
country and the admiration which he
commands from the whole world.
Iowa rejoices in the prominence
and influence of it's representatives in
the cabinet and in congress. They
have discharged the duties of public
station with honor and high credit to
| themselves, the state, and the nation,
and deserve the esteem and affection
of the people whom they so faithfully
have served
I'VE approve most heartily the work
of the Iowa delegation in the recent
!! session. 1t is most gratifying to know
that their influence was exerted in be-
half of legislation which will protect
the health Of our people and maintain
equality of opportunity upon our com
mercial highways.
Praise for cumn1ns.
"The courageous leadership and
practical administration Of Gov Cum
Minis merits our unqualified approval
and we appreciate the honor conferred
upon our party by him and other state
officials, who have given exceptional
service to our people. In all the de
partments of state the highest degree
of efficiency has prevailed and fidelity
to public service is everywhere mani
fest. 1t is gratifying to know that
with tax levy for state purposes by
no means burdensome and with gener
Gus support to all public obligations
the state is free from debt and with
; ample funds for current needs.
"The republican party always has
stood for the enlarged participation O.
the individutl voter in public affairs
{ To this end we pledge ourselves ant
our party in this state to the enact
ment of a wise and judicious primary
election law, which will provide TO
the nomination by direct vote Of al
candidates for Office to be filed at the
general election and an expression o
party preference in the selection o
United States senators.
Oppose Corporate Interference.
1--WE are unalterably opposed to tht
domination Of corporate influences il
public affairs We favor the enactmen
of stringent statutes to purge the poll
!, tics of our state and nation from tn
: corrupting influences Of corporate pow
er and pledge ourselves to the enact
:. ment Of such laws as will render it un
I profitable and unpopular for corpora
lions to engage in politics or in an,
D way contribute to political campaigns
l 1.-THE adjustment of the free pas
I on railways is most important step II
!. curbing the influence of corporation
Q in political affairs. and we commen
/ the republican legislation which ha
enacted law to this end.
I'VE are uncompromisingl in favo
q of the American system of protection
I Duties on foreign imports should no
!. be levied for revenue only, but shout
! be so adjusted as to promote our dc
q nestle interests, enlarge our foreig
markets, secure remunerative price
for the products Of our factories an
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