The San Francisco call., 1906-08-02

DES MONIES. Iowa. Aug. The
Republican State Convention today re-
nominated Governor. A B. Cummihs
for chief executive on the first ballot
completed the nominations for State
Offices with but few contests. adopted
e platform favorinE reciprocity in
eug-rated by Blaine and advocated by
Mckinley and Roosevelt and ad-
>-cGrned-
a The fun State ticket follows: GOV.
k-lor, a. 3. Cummins; Aeuter ant Gov.
e-ror. Warren Garst: Secretary Of
STATE. ~. c Hayward: Auditor. B.. F.
Carroll. Treasurer. w. w Morrow; At
torney General. H. W. Byers; Superin-
rendent Of. Public Instruction, John F.
Higgins, Supreme Judges. z. Mclean.
John c. Sherwin; Clerk Of supreme
Court John C. Crockett: RepoTter OF
Court, n. ". Cornwall; Railroad Com
rnissioners5 ". L Eaton, avid }.
Palmer
BIG SPLIT AVOIDED.
All fears Of a split IN the convention
WITH the consequent certatnt. OF two
Republican tickets in the fed .disap-
peared VIXEN Governor Curnmins
strength developed in the aistric'
oaucuses held this morning, and the
convention was as harmonious as any
ever held by the Republicans OF the
State.
Governor Curnuins, as he claimed all
along. had = majority OF the delegates,
ard the action OF the State Central
Committee in adding to the temporary
organization some Perkins delegates
did not interfere with his control OF
TIE situation. His friends controlled
not only the committee on. credentials,
but secured the adoption Of the plat
form they submitted 70 the committee
On resolutions.
After Governor Cummins was re-
:
20 escort him 10 the platform He made
E little speech in which he said that
the thing nearest his heart was the
Is7ublfcan party. George .. Perkins
'aas also called out and was received
with cheers. He said that IN the
future, as in the past, he would be
loyal 70 the Republican party and re-
enlisted in its service.
PLATFORM ADOPTED.
The committee on resolutions sub
nirted the following platform, which
was adopted:
We find abundant cause for rejoic-
ing in conditions prevailing The coun-
porous and our state is approaching
the climax OF prosperity We are
rightly proud Of the history Of our
party. which for so many years has
determined the policies and directed
The administration Of our public af-
fairs.
We commend the inspiring character
important achievemS1L It's and undaunted
leadership Of Theodore Roosevelt. II
IS with exceeding pride that we con-
by the people OF our country ana the
admiration which he commands from
the whole world
Iowa rejoiCes in the prominence and
influence OF its -epresenratfves in the
Cabinet and in Congress. They have
discharged the duties Of public sta
themselves. the State and the nation,
and deserve the esteem and affection Of
The people whom they have so faith
fully served.
We approve most heartily the work
of the Iowa delegation in the recent
session Il is most gratifying TO know
that their influence was exerted in be-
hslf Of legislation which VIII protect
the health OF our people and maintain
equality OF opportunity upon our COM
s2e-cial highways
PRIMARY ELECTION LAW.
The courageous leadership and prac-
teal administration Of Governor 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
partments OF Staue the highest degree
OF efficiency has prevailed and fdel-
ity % public service is everywhere
manifest Il is gratifying TO know that
with e tax levy for State purposes by
no means burdensome and with gen
erous support 70 all public obligations,
the State is free from debt and with
ample funds for current needs
The Republican party has always
stood for the enlarged participation Of
the individual voice in public affairs.
To this end We pledge ourselves and
our party IN this State 10 the enact
ment Of q wise and judicious primary
election law which VIII provide for the
nomination by direct vote of all can
didates for once 10 be filed at the gen
eral election and an expression Of party
preference in the selection Of United
States Senators
We are unalterably opposed to the