Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-13

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a right to them. he said and then he APP
pealed for the writing OF platform on
which all republicans could unite" and
from this on let all republicans look alike
to u.s." following with an urgent plea for
united effort for renewed victory and
great sacrifices" He closed with an as
surance that he bore lll-will to no man,
but wanted to give to every Individual the
same rights he claimed for himself.
The senator was applauded heartily.
Resolution Committee Reports.
Chairman Harding presented the report
of the platform committee With IL was
a separate report containing a tribute of
respect to the memory of the late Cover
nor Pattison.
w. H. Bold of Cleveland. presented
minority report giving substitute planks
on tariff revision and on a direct primary
vote for United States senator's, and ad-
dressed the convention in their support.
General Keifer spoke in opposition to the
tariff revision plank.
On the question of primary vote on SEN
atorship the first vote was taken, result
ing in its defeat. The other amendment
also was defeated. The report of the
committee was then adopted.
- - Praise FOR All. > ~"':
After reviewing the work of the party
and declaring in unqualified language for
continuation of the protective tariff
system the platform on the subject of
the president and senators says:
We most heartily approve and endorse
of public affairs True to the principles of
the republican party, as enunciated at Chi
n 1 he mas mSEe tnsn T H amd
gacity, patriotism, commanding honesty
and courage, his lofty ideals OF public duty
him an unique place in the confidence and
regard OF the American people. We OK
press our renewed confidence in his ability,
devotion to the interests of the whole peo-
pie. To him belongs the principal credit
for the long list OF benehcent laws enacted
at the last session of congress, and we are
proud of his leadership and pledge him our
loyal support In the future as in the past.
To carry out the policies which mark his
administration and to enable him to COM
plete the mission the American people en-
trusted to him two years ago, II Is i'm
republican congress. A hostile house of
representatives would thwart his high aims
and embarrass the policy to which he is
Senator's Approved.
We most heartily and without reserve
approve and endorse our distinguished sem
Dick. ohios representatives in the senate
have ever held a commanding position
among the statesmen of the nation, and
we glory in the conspicuous and effective
work OF Senators Foraker and Dick in leg
islative accomplishments and republican
leadership. We dispute no rights to DE,
votion, TO honest conviction OF duty In all
matters of legislation, believing 1t In har-
mony with representative form OF gov
eminent and necessary safeguard OF con-
stitunonal liberty
We urge the enactment of a state bank
ing law which will safeguard the interests
OF all depositors.
Favor Primary Law.
We favor a law providing for the nomi-
tons, such primaries 70 be held by an par
ties at the same time. Unless otherwise pro-
yided by law. when United states senator
republicans OF the state that the delegates
to the state convention, in addition 10 max
didate for United States senator, so that at
the primaries the republican electors OF the
state in the selection OF delegates to the
state convention may have opportunity to
express their preference as TO candidates
for that ONCE.
We favor the reduction of representation
in congress and electoral college in all the
states OF this union, where white and col
ored citizens are disfranchised, TO the end
stitatlon of the United States may be en-
forced according to its letter and spirit.
We favor the extension OF the merit sys-
tenn in state and municipal offices.
We glory in genuine leadership, but we
declare our hostility to all attempts TO
trammel or control the free action and will
of the people either upon measures or
candidates by individuals OF committees
Statement by Burton.
Tonight Congressman Burton gave out
dhe following statement:
or course I had hoped for more sue
cessful results, but far as my own ef-
forts are concerned no beginning was made
until the end of last month, while on tho
other side was an organization which had
been formed for many years and which
by its varied ramlncations, is extremely
powerful in state politics. The movement
will be continued for the essential prin-
my desire to avoid factional differences as
much as possible and also to oppose boss
ism and the Capitalization of power In a
few political leaders, both OF which have
become 30 marked in American politics in
recent years. i am confident that when
the next republican convention is held the
popular mind will be more thoroughly
II viii be my earnest effort as well az
I that OF others, with whose Views ! coin
Z eide to secure needed reforms in state
legislation and party management through
the agency Of the republican party. l can
/ very sure that Mr.. Thompson. nominated
| for secretary OF state. has no aftilia lions
| which should prevent him from obtaining
\ the full republican vote and the same may
| be said Of his associates on the ticket.
The platform Is disappointing IA many Of
/ Us because II IL not progressive enough.
4 had hoped there would be a plank IN favor
81 the nomination OF United States senators
/ by popular vote and favOring tariff re-
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