The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-13

statesmen of the nation and we glory in the conspicuous and effective work of Senators Foraker and Dick. In reg islative accomplishments and Republi- can leadership. Patriotism. ability. courage and fidelity to official oaths have given them front rank in the aen- ate and brought credit to themselves and their commonwealth.
 The record of achievement of the last session of Congress Is unsurpassed Among the laws 1t passed are the rail- road rate law. the pure food and meat inspection law, free alcohol law for tho use of manufacturers. the law safe guarding naturalization, the employers Liability statute and the requirement Of domestic material for constructing the Panama Canal This Congress fixed the type of Panama Canal. 1t improved the consular service and II limited the tfn- n,unity of witnesses in criminal cases in order that violation of the antl-trust law might be mere certainly punished.
 We favor just and remedial laws to promote labor and trusts. We point with satisfaction to the laws enacted for bettering the conditions of labor, in- cluding statutes for the protection of health, safeguarding of the lives of those who toll In mine and mill and for the suppression of child labor. and we favor the lessening of the hours Of labor whenever reasonable and 2racti- cable
 There must be no check to the policy of strengthening the American navy. A strong navy is the greatest guaranty of peace that we can offer to the world.
 We favor liberal Federal appropria- tion for the further improvement of the Ohio River.
 We favor q law providing for the nomination by popular primary elec- ticns; such primaries to be held by all parties at the same time. Until other wise provided by law, when a United States Senator is to be chosen. notice shall be given to the Republicans of the State that the delegates to the conven- ton in addition to making other norni- nations. shall endorse a candidate for | United States Senator so that the Re- publican electors of the State, In the selection of delegates to the State Con- vention may have an opportunity to ex- press their preference as to candidates | for that office.
 We favor the reduction of represen- l tation in Congress and fin the electoral college in all the States of this Union where white and colored citizens are disfranchised to the end that the Four teenth Amendment 10 the Constitution of the United States may be enforced according to its letter and spirit"
 James Holcombe of Cuohoyga coun- | ty moved that it be the sense of this convention thatI Senator Dick be 1 requested to decline to act as the chairman of the State Legislative Committee and that he cooperate with | the State Central Committee in the selection of a chairman thereof to manage the pending state campaign. Congressman Burton immediately 1 took the platform and spoke briefly but vigorously in support of the mo- I tion.
 After expressing a desire for a 'sol. i'd phaIanx of Republicans to go forth to victory, Mir. Burton continued:
 When we are through with tho question of one to whom the greates' credit is due will be determined along the line of the man who can cast hii spear farthest and with the greates i strength Into the ranks of the enc my. (Appiause.)
 But we insist on fair play. GAP plause and cries of that's rightly
 Some weeks since it was announced by the chairman of the Republicai State Executive Committee that h' desired to have a vote on the floor O. this convention as to who should b' chairman of 1t. That position was ac | quiesced in by those who for any req son desired a change In the chairman ship.
 we came here expecting to vot' | right here, the Republicans represent ing the State of Ohio on the question as to who would be chairman. (Ap | plause.)
 Last night before the nomination of State officers in violation. as un l derstand 1t, of every precedent 1T every year the twenty-one members D the Republican Executive Committe' met and made a choice.
 Against that. we protest GAP plause.)
 what we ask is that there be vote here upon the floor of this Con vention. Shall Senator Dick be Chair man of the Republican State Execu tive Committee or not" (cries of ''no mo- and "yes. yes.D
 If the vote Is in the affirmative. have to say that those who oppose will acquiesce in that selection. what ever our opinion may be as to the wis dom or unwisdom of it. Applause.
 We do that because we believe tha the majority should rule; but If th' majority vote t&e other way. we ga! that it Is but fair to the people of thu State of Ohio. it Is the proper cours' for the Republicans to pursue. it meant party victory more surely if he shal step aside and some one else be SC lected in his place. (Applause.)
 Now I trust there will be no lonI ldiscussion on this subject, but that i will come to a vote and that whoeve Is Chairman of the State Republican Executive Committee VIII be able to g' l before the people of the State saying I was chosen in e way which no maj can criticlze.' (Applnusa.J
 I I AoR ae1 all desire to say. In fairness if the othe side desire to be heard for an equa time, I trust they may be heard"
 FOrnker Takes Platform.
 Cries from the delegation for For laker" brought she Senator to the iron of the platform and by unanimous con sent the Senator addressed the con vention briefly, declaring that n "know of no reason why no man wh' was good cough to be Chairman fo William Mckinley and who "is ac knowledged to be one of the bes chairmen ever known, should not b continued in that position.
 The convention was in turmoil a he concluded and the chairman had dL ficulty securing order.
 Finally Harry M DaVghterty asso ciated with Burton in the anti-Dic contest was recognized He declare there was nothing personal in polite with me" and the convention was agai in a roar of disorder. At last he sait
 T am not here to pluck a feather froI
 the honor of any man" He declare
 himself ready to sign any agreemer
 that he would never be a candidate fc any office He recognized the superic qualities of the chairman, but he mair tained that under existing conditions
 change was advisable.
 l Cnngressman Robert M NeVin follow