The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-02
THE PLATFORM
Trusts and Pass System Condemned
Protection and Primary Endorsed.

Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 2.-The com
mittee on resolutions submitted the fol-
lowing platform, to which it had
unanimously agreed:
The republicans Of Iowa In convention
assembled declare: I'VE find abundant
cause for rejoicing in conditions prevail
ing The country as a whole is increas-
encing the climax Of protection and pros
perity. We are rightly proud of the his
tory of our. party which for SO many
years has determined the policies and
directed the administration Of our public
affairs.
We commend the inspiring character.
| important achievements and undaunted
leadership of Theodore Roosevelt. 1t Is
| with exceeding pride that we contemplate
the confidence reposed in him by the
people Of the country and the admiration
which he receives from the whole world.
| Iowa rejoices in the prominence and
influence of its representatives in the
cabinet and in congress. They have dls-
charged their duties in public stations
with honor and high credit to themselves
the state and the nation, and deserve the
esteem and affection Of the people whom
they have so faithfully served.
- Oummins Praised.
| We approve most heartily the work OF
| the Iowa congressional delegation at the
recent session. 1t Is most gratifying TO
know that its influence was exerted IN
behalf of legislation which Will protect
the health of our people and maintain
| equality Of opportunity upon our COM
mercial highways.
| The courageous leadership and practical
administra ton of Governor Cummins
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 departments Of state
the highest degree of efficiency has pre-
vailed and fidelity to public service Is
everywhere manifest. 1t IS gratifying 70
know that with a tax levy for state pur-
poses by no means burdensome and with
generous support to all public obligations
the state is free from debt and with
ample resources for current needs.
Primary Law Pledged.
The republican party has always stood
for the enlarged participation of the in
dividual vote in public affairs. To thi!
end we pledge ourselves and our party II
this state to the enactment Of a wise ant
: judicious primary election law which will
provide for the nomination by direct vot,
the general election, and an expression
. of party preference in the selection o
United States senators. f..s ~
Corporate influence Denounced.
We are unalterably opposed to tn
domination Of corporate influences in pub
lie affairs We favor the enactment o
. stringent statutes, to purge the polite
of our state and nation from the cor
rupting influences of corporate power
and we pledge ourselves to the enactmen
of such laws as will render 1t unprofit
able and unpopular for corporations t
engage in politics or in any way con
tribute to political campaigns
The adjustment of the free passes i
railways is a most important step i
i curling the influence OF corporations Il
, political affairs and We commend tn
republican legislature which has enacte
q law to this end.