The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-22
Illinois Republicans Think Him
Logical Man for President
BRINGS CONVENTION TO FEET
Platform Endorses Roosevelt, Hopkins,
Cullom, Congress and the Repub-
lcan Party in General.
Perfect Harmony.

| Springfield ILL.,, August N.-Ireasurer
of state John F. smulski; superintendent
| of public instruction, Francis G. Blair;
| trustees of the state university, Mrs.
| Carrie S. Alemender Fred Hatch, Alex
ander McLain, L. L. Lehman short
term.)
The foregoing ticket was nominated by
the republicans of Illinois today in con-
vention which was marked by harmony
and good feeling
The presidential boom of Speaker Joseph
G. Cannon for 1908 which was launched
last week by his own congressional dis
trlct was given an enthusiastic endorse
ment by today's convention. The mention
of Cannon's name brought the convention
to its feet and there was enthusiastic
cheering. The convention carried the will
of the people, expressed at the primaries
few weeks ago by unanimous en-
dorsement of Senator Shelby M. Cullom,
for reelection. Outside of the endorse
ment of Speaker Cannon for President
and Senator Cullom for reelection, there
was little of general interest in the con-
vention proceedings.
The contest for state treasurer was the
most spirited of the convention but Mr.
Smulsk won easily on the second ballot.
The resolutions contain an endorsement
of President Roosevelts administration. of
! Illinois seantors and representatives in
Congress and of the administration of
Governor Deneen.
The platform referring to the tariff
says:
Adhere to Doctrine of Protection.
1--WE adhere without hesitation to the
cardinal doctrine of protection to Amer
| lean labor and American capital.
1--WE do not 'Aclsl,' that any particular
schedule of tariff duties must be of end
less duration, but on the contrary when
changing business and industrial condi-
tions shall be benefited by modification
of any existing tariff schedule, the re-
publican party holds itself ready to make
such needed changes. The necessity for
such a change, however, must not arise
from any special interest but arise from
fair and candid consideration of all
the business and Industrial interests of
the whole country. We give full approval
to the legislation of the last session of the
national Congress.
believing as we do that interests of
the American people are best safeguarded
and protected by the policies Of the re-
publican party and believing that dem
ocratic house of representatives would
block those policies, we call upon the
people of Illinois to see that the republic
! can delegation in Congress from this state
! shall not be lessened by single member
| The platform concludes:
1--WE heartily endorse the course pursued
in Congress by our senators, Hon. S.
M. Cullom and Hon. A. ]. Hopkins, and
by the republican representatives in Con-
| gress from Illinois.
Cannon for President.
Mindful of the great responsibilities
| of the office of the President of the United
| States, hoping for a continuation of the
successful policies and wise administration
/ of the republican party with full conf
dence in the experience. ability, mental
equipment. and lofty patriotism of Hon.
]. G.. Cannon of Illinois for the discharge
of the duties and great responsibilities
Illinois most strongly favors and recon-
mends to her sister states and to the ma
| tional republican convention to be held in
| 1908 the nomination of Hon. ]. G. Cannon
of Illinois to the high office for the Pres
| ident of the United States"