The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-08-16
THE STATE PLATFORM.

The republicans of Iowa in convention
assembled declare:
we find abundant cause for rejoicing in CON
ditions prevailing The country as whole is
Increasingly prosperous and our state is eX-
periencing the climax of production and pros
perity. We are rightly proud of the history of
our party. which for so many years has deter
mined the policies and directed the admins
tratlOn of our public affairs.
We commend the inspiring character inn
portant achievements and undaunted leader
ship of Theodore Roosevelt. 1t is with eX-
ceeding pride that we contemplate the
confidence reposed in him by the people of
our country and the admiration which he
commands from the whole world.
Iowa reioices in the prominence and intiu-
ence of its representatives in the cabinet and
in congress. They have discharged the duties
of public station with honor and high credit to
themselves. the state and the nation. and
deserve the esteem and affection OF the peo-
pie whom they have so faithfully served
We approve most heartily the work of the
Iowa delegation in the recent session. 1t is
most gratifying to know that their influence
was exerted in behalf of legislation which Will
protect the health of our people and maintain
equality OF opportunity upon our commercial
highways.
The courageous leadership and practical
administration OF Cove :" CummlnS merits
our unqualified approval anu we appreciate
the honor conferred upon our party by him
and other state officials VINO have given eX-
ceptional service to our people. In all the de
partmentS of state the highest degree of
efficiency has prevailed and fidelity TO pubic
service Is everywhere manifest. LII Is gratlfy-
ing to know that with II tax levy for state
purposes by no means bDrdensome and with
generous support toall public OBLIGATIONS the
state is free from debt with ample funds for
current needs
The republican party has always stood for
the enlarged participation OF the Individual
voter in public affairs. TO this end we pledge
ourselves and our party in this state to the
enactment OF IA wise and iudeous primary
election law which viii provide for the nomi-
nation by direct vote OF all candidates for
office to be filled at the general election and
an expression OF party preference in the selec-
ton OF United States senators.
We are unalterably opposed to the domin;i-
tion Of corporate Influences In public affairs.
We favor tie enactment OF stringent statutes.
to purge the politics OF our state and nation
from the coiluptlng Influences OF corporate
power. And we pledge ourselves to the
enactment OF such laws as will render II W.
profitable and unpopular Tor corporations to
engage in politics or in any WAY contribute To
political ca,niai rns.
The abolishment OF the free pass on railways
is a most Important step in curling the iniiu-
ence of corporations in public affairs, and we
commend the republican legislature which
has enacted i law TO this end.
We are uncompronsingly in favor OF the
American system OF protection. Duties on
foreign imports should not be levied for reNe-
nue. only but should he SO adjusted as 10 pro
mote our domestic interests. enlarge ON
foreign markets.. secare realuneratiye prices
for the products of our factories and farms
and lnaifitain superior scale OF WAGES anu
standard OF living for American labor, Wise
and unseifsh tariff laws maintained in the
interest Of the general welfare equally DppoS
ed to foreign contro' and domestic monopoly
are essential to our commercial and industrial
prosperity We believe that AZ ineaualitieS
in the tariff schedules which inevitably arise
from changing industrial and commercial con
ditions should be adjusted from time to time
and condemnng without reserve AL assaults
upon the protective system. we favor sucf
reasonable and timely changes rs will keel
the tariff In harmony with our industrial ana
commercial progress. We favor the reciproc
ity inaugurated by Blaine. advocated by Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt and recognized in
republican platforms and legislation.
The republican party of Iowa appeals witt
confidence to the people of this state fol
approval of the wisdom OF its policies anC
worth OF its leaders. II is and always has
been the party of patriotic craftsmanship.
Auxiliary Resolutions.
Since our last meeting the death of a mos,
distinguished lowan. the late David b. Hender
son. has occurred. Rejecting with pride upor
his work we aifectionately inscribe his name
in the galaxy OF our departed heroes an(
statesmen.
This convention sends cordial greeting IL
lowa's beloved senior senator. the Honorable
William b. Allison, deeply tegretting the cir
cumstances that deprive us of his genial ;n(
helpful! counSels, The chairman of this con
yention is directed to transmit by wire the
spirit of this resolution to Senator Allison, al
his home in Dubluue