The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-30
RADICALS WERE
In FULL CONTROL
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP PLANK
A GREAT VICTORY.
Villas, Ryan and Other Famous Conser-
Natives Voted Down by the Radical
Wing of the Democratic Party in
Wisconsin-Merton of Waukesha
Will Be Nominee for Governor.
Joa1na! Special Service.
MilWanEaa Wis Inr

Joa,na. Special Service. F..
Milwaukee, Wis, June 3O.-The democratic
party in Wisconsin is ready for the campaign
of 1906, and has outlined its support for vii
liam Jennings Bryan for the presidency at the
next national convention. The radicals ruled fol
TIE first time In many years. Former Senate,
Villas who was also postmaster general unde,
Cleveland and his partner In conserva tism, Ma
tional Committeeman 4. f. Ryan of Waukesha
say they are pleased with the way matters
turned out, but no one takes their statements
overseriously.
The municipal ownership plank in the plat
form was adopted, and therein lies OF the
big victories scored by the radicals. Another
victory was the submission to the dictates OIL
Villas and Ryan that John A. Awkward of Madi
son be elected permanent chairman of the state
convention. The radicals submitted, on the plea
that they could thereby ward off strife, but they
forced the conservatives to submit to the munich
pal ownership platform. '-
Ryan called the plank socialistio-"rank So
cialism," said he. But he howled down.
He averred that to take the debt limit iron,
municipalities for the purchase Of public utili
ties meant ruin, if not sort of anarchy, but
he was howled down again.
Wanted to Endorse s'Iittle Bob"
Senator r. NJ. La Toilette was no mean fac
tor in the convention. Had not Ryan and Villas
submitted quietly there would have been half
dozen resolutions indorsing the stand of La
Toilette On the rate bill, and as an aide to Till
man and Bailey in that fight. AS it was, the
conservatives, who were strong ann-Bry ani tes
in recent years, took little or no active part in
formulating the platform Of the party at the
convention.
The party pledges itself to the support of stat
utes which will result in constitutional amend
ments, and thus bring about ultimately munich
pal ownership of utilities 1t goes farther and
demands laws allowing municipalities to fix their
own rates to be paid for the service of these
utilities. Its declaration is specific and the
Lola that short Of lSS9 xE<,
satisfy the sentiment Of the democrats in con
troll.
In the matter Of a maximum railway rate Of
2 cents per mile the platform declares itself as
concern. AS 1t pertains to national questions
the platform reflects the sentiment of party lead
ers and will constitute the issues Of the com.
ing congressional campaign.
Merton for Governor.
There was little or no talk of candidates
among the delegates, 1t being generally con
coded that Senator Ernst, Merton of Waukesns
would have practically the unanimous support
Of the democrats Of the state for the governor
ship. Some Of the Milwaukee delegates talked
of the possibility of Judge Paul Carpenter. at
gubernatorial possibility, but the majority senti
ment strongly in favor of Merton.
The ardent followers of Bryan seemed to nne
the most satisfaction out of the final action Of
the convention.
gates are as follows:
Platform Praised.
Congressman Charles Weisse-The pla torn Ii
| an excellent expression Of the best thought Of
the democracy of this state.
J. l.. O'Connor, Milwaukee, am happy tt
see that the party has gone back to ito frs
principles. This platform brings us again close
to the common people
Neal Brown, Wausau-As the expression Of
| the democrats Of the state, this platform meets
with my hearty approval.
NJ. 4. Reilly, Fond du Lac-It is one of thu
best platforms ever promulgated by the demo
Gratis Of this state.
Bert Williams, Ashland-This is the first dem
| ocratic platform have had in years in Wis
constn.
NJ. J. Regain, Milwaukee-The platform is al
excellent and clear-cut statement of what thu
| democratic party stands for and has stood fol
for years.
Wells NJ Ruggles, Ashland-The platform il
fairly repTesentative of democratic principles.
| right. It satisfies me. 'rs =. .'.''- =