The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-08-23
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 il
increasingly prosperous and our state is eX
periencing the climax of production and pros
perity. We are rightly proud of the history oil
ON party. which for so many years has deter
mined the policies and directed the admins
tration of our public affairs.
We commend the inspiring character. i'm
portant achievements and undaunted leader
snip 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 whca he
commands from the whole world.
Iowa rejoices in the prominence and inliil-
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 faithfully served
We approve most heartily the work OF the
Iowa delegation in the recent session. Ii is
most gratifying TO know that their influence
was eycrted in l,enalf OF legislation which will
protect the health of our people and maintain
eauahtN OF OPPORTUNITY upon our commercial
highways,
The courageous leadership and practical
administration of Governor Cummins merits
our unqualified approval and we appreciate
the honor conferred upon our party by him
and other state otficials who nave given eX-
ceDtonal service 10 our people. In all the de
paftlnentS of state the highest degree of
etnciencY has prevailed and fidelity To public
SERVICE II every where MANIFEST. LII Is RfilJllN-
ing to know that with a tax levy for state
purposes BY no means burdensome and with
generous support To ali 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 or party in this state to the
enactment of Il wise and iulicious primary
election law which will provide for the nomi-
nation by direct vote of all candidates for
fl no Had "a
an expression OF party preference in the setec
ton OF United States senators
We are unalteraby opposed TO the donlina-
ton OF corporate Influences in pubic affairs.
We favor the enactment OF stringent statutes.
TO purge the politics of our state ana nation
from the corrupting Influences of corporate
power. And we pledge ourselves TO the
enactment OF such laws as will render 1T ull-
profitable and unpopular for corporations to
engage in politics or in any way contribute TO
political campaigns.
The adjustment of the free pass on railways
IS Il most Important step in curling the int1u-
ence of corporations in public affairs and We
commend the republican legislature which
has enacted law TO this end.
We are uncomproulisingly in favor of the
American system of protection. Duties on
foreign imports should not be levied for reve-
nue. only. but should be SO adjusted as TO pro-
mote our domestic interests. enlarge our
foreign markets. secire remuneratye prices
and maintain a superior scale of wages and
standard of living for American labor Wise
ana unSeltiSh tariff laws maintained in the
interest of the general welfare. equally oppos-
ed to foreign control and domestic monopoly,
are essential to our commercial and industrial
prosperity We believe that all inequalities
in the tariff schedules which inevitable arise
from changing industrial and commercial con-
ditions should be adjusted from time to time;
ana condemnlng without reserve all assaults
upon the protective system. we favor such
reasonable and timely changes as will keep
the tariff in harmony with our industrial and
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 with
confidence to the people of this state for
approval of the wisdom OF it's policies and
worth of its leaders 1t is and always has
been the party OF patriotic craftsmanship.
Auxiliary Resolutions.
Since our last meeting the death of most
distinguished lOWall the late David b. Hender-
son. has occurred. Rejecting with pride upon
his work we affectionately inscribe his name
in the galaxy of our departed heroes and
statesmen.
This convention sends cordial greeting to
lowas beloved senior senator. the Honorable
William b Allison. deeply tegretting the cir
cumstances that deprive US OF his genial and
helpful counsels The chairman of this CON