The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-30

hepuDuC30S, democrats ana ln0e'
pendents all held state conventions al
Lincoln on the ed. In the former
there was considerable discussion OF
the platform, mainly over the FOLLOW
ing plank.
I'VE favor the enactment Of q Law
providing for the security Of deposits
of funds In state and national banks
and urge upon our next legislature
and congress to formulate q plan that
will be equitable to the banking in
terests OF the state and nation and in.
sure the payment of every dollar de-
posted with state and national
banks
Wattles Sheldon and others spoke,
opposing the amendment, and when
the roll was called it was lost by a
vote of 48 to Is.
The convention was well attended
and during the afternoon when
speeches were made by Senator Bur
kett. Congressman Hinshaw. Attorney
General Thompson. and others. there
was a large attendance. During de-
bate over the platform democrats and
populists quit business and helped to
swell the crowd by their presence.
Democrats held q short session In
the senate chamber and rapidly dis
patched their business and adopted
platform appearing herewith. A new
departure therein Is the plank which
promises a law providing that the
state Board of Equalization cannot
increase the aggregate assessment
as returned by assessors. In other
words it can only equalize values be-
tween counties by reducing valua-
TONS
The populists met in the ONCE of
the health inspector. adopting a plat
from and naming state committees.
The socialists held their state con
vention in the office of the state food
commissioner. But two delegates
were present. The Chicago socialist
platform was endorsed and a state
selected.
J. Warner Keifer, Jr, was elected
chairman Of the state republican
committee and Chas. b. Anderson of
Crete as vice chairman.
The executive committee Of the
prohibition party endorsed their ma
tional platform. declared for guaran-
tee of bank deposits. favored woman
suffrage and submission of the pro-
hibition amendment to the constitu-
ton.
Democrats unanimously reelected
all the old committee officers.
Platforms of the respective parties
follow:
DEMOCRATIC.
We. the representatives Of the demo-
cratic party of Nebraska in state con-
ventfon assembled. reaffirm our belief in
and pledge our support to the principles
Of the party.
We rejoice at the signs of democratic
victory.
We give unqualified approval of the |
candidates nominated and Of the plat |
form proclaimed by the national con-
vention at Den-er and pledge our earn
est support to said principles and the |
nominees Of said convention Particu-
arfy gratifying to the democracy Of Ne
Draska - the nomination Of Nebraska's |
hrst democrat. William J. Bryan. for the \
presidency OF the republican office in the /
occupancy Of which his qualities as a
statesman VII! work the welfare Of our /
nation, IN measure as his advocacy OF
he cause OF humanity has challenged
he attention and won the approval Of
overs Of liberty in all the world. In his
companion In this contest John w. Kern
u Indiana. we behold a man and demo-
rat worth" OF the position he now oc-
'upies In the democratic party. In him
We recognize man large of heart and
rain. fitted in every way for the duties
md responsibilities that will devolve
non him.
We pledge the people Of Nebraska that
I our state and legislative tickets shall