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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16

world. There are those present in
this audience today who participated
il the partys first convention and
the accomplishments of that party
within so brief span as the life of
men yet living are almost beyond be-
lief
Mentions RoOseveIt's Name.
I'VE are here to assert our pride in
what has been done to approve the
achievements 6f the past, more es-
pecially to commend and-endorse the
administration of Theodore Roosevelt
ard those policies which, under ms
splendid administration. have become
known to the people of this land as
the policies of "the square DEAL
Opened with Prayer.
The naming of Roosevelt's admins,
tration by New Fcaused momentary
cheering. Bishop Muldoon opened the
convention with prayer following
which the secretary read the call
Begins Amidst Cheers.
At 1894 Senator Burrows was
elected temporary chairman and be-
gan his speech amid cheers. He said
in part:
-Four years ago the republican par
ty in national convention submitted
the record of its achievements to the
American people, announced its poll
cies for the future, and, invoking con
tinuance of public favor, placed in nom
ination for the Office of president and
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Suggestion From Washington Taken Up at Chicago
With Fervor That Suggests Panic Stricken
Iowa Standpatters Are Really the Authors.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGE BY SENATOR BORAn
Administration Gives 1t Out That Roosevelt and Taft Will
Wait Till Platform is adopted and President Nomi-
mated Before Dipping in SECOND Place.

Chicago, June 16-Following sharp
upon yesterdays announcement from
Washington that the president and
Secretary Taft were inclined to, in
sist that the vice presidential candi
date must come from Iowa, and that
they would be satisfied with either
Dolliver or Cummins, boom today
was formally launched for Cummins
Switches From DOiiiver.
1t was fathered by Senator Borah
of Idaho who, up until late yesterday
was among the most ardent of Dol
livers supporters. He now says he
is convinced of the two men Cummins
is the most available and declares
he can carry a much larger vote in
the far west than any other man. He
says complications are such that il
does not seem wise TO longer attempt
to nominate Dolliver, and announces
he has most positive assurances Cum
Minis nomination would be acceptable
to both Roosevelt and Taft.
VIII Have Big Following.
He .says the governor will have {
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16

in its matchless course of industrial
triumphs. The wise and beneficent
legislation of the republican party dur
ing the long years of it's ascendency
and administration of national affairs
laid the foundation for the public veal
so securely that no disquieting condi-
ton, not even temporary panic,
which necessarily touches the main
spring of al! Industrial life, could ar
rest the country's resistless advance.
Even Increased Population.
'Since the last national republican
convention four years ago our popula-
ton has increased from SLY millions
10 S71k millions, while millions of i'm
migrants from every quarter of the
globe have found welcome to our
shores and protection under our flag.
During the last four years our fiocks
and herds have increased in value from
1898 million dollars to 1881 millions
"The value of our farm products
from 5,917 millions to ZAP millions.
The output of coal from 314 million
| tons to 420 millions.
Our product of gold from "a mil
lions of dollars to 90 millions.
NThe accumulation in savings banks
of 2,Si5 million dollars in 1903 was
augmented to 3,495 millions in 1907.
THE deposits in all banks in 1908
aggregating 9.553 million dollars
/ (ContinUed on Page Seyenl
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CT if he was not available. some
strong man from New York or the
Pacific. coast
Letter Is Received.
Chicago. June 16.-At yesterdays
meeting of the Iowa delegation the fol.
lowing letter from Senator Dolliver
was read:
Fort Dodge, Iowa, June 13.-Hon.
George ID. Perkins, Chairman Iowa
Delegation.-Dear Sir: | desire to call
your attention to a political matter re-
ferred TO in your note of June Z. Il
have taken it for granted the talk of
nominating me for the vice presidency
was mainly a newspaper creation.
have had some little experience in
these vice presidential booms. and
therefore have given little attention to
it. | desire, however, that You, as
chairman Of the Iowa delegation, should
be fully advised as, to my views in re-
spect to the matter
Does Not Want Office.
Now, in the first place, this is an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16

formidable following from the begin
ming and declares that from this time
forward the governor is in front of
the race and is there TO stay.
Il Not Ready to Cut In.
Washington. June 16-This state
ment was issued from an authorita-
tive source this morning: 'An ex-
change of kilograms over night be-
tween Washington and Chicago indi
Gates there will be no Developments
SO far as the administration is con.
eerned in the matter of the selection
of candidate for vice president until
after the platform shall have been dis
posed of and the nominee for the pres
idency shall ,have been named
Time Is Not Opportune.
1t is understood the statement wa.
issued with the distinct purpose O
avoiding the complications of the vice
presidency with that of the presiden
/ tial nomination. the result of whicl
might be to diminish Taft's strength
Fby the creating of enmity anon.
friends of those candidates for tn,
Twice presidential nomination who ar
shown to have either failed to receiv,
his support or incurred his actual OF
position.
DolIiver for Anybody But Cummins.
Chicago, June 16.-Dolliver has tele
graphed Chairman Perkins of IN
Iowa delegation advocating Fairbank
for the vice presidential nomination
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16

Office which do not desire. have no
ambition in that direction. My ambi-
tions are altogether in. serving our peo-
pie from my place in the senate, and
could not enter upon this candidacy
without great sacrifice of my own
personal inclinations and of my inter-
ests as well. / do not underrate the
dignity of the Office, and OF course the
honor of being associated with Taft in
the campaign is not one to be treated
lightly. Notwithstanding these consid-
erations, feel my duty lies in the 9TH
er direction l can render the party
just as good service on the stump as il
were on the ticket.
Local Conditions Affect Case.
There are considerations also of
political character local to- our state
which it seems to me are almost per-
emptory in indicating my duty.
Il feel that our delegation should be
informed of my attitude in this mat
| ter
you have my full authority to take
such action as may be thought neces-
sary to withdraw my name IL consid-
GRAFTON is found to be seriously contem-
tplated.
Very truly yours,
81. P. DOLLIvER."
/ No action was taken by the delega.
| -
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is NOT THE ADMINS ISTRATION PLATFORM
Secretary Loeb Gives Out Statement Which He ans Deny Roos
Welt Responsible for Draft to be Submitted the Republicans

Washington. June 1Gi - Secretary
Loeb gave out statement at the
White house today as follows: THAT
which purports to be the so-called ad
ministration platform telegraphed
from Chicago this morning is merely
a tentative draft prepared by one of
the members of the resolutions COM
mittee for submission TO Taft with a
view of securing his views upon GER
tain planks.
Much Never Seen by Roosevelt.
"A large part of the purported plat
| form was never seen by the president
az all. A number of planks contained
| in the remainder We're subjected to
amendment, verbal and substantial.
Neither the president nor Taft did
commit himself nor was asked to
| commit himself to any particular form
of platform, but the various drafts of
the proposed planks We're laid before
both.''
Substance of Platform.
Chicago, June 16.-The platform, as
it now stands, follows:
"Once more the republican party, in
national convention assembled, sub
mits its cause to the people. This great
historic organization that destroyed
slavery, preserved the union, restored
credit, expanded the national domain,
established sound financial system,
| developed the industries and resources
of the country, and gave to the nation
| its post of honor in the councils of the
world now meets the new problems of
capacity with which it solved the old.
At Best Under Roosevelt.
| 'In this, the greatest era of Ameri-
can advancement, the republican party
reached its highest service under the
leadership of Theodore Roosevelt His
administration, is an epoch in Ameri-
can history. In no other period since
the national sovereignty was won un-
der Washington, or preserved under
Lincoln, has there been such mighty
lprogress in those ideals of government
which make for justice, equality and
fair dealing among men. and the high
est aspirations of the American people
have found a voice
Represents Best Aims.
"Their most exalted servant has
come to represent not the political SOW
jereignty alone, but the best aims and
worthiest purposes of all his country
men. American manhood and woman
hood have been lifted to a nobler sense
of duty and obligation. Conscience ant
courage in public stations and the high
lest standards of right and wrong il
lprivate life have become cardinal prin
ciples of political faith; capital and la
Dor have been brought into closer rela
tions of confidence and independence
abuse Of wealth, the tyranny of power
and all evils, privileges and favoritisn
have been put to scorn by the simple
manly virtues of justice and fair play
Some Great Accomplishments.
"The great accomplishments of Roose
welt have been, first and foremost, tn
!. brave and impartial enforcement O
law, prosecution of illegal trusts an,
|. monopolies, exposure. and punishment
! of evil doers in the public service,
more effective regulation of rates an
services of the great transportation
lines, the complete overthrow of pre-
ference, rebates and determinations, al
bitration of labor disputes, ameliors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16


tees of the two houses, which are now
investigating the operation and effect
of existing schedules. In all tariff leg
islation the true principles of protec-
tion is best maintained by the imposi-
ton of such duties as will equal the
difference between the cost of produc-
tion at home and abroad, together with
a reasonable profit to American indus
tries; and the benefits that follow are
best secured by the establishment of
maximum and minimum rates to be ad-
ministered by the president. under the
limitations fixed by law, the maximum
to be available to meet determinations
by foreign countries against American
goods entering their markets, and the
minimum to represent the normal
measure of protection at home, the aim
and purpose of the republican policy
being not only to preserve without ex-
cessive duties that security against
foreign competition to which American
manufacturers, farmers and producers
are entitled, but also to maintain the
high standard of living of wage earn
ers of this country, who are the most
direct beneficiaries of the protective
system.
Between the United States and the
Philippines We believe in a free inter
change of products, with such limita-
tionS as to tobacco as will avoid in
Jury to domestic interests.
Approves of Currency Act.
'We approve of the emergency
measure adopted by the government
during the recent financial disturb.
ance and especially commend the pas
sage by the last session of congress
| of temporary enactment designed to
protect the country from a repetition
! of such emergency only until there
/ can be established a permanent cur
rency system that will avoid all emer-
gencies. The republican party is com
mitted to the development of such a
permanent system, responding to our
| greater needs. and in line in all re
lspects with the most progressive ma
tions of the world and the appoint
ment of a monetary commission by
| the SOhSiSoS NHiSh Will III
partially investigate all proposed
methods. insures an early realization
of this purpose.
| Present Laws Justified.
Present currency laws have fully
justified their adoption. but the ex
panding commerce and marvelou.
Igrowth in wealth of the population
multiplying of centers of distribution
land increasing demand for the move
ment of crops in the west and south
entailing periodic changes in none
tary conditions, disclose the need 0
La more elastic and adaptable system
Such a system must meet the require
; ments OF agIiculturists, manufacturers
merchants and business men general
lly. and be automatic in operation
minimizing the fluctuations in interes
! rates. and above ali, it must be in hal
mony with republican doctrine, whic
, insists that every dollar shall be base
, upon. redeemable in, and as good a
gold.
''In line with the purposes here de
clared to secure by every. wise mean
, greater safety and stability in banl
ing and currency system, we favor th
! establishment of postal savings bank
) for the people upon the principle
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ton of condition of wage workers ev-
erywhere, conservation of the natural
resources of the country, a forward
step in the Improvement of inland wa
terways, and the always earnest sup
port and defense of every wholesome
safeguard which has made more secure
the guarantees of life. liberty and pros
perity These are achievements that
will make for Roosevelt his place in
history But, more than all else. the
great things he has done will be an in
spiration to those who have yet greater
things to do.
To Uphold Same Policies.
eve declare our unfaltering adher-
ence to the policies thus inaugurated,
and pledge their continuance under re-
publican administration of government.
t-Under the guidance of republican
principles the American people have
become the richest in the world Moth
| ing so clearly demonstrates the sound
basis upon which our commercial, in
dustrial and agricultural interests are
| founded and the necessity Of promoting
| their continued welfare through the
operation of republican policies as the
/ recent safe passage of the American
people through financial disturbances
! which, if appearing in the midst of
democratic rule, or the menace of it,
might have eqt,aled the familiar demo
cratic panics of the past
HniI E,yideuces of Recovery
"We congratulate the people upon
J this renewed evidence of American SUI
premacy, and hail with confidence the
signs now manifest of the complete
restoration of business prosperityin all
lines of trade, commerce, and manufac-
turing. Since the election of Mckinley
in 1896 the people of this country have
felt anew the wisdom of intrusting to
I the republican party, through decisive
majorities, the control and direction OF
national legislation, and the many wise
and progressive measures adopted by
the recent sessions of congress have
demonstrated the patriotic resolve OF
republican leadership in the Legislative
! department TO keep step in the for
Iward march toward better govern
lment.
only an obstructing and filibuster
ing democratic minority in the last
4 house of congress prevented the ell
lactment of number of measures O
great public benefit, the consideration
of which can only be entrusted to an
other republican majority.
Some Laws Passed.
4But many wholesome and pregres
sive laws Were enacted. We especiall.
commend the passage of the emeT
gency currency bill, the appointment
of a national monitary commission. EN-
/, lployers' and government liability laws
i measures for greater efficiency of til
, army and navy, widows pension bill
model child labor law for the Distric
of Columbia, designed for emulation
by the states, new statutes for the safe
, ty of railroad engineers and firemeT
{ and many acts conserving the publ
i lwelfare
I'll For Tariff Changes.
Al "The republican party declares uns
lquivocally for revision of tariffs b
1 special session of congress immediate
lily following the Inauguration of tn
: next president, and commends th
: lsteps already taken to this end in tn
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What Has Party Done.

'InsView< of this endorsement, it be.
comes pertinent and opportune to in
quire, What has the republican party
done. in the last four years Of govern
mental control-in many respects the
most remarkable and brilliant in the
history of the party and the country
to forfeit public confidence or create
distrust in its capacity for future ad
ministration? Although some untoward
and unforeseen conditions have besei
the republic during the last four years
yet these have been met and overcome
with alacrity and courage. and the
country has marched steadily onward
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vice president of the United States
Theodore Roosevelt and Charles w.
Fairbanks, who were elected and the
platform approved by popular vote
of 1923, ,4S5, a record unexampled in
the history of political parties since
the foundation of the government, re-
ceiving the endorsement of 50 states
out of the 40, with but Is in Opposi-
, 1908-02-07
VALENTINE MAIL MUST
BE PROPERLY STAMPED.

Postmaster Beltz and Assistant Post
master Condit have asked The Repub.
lican to call the attention of the pa.
irons Of the ~postofice to the necessity
of placing a two-cent stamp on all pack,
ages in the form of letters hat are
sealed. No matter whether only a
cheap valentine, or a picture card. or
= letter to be delivered to a resident
of the city, if it is sealed and not open
to me inspection of the postofice OF,
~ficials, it must bear a two-cent stamp
TO insure its transmission to the ad.
jressee. At this season of the year
an immense amount of mail matter not
properly stamped is sent to the deaf
letter office.
, 1908-02-07
COMING TO ATTEND
MEETING OE BOARD.

Hon. j. +. Crawford of Saratoga and
Mrs stone of Evanston arrived today
TO be present at the mid-winter meet
ing of the board of trustees of the Uni.
versity of Wyoming tomorrow, and
Hon. T. f Burke and Miss Harriet
Knight of Cheyenne are looked for to-
night. 1t is also probable that Ion
a. D. Cook, state superintendent OF
public instruction and d member ex-of.
ficiO of the board, will also be present.
Hon. A. ]. Mokler of Casper, another
member, is ill and it is believed he
will not be able to be present. The
local members of the board are Otto
Gramm, president of the board; A. c.
Jones, the treasurer, and DR.. II. l..
Stevens. DR.. Grace r. Hebard of the
university is the secretary. President
Tisdel of the university is a member
eX-oficio of the Loard.
, 1908-02-07
DEATH OF WIFE OF
PASTOR AT BASIN,

Word has been received from Basin
Of the death of Mrs. H. d. Cough after
several weeks of failing health, says
the Cheyenne Tribune. The news will
come as a shock to the many friends
of Mrs. Cough in this city, where she
held a place in the warm affections of
many. Mrs. Cough came to Cheyenne
several years ago as a Salvation Army
worker and vas an invaluable aid to
her husband in building up the branch
of the army in this city to what it had
never been before. The work was so
severe, however, that her health broke
down, compelling both to sever their
connection with active Salvation Army
work. Later Captain Cough was made
state humane agent and made his head.
quarters in this city, where their sec.
ond child was born about five months
ago. Shortly afterward the family
moved to Basin, where Captain Cough
took charge of the Methodist church at
that place, throwing into the new work
the energy that characterized his other
occupations and in which he was en-
Enthusiastically supported by his young
wife.
, 1908-02-07
DIED ON A TRAIN
WHILE EN- ROUTE SOUTH.

Word was received in the city this
morning of the death of William J..
Long, for many years a well known
1ancnman on Horse creek in this coun.
ty, says the Cheyenne Tribune. Death
occurred on a train in Kansas while
Mr.. Long accompanied by his niece,
Miss Florence Parker, was on his way
to Hot Springs, Ark. The many years
spent in this altitude had brought on
an affection of the heart which trou-
bled him for about three years, but new.
er caused him or his friends any alarm
until a few weeks ago, when physi-
clans advised him t. Immediately seek
a lower altitude. He had intended TAX.
ing treatment at the Arkansas Hot
Springs and also expected to visit a
sister in Missouri where his niece, Miss
Parker, was also to visit.
, 1908-02-07
Enlarginq Game Preserve.

Washington, D. c., Feb. IA bill to
enlarge the Grand canon game pre-.
serve was introduced in the senate
yesterday by Senator Smoot. The
preserve was created in the last con.
gress by II bill offered by Smoot.
Elk from Yellowstone.
The addition proposed includes the
valley between Buckskin mountain and
Colorado river, amounting to 100
square miles. 1t is proposed, if the
bill goes through, to remove the buffa,
10 and elk now in the Yellowstone park
to the Grand canon, on account of the
short winter ~pasturage in Yellowstone.
Jones Back of Bill.
Buffalo" Jones of the Yellowstone
park, who has had charge of the ami.
mails, is back of the Smoot bill.
, 1908-02-07

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