Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-01

HASTINGS, Neb., Feb. @,-(Special Tele,
gram.)-The republicans of Adams county
in convention today unanimously endorsed
William II. Taft for the presidential nomln-
alton, also by Unanimous vote they en-
dorsed Governor Sheldon and Victor Rose
water for election as delegates to the ma
tional convention.
The following delegates were chosen TO
the state conventions:
]. A. Gardiner j. P. A. Black, Adam
Breede, A. L. Clarke. c, A. Alexander,
A. C. Hull Mark Levy, Hastingsj W. IL
T. G. Whiting, Juniata; Eric johnson,
Roseand; ]. p. Nelson, Denver; Albert
Lay, Hanover; J. A. B1nnerty, Ayr.
To the congressional convention;
Fuller ]. w James, Hastings; J. r. More,
Verona; ]. D. Evans. Kenesaw; HI p.
Eversman, Silver Lake; /. H. Rickle, Jhni-
alta; Charles Doty, West Blue; w. Phiileo.
c. Norris, Riley Smith, Blaine; Lee John
son, Denver.
Adam Breede chairman of the committee
on resolutions, submitted the following re-
port, which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved That we do hereby reaffirm
our allegiance to the policies Of the repub-
lican party promulgated by our worthy
president, Theodore Roosevelt. and endorse
his firm and patriotic administration We
much regret his determination not TO be
a candidate for the second time for that
high office which he has filled so faithfully
and conscientiously and with honor to HIM
self and honor to his country.
Resolved That in William II. Taft we
recognize distinguished statesman and
loyal champion of the peoples rights and
a man who will carry out the progressive
policies instituted under the administration
of Theodore Roosevelt therefore, be it
Resolved. That We do hereby instruct
our delegates TO the state and congressional
conventions TO cast their votes for dele
gates TO the national convention who will
use all honorable means 10 secure the
nomination OF William II. Taft for presi-
dent of the United States.
Resolved, That I'm recognition OF the good
work done by Hon George l.. Sheldon and
Victor Rosewater for the good Of the Taft
them as delegates at-large to the republican
national convention
Resolved That We endorse Governor
officers, and members of the Nebraska
| legislature, for the manner in which they
have carried out the promises made by tho
republican party at it's last state conven-
Resolved That we fully and most earn
| the most able manner in which ne has
| represented the Fifth district Of Nebraska
IN our national congress during his three
Howard for Taft.
ST. PAUL. Neb, Feb. 29.-(Special Tel
egramD-The republican county conven-
tion was held here this afternoon with
a good attendance and perfect harmony
J. A. Haggart was elected chairman and
Paul Anderson secretary. The delegation
to the state convention was elected, as
follows:
f. t. westcott. william iIillmer, Niels
Harmonson, j. o. Buckingham, William
Johnson, j. A. Haggart. II. b. Vandecar
and Jacob c. johnson.
| Congressional Conventioh-E r. West
! cott A. c. Wichman. Charles Seeber, "A.
Jacobson, Walter Sonderup, c. w. Nc
Cracken. Chester Chinn and j. s. Lee
masters.
Resolutions were adopted mdorsing the
national and state administrations and
the work of the legislature OF 1907 The
! state delegation was Instructed for Hon.
William II. Taft for president and the
candidacy Of Prof. s. II. Martin of this
city for state superintendent of schools
was warmly commended The congress
sional delegation was instructed for Mr..
Kinkaid.
OSCEOLA, Neb., Feb 30 Especial Tel
egram.) Three conventions were held IN
Osceola today. They were the republi-
can. democratic and peoples independent.
All OF the meetings were well attended
The republican primaries gave Roosevelt
vote Of 40 and Taft 50. In line with
the vote the convention instructed the
delegates TO the state convention = yets