Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-05

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Secretary of state-Carmi A Thompson,
Tronton, by acoiamRtion.
Auditor-B. M. Fullington.
Treagurer-Charles O. Green, Columbus,
third ballot.
Attorney aeneral-a. @. Dsnman, To-
ledo, second ballot.
Judges of Supreme Court-James L.
Price, Lima; John A. sohauck, Dayton.
Board OF Public works-B. w. Baldwin,
conneaut; william Kirtley, jr, Defiance.
Dairy ana Food Commits missioner-Renneck
W. Dunlap, Piokaway county.
COLUMBUS, o., March 4-The repub-
lican state convention was called to order
at 10 o'clock by Temporary Chairman Gar
field. After a prayer by Rev L. c. Doug
las the committee on permanent organiza-
tion reported that Attorney General Wade
II. Ellis has been chosen for permanent
chairman.
The committee on rules declared against
the adoption Of the unit rule and their
report was adopted without debate.
Congressman Burton of Cleveland, chair
man of the committee on resolutions pre-
sented the report of that body.
The first plank to be greeted with ap-
plause was that relating to labor and capt.
tai, and from that time until the reading
was completed the enthusiasm evoked by
the platform steadily increased.
The report concluded with the plank en-
dorsing the candidacy of william II. Taft
and as soon the delegates caught the
drift of the endorsement they broke in on
the reader with yell that caused him to
pause for several minutes
The report was adopted unanimously amid
wild applause.
The republicans of Ohio proclaim this
platform of principles of the campaign of
1905:
Ohio Republican Platform.
In the nation we stand for those ideals of
government which mean justice, equality
and fair dealing among men.
A brave and impartial enforcement of
the laws.
Commercial and industrial liberty
1ndivdualism against socialism.
Competition as against monopoly.
Government regulation as against gov
The promotion of the best interests of
labor and capital and the unrlinching pro-
lection Of both.
Compens, ion for injured employees of
the government
The re-enactment in constitutional form
of the employers liability act:
A limitation in the exercise of the power
of Injunction, in order to prevent its abuse.
A greater merchant marine and ade-
quate navy.
Generous provision for the old soldiers,
the vanishing forces of the republic
Liberal appropriations for the improve
ment of waterways and harbors, in ac-
cordance with a general plan which shall
be comprehensive and Just 20 all portions
OF the country.
The organization Of all existing national
public health agencies into single national
health department
A revision Of the tariff by a special ses-
sion of the next congress, insuring the
maintenance of the true principle OF pro-
lection by imposing such custom duties as
Will equal the difference between the cost
of production at home and abroad together
with a reasonable profit, to the end that,
without excessive duties, American manu-
facturers farmers producers and wage
earners may have adequate protection.
sound Financial System.
A sound financial system in harmony
with the achievements of the republican
party and such notifications of the cur
rency laws as will provide for the demands
of commerce, satisfy the needs Of all por-
tions of the country and have at all times
the quality OF undOubted security
The civil and political rights of the
American negro in ever state, believing,
as we do, that his marvellous progress in
Intelligence, industry and good citizenship
has earned the respect and encouragement
of the nation, and that those legis-
lative enactments that have for their real
aim his disfranchisement for reasons of
color alone are unfair unamerican and
repugnant to the supreme law of the land;
we favor tho reduction of representation
In congress and the electoral college in
those state where white and colored citi-
zens are disfranchised to the end that the
Of the United States may be enforced ac-
cording to i!s letter and spirit;
The speedy completion of the Panama
canal the development, step by step, of
popular government in the Philippines and
the continued expansion of American in
fluence and trade I'm the interest of peace
and progress among the nations of the
earth.
These are the policies of the republican
party as eXemplfied in the administration
of Theodore Roosevelt. We endorse his
splendid administration and declare that
neither halt nor retreat shall be sounded
in the march toward better government.
We specifically approve the enactment
of the railroad rate law, the strengthening
of the supervisory powers of the Interstate
Commerce commission, the prosecution of
Illegal trusts and monopolies, and OF evil
doers, both in public service and in the
forcement of all wholesome measures which
have made safer the guaranty of life, lib
erty and property.
their recent safe passage through fInan-
cial disturbance indicates the sound basis
upon which our commercial industrial and
agricultural interests are founded, and the
republican party halls with confidence the
signs now appearing Of a complete restora-
tion OF business prosperity in all lines of
trade, commerce and manufacturing.
On state Issues.
In the state we stand for an effective
and compulsory primary election law, and
banks and trust companies, the abolish
ment of child labor, the protection of em-
plOYeS in shops, mines, factories and upon
the railroads, local option for the people
and local control Of the public service
corporations and the regulation of their
rates.
we endorse the republican administra-
ton of state affairs and we congratulate
the people of Ohio that our representation
in the senate and house Of representatives
of the United States maintains the high
rank in the national legislature.
Presents Name of Taft.
once more Ohio presents to the nation
a candidate for the presidency In this
convention, chosen upon a call for
primary election providing for a specific
choice for president OF the United States,
we send greeting to republicans every
where and announce with pride and de-
votion that every delegate here assembled
is instructed for William H. Taft He Is
the man equipped for the day and its
duties. His conspicuous part in the
achievements Of a great America, his broad
knowledge and experience in law and gov !
ernment, his genius for world peace and
advancement, his rare tact and sturdy
courage, and, more that all else. his stead
fast devotion to the enduring policies of
republicanism makes Ohio's candidate the |
ideal leader of 1905 We pledge him our
earnest and loyal support and Instruct our |
delegates TO the national convention this |
dav chosen to vote for William II Taft
until he Is nominated.
people, appealing for their support in the |
name OF the great things doing and thu |
greater things TO do.