The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-04
convention. and adopted the following

management of state affairs has been
clean and capable and they have
shown themselves worthy of the trust
given them.
in congress of Senator Chester l.
Long, Senator Charles Curtis and our
delegates in the national house of
representatives. They are placing
Kansas on the roll of states noted for
able representatives and their stand
sas commands and receives our hearty
commentator.
1--WE believe that the experience
and ability of our national committee
man. David W. Mulvane, are OF value
to the party in the nation and the
state and we instruct our delegates 10
vote for his reelection.
1--WE believe in the principles OF
organized labor and that the working
man is entitled to every fair protec-
ton for his labor and property. we
favor the use of the Typographical
union label in all printing wherever
possible.
1.-THE Republicans Of Kansas in
state convention assembled have reas-
on to be proud of the record and
work of the party in the past. 1t has
written the history Of the country for
a half century and has guided the ma
ton in its progress to the leading
place among the nations of the world.
With the record of performance, of
duty done, of results secured, we
know that the Republican party will
squarely meet every issue and rightly
solve every problem of the present
and future.
I'VE are proud of the great leaders
of the Republican party since it's be-
ginning. 1t has given to the country,
statesmen of wisdom and ability, presf-
dents of character and genius. And es-
pecially we do approve and endorse
the administration of Theodore Roose-
welt with its record of brilliant achieve
ment at home and abroad, its policies
of patriotism and honesty, and Its
stand for staIwart and sturdy Ameri-
canism, always and everywhere.
fThe Republicans of Kansas are Of
one mind in their choice of a candf-
date of the party for president of the
United States. The proven statesman
ship, executive ability and magnificent
manhood of our candidate fit him for
the high office and command the ap-
prevail and confidence of the people;
therefore,
1--WE instruct the delegates to the
national convention to vote on every
preliminary and test vote and on every
ballot for the nomination of William
H. Taft"
Hanna Permanent Chairman.
When the convention convened this
formerly lieutenant governor, was elect
ed permanent chairman without oppo-
sition. Governor Hanna took charge of
the convention without making a
speech.
Committee on Credentials.
1t was decided by a unanimous vote
in the committee on credentials to seat
the regular" delegations from both
Shawnee and MCPHERSON counties.
These are the delegations selected by
the county central committees of the
respective counties.
The meeting of the credentials COM
mittee was held Immediately after the
adjournment of the convention. Eight
members of the committee were pres
ent. Each contesting delegation was
allowed to make a statement of its
case. Robert Stone of Shawnee county
spoke for the Shawnee contesting dele
CATION.
The committee then went into exec
utive session and reached a speedy de-
cision in favor of the regular dele
gates.
The contesting delegations say they
will carry the fight to the floor of the
convention in an effort to knock out
the report of the committee.
The following are the alternateS to
the delegates to the national conven-
ton who are on the 'slate:"
w. 7. Vernon of Quindaro.
J. T. Moore of Pittsburg.
T. A. Noftzger Of Anthony.
James Smith of Clay.
The committee on rules and order Of
The committee on rules and order of
that all the delegates be voted for on
one roll call, and that a majority vote
be required to elect.
The report was adopted with only
few dissenting votes.
When the report of the credentials
committee was made, Judge A. R. Clark
of Rice rose and asked that the COM
mittee on credentials make a report to
the convention concerning it's reason
for seating the delegates in contested
counties.
Judge Clark made this suggestion in
the form of substitute for the motion
to adopt the committees report.
w. R. Stubs spoke in favor Of Judge
Clark's motion.
In justice to the good name of the
convention" said Mr.. Stubs, IT think
we should have fair statement of the
facts
w. Y. Morgan suggested that the
chairman of the committee on creden-
tials make statement of the facts and
the suggestion seemed to satisfy every
body.
J. E. Lambert, chairman of the COM
mittee came forward and stated the
facts of the contest as presented to the
committee.
Lambert Explains.
| Mr.. Lambert first spoke of the Shaw
nee county contest and outlined the
| facts clearly and impartially He then
discussed the Mcpherson county case.
He said the state committee had al
/ ready decided the case, and that in
view of the fact that there was little
| time to investigate it was decided to
| follow that line.
| CT in iSI
Lawrence said Mr.. Lambert, "holds
| his commission in this convention by
the bare vote of the executive commit
tee of the county central committee OF
| Douglas county,
This shot was greeted by tremendous
cheering and applause.
I'D like to ask said T. A Noftzger
'by what authority the committee seat.
ed the Douglas county delegation, which
| was not selected by the county com