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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
NEW CURRENCY LAWS.
Recent Measure Approved and More
Elasticity Recommended.

We approve the emergency measures
adopted by the government during the
recC-t financial disturbance, and espe-
cial.y commend the passage by congress
at the last session of the law designed
to protect the country from a repetition
of such stringency. The Republican party
is committed to the development OF a
permanent currency system, responding
to our greater needs, and the appointment
of the national monetary commission by
the present congress which will Impair
tally investigate all proposed methods
insures the early realization of this pur-
pose. The present currency laws have
fully justified their adoption, but an eX-
panding commerce, marvellous growth
in wealth and population, multiplying the
centers of distribution, increasing the de-
mand for movement of crops in the west
and south, and detailing periodic changes
in monetary conditions, disclose the need
Of a more elastic and adaptable system
Such system must meet the require
ments of agriculturists, manufacturers
merchants and business generally, must
be automatic In operation. minimizing
the fluctuations In interest rates, and
above all, must be in harmony with that
Republican doctrine which insists that
every dollar shall be based upon and as
good as gold.
For Postal Savings Banks.
We favor the establishment of pos
tai savings bank system for the con-
venience of the people and the encourage
ment Of thrift.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
IN FARMERS INTERESTS.
Reforms Urged to Increase Comforts
Of TiIlers Of the Soil

Among those whose welfare is as vital
10 the welfare OF the whole country as is
that of the wage Garner, is the American
farmer. The prosperity of the country
rests peculiarly upon the prosperity of
agriculture. The Republican party dur
ing the last - years has accomplished
extraordinary work in bringing the re-
sources of the national government 10
the aid of the farmer. not only In adj
varcing agriculture itself, but in increas-
ing the conveniences OF rural life. Free
rural mail delivery has been established:
II now reaches millions of our citizens,
and we favor Its extension until every
community In the land receives the full
benefits of the postal service. We recog-
nize the social and economic advantages
OF good country roads maintained more
and more largely at public expense, and
less and less at the expense OF the ahut-
ting owner. In this work we commend
the growing practice of state aid, and
we approve the efforts OF the national
agricultural department by experiments
and otherwise 10 make clear TO the pub
lie the best methods OF road construction
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
RAILROAD RATE LAW.
Measure to Make Tariff Agreements
Possible Is Favored,

We approve the enactment of the rail-
road rate law and the vigorous enforce
ment by the present administration of
the statutes against rebates and dlscrlm-
nations, as result of which the advan-
tages formerly possessed by the large
shipper over the small shipper have sub
stantially disappeared, and In this con-
nection we commend the appropriation
by the present congress to enable the in
terstate commerce commission to thor
oughly investigate and give publicity to
the accounts of Interstate railroads. We
believe, however, that the interstate com
merce commission law should be further
amended so as to give railroads the right
to make and publish traffic agreements
subject to the approval OF the commits
sion, but maintaining always the princi-
pie of competition between naturally
competing lines and avoiding the common
control Of such lines by any means what
soever. We favor such national legisa-
ton and supervision as will prevent the
future overissue of stocks and bonds by
interstate carriers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
RIGHTS OF THE NEGROES.
Equal Justice for All Men, Without
Reuard to Race or Color

The Republican party has been for more
than 90 years the consistent friend of the
American negro. IL gave him freedom
and citizenship. 1t wrote Into the or
ganic law the declarations that proclaim
his civil and political rights, and II be-
lleves to-day that his noteworthy prog
citizenship has earned the respect and en-
couragement of the nation. We demand
equal justice for all men, without regard
to race or color; we declare once more,
and without reservation, for the enforce
ment in letter and spirit of the thir-
teenth fourteenth and fifteenth amend
ments to the constitution, which were
designed for the protection and advance
ment of the negro. and we condemn all
devices that have for their real aim his
Acknowledgement for reasons OF color
alone, as unfair, un-American and repug-
Iant to the supreme law OF the land,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25

Amid this pandemonium, and with
the galleries in full control, Chairman
Lodge decided upon heroic action in
order again to make the convention
master of it's affairs. He ordered the
roll call of states to begin for the
vote on president Such call, under
such circumstances of intense con-
fusion has probably never before &C.
Cured in the history of national con-
ventions, The secretary was power
less to make his call of the states
heard above the deafening clamor
Selling a megaphone he shouted the
roll of states-Alabama, Arkansas
but his voice was swallowed up in the
mad uproar. Gradually, however, the
curiosity of the multitude conquered
their enthusiasm, and they lapsed into
silence to hear the result of the roll
CALL
A hush of expectancy hung over
the assembly as the call proceeded.
Hasty summaries showed that Taft
was far in advance. When New York
was reached the Taft column totaled
427. Ohio carried the Taft total to
511, or 20 more than enough to nom
mate. Still the call went on until the
final result was announced by Chair
man Lodge:
For Theodore Roosevelt, votes;
for Joseph B. Foraker of Ohio 16
votes; for Charles w. Fairbanks of
Indiana, 40 votes; for Joseph Cannon
of Illinois, 81 votes; for Robert La Fol-
lette of Wisconsin, % votes; for
Charles E. Hughes of New York, 63
votes; for Philander c. Knox of Penn
sylvania, 68 votes, and William H. Taft
of Ohio, 702 votes.
A great shout went up as Lodge
concluded his announcement, and with
one accord the cohorts of Cannon and
Knox and Hughes and the other
heroes, Joined in a common tribute for
the candidate of the party.
Sherman for Second Place.
The nomination for the vice-presi-
dency was not made until Friday.
When the convention adjourned for
the day Thursday the situation re.
garding second place on the ticket was
ueCluGuly uuSSlIlcu, DuL DelOT6 IH0 Q6f
egates met Friday an arrangement had
been perfected for the Taft delegates
to support Representative James s.
Sherman of New York as the running
mate of the secretary of war.
Three names were placed in nomi-
nation when the chairman announced
that nominations were in order Sher.
man was named as New York's choice
by Tim Woodruff, former lieutenant
governor of the state; Gov. Curtis
Guild of Massachusetts was placed in
nomination by Senator Lodge, and Ex-
Gov. Franklin Murphy of New Jersey
was named by Thomas N. McCarter
Several brief seconding speeches were
made for each candidate.
When the roll call was begun it was
soon seen that Sherman was the popu.
lar choice of the delegates. When
enough votes had been cast to insure
his nomination Senator Crane Of
Massachusetts, moved that it be made
unanimous and it was carried with a
shout of approval.
The usual motions of acknowledge
ment to the officers of the convention
and to the city in which it was held
were then passed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
THE NATURAL RESOURCES.
Their Conservation lndorsed-For I'm
provement Of Waterways.

We indorse the movement inauguarted
by the administration for the Conserva-
ton of natural resources; we approve all
measures to prevent tho waste of timber;
we commend the work now going on for
tho reclamation OF arid lands, and re-
affirm the Republican policy of the free
distribution OF the available areas OF tho
public domain to the landless settler, No
obligation OF the future IL more insistent
and none will result In greater blessings
In posterity. In line with this splendid
undertaking IL the further duty, equally
imperative. to enter upon systematic
Improvement upon a large and compre-
hensive PLAZA, Just 10 all portions OF the
country, OF the waterways. harbors and
great lakes, whose natural adaptabiity
To the increasing traffic OF the land IL
one of the greatest gifts OF benign
Providence.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
NHEJ s.. JHERNHN

Judson w. Lyon of Georgia was
recognized to make the motion to ad.
iourn without day. 1t was put into
effect at 11:47 a. m. The band played
THE Star-Spangled Banner" the del
egates rapidly left the hall and the
convention of 1908 had made it's way
into history.
Roosevelt Demonstration.
The second day of the Republican
national convention brought the long
expected Roosevelt yell, whirlwind of
enthusiasm which ragged within the
vast amphitheater of the Coliseum for
full as minutes Wednesday, and for a
time presented to the timid the spec
ter of Roosevelt stampede.
This demonstration was decidedly
the feature of day otherwise notable
for stirring speech from the perma-
nent chairman of the convention, Sen
ator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachu-
sets. for much practical procedure
in placing the convention on smooth
running basis, and for the final defeat
of the plan to reduce the representa-
ton of southern states at future ma
tional conventions.
Mr.. Lodge early in his address
launched his sentence which electri-
fed the assemblage into its first real
demonstration of wild enthusiasm.
'The president" exclaimed Mr..
Lodge, "is the best abused and most
popular man in the United States to-
day"
This was the long awaited signal
Instantly a shout broke from the gal.
leries and was echoed back from the
floor, at first only tempest of de.
tached yells, and cat-calls, and shouts
of Teddy" but gradually gathering
force and volume until 1t swelled to a
whirlwind Of sound and motion, as
delegates and spectators rose en-
masse, mounting chairs. waving ban.
ners. hats. handkerchiefs, flags, news
papers, anything which could be seized
upon to add turbulence to the scene
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
PENSIONS FOR VETERANS.
Generous Provisions for Nations Dc.
Tenders and Their Dependents.

Another Republican policy which must
be ever maintained is that OF generous
provision for those who have fought the
country's battles and for the widows and
orphans OF those who have fallen. We
commend the increase In the widows
pensions made by the present congress
ana declare for liberal administration
OF all pension laws. to the end that the
peoples gratitude may grow deeper as
the memories of heroic sacrifice grow
more sacred with the passing years.
Civil Service lndorsed.
We reafiirm our former declarations
that the civll-service law enacted, ex-
tended and enforced by the Republican
party shall continue to be maintained
and obeyed.
To Promote Public Health.
We commend the efforts designed to Sc
cure greater efficiency In national public
health agencies and favor such legisia-
ton as VIII effect this purpose
In the interest of the great mineral In
dustries of our country we earnestly
favor the establishment of a bureau OF
mines and mining.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
THE HAGUE TREATIES.
Course Of Peace Greatly Advanced by
Their Rattle alton.

The conspicuous contributions OF Amer
lean craftsmanship to the great cause Of
international peace. so signally advanced
in The Hague conferences. are an occa-
sion for just pride and qualification. At
the last session of the senate Of the
United States II Hague conventions were
ratified. establishing the rights OF neu-
trails, laws of war on land. restriction of
contractual debts, governing the open
ing of hostilities, extending the appica-
ton of Geneva principles and, in many
ways, lessening the evils of war and pro-
noting the peaceful settlement of inter-
national controversies. At the same ses-
sion II arbitration conventions with great
nations were confirmed and extradltion,
boundary and naturalization treaties of
supreme Importance were ratified. We
indorse such achievements as the high
est duty people can perform and pro-
claim the obligation of further strength
ening the bonds of friendship and good
will with all the nations of the world.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
TAFT AS PRESIDENT;
SHERMAN FOR MATE,
IS REPUBLICAN SLATE
Convention at Chicago Selects Ma
tional Ticket and Adjourns==Wild
Enthusiasm on Nomination of
OhiOan==Demonstra for
Theodore Roosevelt

Chicago. Taft and Sherman.
This is the ticket of the Repub-
lican party flung to the breeze Fri
day as the Republican national con-
vention concluded with the nomination
of James S. Sherman Of New York
for vice-president amid final roar Of
tumultuous demonstration.
Scene of Wild Enthusiasm.
The picture within the walls of the
vast amphitheater as the presidential
candidate was named Thursday was
one truly gradiose in it's magnitude.
In front, to the right and left, below
and above, the billowing sea of hui
mainly, restless after hours of wait
ing and stirred from one emotion to
another, was in fever of expectancy
for the eliminating vote. The favorite
sons of other states had been named,
save Knox and La Toilette, and now
on the roll call came Ohio.
AS the Buckeye state was reached,
the TALL gaunt form of Theodore E.
Burton, with student-like face and
severe black clerical garb, advanced to
the platform to nominate Ohios can
didate He spoke fervently, with the
singing voice of an evangelist, which
went ringing through the great build
ing. The close of his speech of
nomination was the signal for loosing
the long pent-up feeling of the Taft
legions. Instantly the Ohio delegates
were on their feet, other Taft states
following, while the convention hosts,
in gallery and on floor, broke into mad
demonstration. For 10, Is, 20 minutes,
this uproar continued. At last the
tired voices died down to a hoarse
shout. and subsidized.
Seconded by Knight.
This lull now gave the opportunity
for the speech seconding Taft's nom
ination, by George H. Knight of Cali
fornia, his big, round face beaming
forth on the sympathetic multitude,
and his splendid baritone voice we'll
ing forth like the tones of a great
church organ. CALIFORNIA; tribute to
Taft was brief and fervid. Now there
was another lull in the Taft movement,
while the remaining candidates were
placed in nomination.
1t was late in the afternoon before
the convention, now literally swelter-
ing with the intense heat and weary
after nearly seven hours of continuous
session, reached the end of the flood
of eloquence and the decks were at
last cleared for the eliminating act
Demonstration for La Toilette.
But, no; just as the last swell of
oratory, the seconding speech for La
Toilette, had died away, like a cyclone
from a clear sky burst La Toilette
demonstration which swept the con-
vention from its very bearings. 1t
was the same deafening wave OF sound
that had greeted Roosevelt Wednesday
and Taft little while before, intense
and maddening and with the vital ring
of genuine enthusiasm. 1t seemed as
though Wisconsin had suddenly peo-
pied every foot of the galleries. The
delegates sat calm and waiting, ex-
cept the frantic Wisconsins, but the
convention for the time being was in
the possession of the galleries.
Now a singular transformation &C.
Cured - gradually the whiflwind
veered from la Toilette to Roosevelt.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25

legislative department TO Keep step In
the forward march to better government.
notwithstanding the indefensible filibus-
tessnE OF the Democratic minority In the
house Of representatives during the last
session many wholesome and progressive
laws were enacted. and we especially
commend the passage of the emergency
currency bill, the appointment of the ma
tional monetary commission. the employ
ers' and government liability laws. the
measures for the greater efficiency of
the army and navy. the widows pension
bill. the child labor law for the District
or Columbia, the new statutes for the
safety of railroad engineers and firemen.
and many other acts conserving the pub
lie welfare.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
For Postal SAVINGS Banks.
STRENGTHEN TRUST ACT.
Federal Law, Where Found Effective
Should Be Amended,

The Republican party passed the Sher-
man antitrust law over Democratic OPP
position, and enforced II after Democrat
ic dereliction. 1t has been a wholesome
instrument for good in the hands of a
wise and fearless administration. But ex-
perience has shown that its effectiveness
can be strengthened and It's real OBJ
jects better attained by such amendments
as will give to the federal government
greater supervision and control over, and
secure greater publicity In, the manage
ment of that class OF corporations en-
gagged in interstate commerce having
power and opportunity to effect monopo-
lies
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
AS TO INJuNcTioNs.
upholds Integrity OF Courts, But
Would Modify Rules.

The Republican party will uphold at all
times the authority and integrity or the
courts, state and federal and will ever
insist that their powers to enforce their
process and to protect life. liberty and
property shall be preserved inviolate.
We believe, however. that the rules of
procedure in the federal courts with re-
spect to the issuance of the writ of in
junction should be more accurately de-
fined by statute and that no injunction
or temporary restraining order should be
issued without notice. except where irrep-
arabic injury would result from delay.
In which case speedy hearing thereafter
should be granted
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
Revival of Business.
SHOWS WISE LEGISLATION.
Since 1896 the Party Has Made the
Laws of the Nation.

Since the election OF William Mckinley
In 1896 the people of this country have
felt anew the wisdom of intrusting TO
the Republican party through decisive
majorities the control and direction of
national legislation.
The many wise and progressive meas
ures adopted at recent sessions of con-
gress have demonstrated the patriotic
resolve OF Republican leadership In the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
Protect Americans Abroad.
FOREIGN COMMERCE.
Growth of Nations Trade Under RLie
of Republicans.

Under the administration of the Repub-
lican party the foreign commerce OF the
United States has experienced remark
able growth until IL has present annual
valuation OF approximately $1,000 000, 900
and gives employment to a vast amount
Of labor and capital which would other
wise he idle. IT has inaugurated through
the recent visit of the secretary OF state
to South America and Mexico. n new
era OF pan-American commerce and COM
ity which is bringing us I'm closer touch
with our twenty sister American republics,
having a common historical heritage. a
Republican form Of government and Of
fering US llmitless field of legitimate
commercial expansion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
Decided That Tips Are Wages.

That tips are wages has been de-
cided by the appeals court Of England.
The case came before it in claim
made under the workmen's compensa-
ton act, in behalf of waiter who was
accidentally killed in dining car. 1t
was contended by his dependents that
the true basis of reckoning was the
mans wages plus his tips. The lower
court denied this, but on appeal it was
held that tips are to be regarded as
wages when the giving and receiving
Of them are open and notorious"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
Chinese Colleges for Teachers.

The Chinese board OF education is
going to establish Shih-fan Hsueh-
tang, or civil normal college, in Pc
king, for training teachers for serv-
ice in the various civil schools and
colleges throughout the empire. In
addition to Chinese classics, English,
French, German, Russian and Jap
anese will be taught in the proposed
college, under the instruction of expe-
rienced teachers. The college will be
established in the Chinese city IN the
course of the present year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-06-25
PLATFORM AT A GLANCE.

Roosevelt
The abuse of wealth, the tyranny
of power, and the evils of privilege
and favoritism have been put to
scorn by him. We pledge a con-
tinuance of the Roosevelt policies.
Anti-Injunction-
The Republican party will uphold
the authority of the courts, but be-
lieves the rules of procedure in
federal courts with respect to in
functions should be more accurate
ly defined by statute, and that no
injunction should be issued without
notice.
Labor
The same wise policy will be pur-
sued to tighten the burdens of all
who toll.
Tariff
The Republican party declares
for revision of tariff by special
session of congress. We favor the
establishment of maximum and
minimum rates.
Money
An expanding commerce
and increasing crop movements
disclose the need of a more elias
tic and adaptable system.
Trusts
The government should have
greater supervision over corpora
lions engaged in interstate COM
merce.
Inland Waterways
We call for a large and compre-
hensive plan to improve the water
ways, harbors, and great lakes.
Army and Navy
While the American people do
not desire and will not provoke a
war with any other country, we
) nevertheless declare our devotion
} to a policy which will keep this
republic ready at all times to de-
( fend her traditional doctrines.
s Good Roads
We approve the efforts of the ag-
rlcultural department in good road
construction.
Negroes
We condemn all devices for the
( Acknowledgement of the negro.
5 Republican Policy
2 The difference between Democ-
Z racy and Republicanism is that
{ one stands for vacillation and til
5 nudity in government, the other
for strength and purpose. Democ-
? racy would have the nation own
2 the people, while Republlcanism
( would have the people own the ma
ton.