The Washington herald., 1910-06-10

Milwaukee, June 9,-W. d. Connor, oS
Marsfeld. was chosen 70 head the Taft
Republicans in Wisconsin as chairman of
the State executive committee in ths
closing hour Of the convention.
The convention ended after adopting
platform indorsing in unmistakable terms
President Taft and his administration
and also electing a State committee con-
sisting of two men from each Congress
sional district 20 take charge OF the pri-
mary campaign.
The platform, in addition 10 the in
dorSement of President Tafts admins
tratfon and line indorsing the admin
istration OF Gov. Davidson, contains pro-
vision for publicity Of accounts. State
matters were omitted,
The only speeches made during the
days session was the nominating speech
of p. I. Phillip, placing Mr.. Conner in
nomination for the Craftsmanship OF the
committee. and a brief talk by Mr.. Con-
nor in response to loud calls that he take
the platform after his election.
In contradistinction TO the convention
yesterday, the Thursday session was
a purely business affair. work being
pushed through as rapidly as possible.
The essential phase Of the convention
was the decision TO continue TO campaign
IN behalf of the Taft policies through the
committee OF which Mr.. Conner is the
head. Mr. ConnOr was formerly strong
La Toilette man. He was in charge or
the campaigns which placed La Toilette
in the governors chair. The State plat
form is as follows;
Platform as Adopted.
We the Republicans Of Wisconsin, in convection
assembled inspired by a desire 10 perpetuate oar
party as political organization and 70 restore 20
the members Of the party the rights and opportunity
Of party government, hereby declare;
We adhere 10 the principles Of the Republican
party as outlined IL the platform adopted By the
Republican national convention u lSG-
We commend the administration u William Il
Taft We admire his character. recognize his
marked ability a statesman, aud We applaud his
fidelity to the pledges Contained il the party plat
form and 70 the principles Of good government
UDder difficulties and against opposition that tried
10 the utmost his patience and foTbeaTanee he has
lAbored without ceasing 10 secure the enactment Of
wholesome Constructive legislation 70 introduce econ
omies in the administration Of the business affairs
Of the government % wisely use and conserve the
natural wealth Of the nation. and to protect ouT
honor and interests abroad
We approve Of the present tariff law and as real
progressive measure. We especially commend the
provisions for maximum and minimum schedules
and future scientific reyjsionA
We indoFse the administration OF Gov. james o.
Davidson. and commend his faithful adherence 70
Republican principles.
IN the interest OF State government efficiency and
economy favor a budget system for the dis0urse-
Eneut Of public revenues
We favor the fullest publicity as TO campaign
expenditures secured aud controlled BIZ vie legis
latiOn.
To the end that our party may be maintained.
high ideals upheld and party efficiency secure
frequent and regular party councils should be held.
and that necessary party committees and officers
should be appointed whose duty Il shall be 70 TTo
vide for a Reorganization Of the party throughout
the State aud Nc favor tho enactment Of SIC1 laws
as may be Necessary 10 accomplish such ends
A telegram from Senator Isaac Stephen
son 20 former Gov. w. D. Hoard ex-
pressing his satisfaction with the pur-
poses OF the convention and lauding
President Taft was received with pro-
lOnged applause.
President Taft last night received q
telegram from L. H. Bancroft. chairman
of the convention. He wired back his
thanks.