Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-10

ne WAS IoilOWed by former congressman
James b. Watson of Indiana.
MIR. Sherman is a witty speaker, pos
sessed of a clear, pleasing voice. He
was obliged to bow several times in ac-
acknowledgement 20 the greeting when he
had been introduced by Chairman Levi
III. Bancroft. When he announced that
he had come to address the Republicans
OF Wisconsin at the command of the
President of the United States there was
another vociferous outburst of applause.
The vice president stepped upon the
stage with Chairman Bancroft, VI. E.
Dillon, Oliver &. Fuller, L. J. Petit,
former Cows. W. d. Hoard and Edward
ScOfeld. S. 4. Cook, Z. L. Philip, Dan
B. Starkey and others. Gov. James O.
Davidson occupied a seat near the plat
form on the main floor. The vice presi-
dent read from manuscript, but frequent
ly laid aside his notes that he could
drive horne a particular point more eff
fectiyely.
Summary of Address.
In opening his address, VicePresdent
Sherman congratulated the gathering on
its representation.
Briefly he sketched the course of the
party during the last half century, point
ing to it's origin at Ripon, Wis, and
urging that the birth state maintain it's
pride IN the organization with reason.
He traced the election of Presidents
from Lincoln to Cleveland, laying much
street on calamitous results which, he
said, followed the presidency of the lat
ter.
He congratulated the Roosevelt re-
glme, as an era of peace and prosperity
when industries prospereu and The COun-
try thriVed Ending, he referred briefly
to President Taft
The history of the party he said, had
been history Of insurgent uprising,
but, IN each instance, the wave receeded.
leaving the party stronger than before,
numbering new members, demanding
new things. The present uprising. he
SAID, would not affect the party, but a
solid vote would be cast for President in
full party strength in 1912
Then he took up results ACCOMPLISHED
under Republican administration, rang
ing from rural free delivery to the ad-
mission OF states to the Union: the re-
duction of the national debt; the pen
8lonIng Of old soldiers; the increase of
railway mileage; and general prosperity.
which he attributed to Republican rule.
In conclusion, he made an imprisoned
plea TOR harmony in the party.
Watson Defends Tariff.
Mr.. Watson defended the Payne tariff
law. showing by comparison how the
country had increased in prosperity, the
higher wages paid wOrkingmen and the
more steady employment Under the
Dingley bill, Mr.. Watson said that the
wealth of this country had doubled, that
six months ago the United States had
more gold than any other two nations
ever had in the history of the world.
The calamity howlers,'' according to
Mr.. Watson's view, are chiefly the men
who didn't get just the thing to suit
their fancy"
With a message of felicitation to Presi-
dent William Howard Taft. the selec-
ton OF w. ID. Common of Marshfield as
chairman of the state central. or cam
palgn committee, and the assurance of
financial contributions towards the ex-
penses Of the gathering, the Taft Re-
publican convention adjourned Thursday
noon.
Mr.. Connor was nominated by Emma
nuel l.. Philip and elected amidsl vo-
ciferous enthusiasm. He did not accept
definitely the honor and the responsible
lty' as he described it. saying he would
confer with the campaign committee this
afternoon and give the members a deci-
sion as to whether he can lead the Taft
Republicans III the coming state cam
paign.
The following is the personnel of the
state central committees:
First district-D. II. Flett, Racine county,
and w. Z. Scofeld. Rock county
Second district-C. E.. Pierce, Marquette,
Third district-W. T. Windsor. Juneau
and Abraham Lewis, Iowa.
Fourth district-T. j. Neacy, and F. C.
Winkler, Milwaukee.
Fifth DESTRUCTIVE A. Jones WaukpSh a
and q. J. Henning. Milwaukee.
Sixth district-W. A. Van Brunt Dodge
and John bennett, Ozaukee.
Seventh district-H. C. Clarke, Clark and
t. B. HixOn, La Crosse.
Eighth district-E. H. Ballou, Winnebago,
and j. K. Currans, Manitowoc.
Ninth district-W. NJ. Comstock, Oconto
and f. Is. Warren, Brown.
Tenth district-M. e. Dillon, Ashland and
William Bassett. Forest.
Eleventh district-H. H. Grace, Douglas.
and L. S. Written, Sawyer.
Platform Is Adopted
With adoption of a platform endorsing
the administration of President William
III. Taft, placing the stamp of approval
on the present tariff law as real
administration of Gov. James o. David
son, among other things, the convention
closed
One of the features of the last session.
which did not come to order until 1910
o'clock, was the reading of a lengthy
telegram from United States Senator
Isaac Stephenson. which brought forth
former Gov. w. d. Hoard of Fort At
kinSon.
The platform was something of Il sur
prise to many because of its brevity.
One of the first items of business at
the opening Of the session was the deci-
sion to name representatives from each
congressional district-two each--and an
executive, committee of five members in
addition as standing committees to pro-
mote party policies. Delegates from
each district then gathered together at
one side and named these men during
recess of ten minutes.
The Platform.
We, the Republicans Of Wisconsin. in