The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-10-19
Ia TOILETTE AGREED
On By P~A0GRISSiV[S
FOR PRESIDENCY
Resolutions Proposing
Him are Unanimous
ly Adopted
GARLAND AUTHOR
La Follette's Constructive,
Work Cited as Ground
for His Support

Chicago.-Two hundred
sive republicans in their first con-
terence late yesterday endorsed the
candidacy of Senator Robert NJ. La
Toilette of Wisconsin. for president.
and declared in favor of a di1ert
primary as a means for the express
sion of a presidential choice.
Tie endorsement came in the
shape ot RESOLUTIONS trained IN par,
by former Secretary Of the Interior
James r. Garfield who, it was held
by the delegates, appeared as en-
pressing the views OF Theodore Roose-
Welt and who, it was feared, would
not consent to a declaration in favor
of any individual. Resolutions fol.
lowed, a day of La Toilette enthu.
siasm in which his name was cheer
ed repeatedly as it was mentioned
by 4 dozen speakers. Contrary TIC
expectations, the conference "a con-
cluded in n day. Most of the del
egates left the city and the progress
sive program outlined for today will.
be devoted to study of state and To-
cal candidates and conditions.
ilt lSSOlut1OllS MC1c lItiIlGN w s'
subcommittee of five of a committee
of thirteen, and revised by former
Secretary Garfield and Congressman
Erwin l.. Lenroot of Wisconsin.
The Resolutions.
AS finally adopted, they read j,
part:
The progressive movement is ;:
struggle to wrest control of the gov.
eminent in the nation and state lroa
The representatives of special priv
,eges and restore j ito the control Of
he people. The issue is the sam
II all the states though the problem
nay be presented in different ways
'In the national field the contro
If government by special privilege
5 evidenced by the influence and
power of the reactionary leaders il
10Th parties in checking Or prevent
ng the enactment of progressive
policies pledged by the republican
party.
THE present condition of uncer-
ainty in business is %intolerable an5
destructive of industrial prosperity
It is worse than idle to leave tho
question of whether great business
'lltl li lSSS alt lCSaI VI " hlSIS1
o judicial determination. Indus
rial corporations should, by affirm.
tive legislative enactment be give1
'einite rules OF conduct by whicl
business shall be made e"fa
Die, while at the same time the in
erests of the public should be full,
afeguarded. We seek constructive
egislation. not destructive litiga
ion.
Urge Presidential Primary.
I'VE favor the ascertainment O.
ne choice of republican voters as t.
lndidateS for president by direct
rimary vote held in each state pur-
uant TO the statutes and where nc
uch statute exists we urge that tho
epublican state committee provide
hat the people be given the right te
ypress their choice for president
Robert Marion La Fallotte o.
Wisconsin years ago found condi.
IONS in his state o unlike those o.
he nation today. Under his leader.
hip all opposition was overcome
nd there has been enacted in wis,
onsin a system of laws that stand
rs models for legislation in all tho
tates of the union. Laws have been
assed in that state adequately reg
ulating all public service corpora
ions; equalizing the burdens Of tax.
ton: providing for direct nomina
tons by the people: protecting legi-
innate business and capital honestl.
invested; promoting the welfare o.
labor-in short real progressive gov
m has been restored
THE record of Senator La Toilet
tie in State and nation makes him y
logical candidate for president of the
United States. His experience, his
character, his courage. his record OF
constructive legislation and his ad.
illustrative ability meet the require,
ments of leadership such as present
condition demand.
This conference endorses him for
candidate for the republican nominal
ton for president and urges that in
all states organizations be formed tc
promote his nomination."