The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-23
THE STATE CONVENTION.


ever held by the democrats of Iowa
was the one held ct Burlington on
last Thursday. On the roll call not
a single county was missing and the
enthusiasm shown by the delegates
was something wonderful, and we'll
have democrats good cause to be en-
thusiastic this year, for all the signs
point to a national democratic VIC
tory in November.
1t was a fCregOne conclusion that
the delegates to the national con-
vention would be instructed for
Champ Clark, and the vote for the
adoption of the resolutions instruct
ing the delegation to vote for Clark
YVES adopted by vote OF 63S2 to
3S71a, and when the result was
made known a motion carried with
a whoop and hurrah to make it
unanimous which was done.
The resolutions adopted were az
follows:
Resolved, That we, the democratic
party of Iowa, in convention assem-
bled, affirm it's faith and devotion to
the principles of democracy, which
have held the party together in VIC
tory and defeat.
Resolved, That we deplore the re-
publican tariff as a masterpiece OF
injustice, involving the remOrseless
exactions from the many to enrich
the few. Tariff taxation, like other
taxation. should be for public pur-
poses only and not for private gain
and should be so levied as not to
discriminate against any section,
class, industry or occupation, and
should be limited to the actual ne
cessities of the government econom-
ically administered.
Resolved, That we believe in the
principles of initiative and referen-
dunn and we favor legislation put
ting the same into force.
Resolved, That we approve the
prompt action of the democrats in
the principles of legislation redeem
ing the beliefs Of our party looking
reasonable tariffs and aiding in the
arresting of the unreasonable pro-
tectivc interests of this country the
power that rightfully belongs to tho
people.
Resolved, That we are in favor of
the nomination Of all elective oftic-
ers, including that of president, by
direct vote of the people.
Resolved, That we deplore the con-
duct of President Taft and ex-Presi-
dent Roosevelt in their personal fight
for the high office of the presidency,
which is a humiliation and a dis
grace to the people and beneath the
dignity belonging to the high office
Of president of this great republic.
Resolved, That we express our
deep sympathy and regret in the loss
that the state and nation has sus-
tanned in the death of the eminent
patriot and statesman, James B.
Weaver.
Whereas, The name of that stall
wart democrat, able and experienced
statesman, finished scholar and thor
ough gentleman-the Hon. Champ
Clark, of Missouri, the present
speaker of the national house of rep
rCsentatives, has been presented as a
candidate for the democratic nomin-
alton for the presidency; and
Whereas, We have confidence in
his integrity, and in his statesman
ship; therefore, be it further
Resolved, That we, the democrats
of the state of Iowa, in convention
assembled, do hereby endorse the
candidacy of the Hon. Champ Clark,
of Missouri for the democratic nom
ination for the presidency of the
United States, to be made at the
national democratic convention to be
held in Baltimore, Md. on the 25th
day of June, 1912; be it further
Resolved, That the delegates
elected at this convention as del
egates to the national democratic
convention to be held in Baltimore,
Md, on the 25th day of June, 1912,
said national convention for the NOM
nation of ne Hon. Champ Clark for
president.
Hon. M. r. Healy, of Fl. Dodge,
presided over the convention as
temporary chairman, and his address
to the convention was a masterpiece
of oratory. Mr. Healy is one of the
finest orators in Iowa, and on this &C.
cssion he was at his best. His ad-
dress was filed with good cheer for
the democrats and there was moth
ing in it to which any faction could
take objection.
The other temporary officers Of
the convention we're:
Fred Behrm ann, Fort Dodge, tenn
pOrary secretary.
John w. Rhodes, of Davenport. as
sistant secretary.
M. V. Kennedy, Des Moines, door
keeper.
M. F. Favely, Albina, sergeant at
arms
John Gillespie, Waterloo, and ]. F.
Golden, Creston, reading clerks.
The various district caucuses were
held during the forenoon and when
the convention convened in the after
noon the committee on permanent
organization made only orc change in
the list of temporary officers, Hon.
Emmett FINLEY, of Council Bluffs, be-
ing named as permanent chairman.
On taking the chair Mr.. FINLEY made
o short address urging the conven-
ton to send delegates to Baltimore
who would nominate winning ticket
and congratulating the democratic
party at the enthusiasm shown by
the large attendance. Judge M. F.
Wade. of Iowa City and Hon. Henry
Vollmer, of Davenport, also made