Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 April 1902 — Page 2

THE REPUBLICAN Official Paper of Jasper County. Q*oe ta Republicambullding on the corner of WMhlngton and Weston streets. IBBUKD EVERY TUESDAY . AND FRIDAY BY GEORGE E. MARSHALL EDITOR AND PUBLISHER. Tormi of Subscription. One Year 11.50 Six Months -75 Three Months .50 Tuesday, April 29, 1902.

there have been some acts of cruelty and brutality during the war in the Philippines, as there have been in all wars, and always will, be, but the evidence goes to show they have been rare exceptions to a general rule of forbearance and humanity. If deliberate violations of civilized warfare are proven the perpetrators of them should ,be punished, but it will doubtless appear that the acts were exceptional and done under great provocation. Above all, it should be remembered that war is war. Congressman Crumpacker came up to the state convention for the express purpose of having the platform endorse his proposed bill cutting down the representation of the Southern states. He was made a member of the platform committee, but did not succeed in getting his pet measure mentioned jn the platform. It has long been evident that the better sense of the leaders of the party does not endorse this method Sos dealing with the disfranchisement question, and Mr. Crumpacker might as well learn the fact and cease his efforts for it. The Republican convention at Indianapolis held Wednesday and Thursday was marked by the greatest harmony, enthusiam and patriotism of any political gathering ever held in Indiana. It presages Republican victory at the polls next November, for harmony is the foundation for all success; in union there is strength; and the right will prevail. The ticket named is one of the strongest that ever carried the Republican banner against the conflicting forces of Democracy and the result will be the winning of old Hoosierdom over from the list of doubtful states to a bulwark of Republicanism. Gen. Funston said, in a a half joking way, that Senator Hoar was w 6uffering from an over-heated conscience,” and the President called Funston down for it, good and hard. But Senator Rawlings can call such brave, patriotic and warworn veterans as Gens. Chaffee and Bell, one “a dastard villain” and the othea “a brutal cowardly beast” and the privilege of debate and senatorial courtesy gives him j immunity in his blackguardism. Rawlings himself is the dastard villain and brutal cowardly beast, and it is a pity that some of the friends of the slandered soldiers do not punch the ugly mug off of him.

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HERE IS THE TICKET

Result of the Indiana Republi* can State Nominating Convention. AN INTERESTING SESSION Contest* Were Spirited, Though Friendly, and Good Feeling Pre vailed Throughout the Entire Pro ceedinga. THE STATE TICKET. Secretary of State — DANIEL E. STORMS. .O'- * Auditor of State— DAVID E. SHERRICK. Treasurer of State— NAT U. HiLL Attorney General— CHARLES W. MILLER. Clerk Supreme Court— ROBERT A. BROWN. Superintendent of Public Instruction— F. A. COTTON. State Statistician— BENJ. F. JOHNSON. State Geologist— W. 8. BLATCHLEY. Judge Supreme Court, Fifth District— JOHN H. GILLETT. Judges Appellate Court — FRANK R. ROBY. U. Z. WILEY. W. J. HENLEY. | JAMES R. BLACK. D. W. COMSTOCK. W. E. ROBINSON. Indianapolis, April 25. —Tomlinson Hall was crowded to its capacity when Senator Beveridge called the Republican state convention to order at 9:30. The crowd was not a record-breaker, as the Republicans have filled the hall DMiny times before. It was large, however, and the enthusiasm bubbled and permeated the entire hall. The scene was an animated one as the delegates filed into the hall and took places in the space assigned for their districts. The crowd was well handled by a large force of sergeants-at-arms under Samuel E. Kercheval as chief. A number of policemen stationed at the doors and other consplcuotffi spots facilitated the movement of the crowd. Secretary Whittaker of the state committee had charge of the stage Where the notables were seated. Between 300 and 400 women were seated !n the balconies and on the stage. They were as interested as any of the men, and 'during the session many opera glasses were directed toward the platform and on the sea of eager faces on the delegates’ floor. When Senator Beveridge arrived the band was'playing “Dixie.” He was recognised at once and given the customary applause. He wore a closefitting Prince Albert coat, with lightcolored trousers and large black puff tie. He looked fit for the work before him. The dictum of the state committee that none of the candidates should have the privilege of the floor was displeasing to some of them, but they had to stand for it.

Great applause greeted Col. Charles Jewett of New Albany, when he was Introduced as chairman of the committee on resolutions to read its report. The paragraphs in this report congratulating the party on its united and harmonious condition; pledging the support of Indiana Republicans to the administration of President Roosevelt; favoring the maintenance of American authority in the Philippines; denouncing the combinations in restraint of trade and the raising of prices and advocating legislation for their suppression; advocating the maintenance of the policy of protection with such modification of schedules as changing conditions may require; favoring the enactment of stringent legislation against anarchy; favoring the enactment of such immigration laws as will protect the American standard of wages and living; commending the administration of Governor Durbin and the present state officials and of recent Republican legislatures; eulogizing the Indiana delegation In the senate and house of representatives, and advocating still further legislation for the protection of labor In Indiana, ■were received with special enthusiasm. The report was adopted with a huge chorus of ayes, and without a dissenting vote. On the call of districts for nominations for secretary of state. Hon. J. Frank Hanley of the Tenth district nominated Daniel E. Storms of Lafayette. His nomination was seconded by the Thirteenth district, and a motion to suspend the rules of the convention and nominate Mr. Storms by acclamation was carried with a whirl. The nominee was called to the stage and made a graceful speech thanking the convention. Hon. Quincy A. Myers of Logansport placed in nomination, and moved the unanimous selection of the followingnamed candidates without opposition for renomination, which motion was unanimously adopted: Judge of the Supreme Court, Fifth District—John H. Gillett. Judges of the Appellate Court —

Frank R. Roby, W. Z. Wiley, W. J. Henley, James B. Black, D. W. Cornstock, and W. E. Robinson. On the call of districts for nominal tions for the office of auditor of state the following-named candidates were placed in nomination: Frank Martin, Lebanon; David E. Sherrick, Noblesville; James R. Henry, Gosport; Frank H. Doran, La Porte. First ballot: Martin, 434; Sherrick, 461%; Henry, 461; Doran, 329%. Second ballot: Martin, 431; Sherrick, 526; Henry, 426; Doran, 303. Third and nominating ballot: Martin, 382%; Sherrick, 891; Henry, 263%; Doran, 150. On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Captain Henry, and Mr. Doran, the nomination was made unanimous. For the office of treasurer of state the following-named persons were placed in nomination: Nat U. Hill, Bloomington; Jacob Joel, Crawfordsville; T. B. Millikan, Newcastle, and John Dyer, Hammond.

First ballot: Millikan, 475; Hill, 698; Dyer, 317; Joel, 297. Second and nominating ballot: Hill, 847%; Millikan, 434; Dyer, 271%; Joel, 134. On motion of Mr. Millikan, seconded by Mr. Joel, both of whom made felicitous little speeches in this connection, the nomination was made unanimous. In response to calls from the convention Mt. Hill made a speech of acceptance, which was well received. The chair then called for nominations for the office of attorney general, the following names being placed before the convention: Martin W. Fields, Ward H. Watson, Merrill Moores, James Bingham, Griffith D. Dean, and Charles W. Miller. First ballot: Fields, 201; Watson, 194; Moores, 288; Bingham, 303; Dean, 240; Miller, 461. Second ballot: Miller, 616; Bingham, 325; Moores, 270; Dean, 198; Fields, 151; Watson, 127. Upon the announcement of the above, Watson, Fields and Dean withdrew. ~—■ ' ' ' ' ' ■ Third and nominating ballot: Miller, 904%; Moores, 422; Bingham, 357%; Dean, 3. Upon motion of Bingham, the nomination of made unanimous. For clerk of the supreme court the names of Robert A. Brown, Ed V. Fitzpatrick, J. C. Hatfield, Edward Everett Neal and W. R. McClelland were placed before the convention. First ballot: Brown, 571%; Fitzpatrick, 336; Hatfield, 263%; Neal, 307; McClelland, 209%. Neal withdrew. Second ballot: Brown, 815%; Fitzpatrick, 453%; Hatfield, 242%; McClelland, 175. Hatfield and McClelland withdrew. Third and nominating ballot: Brown, 919%; Fitzpatrick, 767%. Upon motion of Mr. Fitzpatrick, the nomination was made unanimous. Upon call for nominations for the office of superintendent of public instruction the following names were placed in nomination: F. A. Cotton, E. S. Monroe and R. C. Hillis. First ballot: Cotton, 703; Hillis, 575; Monroe, 400; Worley, 7; VanMatre, 1; Kinzle, 3. Second ballot: Cotton, 791; Hillis, 587; Monroe, 306. Monroe withdrew. Third and nominating ballot: Cotton, 1007%; Hillis, 676%. ~ Upon motion of Mr. Hillis, Mr. Cotton’s nomination was made unanimous, the successful candidate responding in a brief speech, and the convention then adjourned, having closed the affairs of the day at 6:35.

THE PLATFORM

Principles Upon Which the Republican Party in Indiana Stands. The Republicans of Indiana, In convention assembled, hereby make declaration of the following party principles: We cordially affirm the platform adopted by the Republican national convention at Philadelphia in 1900, and pledge anew our adherence to the principles therein enunciated. The party Is to be Congratulated that It enters the campaign united and harmonious. We view with pleasure the unprecedented measure of prosperity which prevails throughout Indiana and the entire country, the rich fruit of Republican policies and Republican administration; and we deprecate every effort to overthrow the laws and the administration under which such results are accomplished. We mourn the death of our great leader and president, William McKinley. He was an ideal citizen, a statesman of profound wisdom, a patriot of the most exalted purpose. Ho was beloved beyond all other® by all the people. The country nnder hie administration attained a degree of unparalleled prosperity and won the highest prestige among the nations of the earth. The civilised world shares In our sorrow. His name and eervlces are a part of the splendid and enduring history of the republic. In the death of General Benjamin Harrl eon the nation has lost a brave soldier and one of Its purest, wisest and most trusted statesmen, and Indiana her most Illustrious eltlaen. General Harrison left to hie country a rich legacy of good deeds done. We revere his memory and mourn his loss. The Republicans of Indiana express their profound sorrow upon the desth of Governor James A. Mount. His personal life and character, his patriotic services as a soldier in the war for the Union and his unselfish loyalty to hla commonwealth make his name one of reverent and grateful memory. We cordially endorse the able and patrl otle administration of President Roosevelt. Succeeding to the presidency under tragic elrcomstances and pursuing the policy of hla lllustrlons predecessor, be at once won the confidence and approval of the American people. We are proud of his courage, hla purity and hla devotion to the Interests of the entire country, and pledge him the earnest, support of the Kepubllcana of Indiana In all hla efforta to continue and advance the prosperity of the people at home and the glory of the republic abroad. We are gratified that Cuba will soon pass to the control of her own people and tb-t a new republic has arisen upon the ruins of monarchy. We favor Just and libera) reciprocal relatione between the United States and the republic of Cuba,, which by the valor of American arms and the wisdom of American atatesmansblp la added to the family of nation*

We approve the course of the admins(ration In establishing peace and civil government in the Philippines. We oppose those who continue to resist the authority of the United States, whether openly in arms in the Philippines or secretly or openly in the United States, In sympathy with the insurgents. We hold to the doctrine that American sovereignty must be respected within the United States and all territory under its jurisdiction. We favor the establishment of absolute peace*in the Philppines and the erection of civil government therein. We Insist that the people of the islands shall be given intereased participation in the administration of their domestic affairs as they shall demonstrate intelligence and capacity for seif-government. We are opposed to all trusts or combinations of capital whose purpose or effect is to restrict business or control prices. And we especially denounce those whose tendency is to increase the cost of living and the necessaries of life. We favor legislation to prevent such abuses. We approve the sincere and determined effort of President Roosevelt to enforce the laws against illegal'combinations in restraint of trade, and demand that administrative officers, state and national, shall enforce all laws in the most vigorous manner, so that legitimate competition shall not be embarrassed or destroyed. We adhere to the policy of protection. Under it our Industries have developed and the opportunities of labor have been increased and wages malutalned at a higher rate than would have been otherwise possible. We favor the extension of our market* through carefully guarded reciprocity arrangements with other countries wherever it can be done without “interrupting our home production.” While we favor such modifications of tariff schedules as from time to time are required by changing conditions, we insist that such changes shall be made in line with th 4 fundamental principle of protection. Our faith in the gold standard has been amply justified by the wonderful strides of American Industry and commerce slnca its adoption. We are gratified that Republican diplomacy has secured the abrogation of the Clay-ton-Bui wer treaty, enabling the government to proceed with tbe constructlon of a ship canal between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans under the authority of the United States and the protection of our flag. We favor the most stringent national and state legislation to suppress anarchy. We approve the enactment by congres* of legislation which will debar Chinese from gaining admission to the United States to the injury of American labor, and we demand the enforcement of immigration laws which shall exclude all unwqrthy and undesirable immigrants whose presence menace our citizenship or Injure our wage workers.

We recognize as a continuing obligation the debt of gratitude due from the republic to the soldiers and sailors whose valor saved the life of the nation, and those who won glory for its flag in Mexico, in the recent war with Spain, in the Philippines and in China. A proper recognition of this sacred obligation demands that liberal provision be made by pensions for the disabled survivors of these veterans, and the widows and helpless orphans of those who are dead. We are gratified that through a Republican congress and a Republican administration Indiana will soon be repaid by the United States more than $600,000, balance due the state for money advanced in her patriotic efforts to preserve the integrity of the republic. The Republican party of Indiana indorses the conduct of its senators and representatives in the congress of the nation, and is proud of the ability shown, and the conspicuous and controlling part taken by each in shaping legislation and bringing added glory and honor to the state they so ably represent. The administration of the state's affairs by Governor Winfield T. Durbin has been one of marked success. Devoted to the best interests of all the people of the commonwealth, he has the hearty Indorsement of the Republicans of Indiana. Bringing to the discharge of the duties of chief executive the experience of a successful business life, he has diligently and steadily labored to place the financial management of all the departments along the lines of most careful accountings and com petent, conservaHvecontrol. The supervision of state institutions has been exceedingly faithful. His appointments on boards of Control have been of a superior and representative character, and his efforts have been earnest and careful toward the very highest efficiency both as to management and the letter and spirit of the laws. In the management of the state’s financial affairs the Republican party believes that the state government Is like any great business institution, considered from ths standpoint of accountability and responsibility to the people of the commonwealth. It believes the humblest taxpayer is an Interested stockholder in the financial affairs of the state’s business, and that inefficiency, indifference or waste in public administration, expenditures or accountings is a crime; and it believes that the present system of state government Is the most economical and efficient that has ever been established. The party takes especial pride In the financial record made by its efficient officers since taking control of the executive department. Since that time the party has established just fee and salary laws; the tax levy has been reduced; the state debt has been decreased over one-half, and th present administration will furthr reduce the debt more than $2,000,000, leaving the state free from any debt maturing prior to 1915. During this time the state has established a soldiers’’ home, where the soldier veteran and his wife may find comfort and care; and the orphans of the soldiers and sailors are likewise cared for, educated and fitted for the duties of life at their home at Knightstown. In addition, during this time, the reformatory and benevolent Institutions have been enlarged and extended, the management Is humanitarian and nonpartisan, until Indiana leads the advance in the progressive movement for the alleviation of the nnfortunate classes committed to her care. The legislative policies and measures of the party in enacting laws for the protection and benefit of labor, and laws regulating county and township business, have proven successful and are an earnest of other advances and reforms which the party will give to the commonwealth from time to time when needed. We pledge the people that the Republican party will not confer special privileges on railway or dther combinations, but will maintain and preserve the right of lawful competition and the supremacy of the laws over all corpora-, tlons and monopolies. The laws touching the garnishment <4 wages should be revised. And the laws for the protection of miners must be observed and enforced. The Republican party demands the adoption and enforcement of proper laws regulating nominations, securing to every mas the right to express his choice for the can didate of the party to which he belongs, whether the nominations are made by a direct primary or a delegate or mass cun vent lon. The state central committee Is Instructed to prepare and adopt suitable and propel rules and regulations which shall In th* future govern the mode and manner of th* selection of delegatee to state, congressional and legislative conventions. The completion of the monument, raised nd dedicated to the soldiers and sailer* of Indiana. Is a tribute to the heroism and valor of the brave men of this state when* services and sacrifices preserved the repub 11c and rendered possible the present hap pines* and glory of the nation. It will stand as a witness to the appreciation of a grateful people. _ . „

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