Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 62, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 April 1908 — HERE THEY ARE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HERE THEY ARE

The Ticket Around Which Republicans Will Rally This Fall. 1 ■ THE CONVENTION’S CHOICE After One of the Greatest Day's rf* Deliberation In Party History, tbs Ticket Is Named. James E. Watson Heads the List. With Fremont C. Goodwin In Second Place. ■-- - * For Governor— JAMES E. WATSON. For Lieutenant Governor— i FREMONT GOODWINE. For Secretary of State— J FRED SIMS. j For Auditor of State — JOHN C. BILLHEIMER. For Treasurer of State — OSCAR HADLEY. ; J For Attorney General— JAMES BINGHAM. For Reporter of Supreme Court— GEORGE W. SELF. » For Jydge of the Supreme Court— 7 QUINCY A. MYER*. J For Judge of the Appellate Court— DAVID MYERS. For State Statistician — J. L. PEETZ. For Supt Public Instruction — j LAWRENCE McTURNAN.

Prudential Electors at Large WlnflaM T. Durbin, Anderson, and Fred C. Gardnrtg XndtanapollS; contingent electora-at-largS, Frank S. Jones, Versailles, and John Dyer, Michigan City. D«legates-at-Larg« to the National Convention—Senators Beveridge and Hemeoway. Governor Hanly and James P. Go*rich, state chairman; alternates, Ernest dTitrlngdon, Elmer Leonard, Fort Waynat Enos L. Nebeker, Covington, and Chart*A Herniey, Newcastle. Indianapolis, April 3.—Long before the hour of convening the second day's session of the Republican state convention yesterday morning, Tomlinson hall was packed to its utmost capacity. The galleries were jammed, the great crowd overflowing onto the floor where the delegates Were already packed into' a space all too small for their number.. The confusion consequent to the assemblage of this vast crowd delayed

the formal opening of the convention. Chairman Chaney finding It impossible to claim the attention of the delegate to the matter in hand until long after the hour appointed for convening. It was t:3O when the chairman finally succeeded In securing order sufficient to introduce the chairman of the committee on resolutions, who presented to the convention the “platform" on which the party in this state is to stand during the coming campaign. The various more salient "planks" of this platform were warmly applauded. Indicating the active Interest of the delegates in the Issues to confront the people this fall. That plank relating to the county unit as the basis of a focal option law, such law, however, fiot lo interfere with the present laws regulating the liquor traffic in this state, was applauded In a manner revealing the temper of the delegate on that question. To clear the decks for the nomination of those candidates who were feeing contests in the convention, the unopposed candidates wert nominated by acclamation: Secretary of state, Fred ▲. Sims of Frankfort; auditor, John C. Bilihelmer of Washington; treasurer, Oscar Hadley of Plainfield; attorney general, James Bingham of Muncie; reporter of the supreme court, George W. Self of Corydon, and tor Judge of appellate court, David Myers qf Greensburg. Tbs electors wars

then nominated by acclamation,. as were the delegate»-at-large to the nattonal convention. . - th ~ . For Governor. Upon call for nominations for place at the head of the ticket the names of Hugh T. Miller of Columbus, James E. Watson of Rushville, William L. Taylor of Indianapolis and Charles W. Miller of Goshen were presented. First Ballot—H. T. Miller, 184.99; Watson, 606.14; Taylor, 284,34; C. W.' Miller, 392.8. Necessary to a choice,' 736. | Second Ballot—H. T. Miller, 166; , Watson, 650; Taylor, 259; C. W. MilIf T. 390, I Third Ballot—H. T. Miller, 153; Watson, 677; Taylor, 257; C. W. Miller, 380. ' . _ . Fourth Ballot—H. T. Miller, 991-5; Watson, 726.5; Taylor, 258.4; C. W. - Miller, 385 4-5. - I Op the fifth ballot, when Warren i county had been reached, Charles W.' Miller arose aed in a brief address thanking his friends in the convention . who had supported him to this point, | moved to make the nomination of i James E. Watson On the Second of Taylor and Hugh T- Miller, each of whom made a few, re-, niarkx fitting. ,tp the occasion, all receiving a cordial reception, putting the convention in a good humor and assuring the unanimous character of the reception which then was given to James E. Watson when the’nominee arose to acknowledge the honor conferred upon him by the convention. "Jim” Watson ip eyps a pppplpr speaker, in lpdljwa. but, never was. he given such a rousing reception as that wjtlj. 'which the convention ratified his candidacy. Lleu.tengnt Governor. It was. now 4 o’clock and .pending the call for nominations, for. second place on the ticket, the band played and the delegates tpoft a wi\oles'6me gt’retch. For we candidacy for lieutenant governor the names of Emmett F. Branch of Martinsville and Fremont C. Goodwine of Williamsport were presented. By the time Lagrange county had been, reached in the balloting, Mr. Branch, recognizing, as he said, that he “had plucked a lemon where he thought a rose should bloom,” arose .to make the nomination of Senator Goodwine unanimous. The motion was taken with a whoop and the convention, after giving a hearty reception to the nominee, proceeded to the selection of

State Superintendent. For this place on the ticket the names of Edward G. Bauman of Mt. Vernon; James H. Tomlin of Shelbyville, and Lawrence McTurnan of Anderson were presented. The latter was nominated on the first ballot, the vote being as follows: McTurnan, 814; Tomlin, 475; Bauinan, 187,

State Statistician. For this place on the ticket three names wpre presented: J. L. Peetz of Kokomo, John F. Warbritton of Crawfordsville, apd Acil Alexander of Marion. On the first ballot Peetz received 616; Warbritton 277, and Alexander 572. On the second ballot Warbritton withdrew when Elkhart county had been reached. By the time Parke county had been reached Alexander recognised the trend of the vote and on his motion the nomination of Peetz was declared hy acclamation. .. ! J udpe Supreme Court. For this place the names of John H. Gillett of Hammond and Qplqcy A. Myers of Logansport were presented. . Mr. G|llet£ moved to. make the nomination unanimous and. Mr, Myers was declared the nominee. ' ' At 6:30 the convention adjourned.

THE RESOLUTIONS.

The platform has no uncertain sound and,will njeet approval of the people. Th? planks are as fpljdwp,:'' , r Local option with the county unit—the right to exclude saloons from the county to be 6y‘vote of special election? Tariff revision along protective lines at special session of congress immediately after November election. Demgnd that govemment do. all that the cohsmuUo^ v^y| tt pennlt to regujFto, .Child. " Recommendation that delegates to state convention be chqsen on same day in all counties; ‘to apply also to congresslohal conventions. ' Pledge to general labor legislation. 4 Sfittlgjnent of disputes between capital , and .labor by voluntary grbltra-| Settlement of international difficulties by arbitration. " Better laWfc^r'ventilation And safeguarding 6f life in coal nMhes. Opposition to cohvlit' labbr coming In competition with'uhlon labor within the state. , • . ' . ‘ : * ] 1. . M?UV en * n ce of a moderate navy’ and p small standing arpiy. " • Conjihuatlqu .of. reclamation serv-‘ Nbripaj-tlsan administration of'pub- ‘ lie ’ r >'!' fndorsuhent'df 1 both Senator Beveridge And Senator Hemenway for re-, election. Indcrsement of Charles W. Fairbanks for the presidency. 1 Indorsement of depository and twocent fare i indorsement of Nicholson and. Moore _ Uqubr laws. lU'llet of legal procedure of gome of its* technicalities and codification of state corporation lairs. •>—r i

Indorsement of all national pension legislation during past two years. Itamand h for ' <®mjiißfi‘on of Panama canal. . ’ Progressive and liberal improvement of public waterways. Rigid economy *in public expenditures. tension' 6t pure food * and' health law?. ;; . ■ indorsement of administrations of President Roosevelt, Governor Hanly, Senators Beveridge »nd Hemenway and Harry S, New as national chairman. • Opposition to contributions to campaign funds by corporations. Enactment of a present increase in salary of any public officer during his term of office. Appointment of state mine inspector by governor, taking appointment out of the hands of the state geologist. Indorsement of proposed national mine bureau at Washington, D, C., along lines laid, down iu Congressman Chaney’e bill. The planks of most importance are as follows: \

We unreservedly and enthusiastically indorse the administration of Theodore Roosevelt. Upon his initiative and under hia guidance the Panama canal hag been begun and is rapidly being driven te completion. Upon his recommendation, congress has passed many laws which secure greater rights for'the people and IMure that honesty in business upon which alone permanent - prosperity' is butlded. Many oft these 4av», such as. the law establishing the Department of Commerce and Labor, the pure food law, the meat g? jmguentre a«d tlngtirsasUitfly salutary; in their good eifeete for; .all thp people. President Mobsevcrfsi feuieM and impartial enforce-' Aent of .law, .regardless of.the wealth-and power of tUe laW-breaSer, has secured hpt only greater olrservance of and respect for taw than over, before,, but. also bns> gulck-' oned thO-moftU sehse of-the nation. Hfs'■MafcropMn ending the wax, between Russia and Japan 'is one of the proudest achievement in the history of American’ jtatpswawMm His policy of strengthening the frie«dsblp between our oWn coun.trr amt tap republics.A>f South. America ,14 far-reaching and profound Ip Its good, effect npoft otir coftmierce, and iirvaluable aid toward maintaining peace throughout the World. The' dispatch of bur fleet to the ■ Paclflic hah,cemented the friendship of all i South American countries toward us, and increased their respect for Us, as It will i strengthen the. friendship and increase the respect Of every country It visits. The Republicans of Indiana, voicing the opiulpn of the great .majority of the people, and all parties congratulate President Roosevelt on nls administration of the country’s affairs and pledge our continued support. to his policies. • ■ WELFARE OF WAGE EARNERS.

Throughout its whole history the Republican party has been inspired with an Intelligent and enduring interest in the welfare of the wage earners. The Republican party eaihe into being as an advocate of the dignity of labor and in behalf of the cause of free labor. Its cardinal purpose has been the maintenance of the American standard at wages and of living, and sines the days of Abraham Lincoln in state and nation It has enacted laws In the Interest Of labor and the upbuilding of a progressive Industrial system, and the Republican party Is pledged to a progressive program of labor legislation, and now renews that pledge to meet the just demands of the working men of the country. We believe in the equal protection of the laws and pledge the party to an Impartial enforcement of the laws In favor of and against ail alike. REVISION OF THE TARIFF. The last convention of the Republican party In the state of Indiana declared in favor of the revision of the tariff whenever such revision would do more good than harm. Protection was never a matter of schedules, and while reaffirming the timehonored doctrine that there snail always be discrimination. In duties that will fully Srotect the wage earner in the United tates. we have never desired a higher rate than would accomplish that purpose, apd have always contemplated revision from time to time as £he ever changing conditions might make wise. We believe that revision would now be beneficial, and to minimise the harmful disturbance that tariff changes necessarily produce, we insist that, revision be speedily done. We - therefore favor the catling of an extra session early in Npvember. IMB, to make such revision, and recommend that congress .tpke Immediate steps to secure the proper data , by experts for intelligent rwislpn as advocated by out' senators and representatives from this state; but we also Insist that. In such revision the protective principles shall be maintained ana that maximum aha tnlhIn.utn rafee be impesed so that our export trade ean imply be protected and foreign L digcr|mlnation» against us be" preVehtSdCHILD SLAVERY DEPLOYED. - The laws of Indiana controlling the employment of children are universally recognlced as just, salutary and humane. They wwe passed .!»«■ 4. Republican legislature, and are beyond criticism. In great sections of the country a system of actual slavery ,of children exists, revolting to the human mind. Every power of mi of th®, eoontry- are Its chief wealth add Its hope,..and wq r .4emand that congress use ell-its powers to end chlld labor throughout ti»e entlfe natlph, , REPUBLICAN LEGISLATION IN- INDI- . ' AN A- ■ . » »•’ r . v • The Republican party for twelve yean has been Intrusted by Increasing majorities With tbe.epVro administration and coptsol of the public affairs of bur state- During . thii period the ' execdUse and judicial departments have enforced the lawg jtutly and Impartially, while the legislative fleB»>n?'|nipqrtant measures at the wi.lj and rpr the good of thh people. :Of these wb mAtldb; f ■ ■-1 a .snssssftM • I.™ ■ • 8. Coqnty and tqwpehlp reform laws. ,6. The., depository igw .for all public funds. . Ti Urws turning sU Xms Into the treasury and paying salaries only to public officers. 8. Creating and regulating trust companies. 9. Regulating Insurance companies. 10. Pure food and drug laws. IL Anti-trust and monopoly laws. 12. Laws securing nonpartisan m-nage-an<l aAS Mortgage exemption .laws. «... , £4. the people in their several. localities power to prevent the sale of u .■ , REMONSTRANCE AND COUNTY LOCAL • T OPTION. ' The Nlthetsoa la* as" originally enacted was the work of a Republican legislature and the Moore amendment thereto was recommended by a Republican general assembly. , By this legislation the' people of every township ana of every city ward In the state have been given the opportunity to say for them solve" whether the rdtall liquor traffic shall be permitted In their respective conrffiunltlds. Roth the original statute and the amendment thereto nave been construed and sustained by the supreme judicial tribunal of the staAe, and h%ve now a well-understood and accepted meaning. Thg. extent to which the people have made use of them Is Indicated by the fact that arnde the enactment of the Moore amendment the saloon has been excluded from many communities of the state. We favor the preservation of these statM*s, without impairment, In letter or by isapilcatlon, and their relnforcenHht where nerossary, and In addition and supplementary thereto we favor the enactment of a county l.yal option-law extending to the people* of the respective' couhtlM Of the. State thg right to egefode the aajooa therefrom by vote at a special election. rAJRBANKH Fofl PRESIDENT. The Republicans of Indians present to Um RtpubllcaiM. of thg nation, and la th«

His character, public service and ability are such as to deserve the thoughtful consideration of the convention. , - He believes In the prlndples of the party, Its present purposes. He has long been identified with Its work, and has for years lie it wise liberate and sounds He possesses a steadfast purpose, and conservative courage. His heart is kind; his sympathies, sincere and wise; his dignity modest, but real; his sense of justness exact,, equal and abiding. His private-life is pure; his bouse life ideal; his public Hf.e unblemished. - F-or these reasons ne Instruct the dele-gates-at-large elected by this convention, and the district delegates heretofore elected, to present bis name to the national convention, and spare no effort to secure his nomination as the Republican choice for the next president.

JAMES E. WATSON.