The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 21, 1904, Page 2

w THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 1904.° “STAND PAT” POLICY HAS LARGE MAJORITY OF THE DELEGATES TO PARTY'S NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATES SPEND BUSY DAY LAYING PLANS FOR ACTION IN CONVENTION 4 Revisionists Make Will Be the R Slight Concession. CHICAGO, June —The men who are to examine ghe platform, which has been in the possession of Senator 1 veral days, have been se- various State delega- here is practically no doubt claration for protection will : and that there will be but tariff revisionists. A pledee changes in schedules are necessary is intended who inte agh against tended red by the but the t to anticipate ANTI-POLYGAMY PLANK. Some interest was dispiayved during s x ration of an in the piat- to thelr Mexico which has and is pending in viding for the vis- and New as Cklahoma ek y want - 1 b yme rule idea in the appointments in Ter- . NO CONTESTS PENDING. Convention Del Are Ennuied by the Lack of Excitement. J —With the time of State a few vention programm > opening of the 1 Convention h: ever known as the lar gatherings. Sena- ADVERTISEMENTS. Miss Rose Hennessy, well known as a poetess and elocu- tionist, of Lexington, Ky., fells how she was cured of uterine inflammation and ovaritis by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound. “ DeAR Mzs. Pixgaaw : —For I enjoyed the best of health and t! ht that Iwould alwaysdo so. I attended parties and receptions thinly clad, and would be suddenly chilled, but I did pot think of the results. I caught a bad cold eighteen months ago while menstruating, and this caused inflam- mation of the womb and congested ovaries. Isuffered excruciating pains and kept worse. My attention was uf) to your Vegetabie Com- pound and the wonderful cures it had performed, and I made up my mind to try it for two monthe and see what it would do for me. Within one month I felt much better, and at the close of the second I was entirely well. “I have .dvi-ed‘z :buelr of lady friends to express '.be{nu!m as w'e.;l satisfied with the results as 1 was.” — Miss Rose NomA Bnnxun 410 8. Broadway, Lexing- ton, Kv. — 85000 forfelt if original of abobe let- L7 proving genuineness cannot be produced. Little Headway .and ecipients of but | tors and Representatives in Congress | | were as thick on the Streets and in the | hotel lobbies as in the national capitol | when a particularly uneventful or dry | debate is in progress in Congress. Fig- ures prominent in the political strife of former national conventions were | everywhere. They mingled with dele- | sates and others not on the Inside, talking of anything which promised even momentary interest. When the leaders reached Chicago a few days ago they found nothing for | ther to do. The programme for the | ntion was mapped out weeks ago | d there was a full realization that it | was unalterable The by rincipal diversions were offered caucuses of the Iowa, Illinois ashington delegations. Governor nins presented to the Hawkeye gation the “lowa idea” in an en- tirely new dr It was in the form of a set plank setting forth the idea of the declaration for reciprocity and the reduction of tariff schedules. It was rejected by the delegation and this sounded its death knell so far as the présent convention is concerned. In the Illinois caucus the contest was r<the chairmanship of the delegation. Senator Cullom was opposed by the Yates faction, but won out handily. It is conceded that his defeat would have | prevented his re-election to the Senate. | p fo In the Washington caucus enator | Ankeny was elected national commit- | teeman against the combined opposi- | tion of former Committeeman James M. Ashton and J. S. McMillin, both of k candidates for the position. arly termed the | uzzle” was one of the fea- y. The members of the | ation from the Hoosier State met to determine their course in regard to he boom for Senator Fairbanks for the Presidency. Senator Fairbanks at- 1 the meeting and addressed the He talked for fifteen min- the meeting adjourned and the ation was no wiser concerning his vishes beyond a reiteration of his | statement that he did not desire h State to present his name for the Vice s been popu te Presidency ons of genuine regret at the familiar at similar ight and twelve years every side. Men who ng roles in the art of and platforins, ¥, shrewdness of quali- and persuasiveness entire States or sections of country, are missed in the hotel lobbies and various headquarters. Some of t have figured in Republican conventions for a quarter of a century, bly the late Senator M. S. Quay of Pennsylvania and the late William Sewell of New Jersey. One whose absence is feit more, per- haps, than that of any other man, is the lat nater Hanna, though his debut on the political stage was of more recent dat. Numerous pictures of the late Senator attest to his popularity. But the absence of the great men mentioned does not indicate that the' caste of the play which opens at the Coliseum to-morr has been weal ened. In the sh of the men who have passed away are politicians equally astute, who have had their training at master hands. They may not be so well known in national af- fairs and their names not so effective to conjure with, but they are ready and competent to perform any task that offers. The only difficulty is that the task is not there. Contests worthy of the name are utterly lacking. T fight between the La Follette and talwart” faetions in Wisconsin, the contest between the Addicks and the anti-Addicks faction in Delaware, the “Ii white” and the “black and tan™ factions of SoutherneStates were | disposed of with so much dispatch that the failed to furnish the gossip necessary to an interesting convention. About all that was left to feed the craving delegates for excitement and | to furnish a topic of ~onversation was the question of how long Senator Fair- | banks’ inscrutable silence would con- tinue. —— COMMITTEEMEN NAMED. Prominent Republicans Selected to Direct Party During Campaign. CHICAGO, June 20.—Following is the {mew Republican National Committee, | 80 far as selected, many changes hav- | Ing been made at the meetings of the State delegations to-day. In some | cases selections will not be made until to-morrow: Alaska, John H. Heid. Alabama, Charles H. Scott. Arkansas, Powell Clayton. california, George A. Knight. Connecticut, Charles F. Brooker, | Delaware, J. E. Addicks. District of Columbia, Robert R. Ri- burn. y Florida, J. N. Coombs. fieorxin. Judson W. Lyons. awaii, Alexander G. M. Ro! 1daho, Weldon B, Hepburn. 0 | Illinois, Frank O. Lowden. | Indiana, Harry S. New. | JTowa, Ernest E. Hart. Indian Territory, P. L. Slooper. Kansas, David W. Mulvane, Kentucky, John W. Yerkes, Mbaine, John E. Hill Maryland, Louis E. McComas. Massachusetts, W. Murray Crane. Michigan, John W. Blodgstt. Minnesota, Frank B. Kellogg. Missiseippi, L. B. Mosely. Missouri, Thomas J. Akins. Montana, John B, Waits. Nebraska, Charles H. Merrill. Nevada, P. T. Flanigan. New Hampshire, Frank L. Streeter. New Jersey, Franklin Murphy. New York, W. L. Ward. New Mexico, Solomon Luna, North Dakota, Alexander McKenzie. Ohio, Myron T. Herrick. Oklahoma, . A. Cade. Oregon, Charles H. Carey. Pennsylvania, Bols Penrose. South Dakota, J. M. Green. Tennessee, W. P. Brownlow. i Virginia, G. E. Bowden. Washington, Levi Ankeny. West Virginia, N. B. Scott. Wisconsin, Henry C. Payne. Wyoming, G. E. Sexton. ———— Convention News Continued on Page 3 —_— - Pontan May-Be Arrested. BAKERSFIELD, June 20.—Sheriff Kelly has been notified from San Jose that 2 man supposed to be Alexander Pontan, alleged murderer of J. J. Val- entine, is under arrest there, l | gation was that Indiana | pleased to have S | WALLIAN AOowARD s Indiana’s - Delegation Would Indorse Fairbanks. CHICAGO, June 20.—The Indiana delegation held a meeting in Governor Durban’s room to-day, when the Vice Presidential nomination of Senator Fairbanks was discussed. After ad- journment it was stated that they were just where they were before, without definite plans. At the same time, it was said that the attitude of the dele- would be ator Fairbanks re- A motion de- S, ceive the nomination. claring this to be the sense of the delegation was made, but Senator Fairbanks said that was more than he sired, and the motion was Wwith- drawn. Members of the delegation differed as to the position the State should take, in view of this development, but individually several said they would like to have the Senator nominated, and the State would appreciate the honor of Senator Fairbanks’ nomina- tion. Senator Fairbanks made a speech of 1gth, saying that he had not candidate and was 3 that he had been urged to be; i >, and that he had not ion from the time he changed his pos was first mentioned for the place. He would not be put in the attitude of seeking the plac Members of the delegation said that the Senator would accept, but it was not the intention of Indiana to present his name to the convention. At the meetings of the New Hamp- shire,” Texas and Delaware delegations to-day Senator Fairbanks was indorsed for the Vice Presidency. While no formal action was taken by the Utah delegation on the ques- tion, the members will oppose any in- sertion or reference to the Mormon question in the platform. “LILY WHITE” DELEGATION. campaign ha; A vigorous been in- augurated by the unceated “lily white” | delegation from Louls a to have the committee on credentials of the con- ventipn reverse the action of the | National Committee. The Alabama delegation will seek the introduc- | tion into the platform of a resolu- tion pledging the party to the enact- ment of such legislation “as shall se- cure to all citizens of the republic complete liberty and exact equality,” also declaring in favor of a more strin- gent enforcement of criminal law against peonage. Representative Richard Bartholdt of Missouri, who was selected by the in- ational arbitration group in Con- ss to represent it at th nvention, has arrived and deavor to insert in platform a plank favoring internation- al arbitration. After a protracted caucus to-night, during which much feeling was engen- will en- dered, Senator Levi Ankeny was elect- ed National Committeeman from ‘Washington by the delegates from that State over James M. Ashton and John McMillin. That question havihg | been settled, vigorous discussion ensued | over a proposition to seat George W. Dilling of Kings County, one of the al- ternates. He was finally given a cer- ! tificate after it had been shown that Erastus Brainer, the regular delegate, and F. C. Harper, the other alternate from Kings County, would not be present. The delegation adopted a strong resolution instructing the mem- rs of the committee on platform to strive vigorously for a plank favoring the enlargement and advancement of the American merchant marine. The Kentucky elegation held a meeting to-day and decided to post- pone until Wednesday action with re- gard to the choice of the delegation for the Viee Presidency. ge state- ment, however, was made several of the delegates that with one excep- tion they are favorable to Mr. Fair- banks. Fairbanks for Vice President will re- jceive the solid vote of Washington. This announcement Senator Ankeny. HAS NO PREFERENCE. The delegation frem New Mexico or- ganized to-day, but expressed no pref- erence for a Vice, Presidential nominee and took no action on the tariff ques- tion. At a meeting of the West Virginia delegation Senator Elkins was indorsed for Vice President, while Fairbanks was declared to be the delegation's second choice. At a meeting of the North Dakota delegation theré was discussion of the question of tariff reform, based on Senator Hansbrough’s resolution, but the decision was reached by a majority vote to support the policy of anti-re- vision. The prevailing obinion was fa- vorable to a declaration on the lines that were followed four years ago. By general consent Senator Hansbrough was placed on the committee on resolu- tions and no objection will be made to his offering the resolytion. Fairbanks and “stand pat” is the po- sition of the South Dakota delegation. The Hawalian and Porto Rican del- was made by — not a candi, | National | the Republican | | | | | \ | | | Ay I {Utah Wants No Mor- !‘ mon Plank in | Platform. LEADERS PROMIN ol egations have agreed to get together in an efiort to secure the insertion of a | plank in the platform favorable to a duty on coffee. : | The anti-Addicks delegation from | Delaware has determined to carry 1ts| fight for seats in the convention to the | ! committee on credentials. The delega- | tion mct to-day, elected Senator L. H. | Ball chairman and made a slate for the -arious positions. Rhode Island's delegation has not yet committed itseif on the Vice Presi- ER | | dential nomination, but inclines to Mr. | Hitt. In the event that Massachusetts goes for Fairbanks Rhode Island will | probably follow suit. At its meeting the Florida delegation ndorsed Senator Fairbanks for the Vice Presidenc The Maine delegation voted unani- their vate for Fairbanks for Vice President | WISCONSIN QUARREL. “stalwart” faction in the Wis- | ‘The consin fight are showing alarm to-night at an entirely new phase of the situa- tion. They Governor La Follette and lieutenants have spent the day in| | a vain search for a single member of the credentials committee who will | shoulder the tas of making a minority report in case the majority | favors the “stalwarts.” This failure | has discouraged the La Follette fac- tion, . it is renorted, to the extent of abandoning the contest even before the committee. Should this be done they could go before the Wisconsin voters with the claim of unfair treatment and | a8 having béen denied a hearing at the hands of the committee. It will be much, more desirable to the ‘stal- warts” to have the La Follette griev- ance thoroughly aired in the conven- tion and then voted down than to have their case settled by default. This phase of the situation is to be the sub- Ject of a conference among the “‘stal- warts,” and it may not be improbable that a member of the credentials com- mittee may be found who will volun- teer-to make a minority report on the case to the convention G s i INDIANAPORIS 1S CHOSEN. League of Republican Clubs Will Meet in October. CHICAGO, June 20.—The executive committee of the League of Republican Clubs met to-day and decided to have the next meeting of the league in In- | dianapolis on October § and 6. The |folluwing message from President Roosevelt was read: “Say to the boys of the National League in Chicago that it is just such unselfish and aggressive work as they are doing for the party throughout the country that appeals most strongly to| me; it is the kind of work that makes for good in the party and in the na- tion. I want to be remembered most cordially to league workers.” A ITS WORK IS DONE. Ola National Committee Holds Its Final Meeting. CHICAGO, June 20.—The present na- tional committee met to-day for the last time and finished the few details left for its consideration. No national committee meetings will be held until the new organization is formed at the close of the convention. ‘When the members met to-day, Sen- ator Scott of West Virginia took the chair. Senator McComas of Maryland at once introduced a resolution that Acting Chairman Henry €. Payne be | up and it wa: — Hawaii and Porto Rico Want Duty on Coffee. - the committee would be in existence. He paid 2 high tribute to Payne's abil- ity and party services and moved for the adoption of his resciution. It was adopted by a rising vote and Payne was declared chairman of the com- mittee. On taking the chair, Payne made a short address, thanking the members of the committee for the honor be- | stowed. The question of seating the six del- egates'from the Philippines was taken decided to admit them as delegates, h a total of two votes. Votes of thanks were passed to the people of Chicago for courtesies ren- dered; to the members of cemmittee, which has prepared the hall of the convention, and to Elmer Dover, the cretary of the national commit- tee, for services performed. the local | 5 FOR TAFT. LONG DE Ex ‘ccretary of Navy Favors Ohlo Man for Vice President. CHICAGO, June 20.—John D. Long of Massachusetts, ex-Secretary of the Navy, to-day authorized the press to announce that his candidate for the i Presidency was Willlam H. Taft, Secretary of War, whom he regards as in every way the most avallable and best man. “There can be no question of the strength of Mr. Taft,” said Long. ‘“He | has made his record and the country knows him, and the ticket, ‘Roosevelt and Taft, would, in my opinion, sweep the country. My reasons for favoring Mr. Taft are these: “First, eminent qualifications as a presiding officer; dignity, sound judsg- ment and deliberation are character- istic of the man. g econd, his close and warm friend- ship for the President. He would cer- tainly make an agreeable running mate for Mr. Roosevelt. “Third, the fact that he is splen- didly qualified for the increased re- sponsibility which devolves upon the Vice President in c of an emer- gency, ahd, lastiy—and perhaps I should have said first—the fact that there is a strong sentiment throughout the country trending toward Taft for the Presidency in 1908. “My suggestion of Mr. Taft is every- where being warmly receéived and es- pecially among the Eastern delega- tions the sentiment seems to favor hi for the Vice Presidential nomination.” S T APPEAL FOR HOME RULE. Delegates From Western Territories Opposed to “Carpet-Baggers.” CHICAGO, June 20. — Delegates from Indian Territory, uncertain as to what action will be taken by the con- vention on the subject of statehood, are making an earnest fight for home rule for all Territories, pending their admission to the Union. A joint con- ference of the Oklahoma and Indian Territory delegates may be held, look- ing to co-operation in bringing about a declaration for the admission of these Territories as one State. Prominent Republicans in both Ter- ritories say they have been disappoint- ed so often that they want some reg- ognition assuring better conditions in the Territories, should statehood b= denied. With this endysin view they ask the convention to take a stand in favor of home rule and for the ap- pointment of residgnts of the Terri- tories to the bench of the Territories. —————— PULLS GUxN, MUZZLE FIRST, AND NOW SHE IS DEAD Twelve-Year-Old Girl Is Accidentally Killed at a Picnic Near Fresno. ' FRESNO, June 20.—Twelve-year-old Minnie Gallman of this city, while at a picnic to-day, was killed by the acci- dental discharge of a rifle. She pulled the gun from a buggy and the hammer made chairman for the remaining time | caught on the seat. | to-morrow | people who have received grace and are | because as goes REPUBLICAN PLATFORM WILL BE EMPHATIC IN DECLARING FOR PROTECTIVE TARIFF ROOT'S REFUSAL TO HEAD STATE TICKET IN NEW YORK A HEAVY BLOW TO THE PLATT FACTION Former Secretary of War Upsets Plans_of Senator by Declining to Run for Governor. Special Dispatch to The Call. CHICAGO, June 20.—Elihu Root's positive refusal to be made a candidate for the Republican nomination for | Governor of New York this fall has | (o0 RU0T, WAL I8 1 proved a heavy blow to the Platt fac- Rm.h;d' ‘l'r;mA % H - tion in the State which had counted | gation that the National Repe known “standpatter,” was unanimously chosen as the lowa member of the res- olutions committee. The Cummins resolution, which is the “lowa idea™ up the dele- se of b1 platform upon being able toebring about the | should be tsh com- election of an executive whom GOV- |y ey ace pheseney ernor Odell could not control. Senator |policies of the party. that ug subject Platt has not abandoned the idea of | of tarlff and reciprocity it should dy in forcing Rcot to accept by nomlnming‘ First—A ¢ r and emphat declaration of him regardless of his wishes, but the | the time-proved policy of protection. former Secretary of War has permitted | Second—An gumistakable ition of the no doubt to remain as to his determina- | fact that tariff schedules must be readjusted tion. He did not hesitate to-night to | a7 fCesoRalie FEERs o e declare his attitude. He was informed | t should be m the friends of the report that in his talk with Sen- A ator Platt yesterday he had positively | at at the next session of the pres declined the Governorship. B i “That is true,” he replied. escrve for our p “Is your refusal positive was | imers adequate asked. protection—no_more, I “Yes, It is,” Root said. T e e e Do you care to assign any reason for | tr set o Congre as circumstances may your refusal®” an be 1 ““I1 have been away from my home for ase five years,” Root replied, “and I feel that T ought to be let alon W Y RS IN CAUC | Governor Cummi and Colonel C. NEW YORKERS IN CAUCU | W. French supported the Cummins The New York State delegation in!resolution. Among tiose who spoie caucus to-night instructed Senator |against the resolution was Senator | Thomas C. Platt, by motion of Gov-! Dolliver. ernor Odeil, to cast their votes for —_—————————— Theodore Roosevelt for President and | NAMED IN CAUCUS. Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana for Vice President. The meeting was very harmonious. Governor Odell personally | named Senator Platt as chairman and moved that he cast New York's vote as State Delegations Select Members of the Committee on Resolutions. CHICAGO, June 20.—The committee a unit. When the Governor moved that | on resclutions selected by the State New York instruct for Fairbanks for | delegations at their caucus to-day is Vice President there was a chee made up as follows. All the vacancies former State Senator J. S. Fassett s will not be filled until to-morrow: “l want to say that I think Governor Alabama, Andrew N. Odell's proposition a very sensible one. Ar s, Charles F. We all know Senator Fairbanks and | (. Frank B 8 we all know that he is a capable and Connecticut, Edwin N patriotic man. He will lend strength | Delaware, Caleb R. Layton. to the ticket”” The resolution Was| Fioriqa, W. H. Northrup. unanimously adopted. | Georgia, W. H. Johnson. Prior “to this one of the delegates | j1qano W. Heyburn. had asked that Theodore Roosevelt be | Ininej rt J. Hopk selected as the choice for President and | the chairman putting the motion said: “All"in favor say aye; there are no negatives.” Senator Depew was chosen chairman. Ind 1 | | All of the Brooklyn delegates, inciud-| Maryland, F. ing Lieutenant Governor Woodruff,| Massachusetis, H. Cabot Lodge were absent, but it was understood B. Doughertsh Michigan, w Ison. that they were being dined and lh-‘)“ 2 Mollison. had previously acquiesced in the pro- gramme followed by the delegation. | Missouri, Boyd Dudle W LES S ¥ | Thomas P. Carter. S § X . | b -~ DEPEW MAKES SPEECH. { Frank D. Williams. After the New York State delegation i o had adjourned with three cheers for o iy A the ticket there came the first en-| NCow Jersey, Jonn F. Dryden thusiastic incident of the day. Senator| New York, Edward Lauterbach. Depew, trying to pass.downstairs, was | intercepted by a crowd of delegates, | among whom were many Indiana men. | Compelled, amid great cheering and the music of a band to speak, Senator De-| pew said: | “We of New York have held a con-/ ference which will be ratified to-mor- | row and the next day. We have nom- | inated Theodore Roosevelt for Presi-| North Dakota, H. C. Hansbrough. Ohioe, J. B. F ker. . U. Campbell. nia, John Dalzell. Rhode Island, William L. Hodgeman, South Dakota, L. Finch. Tennessee, Texas, A thal. Utah, G . Sutherland. Virginia, D. L. Greener. dent and Charles W. Fairbanks for| Washington, J. S. Mc Millin. Vice President and they will be in-| West Virginia, George Atkinson. dorsed. We have written a platform | Wisconsin, John C. Spooner. of principles and they will be ratified | g or the next day. We are| Indian Territory New Mexico, H. Oklahoma, R. A. Lowery. Porto Rico, Robert H. Todd. Hawaii, J. K. Kalanianaole. Alaska, J. W. Ivey. absolutely sure of salvation. Our con- vention quiet because a certainty produces no excitement. In conventions when they riot and fight they fear pub- lic opinion. I have never seen more — harmony than that at the New York | Orators Will Be Given a Chance. meeting to-night. That is xmporm::: CHICAGO, June 20.—Arrangements New York 0 g0es the |, ;jated by the Republican National | Committee and perfected by the local committee on arrangements provide for an overflow of Republidan oratory during the convention at evening meet- ings Tuesday and Wednesday in the Auditorium. Those who have accepted the invitation of the committee to speak at these meetings are Séeretary Shaw, Senator Lodge, Senator Depew, Senator Dolliver, ex-Senator Wolcott | | | i nation.” “JOWA IDEA” TABLED. Governor Will Advocate It, However, on Floor of the Convention. CHICAGO, June 20.—The “Iowa idea™ was emphatically laid on the table to- day by the Iowa delegation. It is un- derstood that Governor Cummins will advocate it on the floor of the conven- | gfldnififl‘:’?""'w" & Aduay'Tote’ ' tion, in supporting the Hansbrough | Minnesota. Sl o ;-Ssgévl'.’i,nns for tariff revision and rec- | poyi. gas ranges $16 50, regular After the Towa delegation had organ- | B, 320, s ek, only at S F. Gus ized to-day Governor Cummins took ! - i the floor and explained his “idea,” con- | cisely embedied in a resolution. The| Store at Morgan Hill Is Burned. SAN JOSE, June 20. — The general merchandise store and outbuildings of J. G. Dow, at Morgan Hill, were burned early this morning, as was a cottage adjoining belonging to T. S. Mont- gomery. The loss exceeds $5000. The cause of the fire is unknown. discussion lasted an hour and a half, and the resolutions were laid on the table by an overwhelming vote. The detailed vote was not rcad. Senator Allison, who had been elected | chairman of the delegation, presided. J. W. Blythe of Burlington, a well- ADVERTISEMENTS. taste,” ness during “SOLID, CREAMY FOAM™—An in- fallible indication of body, age and excellence of brewing material. / “PURITY " — Impossible to find in