The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-21
P!'!!AAAS OF TIE P[A1FORM.
Declaration of Principles In Out
line Draft.
THE DAY IN PHlLADE LPHIA.
Governor Roosevelt's Boom for. vi e.
PRESIDENT Is Mt It's Height Pennsyl.
sAnla Delegates Started the Ball Roll.
/ Ing y Deciding to Vote for Rooseve,t

pa Ia yAOcclOlnS TO Vote for Roosevelt;
kotkomo, Ind, June 19.-For the
nrst time since the republican leaders
began to assemble in Philadelphia
there has been some earnest work
upon the platform, and draft has
speen made which, it is believed, wilt
+ receive the approval of the conyen-
y tlon. The document was prepared in
part before coming to philadelphia by
Postmaster General Smith, and it is
understood that it was submitted to
the president for his inspection and
approval before Mr.. Smith left Wash
ington. Mr. Smith was in consulta-
! zion during the greater part of the aft
ernoon with Senator Foraker, who, it
IS understood, will be chairman of the
committee on resolutions. The senator
has himself given considerable atten-
ton to the preparation of the declara-
ton of principles, and he added con-
siderably to Mr.. Smiths draft. The
instrument, as SO far prepared, is OF
considerable length, but very clear
cut and emphatic in its enunciations.
IT begins by calling attention to the
promises that were made in the st.
Louis convention of 1896, and after
4 enumeratfng them declares that faith
has been kept In almost every in
stance, as is shown by the statutes
which the last congress added to the
laws Of the country. Especial atten-
tion Is called to the fact that the plat
form of 1896 promised that the coun-
try should be put upon the gold stand
ard and that this pledge has been
faithfully maintained. There is clear
and distinct declaration for the main
,tenance OF this standard, and the reso-
buttons, as SO far prepared, make no
reference to bimetallism. The resolu-
tons also contain the usual declara-
ton Tor protective tariff.
The presidents policy with reference
to the Philippines is restored through
out, and his conduct of the war with
Spain is upheld in the strongest terms
OF Recommendation and praise Inc
presidents course on the Boer- British
ENHANCEMENT is also Endorsed, and at
tention Is called to the fact that under
his guidance the United States has
been the only nation to offer interview
ton between the warning nations. The
president also comes in for praise be-
cause Of his attitude in The Hague
peace conference, and the administra-
tion is especially commended for it's
position and Its accomplishment in the
matter Of an open door in China.
There is no reference to the present
critical condition in China. The ship
ping subsidy bill is Endorsed. The
plank on the Philippines is practically
IN the language Of tht presidaes 3 n.es.S
sage, promising the restoration of or
der and the establishing Of authority
in the islands and the granting of To-
cal self government as soon as the Fill
ipinos show that they are prepared for
1t. On the question of trusts the plat
form recognizes the right of capital to
combine for industrial purposes, but
condemns all conspiracies in restraint
of trade and the limitation of prices.
There will be declaration for an 18TH
milan canal rather than for canal via
the Nicaragua route specifically, pend
ing the report of the commission ap-
pointed to investigate. A promise will
be made to redeem the promise to es-
tablish independence in Cuba as speed
lily as practicable, and demand will
be made for the condign punishment
OF crimes committed by American Off
Gals in Cuba. Legislation for the res
toration Of the merchant marine will
be Endorsed.
A boom for Gov. Roosevelt for vice
president commenced to gain Roadway
and is now at its full height. The
Pennsylvania delegates started the
ball rolling by deciding to vote for
Roosevelt California delegates called
at Pennsylvania headquarters and Of
fered to support the keystone state,
and Nebraska, Tennessee, Alabama,
and Arkansas also came to find places
in the Roosevelt column.