The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-18
WORK ON THE PLATFORM,
Instrument Drafted and Presents
Republican Policy-tpprovcd by
the President and Lenders

PHILADELPHIA June i7-For the
first time since the Republican leaders
began to assemble in Philadelphia there
has been today some earnest work upon
the platform and a draft has been made
which. 1t Is believed will receive the APP
prevail of the convention. This document
was prepared in part before coming t.
Philadelphia by Postmaster General
Smith. and it is understood that It was
submitted to the president for his inspoc-
ton and approval before Mr.. Smith left
Washington. Mr.. Smith was In conSui.a-
tion during the greater part OF the after
noon with Senator Foraker who 4 Is
understood. will be chairman Of the COM
mittee on resolutions. The senator has
himself given considerable attention To
the preparation OF the declaration Of prin.
ciples and'he added considerably t. Mr..
Smiths draft.
The instrument. as so far prepared is
Of considerable length. but very clear
cut and emphatic In its enunciatons II
begins by calling attention to the prom
Uses that were made in the 81 Louis con
vention Of 1896 and after enumeraiiug
them declares that faith has been kept tn
almost every instance. as is shown by
the statutes which the last congress add
ed to the laws OF the country. Especial
attention is called to the fact that the
platform Of 1895 promised that the com
try should he put on gold standard basis
and that this pledge has been faithfully
maintained. There is clear and distinct
declaration for the maintenance OF mis-
standard and the resolutions. as so far
prepared. make no reference 10 hinictal-
lism. The resolutions also contaia the
usual declaration for protective tariff
The presidents policy with reference
10 the Philippines is Endorsed through
out and his conduct OF the war with
AztA a.
OF commendation and praise The presi-
dents course on the Roer-British en-
tanglement Is also Endorsed and atten-
tion Is called 10 the fact that under his
guidance this has been the only nation
10 offer intervention between the war
ring nations The president also comes
In for praise because Of his attitude in
The Hague peace conference. and the
administration is especially commended
for its position and it's Accomplishment
in the matter of an open door In China.
There is no reference to the present
political conditions In China. The ship
ping subsidy bill Is indorsed.
The legislation toward which atten-
ton Is especially directed as having been
accomplished in accordance with the
party pledges. In addition to that con-
corning the finances. includes the Ding
ley tariff law. the annexation Of Hawaii
and the liberation Of cuba from Spanish
domination. The country is also felci-
tated upon the acquisition of Puerto
Rico The plank on the Philippines IL
practically IN the language Of the presi-
| dents message, promising the restora-
| ton of order and the establishment Of
| authority in the islands and the grant
| ing Of local self-governmert so soon MS
/ the Filipinos show that they are pre-
! pared for A. On the question Of trusts
| the platform recognizes the right NJ cap
| ital TO combine for industrial purposes.
/ hu, condemns all consp.rac;es IN restraint
| Of trade and the limitation Of prices.
There will he declaration for an 18TH
milan canal rather than for a canal via
| the Nicaragua route specifically, pending
the report OF the commission appointed 10
| investigate.
promise will he made 70 redeem the
promise to establish independence in Cuba
and as speedily as practicable. and de-
| mand will he made for the condign pun
ishment of crimes committed by American
| officials In Cuba,
| Legislation for the restoration OF the
merchant marine will be indorsed
There is a proposition TO at least OK
! press the hope with reference to China
| that that empire shall not he dismem-
| bered. demand will he made for the
| protection Of American missionaries and
| other Americans in china
| NJ II. Hanna credited with the au-
| thorship OF the gold standard bill.
wpa in conference with Messrs
/ Smith and Foraker for some time
| today. with reference 70 the I'm
/ anciaI plank % the platform. He is
! especially anxious that this plank should
| he unequivocal in It's language and that
no concessions should he made 20 the sil-
Yer interests. The Representatives from
/ the western states are antaFnnixlng him
somewhat on this subject. but Mr Hanna
expresses confidence that no concession
! will be made