The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1900-06-22
laugh. T desire to be governor OF

laugh. II desire to be governor OF
New York again, and l do not desire
to be nominated for vice-president OF
the United States"
Hanna Is silent.
The fact that Hanna keeps saying
that it it is an open game, and that
he is not dictating or favoring any par
ticular car lidate, does not alter their
feelings. They see that everybody
hangs on Hanna's words, and they
firmly believe that he has simply been
biding his time, and has intended from
the beginning to name the winner, and
not to tell them who is his choice un-
til the last hour.
In the absence of other interests, all
the old grudges have come to the sur
face, and the only really eager people
on the ground are those who have an
ak out for "the old man." One good
kick at Hanna is what they would all
like to take-and what it appears they
are going to take.
Some Earlier Dispatches.
Philadelphia, Pa, June 19.-For the
first time since the republican leaders
began to assemble in Philadelphia
there has been some earnest work
upon the platform, and a draft has
been made which, it is believed, will
receive the approval of the conven-
ton. The document was prepared in
part before coming to Philadelphia by
stmaster-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-
ton during the greater part of the aft
ernoon with Senator Foraker, who, 1t
is understood, will be chairman of the
committee on resolutions. The senator
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.
1t begins by calling attention to the
promises that were made in the st.
Louis convention of 1896, and after
enumerating 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 a clear
and distinct declaration for the main
tenance of this standard, and the reso-
lutions, as so far prepared, make no
reference to bimetallism. The resolu-
tons also contain the usual declara-
tion for a 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 commendation and praise. The
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 interven-
ton between the warning nations. The
president also comes in for praise be-.
cause of his attitude in The Hague
peace conference, and TIE administra-
ton is especially commended for its
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 the presidents mes
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
it. On the question of trusts the plat
form recognizes the right of capital to
combine for industrial purposes, but
condemns all conspiracieg 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.
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