New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
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Philadelphia, June 1T.-For the first time since
the Republican leaders began TO assemble in
Philadelphia there has to-day been some earnest
work upon the platform, and draft has been
completed which, it is believed. will receive the
approval of the convention. This document was
prepared in part before coming to Philadelphia
by Postmaster General Smith. and it is under
stood it was submitted to the President for his
inspection and approval before Mr.. Smith left
Washington.
Mr.. Smith was in consultation the greater part
of the afternoon with Senator Foraker. who 1t
is understood will be chairman of the Committee
on Resolutions The Senator has himself given
attention to the preparation TO the declaration
of principles and he added considerably to Mr..
Smiths draft.
The instrument so far prepared is of consid-
cradle length. but exceedingly clearcut and en-
phatic in its enunciations 1t begins by calling
attention to the promises that made in the
st. Louis Convention of 1885, and after enumer-
ating them declares that faith has been kept in
almost every instance, as is shown by the stat
utes which the last Congress added to the laws
OF the country. Especial attention is called to
the fact that the platform of 1896 promised that
the country should be put upon the gold stand
ard, and that this pledge has been faithfully
maintained.
the maintenance Of this standard. and the reso-
lutions far prepared make no reference to
bimetallism The resolutions also contain the
usual declaration for a protective tariff.
The Presidents policy with reference to the
Philippines is Endorsed throughout. and his con-
duct Of the war with Spain is upheld in the
strongest terms Of commentator and praise
The Presidents course on the Roer- British en-
tanglement is also Endorsed, and attention is
Had tl,o IL.
United States has been the only Nation to offer
intervention between the warning 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 its accomplishment in the mat
ter of open door in China.
There is no reference to the present critical
condition in China The Shipping Subsidy bill
is indorsed
The legislation toward which attention is es-
pecially directed having been accomplished
in accordance with the party pledges. in addi-
ton to that concerning the finances includes
the Dinghy Tariff law. the annexation of Ha-
wai' and the liberation of Cuba from Spanish
domination. The country is also felictated up
on the acquisition of Porto Rico. The plank on
the Philippines is practically in the language
of the Presidents Message. promising the res
toration Of order and the establishment of au-
thority in the islands and the granting OF local
sovereign government the Filipinos
show that they prepared for it.
On the question of trusts the platform recOg-
nizes the right of capital to combine for indus
trial purposes. but condemns all conspiracies In
restraint Of trade and the limitation of prices.
There will be a declaration for an isthmian
canal, rather than for a canal by the Nicaragua
route specifically. pending the report of the COM
mittee appointed to investigate.
A promise viii be made to redeem the promise
TO establish independence in Cuba as speedily
as practicable and demand Will be made for
punishment for the crimes committed by Ameri-
can officials in Cuba.
Legislation for the restoration of the merchant
marine will be Endorsed.
There is a proposition to at least express the
hope. with reference to China. that that en-
Dire shall not be dismembered. A demand win