The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-18
CARTER HARRISON BEATEN
John P. Hopkins Chairman of
 Central Committee.
In the Platform Adopted There is No Specific Mention of the Kansas City Document.
 The Ticket.

Supreme Court, John l.. Pickering of State Treasurer, George w. Duddieston of Chicago: Superintendent of Public Instruction. Anson l.. Bliss or Hillsboro; Trustees of the State Univer- sity, Dr. Julia Holmes Smith of Chicago. J. A. White of Urbana and s. s. Paxton of Monmouth.
 The foregoing ticket was nominated by the Democratic State Convention this afternoon. and John P. Hopkins was re- elected chairman of the State Central Committee after bitter contest with Carter H. Harrison of Chicago.
 Tho election of Chairman Hopkins pro duced the only fight in the convention. The day was full of clashes between Hop- kins and Harrison. The two men induiged in an acrimonous quarrel in the St. Nich- oIas Hotel during the morning, in which Hopkins bitterly resented criticisms made by Harrison. Later Harrison and his friends succeeded In beating Hopkins In tlse district caucus for State committee man and elected Thomas J. McNally of Chicago in his stead, but in the caucus of the general committee appointed to select the chairman, Hopkins gained a victory, being selected by majority of three.
 A minority report favoring the election of Harrison was made and the fight was carried to the floor of the convention. The struggle produced wild excitement.
 Became Personal.
 The delegates at times were frantic and criticisms highly personal in their nature were frequently exchanged but the ma jority report seating Hopkins was passed by a vote of S62 to 307.
 In the contests for State Treasurer and Clerk of the Supreme Court. George w. of Chicago-and John l.. Pick ering of Springfield were nominated on the first ballot. The other nominees were chosen by exclamation.
 The Committee on Resolutions had a long and stormy session before their re- port was finally adopted. They were so long at their task that all the nomina- tions had been made and half the dele gates had left the hall when the report was read and adopted.
 The principal fight was over the first blanks in the platform. As originally drafted this read:
 "The Democrats of Illinois in State Con- vention declare their adherence to the principles of the Democratic Party as laid down in the Declaration of and the Constitution of the United States. affirmed at our last na- tional convention"
 This was considered by the opponents of oltcT dS u lOO SpetllC utCldTdbOu HI lo- vor of the Kansas City platform, and. headed by John C. Richberg and Adolph Kraus of Chicago. they fought 1t. For three hours the debate went on and the plank was amended to read:
 ''All Fundamental principles of the Dem- ocratic Party. etc. repeatedly Affirmed by past Democratic conventions.
 No effort was made to bring in the name of w. J. Bryan. The platform as adopted reads in substance as follows:
 The Democrats of Illinois, in State co convention. declare their adherence to all the fundamental principles of the Demo- cratic party as laid down in the declara- ton of independence and the Constitu- ton of the United States. and repeatedly affirmed at past Democratic conventions. particularly noteworthy among which at this time is the doctrine of equal rights Ter all and special privileges for none. and do hereby appeal to their fellow citizens of every former political con lection to unite with them in the pa- .riotic duty of giving this ideal living force and practical application in the affairs of the Republic"
 The platform then condemns trusts; insists upon a right enforcement of the present antitrust laws and favors such farther legislation, both Federal and State. as nay be necessary to prevent such combinations It dcnounces the Republican tariff as prolific mother of trusts, and demands thorough revision of the tariff and the abolition of all spe- ,ial privileges. demanding that every product of tariff protected. competition trust be placed on the free ist."
 The platform continues:
 Svstem of Colonization
 "We are opposed to the British sys. em of colonization. by means of which powerful selfish interests are enabled to ,mploy the resources of the people to ,nslave inferior races and to enrich them- elves We are in favor of true Ameri- ,an expansion, such as under Demo- ,ratic control has been achieved in the ,ast and ny means or which vast ter itories have been dedicated forever to quality and freedom. We. therefore, de- lounce the various measures adopted by he Republicans for the government of he Philippines as monopolistic and auto ratio and dangerous to liberty at home s well as liberty abroad"
 The ship subsidy bill passed by the Republican Senate" Is denounced as "one | f the boldest and most fragrant at- | empts which has yet been made to grant | ,ublic moneys in aid of private business |
 
 
 Liberal pensions for all deserving sol iers and sailors and their dependent | widows and orphans are favored.
 Regarding the Philippines, the plat" orm says:
 eve believe that the American Govern nent should at once announce to the TfIipinos that it is not our policy to per nanentIy retain their country, but as oon as hostlitics shall cease and sta-' le government bc established. the United tates will recognize the independence the Philippines islands, as was done I the case of Cuba The movement to compel all persons nd corporations tn pay their just pro- ortion of the taxes Is endorsed. Con ratula tions are extended to the newly stahished republic of Cuba.
 Tn conclusion. the platform expresses eep regret at the murder of President | ic Kinley; condemns anarchy; deplores | he death of John P. Altgeld and com lends the Democratic representatives |