The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-21

menuaFE 3. FCounter-cnarBeS ok us
loyal 20 the party will be brought
ga =. the so-called black and tan
de- .S4tion.
Sc Alabama delegation will seek
the introduction into the platform of
a resolution pIedging the party to the
enactment of such legislation as shall
secure to all citizens of the republic
complete liberty and exact equality"
The preamble to the resolution which
was introduced by H. V. Cashin. states
that while a number of the Southern
States have enacted laws apparently
fair to the colored race they are so con-
structed as to operate against them.
The Cashin resolution aims to remedy
this condition.
Another portion of the resolution de-
clares in favor of a more stringent
system of criminal law against peon-
age.
Kentucky for Fairbanks.
The Kentucky delegation held brief
meeting today and decided to postpone
until Wednesday action with regard to
the choice of the delegation for the
Vice -Presidency. The statement was
made by several members that they are
favorable to Fairbanks. George w.
Long was named for member of the
Resolutions Committee and John w.
Yerkes to succeed himself as National
committeeman.
The New Mexico delegation perfected
its organization, naming H. o. Bur-
sum as member of the Committee on
Resolutions and Solomon Luna as Ma
tional Committeeman. The delegation
expressed no preference for ivice-presi-
dent and took no action on the tariff
question.
The New York State delegates in eau
Gus tonight instructed Senator Thomas
Plattf by motion of Governor Odell, to
east it's seventy eight votes for Theo-
dore Roosevelt of New York for Pres
ident and Charles w. Fairbanks of In
diana for Vice President. The meet
ing of the delegation was very harmo-
named Senator Platt as Chairman of
the delegation. and moved that he be
allowed to vact New York's vote as a
unit on all propositions.
William l.. Ward was chosen to be
National Committeeman.
After the New York State delegation
had adjourned with three cheers for the
ticket there came the first enthusiastic
incident of the day. Senator Depew
trying to pass down stairs was inter-
cepted by a crowd of delegates among
whom were many Indiana men. Com
PEELED amidst great cheering and tho
music of a band to speak, Senator De-
pew said;
Depew Makes n Speech.
1--WE of New York have held con-
ventiop which will be ratified tomor-
row and tho next day. We have nom
mated Theodore Roosevelt for Presi-
dent and Charles w. Fairbanks for
vice-President. and they win be en-
dorsed. we have written platform
of principles, and they will be ratified
tomorrow or the next day. We are
people who have received grace and
are absolutely sure of salvation.
daughter Our convention is quiet
simply because a certainty produces no
excitement"
At its meeting the Florida delegation
after electing officers, endorsed Sena-
tor Fairbanks for the Vice Presidency.
J. N. coombs was elected National
Committeeman and w. II. Northup
member of the Committee on Resolu-
lions.
Wisconsin delegates voted at their
caucus to give a complimentary vote
| for former Governor Edward Schofield
| for Vice President. The delegation
looks upon Senator Fairbanks as the
probable nominee. but 1t is not COM
mitted to any candidate.
The Indiana delegation held a meet
ing in Governor Durbin's room to-day
| of Senator Fairbanks was discussed.
After adjournment it was stated that
they were Just where they were before
and were without definite plans.
Attitude Of Indiana.
| At the same time 1t was said that
! the attitude of the delegation was that
Indiana would be pleased to have SEN
ator Fairbanks to receive the nominal
ton. A motion declaring that to be
the sense of the delegation was made,
but Senator Fairbanks said that was
stronger than he desired and the mo-
| ton was withdrawn.
Senator Fairbanks made a speech OF
some length, saying he had not been
| a candidate, was not a candidate now.
that he had been urged to become a
candidate and that he had not chang
ed his position from the time he was
first mentioned for the place
At a meeting of the Illinois dele
CATION to-day Senator Shelby NJ. Gull
lom was elected chairman of the dele
cation over Governor Yates. c. III.
Deere was elected vice President O
the delegation. Graeme Stewart was
| named for member of committee on
credentials; Senator A. ]. Hopkins was
named for committee on resolutions,
and Frank o. Lowden was elected
member of the national committee. Is
| aac ElWood was named on the COM
mittee to notify the President.
The wyoming State delegation per-
| fected it's organization to-day. The
| stand pat policy was endorsed and
while no expression was made as to
| the vice presidential nomination, there
| is a sentiment in favor of Senator
| Fairbanks. Senator Warren was Sc
lected as chairman of the delegation
and c, e. Cossgriff. secretary.