The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-20

an emphatic declaration that the Presi-
dent was positive in his determination
to express no preference regarding the
selection of mis- running mate. Both
Senator Lodge and Secretary Root said
this to all the delegates who approach
ed them on the subject.
Speaking for themselves the close
friends of the President say they do not
doubt that Mr.. Fairbanks would be ac-
ceptable to Mr.. Roosevelt. but they are
not willing that the Presidents name
should be dra gged in to assist the In
diana Senator's nomination.
Although an envoy from several Far
Northwest delegations called on the
President several days ago and in their
behalf expressed a wish to support the
man whom the President preferred. the
President has sent word that while he
appreciates the compliment, he will
leave this entirely to the convention.
An effort is being made by Senator
Fairbanks more enthusiastic support
ers to have an Alabama delegate nomi-
nate him.
Senator Allison said tonight that the
Iowa delegation had not as yet discuss
ed the question of the vice presidency,
but that they would hold meeting to-
morrow to decide on what action they
will take.
The mass of delegates apparently are
giving comparatively little attention to
the platform. The prevailing opinion
is that the wishes of the President
should be largely consulted ON that part
and the impression goes to the extent of
believing that he has indicated his
views to his particular friends. That
Senator Lodge has drawn up the prin-
cipal resolutions of the platform is gem
orally conceded. and all doubt as to
whether he would be chairman of the
Committee on Resolutions has been dis
PEELED by the notification Acting Chair
man Payne has given the Senator that
he will be recognized to make the mo-
tion for the appointment of the plat
form committee.
Il have not a word to say about the
platform" said the Massachusetts Sen
ator, as he dived to the bottom of the
most capacious valise that ever came to
Chicago. Cant say a word, not even
on the interesting topic of reciprocity
nor in reply to your question is to
whether we shall stand pat"
"Standing Patters" Standing Pat.
There is some sentiment favorable
to a declaration looking to revision,
but the "stand patters" are holding
their position with a tenacity that in
dicates determination to oppose such
a move. Senator Kean of New Jersey
is a good example of this class.
ST see no reason for change in our
present policy" he said. 81 am very
much opposed to any move in that di-
rection. My opinion is that we should
let conditions alone"
"Will there be a announcement on
reciprocity?" he was asked; but in
reply the Senator would express only
his desire that there should not be.
This he did in vigorous language, say
ing that the et-well-enough-alon pol
icy should also prevail in that direc-
ton LAS to the Iowa idea " he said,
iowa herself has already taken care
of that"
Senator Hansbrough of North Da-
kota, on the other hand, is leading a
fight for tariff changes. He is the au-
thor of a declaratinng which he circu-
lated freely to-day, calling for "such
a modification in the tariff as will
meet our changed and changing condi-
tions."
Delegates from the trans Missouri
section are generally opposed to any
declaration for reciprocity, because of
the effect of the statutory adoption of
such policy on fruits, wines, wool and
hides.
HansbrOuEh's Plank.
Senator Hansbrough's plank. in the
form in which he will present II to
the committee, reads as follows:
I'VE recommend an early readjust-
ment of the rates of duty in existing
tariff schedules to the requirements of
changed and changing business condi-
tions. and in the matter of our COM
mercial relations with other countries"
The National Manufacturers Asso-
citation is planning to make a strong
fight against the insertion in the plat
form of any plank calling for, or de-
cFaring in favor of, the adoption of an
eight-hour day or any declaration
against the writ of injunction as APP
piled to labor disputes.
The Missouri delegation, which open
ed headquarters to-day, announced
that Maj. William Warner, of Kan
Continued on Fifth Page.