The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
PARKERS MANAGERS CLAIM
MAJORITY in CONVENTION
Miles Boom Proves Futile
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would be fatal 10 the party, as he was
a Democrat and would not control
the entire party vote. Those opposed
to him will fight the nomination to
the last ditch.
The resolutions committee was in
session from early in the afternoon
until a late hour tonight without
coming to a final agreement.
The convention opened to-day in
Tomblinson Hall with 2OOo delegates.
alternates and visitors present. The
hall was decorated with the national
colors. over the platform was hung
pictures Of Abraham Lincoln, Clinton
b. Fiske and Frances Willard. Around
the hall were pictures of Hale John
son, Samuel B. Peterson, Sheriff OF
Cumberland County, Maine, who gained
a high place in the estimation Of the
PrOhibitionists by his vigorous enforce
ment Of the law.
The convention was called to order
ty National Chairman Oliver w. Stew
art of Chicago. In presenting the Rev.
George w. Peake of Sandusky, Ohio, TO
make the opening prayer, he said:
There is one convention where the
opening prayer is not a mock for
mality, and it is now about to be
opened"
w. S. Doan Of Indianapolis next well
coined the delegates on behalf of the
Prohibitionists of Indiana. When he
mentioned the name of General Miles
there was burst of applause.
Noffny,o1 f,-,,, - a of
reply said the convention just assem-
bled was (ae only one that had real
issue TO pi4sent TO the American peo-
nle. He then presented Homer L.
castle of Pittsburg, temporary chair
man Of the convention.
At the opening of the afternoon ses-
sion Temp rary Chairman Castle asked
all women sitting as delegates to re-
move their hats. DR.. J. G.. Mead
offered prayer. Several kilograms and
messages were read. A resolution
offered by NJ. B. Palmer Of Missouri ac-
cepting the invitation extended by
President Francis to visit the st. Louis
Exr osition was adopted.
The report Of the committee on cre-
dentials Vas followed by the report
Of the committee on permanent or
ganization, both Of which were adopt
ed A. G. Wolfenbarger of Lincoln,
Neb., was selected for permanent chair
man and W. B. Colderwood of Mime
apolis for permanent secretary. AS
Wolfenbarger was introduced and ad-
vanced to the platform there was a
demonstration, led by the Nebraska
delegation.
Il hope the resolutions committee, -
said he, will adopt a platform broad
enough, but not too broad. When the
party narrowed it's platform to one
plank put my feet closer together and
stood upon it, but l murmured, as did
many of us.
j IT am not afraid of this convention
being stampeded to or from any man
If it is right that this convention
choose the grand old Indian fighter
(prolonged applause and cheers) who
was turned aside by the hero of San
Juan Hill with a sneer. although nc
mark stood against him, well and good
If we do not choose to do that, we need
not confine ourselves to military men.
AT the opening of the evening ses-
sion several singers were heard, one
song advocating putting General
Miles in the White House, and this
brought an enthusiastic demonstra-
ton. About one-third of the delegates
stood and cheered, waving flags and
hats for several minutes.
Part of the platform agreed upon by
the general committee includes six
planks on the liquor question. Imper-
ialism is touched upon by a plank
guaranteeing to all persons under the
American flag the rights given by the
constitution. Other planks pledge re-
form in the divorce laws and the ex-
termination of polygamy. Trusts are
not mentioned, but one plank advocates
protection of the welfare of the people
by rigid application. Of jlstice to al
combinations of capital and labor.
The California members Of the new
national committee are A. B. Taintor
and Fred w. Wheeler.