New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-23
MAKING THE PLATFOR NJ.
Opinions of the Leaders on the
Document.
ny TELEGRAPH TO The TRIBUNE

ny TELEGRAPH The TRIBUNE.
Chicago. June 22-The meeting OF the sub
committee on resolutions. which lasted far into
the night last night, was remarkable from sew
eraI standpoints. One Of the notable features
was the fact that the radical, tariff revision,
sentiment came from the East. and the extreme
stand pat sentiment from the Far West. Sen
ator Lodge. chairman. with the assistance Of
Senators Beveridge and GaIlinger and others.
had hard work 10 save the reciprocity plans
which the Western contingent desired TO reject
entirely.
Senator Nelson was the only member who
fought determinedIy for early revision. Repre-
sentative Dalzeu and Senator Hansbrough
joined forces IN favor OF a declaration for re
adjustment with a view TO broadening trade re-
lacions with other countries. as a substitute for
any reciprocity declaration. The Westerners
from Norm Dakota 70 the Pacific Coast were
opposed 10 reciprocity. though Senator Hans
brough proposed his resolution providing FOR
early readjustment and was largely instru-
mental in securing reference TO readjustmenJ-
The platform as reported 10 the full commit
tee, as well as the original Lodge draft.
tanned no reference 70 Chinese exclusion. but
when the full committee met this morning
Senator Carter of Montana proposed a radical
exclusion plank. His resolution met with con-
siderable opposition, and was finally shorn OF its
Objectionable features and inserted Mr.. Carter
maintained that TO avoid all reference 10 Chi
rese exclusion would endanger several Western
States while those who posted said that
the insertion OF such a clause would hamper the
Efforts OF the State Department. which Is now
engaged in negotiating new treaty with China
Senator Carter also attempted 10 secure the
Insertion Of clause providing for a moGidca-
ton q the interstate commerce law in the light
OF experience and the decisions OF the court for
the benefit Of shippers The resolution. which
was not well digested.' was laid the table
a remarkable feature in connection with the
publication Of the platform was the breaking of
faith by one Of the three press assocla tons
Copies Of the platform were placed with repre-
sentatives Of the associations in confidence. with
instructions 10 release them only after the read
ing n the convention had been concluded. Soon
thereafter representative Of one OF the
sociations came 20 the chairman with lnforma-
ton that the pronoUnceruent was going into
Wall Street over ticker. He was then author
lied 10 release the document to his papers.
Shortly afterward the representative OF another
association came 10 the officers Of the conven-
ton IN deep trouble, saying that his rival was
permitting the platform TO be published. He,
also was told TO release IL The third associa-
ton did not make its appearance or lodge any
protest.
everywhere commended. II the Hrst Ut
terance from the platform which heard In
every part OF the Coliseum. in which there Is
an entire absence OF acoustic properties The
Massachusetts statesman's clear voice ana per
feet euuucation served TO carry his words 70
all parts OF the hall and the result was COM
plete silence, careful attention even from the
most remote galleries and enthusiastic ap-
plause when ne conclud
Senator Fairbanks said tonight:
regard the platform as admirable document;
principles OF the Republican party without exag-
= and believe II viii prove Of great assistance
to the men who will win the battle OF the votes.
Senator Deliver Of Iowa said:
II is a fair presentation OF the position OF the
Justly representing the sentiment OF the party.
Asked II The plank would prove acceptable to
both factions IN Iowa. the senator replied that
there did not exist two factions in the RepubIi-
can party Of Iowa
we are all together under the broad prtn-
ciple OF protection" he continued. There is
more or less academic discussion on the precise
phraseology OF our platforms. but no actual diff
ference as TO policy. I venture TO predict that
there VIII be no criticism OF the tariff plank in
any quarter"
Governor Murphy OF New-Jersey said.
The platform Is superb. 7 have no criticism ex-
cept possibly as its length. but take it ali In
al Il Is admirable
Senator Nelson. OF Minnesota, said.
am satisfied I would have preferred 20 have
little broader expression Tor REIMBURSEMENT OF the
schedules but there IS always diversity or opln-
ion IN the party-which shows that It's members
think. On the other hand We always get together,
which Is strength. Yes. / believe my people
will entirely reasonable and appreciate that the
tariff plank is neither extremely stand pat nor
extremely radical
Senator AIlea Of Delaware, said.
The platform is all that could be desired The
tariff plank l regard perfect; The Republican
party 'is too reasonable 20 hold that any set OF
tariff schedules is immutsble, and always stands
ready to readjust them when the conditions war
rant
Ex-Secretary Root said.
The platform is a splendid presentation OF Re
publican ideas and doctrines and, therefore, SAFE
and conseryattvs guide for the rank ana ME 10
follow.
Representative Payne, OF New-Yorl, chairman
OF he wavs and Means Committee. said:
The pla-foru leaves the tariff question open, just
as In has been IN the past. everybody KNOWS or
course that business stagnatlon would accompany
am ravisjon Of the tariff. TO-day's platform dec
Iarsrior means that, when the time comes the
sultant benefits will outweigh the evils that must
necesssriIv attend revision of the tariff Then
the tariff will be revised
Governor Odsll said:
The nlatforn is an admirable document. 1t
,itss S,,Il The accomplishments of the and