The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-20

While the work of the day has not been compiled, each worker heard from has encouraging news for the Hit boom.
 Fairbanlxs shouid Speak.
 Delegates generally express the view that Senator Fairbanks should indi- cate his desires one way or the other In the absence of this indication, and with positive assurance that Illinois is serious in the Hit candidacy, many State delegations seem willing to march under the Hit. banner Another meeting of the Illinois dele gation is scheduled for tomorrow when the chairmanship question will be settled. Both Senator Cullom and Governor Yates are aspirants for this honor
 Several personal representatives of the President who arrived today, Ie an emphatic declaration that he has been steadfast in his determination U t express no preference regarding the selection of his running mate. Both Senator Lodge add Secretary Root sad 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 Mir Fairbanks would be acceptable to MT. Roosevelt, but they are not willing that the Presi- dents name should be dragged in to assist the Indiana Senator's nomina- ton. U
 Through an envoy, Northwest dele gates who called on the President sev- eral days ago and in their behalf ex- pressed 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.
 Iowa Is Undecided.
 Senator Allison said tonight that the Iowa delegation had not as yet dis- cussed the question of the Vice Presi- dency, but that they would hold a meeting to decide on what action ti4ey will take. He would not state his own choice Senator Kean, of New Jersey, however, was outspoken In ms support of Fairbanks
 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 point and the impression goes to the extent of believing he has indicated his views to his particular friends, and that Senator Lodge has drawn up the SL NHV RASHNASe ha IS generally conceded.
 q have not d word to say about the platform" said the Massachusetts Sem attor as he diyed to the bottom of the most capacious vaiise that ever came to Chicago. T can't say word. he re- peated. as he put things to rights some what in his rooms at tthe Auditorium Hotel mot even on the interesting topic of reciprocity, nor in reply to your question as to whether we shall stand pat. I am simply dumb for the time.
 As to Tariff Revision.
 There is some sentiment favorable to declaration looking to revision, but the stand patters' are holding their. position with tenacity that in- dicates determination to oppose such move. Senator Kean of New ter sey, Is a good example or this class.
 T see no reason for a change in our present policy" he said, and l am very much opposed to any move in that di- rection. My opinion is that we should let conditions alone"
 will there be a pronounceme on reciprocity?' he was asked, but in re- ply the Senator would only express his desire that there should not be. This he did in vigorous language. saying that the let well enough alone policy should prevail. As to the Iowa idea !" he said. speaking of the tariff generally, Iowa herself has already taken care of that"
 Senator Hansborough of North Da- kota, on the other hand; is leading a fight for tariff changes. He is author of a declaration which he circulated freely today calling for such a modi- fcation of the tariff as will meet our changed and changing conditions"
 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, wools and hides.
 Senator Hansboroughs plank in the form in which he will present to the Committee reads:
 We recommend an early readjust- ment of the rates of duty in existing tariff schedules to meet the require ments of changed and changing busi- ness conditions and in the matter of our commercial relations with other 
 As originally drafted, the plank was longer than this but the Senator de- clared that he would reset the resolu- tion in the form quoted.
 The National Manufacturers Associa- tion Is pla annIng to make a strong fight against the insertion in, the platform of any plank calling for or declaring in favor of the adoption of an eight hour day or any declaration against the writ of injunction as applied to labor dis putes.
 Eighteen members of the Association. several of whom belong to the Execu- tive Committee are expected to arrive by tomorrow morning to watch over the interests of the association.
 The Missouri delegation opened head quarters tthis afternoon It was an nounced that Major William Warner of Kansas City, will present the name of Cyrus P. Walbridge of Kansas City, as a candidate for Vice President.
 The Missourians, who have had quite a contest among themselves over the selection of a National Committeeman, have practically adjusted their differ ences and the selection of T. J. Akins is practically conceded. Although the members of the Kentucky delegation had not arrived tonight, John W. Yerkes, Commissioner of Internal Rev enue and one of the delegates from Kentucky, said that while no formal meeting had been held, a majority of them were favorable to the nomina- tion of Senator Fairbanks for Vice. President.
 On every train delegates arrived to- day and tonight the hotel corridors are taking on a convention appearance.
 Quite the most picturesque entry to the city was the Alaskan delegation, half a dozen strong. each man carrying d miniature totem pole on which was mounted big white-necked Alaskan eagle.
 William and Mary's Close.
 Williamsburg. Va. June 1s.-The closing exercises of the 211th session