Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-20
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concisely embodied In set of resolu-
tons. Discussion which lasted for an
hour and a half followed. when the reso-
1utions were laid on the table by an over
whelming vote. The details Of the vote
were not recorded.
Senator Allison. who had been elected
chairman of the delegation presided J. W.
Blythe of Burlington, a well-known stand
patter' was unanimously chosen as the
Iowa member of the resolutions committee;
Senator Dolliver was selected to go on the
credentials committee: E. E. Hart will De
again recommended as a member of the ma
tional committee; ]. 1. Henderson OF IN
Gianola will represent the state on COM
mittee permanent organization ana or
der of business: Gov. Cummfns Will be
made an honorary vice president OF the
convention: ex-Representative George Cur
tbs of Clinton was selected by the commit
tee to notify the president OF his nomina-
ton and ]. w. Doxee of Monticello, to no.
tify the vice president. p. E. clark was
elected secretary of the delegation
The Cummins Resolution.
The Cummins resolution. which is the
Iowa idea" up to date. is as follows:
Resolved, That 1t is the sense OF the oei-
egation that the national republican pia.
form about to be adopted. should De proao
enough to furnish comfortable stand ng
room for all republicans who believe IN the
essential principles and policies OF the
party. that upon the subject of tariff and
reciprocity 1t should embody In some Iorh
the following statements:
First. clear and emphatic declaration VI
the time proven policy of protectlon
Second an unmistakable recognition OF
the fact that the tariff schedules must DE
eadjusted at reasonable times to change
the condition of production; and that any
such Establishments should be made by the
friends of protection.
Third, that at the next session or the
%l,@ rt,hin ch
taken up and such changes in the schedules
should be made as are required to preserve
for our producers and secure for our con-
sume-s adequate protection-no more, no
less.
Fourth plain and fOrcible declaration
for reciprocity; to be established either by
treaty or by act of Congress. as circum-
stances may demand. whenever the policy
can be employed to increase production at
home and increase the general welfare
whether in competitive or competitive
things.
No action was taken by the delegation as
to the vice presidential nomination, al
though the sentiment seems to be for Fair
banks.
The Cummins resolutions were supported
In speeches by Governor Cummins and Col
onel G.. w. French of Davenport Those
who spok. against the resolutions were
Senator Dollver. J. w. Blythe f. E. Clark
and III. l.. Waterman.
New York on Committees.
New York has not determined whom 1t
will support for Vice President" said Gov
Odell today. 1T is not pledged to Fair
banks or Cannon or Hit There is plenty
of time TO think 1t over, and there should
be an open field"
The New York delegation meets tonight
at o'clock. New York has decided to
name the following members of committees
Chairman of delegation. T. c. Platt; COM
11rtt;> ,.I n,vta ~t,an h
organization. I. L. Woodruff: notification
of President. c. NJ. Depew: member of ma
tional committee William L. Ward. The
delegation will indorse the present tariff
planks.
The anti-Addicks delegation from Del
aware has determined to carry their fight
for seats in the convention to the commit
tee on credentials. The delegation met to-
day. elected Senator l.. H. Ball chairman
and made a slate for the various positions.
Meeting of the National Committee.
The present national committee met this
morning for the last time. finished the few
details left for its consideration and then
adjourned for good No national committee
meetings will be held until the new organi-
cation is formed at the close of the conven-
ton. When the members met today Sena-
tor Scott of West Virginia took the chair
Senator McComas of Maryland at once In
troduced a resolution providing that Acting
Chairman Henry c. Payne be made chair
man for the remaining time the committee
is in existence. He paid a high tribute to
Mr.. Payne's ability and party services. and
n owed the adoption of his resolution. 1t
adopted by rising vote, and Mr.. Payne
was declared chairman of the committee
On taking the chair Mr.. Payne made a
short address. thanking the members of the
committee for the honor bestowed.
The question of seating the six delegates
from the Philippines was then taken up,
and it was decided to admit them as dele
gates with total of two votes.
Votes of thanks were then passed to peo-
pie of Chicago for cOurtesies rendered, to
the members of the local committee which
has prepared the hall for the convention,
and to Elmer Dover, the secretary of the
national committee. for services performed.
The committee then adjourned sine die
Meeting Of Indiana Delegation.
The Indiana delegation met today, and
on motion of Senator Beveridge Senator
Fairbanks was made chairman by accla-
nation.
No mention was made in the meeting
of the subject of the vice presidency, and
1t is understood that the silence on this
point was due to request from Senator
Fairbanks himself. who still adheres to
MS determination to do nothing that
would look like seeking the position
Senator Beveridge. who will represent
Indiana on the committee ON resolutions,
Is a stand patter."
Fairbanks for Vice President will receiva
the solid vote of Washington. This an
nCCncement was made today by Senator
Ankeny.
The Kentucky delegation is divided on the
vice presidency. majority, however. are
favorable to the Indiana senator A call
Gus is to be held late today. when an effort
Will be made to unite on a candidate.
Home Rule in the Territories.
Delegates from Indian territory, uncer-
tain as to what action will be taken by the
convention on the subject of statehood are
making an earnest fight for home rule for
all territories pending their admission to
the Union.
\ joint conference of the Oklahoma and
Indian territory delegates may be held