New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-20
TALK OF THE PLATFORM.
Stand Patters" DetermRed-The
Vest against Reciprocity.

Chicago June 19-Several friends OF the Pres
ident who arrived to-day made an emphatic
declaration that the President was positive IN
his determination to express preference re-
garding the selection OF his running mate. Both
Senator Lodge and ex-secretary Root said this
to all the delegates who approached them on the
subject Speaking for themselves, the close
friends of the President say that they do not
doubt that Mr.. Fairbanks would be acceptable
to Mr. Roosevelt, but they not willing that
the Presidents name should be dragged in to
assist the Indiana Senator nomination
Through envoy from several far Northwest
delegations. who called on the President several
days ago and in their behalf expressed a wish
to support the whom the President pre-
ferred the President has sent word that while
he appreciates the compliment he will leave this
entirely to the convention.
Senator McCumber, OF South Dakota, has
come out for Fairbanks, and thinks that senti-
ment In the Northwest Is crystallzing on the
Indiana The effort is being made by Sem
ator Fairbanks's more enthusiastic supporters
to have an Alabama delegate nominate him.
Senator Allison said tonight that the Iowa dele
cation had not yet discussed the question OF the
Vice-Presidency. but that they would hold
meeting tomorrow to decide what action they
would take. He would not state his own choice.
Senator Kean, OF New-Jersey. however. was out
spoken in his support of Fairbanks.
The mass Of delegates apparently 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 that he has indicated his views to his
particular friends That Senator Lodge has
drawn up the principal resolutions Of the plat
form Is generally conceded. and all doubt as to
whether he would be chairman OF the commit
tee on resolutions has been dispelled by the noti-
fcation which Acting Chairman Payne has
given the Senator, that ne Will be recognized to
make the motion for the appointment of the
platform committee.
IT have not word to say about the plat
form" said the Massachusetts Senator as he
dived to the bottom of the most capacious valise
that ever came to Chicago. II can't say
word" he repeated. he put things to right
somewhat in his rooms at the Auditorium. mot
even on the interesting topic of reciprocity, nor
in reply to your question as TO whether we snail
stand pat. 1 simply dumb for the time"
There is some sentiment favorable TO decla-
ration lokng to revision, but the stand patters'
are holding their position with n tenacity that
indicates strong determination to oppose such
a move. Senator Kean. of New-Jersey, Is
good example of this class. Il no reason for
a change in our present policy" he said. and
1 am very much opposed 10 any move in that
direction. My opinion is that we should let con-
dltlons alone
"Will there be a announcement on reciproc-
tty?' he asked, but in reply the Senator
would only express mis- desire that there should
not be. This he did in vigorous language. say
ing that the let well enough alone policy should
also prevail in that direction
AS to the Iowa idea" he said. speaking OF
the tariff generally. Iowa herself has already
taken care OF that"
Senator Hansbrough. or North Dakota. tbs
other hand, is leading a fight TO- tariff changes.
He IS the author OF declaration. which ne CTR
culatrd freely to-day. calling for such mod-
fication in the tariff as will meet our changed
and changing conditions
Delegates from the trans-Niissouri section
generally opposed 10 any declaration for rect
procity, because 81 the effect Of fthe statutory
adoption Of such a policy on fruits. wines. wool
and hides
The National Manufacturers Association Is
planning 10 make strong fight against the in
sertion I'm the platform Of any plank calling for
or declaring in favor Of the adoption Of a eight
hour day, any declaration against the writ Of
injunction applied to labor disputes
Eighteen members Of the association. several Of
whom belong to the executive committee. ara
expected to arrive by tomorrow morning to
watch over the interests OF the association.