The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-15
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was shown
The New York delegation is not |
manifestng any remarkable enthusi- |
asm for Hughes and its support Of the
governor is likely to be halfhearted |
The delegation viii meet this after
noon at the Auditorium and a hot
ight over the chairman ship is ex-
pected. arising from the opposition
among somesof the delegates to Gen
sral Woodford Delegations from
many other states win hold their or
ganization meetings this afternoon.
Despite the repeated declaration Of
President Roosevelt that he viii not
accept another nomination, the move
ments started by Senator Jonathan
Bourne, Of Oregon, is apparently gain
ling strength among the delegates. al
circular is being distributed among
the delegates, setting forth that
Roosevelt is the only candidate who
could win a republican victory this
fan giving the following reasons why
Taft should not be nominated;
THE secretary OF war has incur
red the displeasure Of the Jews, which
will follow him to the polls, because
Of his visit to the Czar Of Russia on
his most recent trip abroad
Mr. Taft has incurred the openly
announced hostility Of the negroes
because Of his action in the Browns
vile case.
'The secretary viii encounter Tie
almost solid opposition OF labor be-
cause Of his strike injunction record.
And finally @that his Memorial day
speech has incurred for him the not
tobe despisel opposition Of the Grand
Army OF the Republic and its affilia-
tions
The Coliseum-the scene Of many
historic gatherings-is now ready for
the opening Of the convention, the
final touch to the decorations have
been added today
The total number Of seats it 11011,
which includes the seats provided in
the balcony that extends around the
hall On a raised platform above the
floor Of the auditorium are seats for
the chairman and secretaries Of the
convention and ffty-six seats for
members Of the national committee
| The section imediately in the rear
OF the platform provided Tor specially
| invited guests contains 1926 seats
| Directly in front Of the platform anC
extending on both sides Of it are th'
section provided for working mem
bers of the press. These sections giv'
desk room for ll6 writer's, nearly l0l
more than were provided for at thu
idSl convention.
In the body of the hail 1000 seat
are provided for the delegates anc
imediately back Of them 1000 NOR,
have been set aside for the alternates
On each side Of these two sections
and in the rear of them are S,61i
seats for the spectators, these section
being arranged in amphitheatre style
The balcony sections contain S,19S
seats for the general public, most O
them being very desirable.
It is generally believed that tn
Taft platform will be adopted as
declaration Of principles by the cor
vention, sfs ~.a--n n.e-
m regard to the tariff, the plank wi
read:
"In government we stand for r
vision of the tariff by special sessio
of the next congress. insuring tn
maintenance OF the true principles
i protection by imposing such custom
E duties as win equal the difference b
: tween the cost of production at hon
: and abroad. together with a reaso
able profit. to the end that witho
excessive duties. American manufa,
, urers farmers, producers and waa
T. earners may have adequate prote
i tion."
D. with a view 10 doing away wi
I some Of the evil effects Of the cl
! I rency law just enacted there win be
D pledge that the next congress shi
Ie take up the currency question and {
&c act permanent law that will establi
e safe and satisfactory monetary con
o tiens aud relieve the business OF
], : nation from the fear of panic.
1t is also understood that there "
IS be plank favoring analoluncti
ye legislation and other legislation fav
in able to labor, which Secretary T
a. is known TO advocate earnestly, a
= something win be said respecting
IN rights of negroes and the progr
or made by the race, intended to co
as teract the effect Of Forakers agitat
lis of 4ba u,sast-ne,fi1ia question