The Washington herald., 1908-06-18

Chicago. June 1.-THE administration
was able tonight 70 bring about an agree
ment IN the platform subcommittee OF the
committee on resolutions in regard TO the
anti-injunction proposition.
Extraordinary means were employed to
bring about the compromise which was
reached by the subcommittee. a tele-
gram addressed 20 the members OF the
committee generally insisting that an in
junction plank be inserted in the plat
form. was received from President Roose-
welt. and later a similar telegram came
from Secretary Taft. in which he went
70 the extreme in saying that he would
not accept the nomination for the Presi-
dency on any platform which did not con
tain a declaration with reference 20 the
alleged abuse Of the power Of the Federal
courts 10 issue writs of injunction and
restraining orders.
Shea Gets Personal Command.
George Shea, the member Of the resoIu-
tions committee from Alaska had de-
clared that he was opposed TO an anti
injunction plank, and would vote against
Il unless he received n personal request
from President Roosevelt 10 vote the
other way. Apparently this position Of
Delegate Shea's was made known TO the
President, for tonight Shea received a
telegram signed by Mr.. Roosevelt fysr-
sonally, asking him to vote for the in
junction declaration.
Another effective means employed to
bring the subcommittee on platform 10
agree 20 the wishes Of the administration
and Mr.. Taft was the announcement OF
some Of Mr.. Taft's closest friends that as
none Of the candidates mentioned. in
cluding Mr.. Taft. could win on a plat
form which dld not contain a declaration
in regard 10 injunction. a failure TO in.
sert such a plank in the platform would
cause the nomination Of man who
could win on any platform or without a
platform. The reference was obvious.
Grant seven Days. Notice.
The compromise anti-injunction plank Is
understood to be IN the form OF a declara-
tion that while the Republican party vii
always uphold the processes and pro
ceedings Of the courts and has absolute
faith in their integrity and uprightness
nevertheless. It believes that the practic,
Of issuing injunctiOns ought 20 be 81
modified as TO provide that only wher,
irreparable damage TO property is immi
nent the courts may grant Injunction.
without notice. There is also in tn,
plank. II IS understood, an expression
that where notice is given Il should b,
for the period OF seven days.
As a result OF this agreement. the Re
publican leaders who are battling Will
might and main TO prevent an "attacl
on the judiciary" from being incorpo
rated in the party's platform are faclnl
the real crisis tonight
They have great odds 10 contend with
but are encouraged over the belief tha
a majority Of the committee on resolu
tions which will decide whether the plat
form to be reported 10 the convention
shall contain an anti-injunction plank
are opposed to the dangerous doctrine in
volved In this departure from Republican
principles. and will vote according Z
that conviction.
The committee is in session tonight
The chances are that II will sit unit
morning. IL is anxious to report tn
platform 70 the convention tomorrow
and there will be little chance OF doin
so. unless Il continues its deliberation
unremittlngly until an agreement 1
reached.
The subcommittee on platform continue
L.
until 9 O'Clock tonight. with two inter
missions for meals. and met the fu
committee at 9 o'clock this evening.
Taft Managers Urge Plank.
The Taft managers are sparing no ei
fort to influence members OF the commit
tee on resolutions. 1t is being represente
to those who are wavering or who hav
shown a determination not 70 sanction any
thing that would SAVIOR OF a fling at III
integrity OF Federal Judges. that bot
President Roosevelt and Secretary Tat
are determined that the anti-injunctio
plank shall have a place in the Republ
can platform.
The Taft leaders have been playing 70
time ever since they discovered that
majority Of the committee on resolution
was not IN favor OF an anti-injunctio
plank.
Have Day OF Recesses.
The subcommittee met at 10 o'clock thi
morning. and after a recess for luncheo
met again at in the afternoon. At
according to the agreement at adjourn
ment yesterday, the full membership {
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