Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-29

AS he passed the New York delega- tion several of the more hotheaded men from that state tried to get at him, but the coolness and better judg- ment of the many prevailed against the anger of the few, and order was soon restored. "~. .
 The credentials committee was late in bringing its report to the conven- ton hall, and as result the conven- tion was late in commencing its work. The chairman could not be found, but the New York member of the commit tee wrote out a subS-eiute report from memory, and it was promptly submit ted and adopted. It declared that only one contest had been brought to it, from the fourteenth district of Mas sachusettS. "and," added the report, "the contestant was seated" The suc- not named, however, as the New York member of the committee had not charged his memory with the identity of the man. Mir. Hearst, the temporary chairman, was not on the platfrom, and Judge Reuben R. Lyon of New York presided He called at the con- clusion of the report of the creden- tials committee for that of the con- mittee on rules, order and permanent organization.
 Delivers Walsh Address.
 This named Charles A. Walsh of Iowa as the permanent chairman. The mention of Mir. Walsh's name was re- ceived with cheers. He was escorted to the platform and upon taking up the gavel delivered an address which was frequently interrupted with bursts of applause.
 The report of the committee. which was adopted unanimously, declared in favor of the adoption of the two-thirds vote for all nominations. Seconding speeches were limited to five minutes each, but no limit was placed to their total number. It was also stipulated that no delegate should speak more than once on any subject unless by the consent of the convention.
 The next thing on the programme was the report of the resolutions com mittee. and Chairman Walsh sent mes sengers to the Auditorium hotel to as- certain at what time it might be looked for The committee was not ready, and the convention proceeded to kill time by the transaction of some routine matters and by listening to a number of speakers pending the arri- val of the committee When the plat form was ready it was read to the convention by the chairman of the resolutions committee. Clarence J. Shearn of New York. It is in part as follows:
 The Platform.
 We, independent American citizens, representing the Independence party in forty-four states and two territories, have met in national convention to nominate. absolutely independent of all other political parties, candidates for president and vice president of the United States. Our action is based upon a determination to wrest the con- duct of public affairs from the hands of selfish interests, political tricksters and corrupt bosses and make the gov ernment. as the founders intended, an agency for the common good .@
 Our object Is not to introduce violent innovations or startlingly new theories. We of the Independence party look back. as Lincoln did, to the Declara tion of Independence as the fountain head of all political inspiration. It is not our purpose to attempt to revolu- tionize the American system of gov ernment, but to restore the action of the government to the principles of W Washington and Jefferson and Lin coin.
 Direct Nominations.-As of first im- portance in order to restore the power of government to the people to make their will supreme in the primaries, in the elections and in the control of pub lie officials after they have been elect ed. we declare for direct nominations the initiative and referendum and the right of recall.
 Corrupt Practices at Elections.-0f next importance in destroying the power of selfish special interest and the corrupt political bosses whom they control is to wrest from their hands their main weapon. the corruption fund We demand severe and effect i've legislation against all forms of corrupt practices at elections and ad- vocate prohibiting the use of any money at elections except for meet ings, literature and the necessary trav- cling expenses of candidates
 Ouercapitalization.-We condemn the evil of overcapitalization. Modern in. dustrial conditions make the corpora. tion and stock company a necessity, but overcapitalization ip corporations is as harmful and criminal as is per. sonal dishonesty in an individual.
 Views on Labor Question.
 Labor-We denOunce the 80 called labor blanks of the Republican and Democratic platforms as political bun combe and contemptible clarclap un- worthy of national parties claiming to be serious and sincere
 The Independence party condemns the arbitrary use of the writ of in- junction and contempt proceedings as |. --szr..s., oS .k. f,--a.--z-.nr ar-~-