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New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
In his address 10 the Wholesalers Association.
after lunCheon. Governor johnson said.
WON'T HOLD MEETINGS FOR MMAHON

George W. Batten. the Democratic leader of Mao
ara county, said last night at the Hoffman Housa
that the Democrats would hold any meetings
In the Nlagara-Orleans district in behalf Of Nc
Mahon the Democratic candidate for Senator to
succeed Mr.. Franchot. unless Governor Hughes IN
Elded the district and made speeches
4 am confident that candidate Mr. NJ
Mahen. Will win. as he viii receive the support Of
many disafected Republicans said Mr. Rstran
The Republicans are pretty thoroughly dfsOrgan-
lzed all through the Senate district. McMahon has
not committed himself the racing bills and 7
DO not believe he will until the roll at the spe
cial session If the Governor comes into the dis
uict and makes speeches for Wallace we will get
out and make lively campaign"
Assemblyman T. A Merritt. of St Lawrence
county said last night that the Assembly would
repass the racing bills without delay
There were only seven Republican votes against
the bills the roll call and on the face of that if
IS safe to predict that the bills will pass" said he
The Republicans l have talked with do not seem
to be hankering for any change in the racing laws
but questions the Governors legal right to
call the Legislature together 70 consider ANYTHING
he wants done"
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
HUGHES TO TAKE STUMP
WiU Tisit Niagara-Orleans District
Nert Week.
NV Telegram TO The Tribune. !

Afrary, April 2s-Announcement made to-
day that. in continuance of his campaign to pass
the anti-racetrack gambling bills Governor Hughes
would make a genuine "stumping trip through the
Niagara ra-Orleans district en- Friday and Saturday
OF next week. speeches. while devoted to that
subject, naturally will be in the interest of the
Republican candidate. named to succeed the late
Senator Franchot, who IS pledged to the passage
OF the racing bills. Mucn interest is being shown
in the reception the Governor meets this trip.
by that will be measured the likelihood of his
obtaining his legislation at the extra
session.
Conditions in that district, reported by
Republicans who have visited it recently, show the
artistic hand of the racing interests. The Demo-
Gratis have named candidate who Is not pledged
either personally through his political leaders
on that question. unless he be pledged privately
against the bills, his action in having tabled a
resolution favoring this legislation would indicate.
Reports all say that the Democratic leaders expect
a large campaign fund. much of which politicians
predict will come from the racing interests. In
addition, the Republicans have named man I'M
known in district politics, and Republicans or that
district say the apathy shown at the primaries
will be duplicated at the special election hughes
inclined TO attribute some or this TO the
alleged agreement of Republican leaders TO swing
the Republican support to the Democrat to tavor
the racing forces, least to prevent the cleo
4,on of a Republican pledged to help the Governor
All of this may be changed by the Governors
trip through that territory. His plans are not
complete yet. depending largely on the local COM
mittee. 1t is expected that he will make speeches
at Niagara Falls. Lockport, North Tonawanda, Al
bor Medina. Holley, and probably rear platform
speeches at intermediate towns-as many as can
be crowded into the two days. Sunday he Will re
turn to this city TO complete his message to the
LEGISLATURE, which conVenes in extraordinary seS-
sion on the following day.
The Governor will speak tomorrow in Schenec-
tady in the district of Senator Wemple, who voted
against the anti-gambng bills On frlday ne
Case fdy'c
will be una bic TO speak Elrnira Saturday, as
had been reported. but it is quite possible he may
sneak there later If he arrange his work to do
so. Perhaps Saturday he may speak some
where in the district OF Senator Wilcox, who Is
dIstfnct1v unpopuar in his community be-
cause of his vote against the racing bills.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
|SAD MESS FOR BRYAN
Connecticut Democrats DO 1nOmdt
ous Things-NO Instructions.

New Haven April 90 (speciaD.-William jennings
Bryans friends certainly made mess OF II at 'hs
Democratic State Convention to-day ana pfioio
they were through they heard the name of Grover
Cleveland coupled with that of tie Peerless ''he "
resolutions of Endorsement. Even resolution ex-
pressing confidence in the Nebraskan was "i'h-
held. OF the fourteen delegates selected VINO VIII
go to Denver uninstructed, only four are KNOWN ~
be Bryan men.
The real work was done by the committee on
resolutions the convention merely ratfyng its ac-
ton and adjourning after being in session ohIs
few minutes. The only change made In the piaI-
form was the Insertion Of Mr.. Cievelands name
which was accepted with shout OF approval
Ex-Governor Waller said that everything else had
been unanimous so this motion surely was too
Before the convention reAssembed this morning
the committee resolutions met to discuss plat
form Mayor Daniel p. Dunn of Willimantic was
chairman and Senator Thomas F. NOone secretary
The chair called for the presentation of resolutions
and J. H. Barrow. of New Haven. presented a
resolution pIedgng the delegates TO vote for Bryan
Archibald Mcneil jr., of Bridgeport. seconded the
motion. but this amended by Mayor Thorns OF
Waterbury to lay upon the table \ rollcan was
called for by the Bryan men, and they lost by a
vote of 13 to 19.
When the convention called to order by G
w. Comstock the temporary organization OF last
night was made permanent save that Mr.. Comstock
begged to be excused. and former Governor Thomas
NJ Waller, New London. became permanent
chairman. The county ard Congress district dele
gates were accepted as, fast they were re-
ported from the floor. and then John ]. Walsh, OF
Norwalk a former state committee chairman, and
Alexander TrOup. of New Haven. one of Mr..
Bryan's most intimate friends. were unanimously
chosen the two delegates-at-Iarge. The platform
adopted follows
We the delegates Of the Democracy Of the state
of Connecticut, in convention assembled reaffirm
our allegiance to those principles of government
enunciated and expounded by the great Demo
cratic statesmen, Thomas jefferson. Andrew Jack
Grover Cleveland and William Jennings
Bryan.
We believe in a strict construction OF the Con-
stituton. the preservation of the integrity Of the
three departments of government, home rule and
local self-government, and call for equitable
revision of the tariff with special privileges 70
none, and we assert that in this time Of CONNER
cial depression consequent upon twelve years OF
Republican misrule the best welfare Of all people
can be secured only by returning to Democratic
principles.
OF the delegation the personal preferences Of only
Messrs. TrOup. Kennedy, Cunan and Cary
known, and they outspoken for Mr. Bryan.
Each delegate has the right by convention vote to
appoint his own alternate and vacancies the
delegation will be flied by the delegation ITSELF
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
BILLS SIGNED BY HUGHES
Important Banking Reform Meas
urc Becomes q Lac.

Albany. April Ex-Governor Hughes signed to-
day the bill limiting the loans and business meth
state banks and trust companies. This
measure is considered one of the most important
of the series designed to carry out the recon-
mendations Of Superintendent Clark Williams Of
the State Banking Department.
It reduces the maximum OF a secured loan made
by a state bank trust company in Manhattan
from 40 to % per cent of the capital and surplus
Institutions in the other borOughs of New York
City and upstate retain the 40 per cent Limitation.
It prohibits underwritten loans unless the un-
derwriter has paid collateral in cash to amount
equal to 90 per cent Of his obligation A loan Of
this character is prohibited II term exceeds
year and is limited to % per cent OF the capt
tai and surplus of the institutions.
Loans second mortgages are prohib bited
where the first and second mortgages combined
exceed two-thrds Of the value of the property. or
where the first mortgage exceeds 10 per cent Of
the capital and surplus OF the institution.
The aggregate OF real estate loans is limited to
Is per cent in Manhattan and % per cent else
where OF the total OF the institutions
The depositng OF funds of a bank or trust COM
pany with another mOneyed institution is prohib-
tied. unless on tho approval of a majority of tho
directors exclusive of any who may be interested
in both institutions.
Banking institutions prohibited from making
a loan secured by the stock OF another noneyed
corporation If the stock Of the second instin-
ton exceeds 10 per of the capital stock Of
the other institutions
Governor Hughes also signed to-day the bill Of
Assemblyman Merritt increasing the rate of in
terest on river Improvement bonds from 10 5
per cent and the bill of Assembyman j. S Par
ker eliminating the necessity proprietors of fac
tories under the jurisdiction the tenement house
law displaying in 4 conspicuous place the license
issued by the State Labor Department authorizing
Inc building to be used for manufacturing purposes
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
NO SENATE FILIBUSTER PROBABLE.
Culbersons Effort to Force Passage &c
Measures Has Weak Backing.
From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. April 29.-Senator Culberso1 is ros
getting very far with his flibster proposition. au3
the indications that II will not rateriaiizs IN
any formidable proportions Two leading Demo-
cratic Senators who were approached on the sub
tect to-day said that while they would favor any
reasonable programme to force Republican show
down. they would not be parties 70 any schems
which would postpone adjOurnuen-- They saii
they were most anxious 10 get away from WASH
!ngt0n and they could not see enough 70 be gained
to warrant prol0usation OF the session On ths
other hand. they viii be parties to any tlII whch
their leader may devise.
The Culberson proposition u 10 demand the enact-
ment of four measures. namely. the Overman anti
injunction bill which has passed the Senate and
has been sent to the House Judiciary COMMITTEES;
the CuIberson car shortage bin and the Fulton Dill
comforting; the Interstate Commerce Commission
authority pass on the reas01abeoeSs ot any pro-
posed increases OF freight rates, both Of when
before the Interstate Commerce Committee; and
the campaign publicity bill which has been
favorably reported 10 the House. but has r0- been
called UP. In the event of inability - obtain tas
passage OF these measures the Senator from Texas
would institute q fHbuSter. but the present pros
poets that there Will be IItt-e u1ani1fity on
this programme as there is on most propositions
advanced the minority side Of the chamber
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
LEGAL AID SOCIETY BENEFIT CONCERT.

A concert Tor Inc Dement, OF TIE Legal SOcf-
ETY. Will tae place next Saturday afternoon
at 2:3O o'clock. Nine. Sembrich will be accom-
panied by Paderewski when she sings the Polish
and French songs he composed The trio III Re
Postore by Mozart. will be sung and played nv
Sembrich. AdamOwski (vion) and Paderewskt
tpiano) Orders for tickets may be sent to Car
negie Hall: for boxes. TO Mrs y NJ Dodge No 1a4
East SSth street Among the patronesses of the
concert are Mrs Charles B. Alexander Mrs War
ren Delano. Mrs Seth Low. Mrs. Paul Morton Mrs
douglas Robinson. Mrs. J. Kennedy Tod Mrs
Warren Van Norden. Mrs Carnegie Mrs C;ust,,.
+" hlsseI. Mrs Y Everit Macy Mrs James F{oosp-
Welt, Mrs William d Sloane Mrs T. w Wander
bHt' Mrs. Willard and Mrs. Paul NJ Warburg
Louis Wlndmuller treasurer Of the Legal Aid So
cety. has published souvenir Of this concert Tn
purchaser OF every advance ticket of admission j.
entitled to one OF these souvenirs
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
TERMONTERS UNPLEDGED
State ConrcntiOn for Tariff RcrlsiOn
and More Elastic Currency.

Burlington V Arril 2a-The Vermont delega-
tion the Republican National Convention was
selected bv the state convention to-day, and the
representatives of the state at Chicago viii not he
bound by instructions in favor Of any Presidential
candidate.
The following delegates were chosen: Senator W
2. Dillingham; Of Montpelier: Governor Fletcher D.
Proctor Of Proctor Colonel Frank /. Greene. of
81. Albans, and Allen N. Fletcher. Of Cavendish
These alternates were selected: J p. Hadams. Of
Fairfaaven: r ". McCuen. OF Nergennes: Rufus
d Godfrey, Of Bennington and John r. Mead, Of
Randolph
The platform, which was adopted unanimously
indorses the administration President Roosevelt
and Republican national policies. urges action by
Congress in favor Of a more elastic currency and
declares in favor OF revision Of some Of the tariff
schedules
An effort was made 10 add a plank favorine the
continuance Of President Roosevei1's policies either
under his guidance or under that of those in full
sympathy but the resolution tabled without
debate.
Fred n. Chapman. chairman OF the state COM
rrittee. called the convention TO order and g s.
Dana, Of New Haven. was elected permanent chair
man The latter IN the Of his speech
euloEized President Roosevelt, praised the course
of the Republican party IN national affairs and
urged the Vermont Republicans 10 roll up over
phelnins vote at the fall election. The committee
on resolutions then presented the platform part Of
which follows:
We recognize the growing demand for re-
vision Of some of tariff schedules. and We rec
faRaking 1s.s power but We insist hat the fHnda
mental principle Of adequate protection TO AneTi-
can industry and labor lie always kept proIni-
nentlT in mind.
We recognize the need of more elastic cur
rency system, and We urge the early action OF
Congress 70 that end We favor the restoration
Of the American flag to the carrying trade
by means Of reasonable subsidies For his tire
less energy. exalted patriotism and great ability
in the conduct Of his high office and in serving
the true interests Of the people Ual for his
distinguished service in promoting the peace Of
nations. sincerely admire and commend our
beloved President Theodore Roosevelt. and with
attempting specify in detail single
out of the acts policies of his admin
istraTion to he preferred before any others We
hereby place record cordial approval of
those policies, and urge their continuance.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30

rrex;Sen. that Pennsvivania shall receive fair
treatment at the hands of the Repuphcsn parry
and that one whose labors have borne the rich
est fruits to the American people IN CABINET IN
court and in Senate shall be given just recos-
milton at their hands, hereby instruct the
delegates here chosen to work and vote for
Philaroer Chase Knox as long as he shall con
sent to stand for the cause OF PennSyIvahla; anu
until he becomes the chosen candidate OF the
national convention for President OF the lnfieo
States.
The platform favors an elastic currency that
,yilI be al all times worth its full face value, ad-
vocates the Improvement of waterways ana
harbors recommends that the next Legislature
re-elect United States Senator Penrose, ap-
proves the course Of Pennsylvania members in
Congress. commends the state administration
and favors increased appropriations for good
roads.
The tariff plank is follows
A tariff upon importation OF goods from for
eien countries adequate to lift and maintain
American capital and American labor above the
lower foreign standards has long since Deeh
established by the Republican party as an
American policy. Ii is a policy OF undoubted
wisdom, and necessity, a policy that has been
constantly sustained by the popular WILL and
one whose maintenance is essential to continued
advanceTn ent in American social and CONNER
while not abating one 5ot little from its
adherence 10 the distinctive merits OF the po1cN
Of protection which has been the cause OF amer 1
ica's population, power and prosperity YET llle
Republican party Of Pennsylvania recognizes g:
the general demand for review by the incoming
Congress Of tariff legislation now IN force. 10
the end that such notifications may be nade
therein as will adapt il To The necessities ana
equitable demands of the present time ana III
such manner as viii best subserve the real wei
fare of The American people
Stability of business however. demands that
needless and trf7ng changes in tarln schedules
should not be made and Sucn changes as are
made should he intrusted TO the party that has
established. defended and preserved the vital
izing policy OF real protection. The public good
demands that the subject shall not be 1ntrusted
10 the hands Of the doctrinaire. the demagogue
or the Democratic party to be manipulated IN
academic experiment for personal adVancemeht
or for partisan advantage
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
JOHNSON AIRS VIEWS.
Dasclaims Ne7o YOrh: SuppOrt-FOr
an 1U american Continent.

Detroit. April Ex-Governor Johnson of Minnesota
was the guest here to-day at strenuous round Of
entertainment which ended tonight with a dinner.
following his lecture before Alumni Associat
of the Western High School, the particular object
Of his visit Major William B. Thompson and a
committee of thirty prominent met Governor
Johnson at the Michigan Central Station and
corted him to the Hotel Pontchartrain for break
fast. Governor Fred VI. Warner, the Republican
Governor Of Michigan. Joined the party in an auto
mobile drive about the city. At noon Governor
Johnson entertained at luncheon by the
Wholesalers Association and made short address
In interview his candidacy and the issues
of the coming campaign Governor johnson said:
New York has no connection with my candidacy
MY support VIII have to come from another direC-
ton than Wall Street. / may say that have had
ing to 10 with Tammany Murphy. Mr.. BRYAN
ana and I are good friends I am not in fight for the
The tariff is the big issue in the coming Can1paign
The others are subordinate to that. I believe in
the legitimate combination Of capital, and I do not
believe in the destruction of the corporatior So
tenn do not believe in government Ownership OF
not ownership. "
In his address TO the Wholesalers Association
after luncheon, Governor Johnson said:
The problem of the future Is the goyernrneD+ ~
America by Americans In the working our 81
thIs problem believe must obliterate the imag-
MAJ ma me between the United States of America
and the Canadian states of America I can Sc no
reason for the division. l believe that the flag
bearing the stars and stripes must finally fOat
from Bering Sea to the Gulf Of Mexico The in
,e4ItSIuaI t energy Of the country directed
TO no other. L spoke in Sarnia on the Same toni
some time ago, and my words were greeted vim
F1eH zen greater d enthusiasm than you show
ing II the products Of the business men of Detroit
went Tree and unhdInpered into Canada uarhans
'i7 nag "ouIu follow them into that country.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
MAY STRIKE ON EASTERN RAILROADS
Trouble with Rio Grande Machinists Likely
to Spread, 1t Is Reported.

William Delahay, secretary OF the American
branches Of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers
which has its headquarters in England. reported
yesterday that the strike OF the machinists in the
shops of the Rio Grande Railroad for Il union
wage scale and uniCn conditions was likely to ex-
tend to the Eastern railroads.
He said the machinists in "a number of the shops
o Eastern railroads had made demands for a n.Y
wage scale in the form of agreement which
the officials OF these roads were asked TO sign
1t is still unsigned. The Aralgamated So
ciety OF Engineers has working agreement with
the International Association OF Machinists whose
members are strike in the Rio Grandc shops
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
TOO MANY ACTS" FOR SENATOR KEAN.
Merry-Go-Round Title of Bill Causes Suspl|
ciOn of Clerks Sobriety.
from The Tribune Bureau. ?

Washington April 2e--The Senate vas cro~slF
considering the calendar to-day when senator ie"
Ter requested unanimous consent for the inlrne-t
diate consideration Of calendar number ~ 4ns'
being objection. the reading CLERK oes3A 10
reading of the title. follows
Senate bill 426S- \ bill 70 amend AZ AZ
entitled An act TO amend act TO amend an 40
amending the act entitled -
Al this point Senator Kean arose With palnst
expression and exclaimed. Mr. President o"|
the reading clerk proceeded an act 70 a-ta'r-
iZp'
Mr.. President" almost shouted Mr. ke7n- -
Vice-President took m notice os the angl'Snsi
New Jersey Senator and with shocked express
sion he exclaimed TO Ar Gluirser THAT readins
clerk has been drinking" Mr. GaIIuger. Who -
a Prohibtionist. looked shocked and panied, zoe.
but he said the clerk looked perfectly sober
ask that the title be read again. demanded N''
keau
a bill To amend an act entitled An act y
read the clerk Then Senator Teller assured Wy
kean that it was all right. and he redd the U'''
himself IL was.
a bill 10 amend an act entitled An act a.
amend an act 70 amend act amending tlt a.
entitled An act To authorize TIE receipt c' ll's
states gold coin in exchange for gold bars.
What does ii all mean s4SPed NJ. NV4--t
1T is purely routine measure is reeoIli;lel~e'A
by the Treasury Department. and has been iA''i
ably reported by The Committee ON Finance -
Piled MIR. Teller.
Then Mr.. k-dn subsidized but with aa eNPIeS
sion which seemed still to indicate some t1do' -
TO the sobriety of the reading clerk
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30

sress district delegates which have been chosen 10
the national convention where the Congressional
conventions recognized the legality OF the Davidson
wing of the party: nominated candidates Tor all
state Offices TO be filled ct the November election
and selected the following delegates -at-large 10
the national convention at Chicago; Judge Asa r..
Stratton of Clinton: Charles ID. Alexander, OF
attaIla- w r Pettiford (negro) OF Birmingham,
and Major Charles j. Allison, OF Birmingham
The resolutions are entirely non-committai as 10
candidates for the Presidential nomination.
The administration wing of the party heaueu
by j. O. Thompson OF Birmingham VIII hou Us
convention in Brmin CHAM next "Wednesday
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
EPWoRTH LEAGUE ENDORSES HUGHES

Rochester April 29--At the business session of
the Genesee Conference OF the Epworth League the
following resolution was passed this morning:
Resolved. That we, the members of the Genesee
Conference. EpwOrth League, representing four hun
dred societies and seventeen thousand members, as
Sembled in Semi-annual convention in the city of
Rochester. desire to unqualified in
dOrsement of Governor Charles z. Hughes in his
magnificent fight for the adoption of the anti-race
track gambling bills now before the Legislature Of
the State Of New York, and to unqualifedly
condemn the action Of those Senators who, in utter
disregard of their oaths of office, defeat
the legislation recommended by the Governor and
TO perpetuate the infamous Percy-Grav law which
has long disgraced the statute the state
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
QUEENS LOSES BERMEI,
Continued from first page

holding the office OF supervisor OF the old town
of Newtown previous to consolidation he vas
indicted together with George l. Glaser law
YER charged with auditing a fraudulent claim
but the Indictment was later dismissed. Berm-i
was elected on the fusion ticket and held ofac,
two years and four months
METZS LETTER To BERMEI4
Controller Metz in his letter to Bermel YES.
terday concerning the purchase OF supplies
without public lettings said among other things.
Permit me 20 suggest that in my j1dSmans
the prices charged. shown IN OF ths
claims which have seen personally. Indicate
a wofuI lack Of business sense on the part ~
New-York tribune., 1908-04-30
c. c. N. Y. CLASS OF .6s CELEBRATES

win fourteen ct its surviving members the class
or the College of the city of New York of t<;S
celebrated its fortieth anniversary last night with
dinner in the Yacht room Of tho Hotel Astor
Eighteen of the tweuty-niue graduates in the class
are living to-day. Richard II. Rowker vas toast
master and the guests Of honor We're Professor
A G. compton and Professor j. z sim. who have
been teaching mathematics in the college for mora
than half a century. and Professor Adolph Werner