Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-29
,STRONC MOVE TO HEARST
New York Editor Could Have Nomina-
nation for Asking.
OPENING SPEECH MADE A HIT
PennsyIvnnia nnd New Jersey Dele
cations VIII Vote for Him In
spite of His Refusal
to Run. .t.

CHICAGO, July 2S-The Independence
party which last night launched Itself fully
into American politics by opening its first
national convention, was early busily en-
gagged in the construction OF its initial plat
form, and in the selection Of its first pres'
Dental candidate.
Despite the fact that Mr.. Hearst has re-
peatedly declared that he will not be a
candidate for the presidency, there Is a
strong sentiment among the delegates for
him, and he would have less trouble in
securing the nomination. II he desires 1t,
than had either Taft or Bryan. The Penn
sylvania delegation at its caucus declared
unreservedly for Hearst in the face Of his
positive assertion that he did not care to
be considered. The New Jersey delegation
also decided to vote for him, and 1t Is
known that the New York people will do
so at the first opportunity that Is given
them.
The Empire state will, however, present
the name of Judge Reuben r. Lyon. and II
he makes no particular showing of strength
on the first ballot, the delegation will go
either to Hearst or to Hisgen Of Massa-
chusetts.
Hearst Boom Hurts HisEen.
Mr. Hisgen last night up to the time
that the convention met was considered
to have a fairly strong lead in the race,
but the excellent impression on the con-
vention made by the matter Of Mr.. Hearsts
speech as temporary chairman and by the
manner in which he delivered it brought
him so strongly to the front that Mr.. His
gen was to all appearances pushed some
what to the rear. He and his friends,
however, wero today supremely confident
that he will be the nominee. John Temple
Graves, who says he Will be nominated
from Georgia and seconded from New
York" declares that nothing but a stam-
pede 10 Mr.. Hearst will prevent his NOM
ination.
Milton w. Howard of Fort Payne, Ala,
has many friends and expects to poll a
large vote. Neal OF Indiana is practically
out of the race His state has been will
ing to bring his name TO the front, but
Mr.. Neal is not ambitious for the honor
and 1t is probable that his name will not
be presented to the convention. Charles
A. Walsh of Iowa has many friends who
are pushing his name, but his candidacy
thus far has not proved as strong as that
of Hisgen. Howard or Graves.
C. ]. Hagerman of Nevada is being mem
toned for vice president, but the general
opinion is that the second place on the
| ticket will be awarded to some preslden-
tial candidate who runs strong for first
place and just falls to land the prize.
Gerry Brown Thrown Out.
The committee on credentials declined to
grant a seat in the convention to z. Gerry
Brown OF Massachusetts. 1t is claimed
that he made overtures to the democratic
party claiming that he would be an avail
able candidate for that organization because
of strength he possessed in the Independ-
ence party. This action. the committee
| believe, placed him outside the party and
their action was taken accordingly.
The credentials committee prepared its
report late in the morning, declaring that
no contests existed The announcement
was made that Judge Samuel Seabury, who
has been talking strongly for Bryan is not
entitled TO a seat in the convention. The
| committee based its action or that of the
New York delegation which declared Judge
Seabury not entitled to a seat. 1t was de-
clared by the committee that II Judge Sea-
bury desired to file a protest he could do
80. There has so far been no indication
that the protest will be made.
Judge Seabury declared that he had never
| attempted to be a delegate. Il was asked
to be a delegate" said the Judge, but re.
fused because 1 did not have the time"
Platform Is Adopted.
! The speechmaking continued through the
| greater part of the afternoon and 1t was
| not until $50 that Clarence !. Shearn took
the stand to read the report of the COM
mittee on platform. An of the report fol-
| lows;
Direct nominations by the people; the
initiative and referendum ana the rgh'
severe and effective legislation against
| all forms of corrupt practices at elections
| and the prohibition of the use OF money al
| elections except for meetings, Literature
| ana necessary travelling expenses OF Sandl'
| dates as demanded.
| The extravaganza OF the federal admlhi'
| stration is denounced and economy urged
| Over-capitalizatlon OF industrial en,er-
| prises is denounced.
The arbitrary use of the writ Of injunc
tion in contempt proceedings are con
| dmned as a violation Of the right of tria
| by jury. II is declared that no injunction
| merits and that such trial should be hac
before jury and that no person shou;c
lie deprived Of liberty in contempt proceed
ings without a trial by jury.
The enactment of law prohibiting the
blacklistng OF employees is favored, as Il
the passing Of an employers liability law.
State ana federal inspection OF railways
is advocated
child labor is denounced and It's pro
The manufacture Of prison made goods II
denounced.
The irueral inspection OF grain Is urged.
| A declaration is made in favor of tn,
| creation Of a department Of labor, the heaC
OF which shall lie member Of the 9resl
! uents cabinet.
A demand S made fer a gradual reduc
| tion OF tariff duues with just COnsideTa
tion for the rights of the public and es
/. taulished industry.
The creation Of an interstate commero
court is asked, and bill empowering ship
. pers 10 compel railroads to provide ampl
transportation facilities is advocated.
| All combinations Tor the restraint o
| trade and establishment OF monopoly ar
| denounced.
The government ownership Of all publ
utilities including railroads and telegraph
, ! Is urged.
The creation Of postal savings banks 1
| asked.
Leg station suppressing bucketshops an,
| selling OF fictitious products for future de
! livery is denounced.
Asiauc imm igration il is said demand
p the passage OF an exclusive act protecting
| American WOTkingmen from competition
| with Asiatic cheap labor.