New-York tribune., 1908-04-12

but II in the wisdom of the party another be
chosen TO lead nevertheless the thirty-uine cleo
! toral votes Of the State Of New York VIII be
! found in the Republican column
Mr. Bruce and Representative Sherman in turn
came out strongly for the protective tariff policy
and the formal resolutions were equally strong
| for protection.
The resolutions indorsed the administration Of
President Roosevelt declaring that his policies
were the Republican policies; indorsed the ad-
rninistration of Governor Hughes. declared for
protection to American Industries. for revision
of the tariff that would maintain Republican
policies; favored necessary changes in currency
and banking laws favored better educational
advantages for the negro. favored the upbuild-
ing Of the navy. favored arbitration of labor
disputes
FIGHT OVER RESOLUTIONS.
The feature Of the convention was the pro-
posal Of Mr.. Bracket, the recognized repre-
sentative Of the Governor in the convention, TO
make stronger the resolution of instructions TO
the delegates -at-Iarge. The report Of the COM
mittee on resolutions which, as already stated,
was almost unanimously adopted. contained the
following with reference to instructions for Gov
ernor Hughes:
Relying upon his devotion 10 the interests of
American citizens and trusting in his wisdom, his
courage and his StateSrndnSnIp, We ulleCl the
delegates this day chosen to present his name
to the Republican National Convention to be
held at Chicago as New Horks candidate ana
10 use all honorable means to bring about his
nomination for President of the United states
Ex-senator Bracket insisted that the follow
ing be substituted for the foregoing.
The Republicans ot the state very earnestly
favor the nomination Of Governor Hughes for
the Presidency q the coming conventions they
will not be satisfied with a support bv the dele
cat hat iz GnlTiflaSE
of this sentiment and of recent events, the dele
gates at large selected by this conV enton are
Instructed. and delegates from the several dis
tricts sre requested. 10 persistently labor for
his nomination until 2 nomination is made
Tn. applause for the Governor seemed hearty
and genuine all through The proceedings. II mas
particularly 50 ~ the morning session when
Temporary Chairman Bruce. with ringing elo-
ouence declared New York gave the nation
Theodore Roosevelt. and she offers a worthy
successor in the person of Charles E. Hughes"
Most of the delegates arose and cheered Justify
al this utterance.
APPLAUSE FOR PRESIDENT
The applause for the President had a snap and
go to it that proved its earnestness. The crowd
broke loose when Chairman Sherman at the
afternoon session said of the President: Proud
would New York be 10 Join with her sister states
in his denomination and election"
This brought the delegates to their feet with
prolonged cheering. ana the period ended with
a gale OF laughter when yearniug gentleman
with a most penetrating voice in the top gallery
shouted, Three cheers for William II. TAFT"
Chairman Sherman got another hand when
in telling OF the $10OOOOOOOO gold surplus in
Uncle Sans strong box, he wound up by stamp
ing his right foot and saying, Now. amt that
going some?"
Mr. sherman's speech was interrupted once
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