Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-26
Plank Not Prepared Till Con-
gresham BoutelI Comes
From Washington.
HIS TERM REJECTED
Cannon Has Things His Own
Way---UsuaI Endorse
ments Given.

Springfield, ILL.,, March 26.-At 10
today the republican convention,
which is to select four delegates and
alternates at large to the Chicago con-
vention, was called to order by Roy
0. West, chairman of the state central
committee. George Buckingham of
Danville was made temporary chair
man, then permanent chairman. The
convention was solidly for Cannon for
president and endorsed his candidacy
il as strong terms as the language
permitted.
Bouquets for Depeen.
1t also upheld the administration of
Governor Deneen and commended his
conduct of public affairs. All the
other state officers of the party were
endorsed, as were Senators Cullom
and Hopkins. The administration of
Roosevelt was also highly praised.
Got Latest Ideas from Washington.
The tariff plank of the platform
was the subject of much discussion
and nothing definite was done with it
until Congressman Boutell arrived late
last night with the latest Washington
ideas and the best way in which it
should be worded. The final draft of
the plank did not. however, differ
greatly from the original wording 1t
declared in favor of tariff adjust
ment' in place of revision 1t being
the idea of its trainers the former
word is more comprehensive.
Sooner the Better.
The plank says in part: 1--WE rec
ommend to our delegates to the repub-
lican national convention that thy
urge upon the convention the wisdom
of declaring for readjustment of the
tariff to be made at the next session
of congress or at a special session
of the 61st congress, to be convened
Immediately after the Inauguration of
the next president.
Maximum and Minimum.
1--WE believe our tariff should con-
tain provisions for minimum and
maximum rates, the minimum rates
giving full protection and the maxi
mum rate to be invoked for retaliating
upon foreign countries that discrim-
mate against American products. We
believe two main ideas should govern
all provision of the tariff.
First Cali for Farmers.
'First-That the protective princi-
pie so prevail in all schedules that
American farmers, workmen and pro-
ducers shall be given first call on the
home market.
/ "Second-That no illegal or unjust
combination, trust or monopoly shall
| find encouragement or shelter in any
| of its provisions"
| The platform approves of the vigor-
| GUS enforcement of Interstate laws
against all combinations, monopolies
and trusts, and urges il the laws now
on the statute books are not sufficient
to reach every case of discrimination
additional laws be enacted by con-
gress; such financial legislation as
will give to the country districts the
same protection as to the central re-
serve cities and present a recurrence
| of financial disturbances is favored.
II Taft Not Named.
II After eulogizing Cannon for his
loyal and able service" the platform
continues: I'VE unequivocally instruct
our delegates to the national conven-
tion to cast their votes for Cannon,
and use every honorable means to Sc
cure his nomination We earnestly
request our district delegates to use
their united influence in support Of
his candidacy"
/ Changed the Word.
Il 1t was generally believed until just
before the convention met the tariff
plank would declare for adjustment"
but at the last minute 1t was stricken
out and revision alone asked.
!. Fire Causes Adjournments
h When word reached the convention
hall the Leland hotel was on fire an
impromptu adjournment was taken,
many delegates leaving the hall The
convention reassembled and the fol-
lowing We're nominated for delegates
at large: Shelby M. Cullom, Albert ].
D Hopkins, Charles s.. Deneen, Fred A.
Busse; alternates, William Hodson
n John R. Marshall. Charles G. Eckhari
/ and F. H. Smiley. The convention
then adjourned