Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-16
CAUSE FOR MUCH JOY PLATFORM IS ADOPTED
ublation at Fairview Over Prohibition National Conven'
Result at Wala WaNa. ton Gets Busy Today.
Comment OF Mr.. BRYAN REFERENCE ~ us lkICI
Declares That the Democratic Vic Urging Liquor National
torv Il SIGNIFICANT Capital.
DELEGATES GREET Nomrrrr TALK ON STANDARD BEARERS
Men Names "entoneo 1or neao OF the
Denver Pay Respects I1cke'-Aae An'maeon o's-
Pledge Their Support. played tos 1'ner f'aoe'
Prohibition National Conven.
ton Gets Busy Today.
REFERENCE TO DISTRICT
Plank Urging No Liquor at National
Capital.
Names Mentioned for Head of the
Ticket-Little Animation Dis
played for Either Place.

4
COLUMBUS. Ohio, July 1S-The pro-
gram of the prohibitionist national con-
vention as outlined for today included
the selection Of a permanent chairman,
the adoption of a platform and the
nomination Of the presidential ticket.
The situation in regard to the candi-
dates early today was not changed from
last night, except that Robert H. Pat
ton Of Illinois. whose address as tenn
porary chairman of the convention
made him a possibility. insisted that
the condition Of his health is such that
1t will be out of the question for him
to accept the nomination
a strong sentiment among the dele
gates exists In favor of the nomination
Of Joshua lowering Of Maryland, but
Mr.. lowering does not personally show
much energy in seeking the nomination.
and the delegation from his state re-
fused to make a strong fight. declar-
ing that while he might accept the
nomination he did not desire to place his
name before the convention II any
chance existed of another man being
selected. Mr.. lowering was tho stand
ard bearer Of the party in 1893. and for
that reason, his friends assert, should
be rendered the nomination il tho party
desires him to lead the coming cam
paign.
Robert Scanlon of Pittsburg. who was
yesterday named as the permanent
chairman Of the convention, has many
joseph ep ' p. Tracy of Detroit is making
the most energetic canvass for the
nomination. and his delegation expresses
entire confidence in his success. Other
names that will be presented TO the con-
vention are Alfred NJ. Mannierre of New
York, w. B. Palmore Of Missouri. ]. B..
Cranfill of Texas, Daniel X. Sncen OF ILL
nois and Frederick w. Wheeler OF Cali
fornia.
There has been almost no talk on the
vice-presidential situation and candidates
have not yet declared themselves.
Scanlon for Permanent Chairman.
At the opening Of the convention tho
committee on permanent organization re-
ported as its selection for permanent
chairman Robert Scanlon of Pittsburg.
In all other respects the temporary or
ganizati0n was made permanent. The
report was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. scanlon upon assuming the chair
was given a most enthusiastic welcome.
He spoke but a few words and then
recognized Felix T. McWhirter, treasurer
brief appeal for financial aid from the
members Of the party, in order to meet
the expenses Of the forthcoming cam
paign. His statement OF what he ex-
pected from the party In this direction
was greeted with tremendous applause.
Following the declaration of Mr.. Nc
Whirter an appeal was made to the con-
vention for contributions. generous re-
Spouse being ELECTED.
The report of the committee on resolu-
tAA hNy hA
Prof Samuel Dickie, president Of Albion
College. Michigan.
The report, as presented by the COM
mtttee, was as follows:
The Platform.
The national prohibition platform as
agreed upon by the committee on resolu-
tions follows:
1.-THE prohibition party of the United
States assembled in convention at Column
bus Ohio, July 1915. 1903, expressing
gratitude to Almighty. God for the VIC
tories of our principles in the past, for
encouragement at present and for conf
dence of early and triumphant success In
the future, makes the following declara-
ton OF principles and pledges their en-
actment into law when placed In power:
II. The submission by Congress to the
several states of an amendment to the
federal Constitution prohibiting the manu-
facture. sale, Importation, expectation or
transportation of alcoholic liquors for bev-
erage purposes.
~ The immediate prohibition of tho
liquo.. traffic for beverage purposes In the
District Of Columbia. in the territories and
all places over which tho national gov
eminent has jurisdiction. the repeal OF
the internal revenue tax on alcoholic
liquors and the prohibition of the inter-
state traffic therein.
'3. The election of United States sena-
tors by direct vote of the people.
~. Equitable graduated income and in
IS. The establishment Of postal savings
banks and the guaranty of deposits In
banks.
&c. The regulation OF all corporations
doing an Interstate commerce business.
-. The creation of permanent tariff
commission.
IS. The strict enforcement of law in
stead of Official tolerance and practical
license OF the social evil which prevails
in many of our cities, with its unspeakable
traffic In girls
80. Uniform marriage and divorce laws.
10. An equitable and constitutional en-
ployers' liability act.
IL. Court review of Post Office Depart
ment decisions.
..1e. The prohibition of child labor in
mines. workshops and factories.
"l3. Legislation basing suffrage only
upon Intelligence and ability to read and
write the EtAeltan language.
IA. The preservation of the mineral
and forest resources of the country and
the Improvement OF the highways and
waterways.
Believing IN the Righteousness Of our
cause and in the final triumph Of our
principles and convinced of the unwilling
ness Of the republican and democratic
parties. to deal with these issues we in
rite to full party fellowship all citizens
who are with us agreed"
Adopted Amid Cheers.
Chairman Dickie moved the adoption Of
the platform as read.
Delegate Ferris OF Missouri asked that
the word moral be inserted In the thir-
teenth plank. \ brief discussion followed
on the wording OF the plank, but no
change was made and the previous ques-
ton was ordered.
Several deIes ates attempted. to introduce
amendments. but We're sharply cut of
by Chairman Scanlon. who refused to
recognize any man until the question had
been put. y
The platform was then adopted by q
viva vOee vote and amid ringing cheers
The convention then took recess until
pm.