Morris tribune., 1908-04-04

the house from the Second Maine dis
trict who was opposed at the last cleo
ton by all the power Of organized la
Dor for his outspoken opposition to
labor legislation, has resigned his seat
to take up the practice Of law at New
York. He says that duty to his fam
fly demands that he quit politics. A
report was sent out from Washington
to the effect that Littlefeld had left
the house in order to engage In an ag-
gressiye fight on organized labor as
attorney for the Citizens Industrial as
ISOLATION, but this was denied both by
the head Of the association and by Lit
tlefeld himself. $#f
Taft's Trenton Speech.
Secretary of War Taft and Ambas-
sador Takahira were the guests Of the
Trenton On. j. chamber Of commerce,
and while there Taft addressed the
legislature in joint session. Taft spoke
at length of his legislative ideals.
While explaining the commercial pos
abilities Of the trade with the orient
he came out for ship subsidies. He
made plea for a big army and. navy,
but deprecated too much GENERALIZATION
of authority at Washington.
Contrary to the expressed wishes OF
Mr.. Taft, a moving picture concern has
succeeded in getting series Of pic
lures with the big war secretary in
them to be used In the campaign. Gen
eral Bell was in league with the pic
ture men and led Taft along in front
of the machine unawares. a
To Fill Out Proctors Term.
Governor Proctor of Vermont has ap-
pointed Ex-Governor John W. Stewart,
now in his eighty-third year, to fill the
unexpired term of the late Senator
Redfeld Proctor-that is, until next
October, when the Legislature will
meet, ...
Tennessee Republicans Split.
In the Republican state convention at
Nashville, Tenn, the Brownlow and
Evans factions clashed, and riot en-
sued when both tried to hold con-
vention Ia the same hall-that Of the
house of representatives. The Evans
men were in control of the state and
committee, and when they started to
organize the meeting their candidate
for chairman was dragged from the
speakers stand twice by the Brownlow
men. The latter held the hall and car
ried out their programme, indorsing
the administration, but not instructtng
delegates for any one, and electing W.
J. Oliver to the national committee
Next day the Evans faction held the
regular convention and named dele
gates for Taft. This will mean a con-
test before the national convention.
illinois Endorses Cannon.
The Illinois Republican state conven-
ton went through it's expected pro-
gramme Of indorsing Speaker Cannon
for the presidency March &c and adopt
ing tariff resolution demanding re-
vision in sight of the protective prin-
ciple and without sheltering any Illegal
com bination.
Anti-racing Bill Passed.
The New York assembly by vote of
1926 to 9 passed the anti-racing bill, 1t
was regarded as a personal triumph
for Governor Hughes.
Rhode island Uninstructed.
The Republican state convention at
Providence named delegates to Chica-
go without instructions as to presiden
tial choice. ST.. e..
More States For Bryan. -"
The Democratic state convention at
Indianapolis instructed for Bryan and
Kern. Taggart delegates were seated.
The Iowa Democrats in convention at
Cedar Rapids Endorsed Bryan and
adopted a recast Of the Nebraska plat
form. The North Dakota Democratic
state convention instructed delegates
for Bryan, the vote being unanimous.
The Nebraskan was also Endorsed by
the Illinois state central committee, al
though the friends Of Roger Sullivan
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