The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-19


ing vote after the separate planks il
the Wisconsin plan had been buriet
under the adverse votes.
1t was not until four hours hat
been spent over the platform that tn,
convention was ready TO proceed
with the nominating speeches for th,
president, First came the nomination
OF Cannon by Boutell OF Illinois and
seconded by Fordney Of Michigan
which awakened the welcoming vel
Tor the Grand Old Man" OF Illinois
The nominating speech of Fairbanks
by Governor Hanly OF Indiana was
made amid intense confusion and
constant interruption, Smarting un,
der these discourtesies toward the
governor, Mayor Bookwalter OF In
dianapolis began his speech second.
ing the nomination of Fairbanks with
a cutting allusion to the steam
roller" which was crushing out all
the opposition. The convention gave
an enthusiastic welcome to the name
of Hughes as General Woodford pre-
sented the governors candidacy in
teryent words. The name OF Senator
Foraker was placed in nomination by
Judge Mccoy OF Ohio and was sec
onded by the eloquent negro delegate
from Georgia named w. O. Emory.
The call OF Pennsylvania brought the
keystone delegation to their feet in
a wild demonstration for Knox and
little later Wisconsin followed with
its enthusiastic tribute to the Wis
consin's candidate, Senator La Fol.
lette. The speeches concluded, the
time for the balloting arrived with
the results already given.
The platform declares unequivocal
ly Tor the representation for tariff es-
tablishment The postal savings
bank The enactment and enforce
ment OF the railroad rate law. En-
actment of the employers liability
was heartily commended. Declares
ior the generous provision for widows
and orphans, those who have died for
The country Calls attention to the
-epublican party, passed the Sher-
nan antitrust law and enforced it.
Declares for the increasing of the
,ural mail service and for good roads.
The platform recommends the amend
nent OF the interstate commerce
aw; gives the railroads the right to
make and publish tariff agreements,
'ubject to the approval OF the inter
tate commerce commission. Favors
he eight hour day on all public !
works. Movement to prevent the |
waste OF timber, water, and all nat /
lral resources is approved. The plat
orm points with pride to the cause |
II peace so signally advanced by the !
Hague conference. The doctrine en-
ouragef1ent OF the American marine /
md enlargement Of foreign trade is
-pproyeI. The establishment of bu-
eau mines and mining and the ad-
mission Of the territories, New Mexi- /
o and Arizona as states.
The injunction plank adopted is the
Republican party will uphold at all
ines authority and integrity of the
ourts, both state and federal,
nd will ever insist that their powers
0 enforce their process, and to pro-
ect life. liberty and prosperity shall
e preserved inviolate. We believed
owever that the rule OF procedure in
e federal courts with respect to is
uance Of writ OF injunction should be
lore accurately defined by the sta
lite and that no injunction or tempo
lry restraining order should be
'sued without notice, except where
damage would result from
ne delay in which case the speedy
caring thereafter should be granted.
The presidential candidate to be
ermitted to name his running mate
he so desires. No sooner had the
adjourned today than
aft's immediate supporters consent
} work, to ascertain his wishes re-
arding the candidates for the vice
resident. They wired. him direct
nd while pending his reply, refused
} voice any opinion as to the prob
bic outcome to the balloting. As a
lie the TAFT manifested willingness
} abide by the secretary's wish, but
lere were those among them who
)ok the position that the delegates
lould be permitted to cast their
otes according to their own predic-
Ons.
A meeting of the prominent repub-
cans, most Of but not all OF them,
lpporters of Secretary Taft was held
might in Hitchcock's rooms. The I
eeting began at 10 o'clock and was
ot ended at midnight. 1t has been
spected that this conference would +
ecide upon the available candidate
n the vice-presidential nomination
I'd it was even anticipated by some
lat the view Of Secretary Taft as to
e choice of companion on the
cket would be made known. In c
9TH these respects the meeting was {
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