The San Francisco call., 1910-07-27
STATE CONVENTIONS OPEN SESSIONS
TAFT LAUDED AND TARIFF DEFENDED
Ohio "REGULARS"
down OPPONENTS
EOngworth Opens Convention
With Warm Defense of
the Tariff

COLUMBUS. O., July 2e.-The first
trial of strength between the "regu-
lars" and "progressives'' in the repub-
lican state convention here tonight re-
suited in favor of the regulars" by a
wide margin. Congressman Paul How
land of Cleveland, who had charge Of
the progressive" platform, was de-
feated by Senator Dick for the chair
manship of the resolutions committee
by a vote of 5 to 3.
Immediately prior to the vote How
land announced that while he would
not quibble over phraseology, if the
platform were in substance unsatisfac-
tory to the 'progressives' he would
bring minority report to the floor of
the convention tomorrow. Nine OF
Ohios republican congressman are
members OF the resolutions committee
and all of the nine, including Congress
men Rowland and Cassidy. supported in
congress the tariff bill, which is one OF
the issues in the convention.
AS soon as the committee had gone
into session word was sent TO James *.
Garfield. leader of the 'progresslVes
here. that he would be heard
BURTON PERMANENT CHAIRMAN
Senator T. f. Burton was tonight Sc
lected as permanent chairman OF the
convention This will leave the chair
manshfp of the big Cuyahoga county
(CIeveland) delegation in the hands of
Maurice Maschke, the vice chairman.
resident of Congressman Howland's
district The delegation, however is
split over the governorship and the
unit rule will not obtain as far as It's
go votes are concerned
1t was generally understood by those
with he
nothing would be done tonight toward
uniting upon a candidate for governor,
Senator Burton adhered to his state
ment of last night that the fight would
be settled upon the floor of the conven-
ton tomorrow and not before.
Walter f. Brown of Toledo was
unanimously elected to his third term
as chairman of the state central COM
mittee tonight.
LONGWORTH DEFENDS TARIFF
The republican state convention
opened today with vigorous defense
of the tariff law by Congressman Nicho-
las Longworth. the temporary chair
man He coupled it with high praises
of President Taft.
we refused to be stampeded," he
cried.
Prior TO the opening of the conven-
tion the regulars" had elected a ma
which will stand sponsor for the plat
form and Congressman Longworth S
reference 10 himself as a regular" was
cheered.
Temporary Chairman Longworth, in
calling the delegates to order, said:
Our democratic opponents have
nominated as head of their ticket
strong man. make no mistake about
that. whatever may be the principles
he stands for. principles which in our
opinion would spell, if adopted, the
ruina ton of this country, Judson Har-
mon is, nevertheless, big, forceful in
dividual; keen, shrewd politician, al
ways on the job; a man of unlimited
ambition. with amazing confidence in
himself and in his lucky star.
Not content with nominating him
self for governor, he has nominated
himself for president also. There is
nothing small about him. 1t appears
that If elected he does not intend to
serve out his term as governor; the
program, as frankly announced at the
democratic convention, is that he shall
resign after a few months and turn
over the office to the candidate for lieu
tenant governor a gentleman by the
name of Pomerene. But will the people
indorse this program? Will they con-
sent to be used as stool pigeons to
further the ambitions of these men +?
For one. I can not believe it.
Ihe speaker declared that Mr.. Har- /
mon. while governor, has left his Office
TO appear in the courts in the advocacy
Of the interests of his private clients. |
rs this" speaker asked. proper in an
aspirant for the presidency?
AN Ohio man. a lawyer, too, is presi- |
dent of the United States. How differ |
ent have been the use OF his legal tai
ents. They have not been employed |
in the service of the railroads and cor |
porations, but in the service of the |
people.
LAUDS PRESIDENT
Whatever the people may have
thought few weeks ago, there is no ]
question about it today President
Taft has made good Some people mis-
took his good humor for weakness; his
patience for pliability: events have
proved how sadly mistaken they were.
Today there are few who do not know
that the Taft smile is but mask Of
logged determination and an iron will.
NO such program OF constructive
and progressive legislation has ever
been enacted at any session OF con-
gress in American history. 1t is
record of ma agnifcent achievement. and
he glory belongs first to the president
1f the United States"
Speaking of the republican insur-
gents, Mr.. Longworth said he did not
ioubt that the majority OF them
are anxious for the welfare of the
party. He continued:
The most idfotic of all the demo-
ratio war cries is that the republican
a ~ u of ic 4. |