Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-05
IOWA'S PLATFORM
PROGRESSIVE FROM
START To FINISH
BY a Majority of 800 the
Republican Convention Wig
orousIy Endorsed Insurgent
Wing of the Party
TARIFF LAW BRANDED
AS A SIGNAL FAILURE
Bx Assoeiatsd Press.l

(By Associated Press.)
DIES MONIES. Iowa Aug L-Republi-
can Iowa wrote herself vigorously pro-
gressive yesterday at q convention. which
was in an uproar most OF the time.
Senators Cummins and Dolliver and the
insurgent delegation at Washington were
enthusiastically Endorsed.
The new tariff law was branded as a
failure in the light OF the party pledge
Of IsoS
President Taft received only a luke
warm Endorsement.
A sop Of harmony was flung out in the
Endorsement Of Governor Carroll.
An attempt TO use the steam roller and
make the state central committee over
whelmingIy progressive was called OF.
presumably az the hint or senator Cum
minis.
senator Cummius was temporarily
chairman: Senator Dolliver. permanent
chairman
The progressive majority ranged close
to 90 on every question. The resolutions
committee was progressive to 5.
The foregoing is a synopsis OF the days
events.
To IL may be added cheers and jeers.
applause and Kisses. music and howIs OF
discord.
The appearance and disappearance of
the steam roller was one OF the divert
ing incidents Of the day. 1t came about
through the i9sistence OF the stand-pat
members OF the platform committee in
demanding an unqualified Endorsement Of
the Taft administration. the legislative
acts OF the regulars and hostility to
Cummins and DolIIver.
STAMPEDE ATTEMPTED.
What may have been an attempt TO
stampeds the delegates IN favor OF the
stzlvart resolutions was made when
former Congressman Ellsworth Rominz
rsr hoisted q portrait of President Taft
amid stand-pat cheers. But the other
side answered with silence or with jeers.
Later another delegate among the pro-
gresxfves exposed a picture OF Colonel
Roosevelt, occasioning a demonstration.
The sfand-pat members went down In
defeat with their colors riveted to the
mast. They fought In every committee,
where q fight was possible. insisted on
ron calls and battled every inch for their
principles
SOUGHT TO PRAISE TAFT.
Their resolution incorporated in the MI
nority report on the platform and voted
down by the convention. refers 20:
The record Of achievement OF Presi-
dent Taft's administration and the dst
congress as unequaled In our history and
lndorsss the Taft policies In fulhllment
Of the work inaugurated by his predecess-
or. and congratulstes the party and coun-
try upon its achievements In securing
railroad legislation and declares, that
T.ft.s administration Is entitled to the
unequivocal support Of every Repubii-
can"
II also indorses ''the action OF President
TAN In approving the tariff BILL and
commends his prudent. ousinesslike and
economical administration or all the al
fairs OF the nation"
In conclusion II indorres the Iowa del
exates In congress for all efforts In sup
port of the administration and Of the
presfdent and for such aid and assist
anes as they have given HIM IN carrying
forward his administration and legisla-
tive policies
Former Congressman Hepburn read the
minority report. As the purport OF the
concluding paragraph became apparent
his voice was drowned in a chorus Of
teers and kisses. II was only after much
pounding Of the gavel by Senator Dolli-
yer that Mr.. Hepburn was able to con-
eIude. He moved the substitution OF
these planI1s for those Of the same ap-
pIieation In the majority report. and the
motion was lost. SIS to SIS.
Judge Horace E. Deemer and w ID.
Evans were nominated for reelection to
the supreme court bench by reclamation
A. NJ. Deyoe was the choice on second
ballot for the state superintendent OF
public instruction
PLATFORM ADOPTED.
The platform adopted renews its al
legfance to the doctrine of protection; II
favors q non-partisan tariff commission
and expresses the belief that when the
tariff Is again revised its schedules
should be considered separately so that
each subject can be dealt with upon It's
own merits. and thus secure fair and i'm
partial action upon the part of con-
gress-"
The platform commends ito the ma
ton the type OF craftsmanship exhibited
by Senator's Dolliver and Cummings and
heartily indorses their work upon the
tariff bill, the railroad bill. and the postal
savings bank bill"
In referring TO combinations. the plat
form insists that there shall be such
competition as will protect the people
against the exactions OF unrestrained av-
srice and greed"
II also eongratuIates the country upon
the success obtained in the regulation
Of our common carriers. but they feel
that there is yet much to be done TO
secure reasonable rates and charges TO
which II Is entitled
The platform concludes with an indorse-
nent Of the postal savings bank bill. The
policy Of conservation Of natural re-
sources, income tax and good roads are
r,nheid. United States senator's should be
elected BY the direct vote Of the people.
II il urged that the present method Of
representation in national conventions
basel upon members OF congress is IN
fur. Representation on the basis of par
20 strength Is suggested