Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-09-07
PR0GRESS|vES
IN SADDLE IN
CALIFORNIA
MILD ENDORSEMENT
FOR PRESIDENT TAF 7
Roosevelt Hailed as National
LEADER Democratic Conven-
ton DenounCeS Payne-Al-
drich Law in Vigorous Terms,

my Morning Journal sDsciai L@Ass& wirss
san Francisco, Sept. G.---An attempt
made by John McNab Of Mendocino
county Il leader OF the republican re-
gulars to force the Incorporation I'm
the state platform of a stronger en-
dorsement of the administration OF
President Taft than that framed by
the committee on resolutions caused
storm in the republican state con-
ventiOn late tonight. 1t was defeated
on point of order and the platform
as originally presented was adopted
with tumultuous cheering.
When the report of the committee
on platform had been presented TO
the convention Mr.. McNab was recog-
ni2ed by Chairman Deylin to speak
TO a motion for its adoption. First
complimenting the committee on the
graceful tribute II had paid to Theo-
dore Roosevelt he launched into al
eulogy Of President TAFT.
Meyer I.issner Of Los Angeles. who
was later elected chairman OF theI
state central committee interrupted
the speaker by making point Of or
der. Chairman Devlin ruled that the
point Of oroier was not well taken. ana
MIR. McNab was permitted to proceed.
THE republicans Of California
should not hesitate to 40 before the
people and say that we are unquali-
fiediy proud Of President Taft" ex-
claimed the speaker.
There was a chorus of protests, and
several delegates arose to declare tha |
speaker out of order.
At this juncture Mr., McNab pro- /
duced resolution endorsing Presl- |
dent Taft. and offered u as an amend- |
ment to the platform. He was de-
clared ny the chair TO be out Of order, |
as the resolution had not been sub
mitted to the committee and with
a rousing aye the convention adopted
the platform as submitted.
There was little echo of the bitter /
ness of the late campaign. Concessionst y
had been made TO the regulars before
the convention was called 10 order,
the former dominant faction being
granted fair representation upon the .
state central committee. and in turn
its leaders offered never a protest
against the former assumption of
by the victorious insurgents.
Throughout the proceedings the ma
tionaI leadership OF Theodore Roose-
velt was recognized in speech and
resolution. Every mention of the
Promer presidents name was receives
With applause.
The convention organized with
Chester A. Rowel of Fresno county
a.. ,Y IA. tat Ion af |
he Lincoln Roosevelt league. as tenn
,orary chairman. Mr.. Rowell's key
tote speech was an appeal for parts
II
Frank r. Devlln Of Solano county
vas elected permanent chairman.
A state central committee consist
ng of 161 members was selected.
Following the completion of it's {
outline labors. the convention listened {
O addresses by Hiram w. johnson,
lominee for governor; Albert J. Wal {
ace. candidate for lieutenant governor
nd other progressive leaders. e
The platform declares the allegiance
+ the party in this state to the pro :
resive republican policies enunciated
~ ex-President Roosevelt and reaf- c
irmed and already in part enacted ]
nto law under the administration of q
PRESIDENT Taft
The tariff pianks declares "unswerv- @
ng adherence to the republican doc Z
rine Of protection without which the {
lmeriean standard OF living cannot C
c maintained and says: lg
1--WE believe that tho methods OF r
rade and barter heretofore prevail C
1g IN the farming OF tariff bills have .
esulted in unsatisfactory tariff laws. :
We therefore join with the president d
q demanding the appointment of a
ornament tariff commission wholly V
amoved from the possibility of politi- 2
al pressure or improper business in a
uences. Such commission should q
-cortain the difference between the "A
,st OF production, which is mainly p
he difference Of labor cost, and dis \
'ibution here and abroad. As fast as .
s recomme ndations are made con c
ress should revise one schedule NJ o c
me. We oppose any future general q
vision based upon insufficient data o
determine the amount Of protection J.
'tually needed" J
Under the captain OF railroad poli- j
cal control" the platform says: 81
"The republican party OF California s.
.pudiates the dominating influence q
eretofore exercised in the councils Of &,
Ie party organization and in the con- ri
ict Of the government OF the state p
+ the southern Pacific railroad and y
lied corporations. We call upon the q
gislative and executive officials now &,
pout 20 be elected TO eliminate that O.
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