New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-17


y declaration in favor OF any individual.
The resolution followed day OF la
FoUette enthusiasm. 81 which his name was
cheered repeatedly as u was mentioned by
= dozen speakers. Contrary 10 expectation,
tie conference was ended In one day, most
OF the delegates left the city, and the Pro-
sressivs pr granime outlined for to-morro"
will be- devoted 60 support of state ana
local candidates and conditions.
The resolutions We're framed by q sub
committee OF 1--WE from a committee Of
thirteen. ana were revised by eX-Secretary
Garfield ard Congressman Irvine J.. Len
root OF Wisconsin
Resolutions Adopted.
The resolutions follow. I'm part.
Ine progressive movement is a struggle
10 Wrest tine control OF the government III
tue nation and states from iHc represents a,
yves al special privilege and restore 10 20
iue CoHtrCi CT the people. The issue is the
same iu all llc states, though the problem
may Doe presented iu different ways
Do tine national ueld the eOntro OF gov
eminent by special privilege is Evidenced
d. the influence and pow r OF the reac-
ItuaTy leaders In Dotn parties IN check-
3u- or preventing the enactment q pro-
iressvo policies pledged by the Eepub-
-'6e present condition q uncertainty I'm
business is intocrable ana destructive OF
industrial prosperity il Is worse than IDLE
30 leave the question Ct whether great bust
ltSs enterprises are legal or not merely 70
judicial determination Industrial CORPORA
lions should by affirmative legislative en-
aC-mpUI Dc gwen definite rules OF con-
QUOT by which business shall be made safe
and stable, while at the same time the m
tcrcSts OF the public should De Iully SAFE
guarded We seek constructive Legislation
ard not destructive litigation
We favor tho ascertainmeut Of the choice
= ia .aaaH
President by a direct primary vote. held II
each state pursuant TO the statute, ana
where no such statute exists we urge that
the Republican state committees provide
That the people be given the uSnt u eN-
press their choice for President.
Wisconsin Laws Praised.
Robert Marion la Toilette. OF Wisconsin.
sears ago found conditions IN his state not
unlike those Of the nation to-day. Under
his leadership ali opposition was overcome
and there has been enacted in Wisconsin
system of laws that stand as models for
legislation iu all states OF the Union. Laws
lave been passed iu that state adequately
regulating all public service corporations
cquaiiZing the burdens of taxauon, rrOyid-
ine Tor direct nominations by the people
protecting legitimate business and capital
honestly Invested. promoting the welfare
of labor; ia short. real progressive govern
meut has been restored.
The record OF senator La Toilette IN state
anu nation makes him a logical candidate
for President OF the United States. His
experience his character. his courage. his
record OF constructive legislation and adj
Ininistrative ability, meet the requirements
for leadership such as present conditions
demand
TLis conference indorses him as a candi-
date for the Republican nomination for
President. and urges that iu oil states or
gaizations be formed 20 promote his NOM
nation
Those Who Drafted Resolutions.
The resolutions were drafted by F. p
Cosugan Of Colorado c. L Merriam. Of
Illinois, James r. Garfield. OF Ohio; Amos
Pinchot. Of New York. and J. +. Little, Of
North Carolina.
While the avowed intention Of the con-
ference was the Endorsement Of La Toilette
the arrival OF Garfield in a non-committal
attitude put the La Toilette supporters on
the defensive. His visit here was announced
week ago after a visit IN New York with
MIR. Roosevelt and Senator Jonathan Bourne
OF oregon. president Of the National Repub-
toan League and fl was expected some
other plan might be insisted on Mr.. Gar
field took no part in the open programme
III OF the dow however. and the Endorsement
went through without a hitch
Wisconsin, Minnesota and Nebraska
rent the largest delegation outside Of
Illinois, and the Endorsement OF the Wis
consin man became apparent early in the
day. Speaker after speaker. some BY in
ference. some by name referred 10 him
end 20 what they termed the Wisconsin
idsa. each reference developing a little
longer cheering.
Senator Moses T. Clapp. Of Minnesota.
was the first speaker after Medil Nc
Cormick had called the meeting 10 order
sno George l.. Record. OF New Jersey. had
been elected chairman. Senator Clapp
was regarded as the keynote speaker. and
was the first 70 mention the Wisconsin
Senator and announce the purpose Of the
conference
la Toilette Himself a Platform"
Il believe" he said. this great uprising
that is making itself felt from ocean 70
ocean will lose its force IN internal discord
unless we take q symbol around which 10
rally. Senator Ia Toilette is in himself a
platform that represents the Progressive
spirit
national organization. built on the
lines Of the usual political organization
was outlined. The plan included the
AAtt4tltt4= az iaANi udAtf Oh SAAltf county
and precinct committees and officials
Popular subscriptions 10 finance the cam
paign came as e. suggestion from Rudolph
spreckels. Of California. which was adopted
by the finance committee.
The people must be made 10 understand
that this l. their fight" telegraphed Mr.
spreckels. Let the average citizens dollar
take the place Of corporation contributions
and you will have an organization that
will be free
The finance committee recommended
popular subscription IN each state. and
recommended that Chairman Record. Gil
bert z. Roe chairman OF the finance com
nittee. and Walter Houser, secretary OF
the National Progressive League. name five
men IN different parts Of the country 20
devise specific means Of appealing 20 the
people.
AIR. Garfield took more direct part in
the session that followed the adoption Of
the committee reports In a short speech
Ne praised the delegates for seeking 10