New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27

ALI ulfect primaries. lie MADE what
seemed to be a serious fight and then
withdrew the substitute saying he had
simply offered II so his views might 20 on
the record
That Is the crux Of the entire plat
FORM" he said. Lets put It before the
voters, and see whether they want these
matters settled In quiet and orderly fash
ION, free from the pickering and squab-
bling OF a political campaign. with per-
sonalities OF candidates to befog the issue.
| This will give a chance for the full and
free and proper discussion and for the
| building of q complete. articuate and In
| telligible constitution"
Does Not Bind tho Party.
OF course, this proposed referendum
does not bind the Republican party 70
any attitude on these matters in contro-
versy. II does not meet the criticisms in
| that respect voiced by the more Jealous
| Republicans who want strongly progress
sive action on them.
The subcommittee, which worked most
OF the night. was TO have its report ready
, at o'clock this morning. but IT went over
until the afternoon. In the mean time the
convention. called at 4 o'clock 10 receive
the platform, had to be- adjourned until
o'clock.
When the resolutions committee got
down 10 business there were perhaps one
hundred spectators present. Ex-Governor
Horace White presided.
There was no serious division until
the workmen's compensation plank was
reached. Senator Newcomb then argued
that 10 confne the proposition to "all
largo employments" would mean that tho
Law would be Of little use. as the major
ity OF workmen worked IN small shops.
lie moved the addition OF the words and
small industries"
Senator Josiah r. Neweomb OF New
York. wanted TO change tho workmen's
compensation plank so IL would apply 10
"all Industries" instead OF 20 "all large
employments, but he vas defeated. The
direct primary plank was left much as
reported. except that ogden L. Mills
fought for and secured the addition OF a
declaration for a separate ballot for all
judicial candidates. His proposal 20 add
a declaration for tho Massa chusetts ballot
was defeated.
State Chairman Barnes regards as the
most important thing in the platform the
proposal 20 pledge Republican candidates
Tor the Legislature 10 submit 10 tho peo-
pie the question whether a constitutional
convention should be called az the earliest
possible moment. II could begin its work
OF building a new constitution In 1916
three years ahead Of the scheduled time
II such a referendum were adopted. Mr.
harness idea IS that this would be the
proper place 10 d!ecusS court reforms,
worklngmens compensation and employ
ers liability issues tho short ballot and
similar matters which the Progressives
put to the front In their campaign.
Senator Root and William ID. Guthrie
held this would include the employees OF
farmers. and probably household ser
wants.
Senator Root said the risk was not tho
same In small employments and II would
not be right to burden the small en-
ployers In that way. Mr.. Newcomb then
said he would be satisfied II the words
large cmployments' were left out and
in their place the word Industries was
substituted. On vote his amendment
vas lost-3o 10 2 Leslie Sutherland was
the only man to vote with Mr.. Newcomb.
Then Mr.. Nevcomb wanted specific
declaration IN favor OF the proposed con-
stitutlonal amendment on workmen's
connpensation, which has been passed
once by the Legislature. This was lost
Is 20 7. Mr. Barnes explained that rep
re.entatives Of tho National Federation
OF Labor believed proper legislation could
give relief without amendment 81 the
constitution.
Newcomb and earnss Clash.
To the home rule plank Senator New
comb wanted to add a specific declaration
giving tho cities the right TO tx and
change the salaries OF their employees.
"ff we have such a declaration" he
said. I'VE may be able to get legislation
that will last for all time"
What do you mean by that2'' asked
Chairman Barnes, with some sarcasm.
Senator Newcomb waved his hand. as
~ to indicate that the chairman had bet
ter cit down. lie did, but HE face WAS
full of wrath Herbert Parsons and others
said the plank covered that point in gen.
erai already. The suggestion was de-
feated, q to 8.
Again Senator Newcomb wanted an ad-
dillon that some form Of charters should
be provided by the Legislature from
which a city might make a choice, includ-
ing a commission government charter.
Eve are in u condition OF rapid devel-
opnent," said Senator Root. I'VE ought
10 let the cities make their own expert
ments. The people OF each place are best
qualified TO meet their own needs"
Senator Newcomb won out on this by
vote OF Is to IL
When IL came 10 the denunciation Of the |
proposal OF the Progressive party TO
choose Judges because Of their known
views on matters likely to come before
them for judicial action, Senator New |
comb moved to strike II out. He was de- |
feated, g to 8.
After the plank favoring the submis-
sion 10 the people OF constitutional
amendment enfranchising women had
been read Senator Root said:
81 would like to have 1t stated that the
subcommittee. being divided, took no &C
ton on this. but formulated this provi- |
sion TO recommend for adoption In case |
the full committee should so desire"
Herbert Parsons End several others took |
issue W.. Senator Root, saying they |
understood THAI majority OF tho sub !
committee had been In favor of the propo- /