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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
WHITMAN WOULD WAIT
Wants to Finish Work as Pros.
ecutor, He SAYS.

When the reports from the workers at
the Saratoga convention last night ind,-
Gated that a concerted movement was
likely 10 develop to-day 20 place Charles
s. Whitman. District Attorney, IN nomina-
ton for Governor. Mr.. Whitman was
asked by The Tribune IL he would COM
ment on the situation.
II do not feel that am in a position 20
discuss the matter" he said. but you can
say for me that I would rather stay here
and finish my work as District Attorney
than 10 take the nomination and make IN.
night for election at this time.
Those who are close 10 Mr. Whitman de-
clare, however. that, as a matter OF con-
scientious duty 10 his party, he would rot
decline the nomination should Il be the
will OF the convention 20 place him at the
head OF the ticket. II is believed by msns
that Mr.. Whitman would run stronger
than any other candidate IN New ioEk
City, and would make a'happy choice tor
the Republicans TO offset the strength OF
the Progressive candidate. Mr.. Straus, az
this end OF the line. His strength upstate
WOuiu measure up ntti WIN As'"N Va 4'N'N
OF the other candidates who have been
mentioned Il was said.
II is understood that Mr. Whitman fees
that his work in the Rosenthal case ard
the graft situation might be mlsunder-
stood and credited 90 him as a means OF
seeking political capital On that account
IL Is said. he is particularly anxious 70
complete the present Investigation and
bring those guilty 20 justice. II was
polnted out that he would have three
months I'm office as District Attorney II
he could get the nomination, aud In thar
time the graft situation would prooaoy
be cleared M.
Mr.. whitman was in communication
with some Of the leaders az saratoga
during the day and last night, II vas
said. and was making a personal effort
10 head or any movement looking toward
his nomination to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
Nswoomb Gets More Time.

81 think" said the chairman. that
under tho rule you have used up your
time"
II have not spoken on this amendment
at ALL" said Newcomb.
The chair. thinks otherwise" said
Senator Bracket while the audience
roared but he's willing to hear you
further"
my amendment probably has been
thoroughly forgotten after hearing the
magnificent address OF Senator Root, %
said Newcomb, but should like vote
on this proposition
lie got it. There were one OF two ayes
and a roar OF noes.
Senator Newcomb then presented the
additional plank which he wished insert
ed II would have put the party on rec
ord ~ favorlng the ratification Of the con
stitutional amendment providing for the
nomination Of United states Senators by
direct vote OF the people.
How little patience the delegates had IN
this matter was shown when they refused
TO listen 10 an argument In It's favor by
william Chilvers. leader Of the 18th Dis.
trict Of New York
Just then George Wanmaker leader OF
the ilth District, New York. said:
II think that there Is gentleman sit
ting somewhere near me who might be
able TO answer Mr. Chilvers. His name
is Depew."
At the mention Of Mr. Depew's name the
audience cheered. and half dozen dete-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
Ia rolerranh % The Trihune. !

by telegraph 20 The Tribune
Saratoga, y. Y, Sept. 25.-The adoption
OF a plank providing for the SUBMISSION
of the question OF woman suffrage 10 the
voters of the state shows that the he
publican party has not forgotten the prin-
cipes of human liberty which caiieo II
into being on the inspired words OF It's
great founder, Abraham Lincoln, when ne
said: 'T go for all who bear the burdens
of government, sharing in It's privileges
by no means excluding women.
The fact that at the hearing before 'he
resolutions committee few women reg
resenting a small reactonary moVemcN
against woman suffrage advocated the
adop,Ion of precisely the same plank as
that advocated by the Women's Political
Union proves that the opposition, always
negligible. has capitulated TO the unan-
swerable logic Of the suffragists, who rest
their case with the voters OF the state
The action of the Republican convention
In advocating the immediate caI OF
constitutional convention giVee woH'e"
doubIe assurance of complete victory ID
1918. II the convention is called the pres
eut trend OF events points to the moor
poration OF a suffrage plank In the ne"
constitution which will be submitted 10
tho voters I'm 1915 on the other hand. u
IT is not called, the plank for submission
I'm the Republican platform requires an
Republican Senators and Assemoiymen
20 vote ave" during the legislative Sos
sionS of 1914 anu 1915 on the suffrage reso-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
PLANK ON SUFFRAGE
PLEASES ALL WOMEN
Both Advocates and Opponents
OF Equal Franchise Satisfied
with Its Adoption.

prom q stan Correspondent OF The Tfibune)
Saratoga, y. Y. sept. GA woman SUI
frage plank was inserted in the platform
at to-nights session or the Republican
state Convention. When II was formally
adopted. although IL had been generally
known for hours what would be done in
the matter the many woman suffragists
rose and. waving the yellow votes for
women" flags. led I'm a cheer that was
taken up by the Ave thousand persons In
the hall The plank reads AZ follows:
W. favor submitting 20 the voters IN
iel5 a constitutional amendment ehiIan
Chising women. unless a constitutional
convention Ia 10 be held prior thereto, as
hereinafter advocated.
Leaders OF the suffragists hero regard
the plank as taclt Endorsement OF
woman suffrage by the Republican party
OF this state They also regard IL az a
victory over he ants" who, while sub
hitting a plank similar to this one, stipu-
lated that the party declare its neutrality.
But the "antis" also regard the plank
as a victory. pointing out that the SUI
fragists submitted one that would have
unequivocaily pledged the party TO OBJ
tanning the passage OF an equal rights
law.
Miss Harriet May Mills. OF New York,
president OF the New York State Woman
Suffrage party, said that from now on
the women OF New York State would all
work together for one common end-the
onfranchisement OF their sex.
Il believe" said Miss Mills. that IL
would be 20 the advantage OF all OF US II
We all could get together soon and plan
a concerted statewide educational cam
paign. I'm sure that II We should. We
could carry the amendment by an over
whelminS majority
Mrs Elnstein, also Of Manhattan, one
Of the active workers OF the Woman
Suffrage party. who is here with her
daughter. Alice. laboring for the cause"
was greatly pleased with the adoption OF
the plank.
1t is one big step forward" said Mrs.
Einstein. II believe IL would be an ex-
cellent thing II all the women's clubs and
associations interested In suffrage would
get together and work "a one until this
Amendment was adopted
Miss Helen Varick Boswell, OF Manhat-
tan. chairman " tho woman's department,
Of the Republican National Committee
and one Of the leading suffragists OF the
country. was gratified when she learned
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gates tried 20 escort him to the PLATFORM
at the same time.
Mr.. Depew delivered a typical speech
IN his oldtirne happy vein, delighuns the
Delegates He concluded with an answer
TO Roosevelts I'VE stand at Ai'nase.
don" speech that brought the crow "
its feet. yelling and shouting It's ue''e"''
6ruber Raises Laughter.
Co,one, Gruber made one of his usual
speeches. that began WIN lu,"s FL
or two and ended with matter 'na'
mis- hearers sit up and think 49,
His first laugh out OF the cohNon,'o''
was when he remarked: "Chariey "u.
phys political appen-DiD doesh' hno.
II Wilson and O'Gorman are gong 70 CUT
him out or not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
that the plank had been adopted.

that the plank had been adopted.
The Republican party has always bean
the friend Of woman" said Miss Boswell.
I'm the six states whore We have suffras,
Il was Republican votes that gave It to
US"
Miss Boswell then spoke OF the suffras,
plank In the Progressive psrty's platform.
THAT plank, or It's adoption. was a
expediency." she said. 1T was inserted
10 attract attention. But the Republican
party. having in mind the principle that q
majority must rule, decided on plank
advocating a referendum vote.
II feel certain that the result will b
victory for suffrage and New York State.
thanks to the Republican party. unless
other states act quickly. will be the sew
enth star in tho suffrage fas."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27

Speaking of the Progressive candidate
for Governor. Colonel Gruber asked:
viii oscar Straus say that the right TO
religious freedom shall be voted on by
retttion ana without a constitutional con-
vention first convened? If he will, then
God help him and his and my people. IL
he will not. he has no place In the Bull
Moose party.
When the colonel had finished Senator
Bracket said they would vote on the
report Of the committee on resolutions
as q whole.
There was a roar OF ayes and only
one mo" which was identified as com
ing from the stentorian lungs OF Senator
Newcomb.
The convention then adjourned until to-
morrow morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
Starting the Evening Session

II was Q o'clock when the evening ses-
sion began The auditorium held the
largest audience yet. After Senator
Bracket. the permanent chairman had
called the delegates 10 order ex-GOvernor
White presented the platform. ns adopted
by the resolutions committee
Senator Newcomb had served notice in
the afternoon that he would present a
minority report. so that when le got ny
It was no surprise to the members Of the
committee. ...f 'F .s
Senator Neweomb FIRST wanted 10 amend
the plank on workmen's compensation ~
adding a declaration IN favor OF the pend
ing constitutional amendment on the SUP
feet now before the Legislature. IN 8
proposition was voted down by the con-
vention by viva vOcc vote, only three
or four ayes being registered.
When Senator Newcomb got up to offer
his direct primary amendment ex-Assem-
blyman Conkling. OF New York, asked:
II would like to know how many mem
/ beers OF the committee Of forty-three have
signed this minority report
II had no time TO prepare other than "a
verbal report" said Senator Newcomp,
"or to get other signatures" and the dele
gates laughed.
"rhe substance Of what YOU wish 10
put in" said Chairman Bracket "is That
you abolish tho state convention. while
the present plank preserves that. Is that
not true7"
My object" replied Senator Newcomp'
Is TO include declaration for state
wide primaries similar 20 the 1910 plat
form
It was az this point that Senator Root
! took lis hand in the proceedings. As
Senator Root finished Senator Newcomb,
still standing, began TO speak again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
The lightning hug IL brilliant
But II hasn't any mind:
II wanders through creation
With It's headlight on behind.


The Republican party has always had
its searchlight in front" said Miss Bos-
well.
She told Of the ways in which the
women would help In the campaign First
they would help get the members of the
party registered. then they would show
why the Republican party, from the view
point Of the home. should receive tho snp-
port OF the voters. The Democratic Ma
tonal Committee. she said, this year had
a women's department for the first time.
They were trying to get votes for Wilson
by saying that. II he should be elected,
prices would 10 down.
ITO that We answer" said Miss Bos-
well, that II the Democrats should got
into power tho workingmen would lose
their jobs ana would have no money TO
pay any kind Of prices"
When Miss Boswell had finished the
band played 'Fye Girl In Havana" The
delegates applauded Justify and declared
her a good spellbinder. Then they adj
Journed until o'clock.
when the convention reassembled for
the afternoon session the platform was
not ready for submission, and so another
adjournment was taken until 8 o'clock in
the evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
CHAIRMAN BRACKET
STIRS UP DELEGATES

, recalled them 20 their true functions. with
the result OF tremendously Increased
effectiveness In the public service and IN
creased benefits 10 the corporations them
selves
Taking up the labor attitude OF tie
party. the chairman said
The interests OF labor have been con-
served. No proposition looking 10 the
protection OF the lives OF the workers hHs
failed 10 receive support No proper re-
quest OF organized labor has been denied
enactment into law. The hours OF labor,
the control and limitation Of child labor,
the abolition OF contract labor I'm the prfs-
ons. the rigid inspection of factories, the
requirements for adequate light and air
spaces, all the conditions that go 10 make
for health and safety-these have been
controlled and regulated by statute. Tho
Department OF Labor. charged especially
with the duty OF protecting the rights and
interests of laborers, has been given
most extensive powers in their interest
The Republican party has recognized and
has done. its full duty in these matters
Mr.. Bracket spoke % the banking
laws and OF the construction Of tho barge
canal. and dwelt particularly on the con-
servation OF public resources begun when
Republicans controlled the administration.
In contrast with this record no described
the change which came With the success
OF the Democrats In 1910.
Direct Primaries.
Taking up the subject OF direct pTi-
maries. Senator Bracket said;
The subject OF direct primaries has
been burnins one. do not now as
cuss either their merits or their dc,
merits. What | am going To say WIN
appeal TO all-thosc FOR and those AGAINST
the gystem Whether good or bad, we
must all agree that, N direct primary
legislation was 20 be had At all II should
have been an honest bill. cUb0dying IN
its terms the essential principles OF the
doctrine.
Instead Of any such measure, q bastard
bratllng, neither one thing nor the other
denounced by every Democrat VINO PC
lieved in direct primaries ut al. De
uounced by the Democratic Governor,
was passed 10 have IL believed that the
party was for real direct primares' ana
was carrying ont It's platform pledges.
Every Republican IN the legislature NVteu
against this measure, and every one N',
publican ana Democrat alike, knew. ana
knows, that It's passage was a shain anu
a fraud.
Republicans who were disposed 10 help
the Democrats b. voting third ticket
but who wore IN doubt tho Senator urged
70 study the records OF the parties AZ
FOR other third terners. lie said;
To those others. contriyins q new party
that Il NAV minister TO their vengeance
who. assuming the form Of righteousness
lack the substance thereof; who. pretcnd-
ing 20 be the eyangels OF a new gospel
only seek a means 10 CRAFTY ambition
10 these the Republican party says, WIN
no uncertain sound, that ~ Will not be
bludgeoned into the support OF any can
didste who does not believe in, nor INC
abortion OF any doctrine that does not
square bv, the principles OF 'he Dcc!ara-
tlon ~ Independence and the Consutu-
ton OF the United States. II that is
being reactionary. the most must be made
OF q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27

and would show himself good loser
and loyal party man. II he would con-
sent. he undoubtedly could have TINS
place by reclamation.
There are dozen candidates for
secretary of state. State Treasurer ana
state Engineer
The judicial puzzle is still unsolVcd.
Chairman Barnes is represented by ms
friends as being unalteraby opposed
+, nominating Republican ana
Democrat for the Court of Appeals
president skoalig of the New YORK
County Republican Committee believes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27

tho marty should accede to the request
of tho bar associations of the state and
continue the bi- partisan nominations OF
other years. Sentiment among the
other leaders is divided. This Is one
bu, only one-of the things which mus
be decided before tomorrow afternoon
Leaders who are expected TO prepare
tho tentative steering committee
slate and work out the judicial problem
hope TO have all the work Of the con-
yentinn finished tomorrow afternoon
60 the delegates con take late after
mon trains TO their homes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
PI ,ATFORM CONTESTS
AT NIGHT SESSION
Senator Newcomb Asks in Vain for Amend
ments, and Gives Senator Root the
Chance to Eulogze the Party.

known. they are not possible. Then II u
required that there be balancing Of The
claims Of different sections OF the statc.
In regard 60 such nominations we must
preseTy the state convention. tNriy
lode. 't,,bVss maj before We Iiorniuats n
Isiifeuaut Governor We want 70 Know
who th9 candidate FOR Governor Is 20 %
W7,at We have done about this pIahh
is 10 make II a. truthful. as sincere. -
practical as we could This is what We
have tried 20 do In the whole platform.
II necessarily took longer for " 70 90
our work under your resolution Tor pun.
lie sessions am sure. however. that
work was well spent, has led 20 most
intelligent discussion. and led 20 better
understanding among the delegates and
the general public as 10 what We hav'
been trying 20 DE- and the reason Tor our
doing what We did.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
Taft's Great Administrator.

Air Bracket. remark!ng that his he'd
81 discussion vas limited 10 state affairs
digrcsscd enough 10 say:
| want to say 20 you that when tie
confusion OF tho time Is gone, when his.
tory, that measures all men truly. shaIl
make rs record. when the tumult and
tn. Rhoutings cease, the administration
Of William II. TAFT VIII be respected as
one OF the visest and best and trUest that
the true Republican party has given 10
the nation.
A. the Senator closed his remarks the
bandmaster the workings OF whose mind
could not be fathomed ny the delegates
swung his musicians into the strains OF
onward Christian Soldiers"
\ moment later the chair recognized
Abraham Gruber Ills friends thinking
dragged him bodily 10 the platform, but
All that he wanted 20 30 was 20 ask
for fifteen minutes for Miss Helen Narick
Boswell, head OF tho womcn's depart
ment OF the Republican National Commit
tee. 10 address the convention. She was
escorted 20 the platform by eY-Repre-
sentative Driscoll. OF Syracuse; eX-As.
semblymsn Apgar. OF Westminster, and
Henry Birrel. OF New York
II want TO Introduce a sterling Ropub-
lean" said Senator Bracket. as the
delegates saw before them n pleasant
faced woman "a a black gown.
Miss Boswell won the delegates at once.
you may not know II" She said, but
the Republican National Committee has
"A II,
would not like 10 say that have been
with them since that time. but as there
are some here who know. | suppose 7
shall have 10 acknowledge that I have
been connected with the work since 1902 -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
Things Accomplished by tho Party.

The chairman went over some Of the
things accomplished by the party In New
York. beginning with the Raines Liquor
Tax law. which, he declared, rs the
most effective and just and. at the same
time the most advanced treatment that
the subject OF excise lad ever received.
Viewed from any standpoint from that
OF effective control OF the liquor trafflc,
or from tho standpoint Of revenue only
II challenges admiration and compels APP
provsl."
other measures for which the Senator
gave credit 10 the Republican party in
cludcd the franchise tax law, the stock
transfer tax law. the mortgage tax law.
the collateral Inheritance law, the insur-
ancc law and the Public Service Commits
sion law. OF the latter he said:
This single statute entities the Repuh.
licau. party 70 warmest commentator,
stamps II as keeping abreast OF the times
and as meeting It's utmost duty. Helpful
both 10 the public and 10 the corporations
controlled, II has placed them IN their
true relation 10 each other. Without IN
Justice 10 corporate interests. taking no
dollar Of their property improperly. II has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27

WANT A BETTER RooM7
Consult The Tribune's Room and
Board Register. sued daily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
Women for Republicans.

Miss Boswell said that other parties had
appealed TO the women, but they had be-
lieved tho achievements Of the &c. O. l."
were bettor than the will o the wlsp
promises OF other parties. Then she quoted
this little verse:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-10
GRAIN MEN HERE

District Meeting Of Elevator Managers,
an Organization Inside Of State
Farmers Grain Dealers Asesoeia-
tien, in Session Here Teday-Atssnd.
anes Small.
Managers of elevators In this and
nearby counties met at the Marshall
town Club this afternoon in q quarter
ly meeting OF the elevator managers OF
the Marshalltown district. This Is an
organization within the Farmers Grain
Dealers Association OF Iowa. and the
district managers organization takes
IN this and eight other counties In CEN
trail Iowa.
AS this was the first of the quarterly
meeting, the attendance was small. a
second meeting will be held here IN
July The district group was formed
only last year and Mr.. j. Il. Lynch. OF
Green Mountain. was appointed chair
man. He was reelected today. The
only other officer Is Roy II. McVicker.
of Eagle Grove, who is secretary In
connection with being secretary OF the
Farmers Grain Dealers Association of
Iowa He will nroba bly, be elected be-
fore the group breaks up late this at
ternoon
Subjects of interest to the grain
trade. and especially to the farmers
elevators, were discussed informally
during the afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-10
MRS. WILLIAM RANDALL DEAD.
Former Tama County Resident Dies
Mar Grssn Mountain.

Death at 12:45 this afternoon
claimed Mrs. Marissa Randall. widow
of William Randall. a former we'll
known resident of Tama county. Mrs.
Randall died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Henry A. Tn.tle. two
miles southwest Of Green Mountain,
with whom she has made her home for
the past six years. Mrs. Randall's
death was due to dropsy and heart
trouble, her illness dating from year
ago last Christmas.
Mrs. Randall was born Richard. in
Columbiana county, Ohio, Feb 10, 1S4l.
After her marriage she and her hus-
band came to Iowa, settling In Tama
county. For about twenty years the
couple lived on farm near Toledo. Six
years ago Mr. and Mrs. Randall came
to this county, to be with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Tuttle and moved with them
to Clarke county, where they resided
for few years. or until the futile
returned to this county in the spring of
1910. Mr.. futile died at the Tuttle
home April 9. 1910.
Mrs. Randall is survived by eleven
children. six sons and five daughters,
The sons are George Randall. Of Lake
Mills; Ira Randall. Of Cottage Grove.
Orc; Zee Randall. of Doris, Cal;
William Randall of Liscomb; John
Randall, OF Montour; and Charles Ran
DALI Of this city. The daughters are
Mrs. j. L. Benedict, of ST. Paul; Mrs.
Hazen Cooper, of Montour; Mrs. Will
liam Keller and Mrs Edward Terrill, OF
Garwin; and Mrs. futile.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-10

Wanted-Young man stenographer.
nurses, lady cook. farm hands. labor
ers. painters. counter man. baggage
man. night porter. housekeeper. do
mestics. We must have more help 10
MI the calls we have. Carts Employ
ment Agency.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-10

DR.. Ralph Keyser has moved from
tho Hopkins block to over Mcbride &
Wills drug store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-10

Mr. and Mrs. d. w. Homer and son
Harry, Of Oskaloosa, arrived In the
city Thursday and are visiting at the
home of Mrs. Homer's sister. Mrs. r.
n. Anderson, 100 South Sixth avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-10
Take Warnino.

Don't let stomach. liver nor kidney
trouble down you. when you can quick
ly down them with Electric Bitters. soc.
Mcbride & VIII Drug Company.