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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
GOV. WILSON DISPLEASED
Declines to Comment on Selec-
ton of Parker as Chairman.

Harrisburg. Penn. Oct. 2.-Governor
woodrow Wilson left here tonight for
the West. after watching with interest
early returns from the New York State
Convention at Syracuse. Nominations
had not been made at that time. but
Judge Alton b. Parker had been selected
chairman OF the convention after pro-
test by some OF Governor Wilson's cham
pions.
When the nominee boarded his special
car tonight at Princeton Junction, n. j.,
to begin two weeks invasion OF the
Middle West. he was informed by the
correspondents that Mr.. Parker had been
chosen. For a minute he set his jaws
and was about to make comment. He
finally said he would not.
The Governor declined to comment on
Mr.. Parker's speech. but when that por-
ton In which the New York man said he
was a Progressive was read TO him he
smiled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
PRESIDENT TAFT'S VETOES.

We commend the Democrats In the
House of Representatives for the long isl
Of progressive and remedial legislation
enacted by them, and particularly Tor
rect the evils OF the existing tariif law.
The wool bill and the cotton blll pro-
posed by the Democrats wers so falr lhat
enough Republicans In the House ci Rep-
resentatiyes joined with the Denociai,s
vote to pass those bills over President
Tsfts vetoes, although never before IN
our history were tariff bills passed IN the
House Of Representatives over the dls-
approval of the Executive:
ifhe failure OF the people 10 obtain re-
lief through a downward revision OF the
tariff is due entirely TO d Republican sen
ate and TO President Taft. Such ieNlslon
can be obtained only b. the election OF
Democratic President, a Democratic SEN
ate and a Democratic House OF Repre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
WOMEN FORCE SUFFRAGE
PLANK ON DEMOCRATS
Platform Declares in Favor of
Submitting Constitutional
Amendment to Voters.
WON AFTER A HARD FIGHT
Victory Means That Both Sexes
Will Vote in This State in a
Few Years, Say Ex-
ultant Leaders.

From a stan Correspondent OF The Tribune
Syracuse. Oct. AFTER a hard fight, the
advocates of woman suffrage won VIC
tory this afternoon and brought about the
adoption Of woman suffrage plank in
the Democratic platform.
The plank, which was drawn I'D under
the direction Of the chairman Of the reso-
lutions committee, Senator Robert F.
Wagner, who has been characterized as
the worst foe OF woman suffrage by Mrs.
Harriet Stanton Batch, president Of the
Women's Political Union, follows:
I'VE declare In favor Of submitting to
the voters OF the state. as soon as posi-
BILE. the woman suffrage constitutional
amendment"
When the plank was read at the con-
vention here to-day the women cheered
and the male friends shouted their ap-
prevail, while hundreds OF suffrage flags
were waved.
1T means that women will be voting
In this state at the Presidential election In
1916" said Mrs. Batch, land IL remains
for us to work with will from now on
to roll up big vote for the woman suf-
frage constitutional amendment in 1915"
To the question, VIII the women suf-
frage organizations unite IN working
toward this end?" Mrs. Batch replied:
No; l believe In healthy competition.
And I believe that Is the way most
women feel on this subject. Better results
will be gained by having the suffrage
clubs work In their own way. Such a
campaign will mean considerable time
and money. and were we TO amalgamate
do not think we could be as successful.
Miss Caroline Lexow. OF Nyack. one
OF the hardest workers among the women
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
DEMOCRATIC ACHIEVEMENTS

The Democratic members Oh the state
Lssisla lure nave TO their cTed!t the Ioi-
low DB accomplishments.
The rauncauon OF the pending amend
rncnt 10 the FEDERAL Constitution proYidinB
Tor an Income lax.
The adoption OF the Joint resolution
favoring the election oil United states
Senators By popular vote.
The passage or the resolution recon-
mending that Congress establish the par
Also resolution providing for an
amendment TO the state constitution 10
permit the enactment OF an effective
Workman's compensation act; resolution
amending the constitution OF the STATE
to provide for an extension OF the pflh-
ciple OF home rule In cities ana VliIaBes' d
direct primary law. lnsuring TO the people
the right TO nominate directly Candidates
for political Offices a comprehensive CON
seryation law, the tlrst 10 De ddopted W
any state in the Union. the creation OF
two new schools OF agriculture, a scho0i
OF forestry and the extension OF the agrIs
cultural school at Cornell; the creation o.
q commission 10 investigate the rates Oh
transportation from the farm 10 the CON
sumner. whose report VIII lay the iouhod-
ton for legislation 10 facilitate the trans
portation of farm products, the enact
ment of the first effective law supervising
the sale OF cold storage food products
the revision OF the unjust and unfair IN
heritance lax law previously enacted by a
Republican legislature: the enactment oil
the secured debt law, which brought into
the state treasury S2.5000O per annum
from foreign bondholders; the enactneht
of other beneilcent tax legislation. ali oi
which have been commended oy the Tax
Reform Association OF the state, high
way legislation which Instituted com
pleted and co-ordinated system OF hlgh-
ways.
1t enacted the most advanced labor leg
islation I'm the history OF the state. II
passed the ffty-four hour law Tor women
and children, to save them from excessive
labor. II enacted kindred laws for the
protection OF factory workers in case oil
Are. for the protection of the workers IN
dangerous trades, for the betterinent Oh
sanitary conditions IN factories ana tOi
the more efficient administration OF the
provisions of the labor laws.
n proyid I'd for referendum, Whcn has
been approved BY the people, approprlat-
ing a sum sufficient TO build adequate
terminals for the barge canal, 30 that tha'
waterway may be soon available to re-
Suce the cost of transportation to the peo-
ME OF the State of New York.
II created a state factory investgating
com mission to inquire into the conditions
nnJer which manufacturing is conducted
throughout the state. Its work has re-
veaIed the dangerous and unwholesome
Conditions under which many OF our FAC
tory workers are employed and shows the
necessity for more adequate supervision:
We strongly advocate the prohibition or
night work FOR women, the improving OF
the present child labor law, and the more
stringent regulation of manufacturing In
dustries carried or In tenement houses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
CONSERVATION.

Recognizing that the natural resources
OF the state should be conserved FOR the
benefit OF the people, the Democratic Leg
islature OF 1911 created a conservation
commission and directed that II take such
steps as should be necessary TO conserve
the states forest. fish and game and othcr
naturaI resources This commission has
taken a front rank in the movement for
the conservation of the natural resources
OF the country, and additional legislation
has been passed which will result n the
protection OF the states valuable re-
sources
We recognize that the natural resources
of the forests. mines. FISH and game should
be conserved by their scientific develop
ment and protection. Water power can
only be conserved by ITS use. and u should
be developed 10 its maximum efficiency, 80
tina: our citizens may obtain cheap cleo
trio power The state should not part
with any rights 10 water or water power
and should continue its Investigations with
a view 10 asserting it, control over add
tiOnal water mower.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
MURPHY NEVER AGAIN,
DELEGATES ARE TOLD
coot,nuped from second page.

candidate for the Presidency: the
oui "a william Jennings Bryan. Both
ou" mere opposed TO Judge Parker at
~ D.,.,nore for some reasons"
Da ~o.canse they could not get any
.nsvp' cried a delegate.
The cheers that followed the mention
- Bryans name were twice as loud as
~ .sOse for Wilson. and that is not saying
much. .,o nm
.n,ions for ten years" said Henry r.
va, ,eI Of Nassau, explaining his vote.
"a most of that time Judge Parker has
o. either temporary or permanent
Oso,rman. ! would like to ask Mr..
~~rnby is there not some one else close
'nonrh and capable enough to act as
chairman"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03

Syracuse, n. Y, Oct. 2.-The Demo-
cratic platform adopted by the state con-
vention to-day is as follows:
The Democratic party in state conven-
ton assembled ratifes the Democratic
national platform and pledges It's toya i
support to its candidates, Woodrow VII
son for President and Thomas Riley
Marshall for Vice-Presldent:. The con,
spicuous fitness of these disting uisheu
Citizens for the high offices for which they
have been named, coupled with thelr
record for credtable service In the dis
charge of the duties of their present OF,
tices gives assurance that when elected
they will devote their best efforts 10 the
unselfish service of their countrymeh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
Highways.

We condemn the highway policy OF the
Republican party under which scattered
and disconnected sections Of highways
were built in various counties We believe
the construction Of state and county high-
ways. as prescribed In legislation hereto
fore adopted. should be speedily complet-
ed so that the farmers may bring their
product to market at minimum expense
We commend the state administration
for abolishing the old Highway Commits
sion. under which millions Of dollars u
state funds were expended without any
direct responsibility 10 the adminlstration
I'm power, and We heartily indorse the plan
Of making such expenditures by ap-
pointecs directly responsible 10 IL. We
favor the adoption OF the pending pro-
posal 10 issue bonds Ia complete the state
and county highways
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
DIRECT PRIMARIES.

The Democratic party was the first 70
recognize the demand for statewide
direct primary and so declared In the
Rochester platform Of 1910, and the Demo
cratic Legislature Of 1911, despite Repub-
lican opposition, enacted the nrst state
wide direct primary law In the history Of
the state. We again declare In favor OF
the principle OF the direct primary, and
we pledge our legislators TO adopt sucn
amendments TO the existing laws as VIII
simplify and perfect the direct primary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
PROTECTION OF CITIZENS.

We declare that in our government
there should be no distinction In citizen
ship because OF race. color or creed.
Native and naturalized citizens travelling
abroad should have the equal protection
OF our government. and its passports
should secure recognition regardless of
such distinctions. The last Democratic
Legislature, over the protest of the Re-
publican members, memorialized Congress
10 abrogate the existing treaty with Rus
STA because OF long continued discrimina-
tons against our citizens. In harmony
with this request the Democratic House
OF Representatives adopted the resolution
which compelled the Republican admins
traton Immediately TO give notice to
Russia OF the termination OF the treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
ELECTION LAWS.

We favor the amendment OF the exist
ing election laws wherever experience has
demonstrated that changes are necessary
to improve their effective operation and
TO decrease the expense OF eiecuons, anu
in particular TO facilitate the making Of
independent nominations. We condemn
the Republican Assembly OF 1872 for re-
fusing TO join the Democratic Senate In
passing the LOOMS bill. which reduced
the expense Of elections by decreasing
the number of days OF registration and
lowering the salaries Of election OFF,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

We favor the enactment Of laws for the
protection Of the public health and re-
form In our present methods of dealing
with river pollution and sewage disposal.
We favor the conservation of human
life. We favor legislation intended to
diminish Industrial accidents and occupa-
tional diseases, as well as to prevent
overwork. We further favor legislation TO
compel the use in trade, transportation
and industry Of the best safety devices
for the prevention Of accidents to life and
ipNh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
DEMOCRATS DISMISS
DIX IN SENTENCE
Platform Attacks Republican Tariff, Praises
Party Record, Appeals Labor and Farmers,
and Barely Mentions Governor.

ment to determine whether they favor the
enactment OF legislation embodying the
principles Of the initiative, the referen'
dunn and the short ballot and recognizing
that the constitutional convention Is the
most expeditions method by, winch THESE
questions can be considered. we pledge
our Legislature to pass the necessary
measures to secure without delay the
calling Of constitutional convention to
which these questions may be submitted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
CORRUPT PRACTICES.

We favor the strengthening OF the law
relating TO corrupt practices at elections
and we commend the Democratic House
Of Representatives for passing the fed
eral statute for publicity Of campaign
contributions before and after primarie:
az well as elections.
We pledge the Democratic Legislature
10 the ratification OF the pending amend
ment to the federal Constitution proyid
Ing for the election Of United States Sen
ators by popular vote.
The pledges OF the Democratic party
are made to be kept after election as wei
as advocated during the campaign. Cpor
the supremacy OF Democratic principles
In the conduct OF our affairs depends tbs
continuance OF our government In thu
form and for the purposes Intended by
the founders. To promote the policies
enunciated herein we invite the co-opera
ton of all our fellow citizens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
DEMOCRATIC PLEDGES Full
FILLED,

The wise. progressive and statesmanllke
conduct OF The Democrats IN tonsI rSs
has been emulated by Democratic officials
In the State OF New York. The kochester
platform of 1910 was generally praised ioI
the progressive principles which IL ehun-
ciated, and its pledges have been re-
deemed Legislation designed TO per
feet the original enactments in pursuance
of that platform, and which experience
demonstrated to be necessary, was pre-
vented or made Ineffective by the hepuo-
lican Assembly OF 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
CURRENCY REFORM.

The present large crops and expanding
business Of the country bring into prom
inence the inadequacy OF our present
banking and currency system We pledge
ourselves 10 urge upon Congress the ne
cessity OF banking and currency reform.
so that our farmers and business men
may not be hampered by inadequate credit
facilities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
DEMOCRATIC CHARGES CON
FIRMED.

The recent belated promise OF the Presi-
dent. under the stress OF political eN-
igency, for a downward revision OF the
tariff and the Reputation of the Payne
Aldrich law in Mr.. Roosevelts platform
confirm the charge OF the DenociaoS
Republican party the people were shame
f,,1l, bot cd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
WoRKMAN's COMPENSATION

tice under the old concept of employers
liability for injury 10 employees is insult
ficient and ineffective TO do justice to In
jured workers and their dependents. We
therefore pledge the Democratic party OF
OF n comprehensive and just workman's
compensation law, by which the industry
under state supervision shall bear the
financial burden OF the industrial risks
IN the life and limb OF the workers. To
nromote such legislation the Legislature
Of 1872 has already passed a proposed
amendment to the state constitution. and
we pledge ourselves 10 pass again TINS
proposed amendment In the next session
OF the Legislature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
CIVIL SERVICE.

Under the present Democratic admins
tratlon the principle OF the merit system
I'm the civil service has been scrupulously
observed. We favor a rigid enforcement
u The cNistlng laws.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
CORRUPTION
REPUBLICAN
ELIMINATED.

With the advent OF the Democratic al
m!nistration In 1911 the scandals ana cor
ruptlon so long the shame OF our state
disappeared from Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
CANALS.

During the last two years the Demo-
cratic party has accomplished on the
state canals ~ per cent more work than
In any similar period. We favor the
early completion of the system on the
lines approved by the people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
LAW REFORM.

The need of reform in the administra-
ton of civil and criminal laws Is urgent.
and We recommend the enactment of such
legislation as will rid the present legal
system OF the delays, unnecessary ex-
pense and uncertainties incident to the
present procedure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
STATE FAIR.
AGRICULTURE.

Every announcement should be gwen
10 the pursuit OF agriculture IN THIS state,
and we pledge the necessary iesisiauoh
to that end. al, .,,r,,.v
and anriinvestigation OF the subject OF
farm credits so that intelligent and com.
prehensive legislation may be had 70 meet
the needs OF the farming community
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
SUMPTUARY LEGISLATION.

We are opposed TO unjust and oppres-
sive sUmptuary legislation, which inter
feres with the personal rights OF the citi-
a4a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
DIX's ADMINISTRATION IN
DORSED

The administration Of Governor John a.
Dix has been euIcient, clean and econOm-
ical, and has materially advanced the
reputation and prosperity or the state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03

lative methods as will secure the widest
publicity and most mature elaboration
on all matters before the Legislature.
We demand the abolition under existing
laws of all grade crossings in the state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
CONTINUATION SCHOOLS.

We favor tie maintenance and develop
Went OF the continuation schools Tor IN
dustrial education under public control
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
STATE FINANCES.

The Democratic party has given a bust
nesslike administration. on January IL
1911. the large surplus, which had az 1nd
by successive Republican administra,
tlons. and obligations had been created
by them which compelled the state either
10 change it's fiscal policy or lace
deficit.
The Democratic Legislature OF 1911 re,
duced the appropriations for the general
fund yl3s5,5f3 o. from the previous year,
it abandoned the policy OF jugsllhg IN, ,he
states finances In order TO AVOID ,ne
levying of a direct tax: and IT provided
for contributions to the sinking lund ny
such a tax in accordance with law.
Having provided adequate revenue ana
provision for surplus and SINKING iunu, ~
made provision for all necessary chari-
Ia BILE and public constructions. Although
the expenditure required by the CROWN
OF the state and the needs OF Hs ~aIus
made necessary a considerable increase
in appropriations, nevertheless tne ca
penses OF the administration or Gov
ernor Dix from 1910 to 1872. exclusive Oh
the sinking fund, were only ! per cen'
I'm excess of the preceding Two yeai .
The expenditures OF Governor HushSs
from 1908 TO 1910 were q per cent III
excess OF the previous two years. 49,,
I The sale Of state bonds authorized py
! the people for public improvements . a. 9,
ried with II an ever-incredsins .aaa
/ fund. for which provisions must pc maze
I II the affairs OF the state are 10 De Con-
Quoted upon q business basis the eA
( penses should never exceed the income
HOME RULE.
! Home rule, so often violated by the
Republican party, has long been iead-
ing Democratic principle. We FAVOR gen zen,
eral legislation comforting on all cities
4 fun powers OF local self-BoVernment 10
enable them to control their local anairs
and property. ..,.t
ure for passing the first prop9sed ar ihinh
3 ment TO the state constitution, whlcn
when adopted, will give to the cities anu
! villages OF the state the greatest pos
I sibIe measure OF home rule, ana we
pledge our best efforts to secure its adop-
! ton.
STATE FAIR.
The New York State Fair should De
made one OF the great educational oe-
partments OF the state. and It's educa-
I tional features should be open 10 thc
/ people. ,,,teo nian NJ
structural development and Improvement
| for the fair should be adopted ana CON-
| peted Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

We declare in favor of submitting to the
voters OF the state as soon as possible the
woman suffrage constitutional amend
ment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONS.

We favor legislation enlarging the pow
ers Of our Public Service commissions and
the placing under their supervision and
control of the private water companies
Of the state. We favor the appointment
OF a practical railroad man as a Public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
SAFEGUARDING INVESTORS.

We favor adequate legislation restrain
ing the issue of securities by corporations
except for full value and requiring
statement under oath by the directors
OF corporations ensmerating all properly
against which securities are 10 DC issued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
LEaIsLATIVE REFORM.

We favor the establishing OF Q nom
partisan legfslating. drafting ana REVISION
aommiasinn and snnh changes In AGs-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-03
CONSTITUTIONAL CoNvEN-
TON.

To insure to the people of the state the
nnnnrfnn,tv at tbs sor'isAi nHSaih'- mo-
The daily sentinel., 1912-08-24
CAPT. SAGERT
T0REMA|NH HERE

Capt. William Sagert was today or
dered to remain in Grand Junction,
in charge of the Salvation Army
work, telegram arriving from his
commanding officer today, cancelling
the orders he received several days
ago to prepare to relinquish his post
here and 80 to Bisbee, Aris.
Captain Sagert expected to be re-
lieved in few days by Capt. John
A. Knapp of Montana, but different
arrangements have now been made,
and the popular commander of the
local corps will remain here indeii-
nitely.
Captain Sagert expects to join the
salvation Army soldiers all over the
world next Thursday in stopping all
work during the funeral hours OF the
late General Booth. On September
| he will have charge of memorial
service, but the details have not been
arranged as yet.
The daily sentinel., 1912-08-24

IS OPPOSED

The Trades & Labor Assembly had
an interesting meeting last evening
at Margery hall, in which several
hundred people participated. The
proposed charter amendment was the
topic for discussion. The meeting
was open to the public and many
people came out to hear the speeches
and to take part in the discussion.
Among those who addressed the
meeting were ]. w. Bueklin, G. F.
Parker, d. w. Aupperle and George
Bullock. The sentiment was wholly
against the proposed charter amend
ment. and no addresses we're made in
favor of II.