The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1912-06-28

The Armory, Democratic National
Convention Hall, Baltimore.-The dele
gates to the Democratic National Con-
vention lost no time in making 1t GER
tain that the tariff is the keynote of
the platform upon which the selected
candidates must stand. This is evil
denced by the draft OF that document
as made public.
Tariff -Reaffirmation ofthe declara-
ton that the tariff should be gradually
reduced to revenue basis, along the
lines of the Denver platform. Materi-
al reductions in the duties on the ne
cessaries of life, especially upon such
articles competing with American
manufacturers as are sold abroad
more cheaply than at home, and grad
ual reductions in such other schedules
as may be necessary to restore the
tariff to revenue basis.
Currency.-A declaration emphau-
cally opposing the central bank pro-
vision of the so-called Aldrich Nation
al Monetary Commission scheme, but
not opposing certain features Of it.
Trusts.-Declaring that Congress
should enact such supplementary or
amendatory legislation as will make
the so-called Sherman Antitrust laws
more effective lnsistence upon the
vigorous enforcement of the law upon
the big and small offender alike.
Money rust-Indorsement OF the
action of the National House of Repre-
sentatives in entering on a thorough
investigation of the so-called money
trust and in passing the Pujo bill to
give greater yisitorial powers over ma
tional banks. Insistence upon the en-
actment of the Pujo bill at this SEES
sion of Congress.
Direct Observation-Disclosures OF
the action of Congress in passing a
joint resolution providing for the di-
rect election of United States Senators
by the people.
endorsement of the
anti-injunction bill passed by the
House of Representatives.
Jury Trial-Declaration for legisla-
ton to provide for jury trial in all
cases where there is direct contempt
OF court.
Many vice-presidential booms sprout-
ed in the convention warmth. Most
of the boosting was done by friends of
the candidates, most of those mention
a ed either being too coy to speak of it,
or else determined to land first place
r or none. The only open and avowed
running mate was Mayor Preston of
! Baltimore, who is backed by the Mary
land delegation and the people of Bal
timore.
The boonls that blossomed out in
] cluded those of Gov. John Burke of
] North Dakota, Representative Francis
( Burton Harrison of New York, eX-Gov.
4 w Il. Douglas of Massachusetts, ex-
Gov ]. A. Montague of Virginia and
Clark Howell of Atlanta, Ga,
The working plan of the convention
follows:
Convention called to order by Chair
u man Norman E. Mack, of the National
Committee.
4 Temporary chairman's keynote
speech presented.
il Members of the Resolutions and
h Credentials Committee appointed.
4 Committee on Credentials reports.
Convention permanently organized.
/ Permanent chairman elected
!, Committee on Resolutions reports
platform.
" Nominations for President. Roll call
oy States for nominations.
y Nominating and seconding speeches.
c Balloting on presidential nomina-
ions until a nomination is reached.
Vice-Presidential candidates nomi-
It lated.
r, Clearing up of routine business.
IA Adjournment.
l.. When the National Committee as
/ iembled there were contests for eigh'
4 y-two seats for its consideration. This
j. vas exclusive of the contention over
2 he votes of the fourteen delegates
IS rom Ohio, under the application OF
Z he unit rule by the State Central
! Committee.
Some of the contests were more
humorous than serious. In several Of
hem to contesting delegations were
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