Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-14


 St. Louis, June 1s.-Arrival here to- night of Secretary of War Newton D. Baker. President wilson's personal representative. bearing "the presidents own" draft of the platform and news that he desires the renomination of Vice President Marshall, firmly estab- listaed the harmony programme for the democratic national convention which opens tomorrow.
 Programme Agreed Upon.
 When Chairman McCombs of the democratic national committee let his gavel sound at noon tomorrow leaders expect all pre- convention discords to he blended i'll one harmonious note. A programme upon both the presidential the platform as well has apparently been agreed upon by the leaders.
 Vice Presidential Boomers Wilt. Vice presidential boomers, around which most of tue pre-convention fights have centered, wilted away to- night under the influence of the per- sonal message from 11e White House that the president desired Mir. Marshall again as his running mate.
 Secretary Baker also effectually dis posed of the vice presidential boom in his own behalf which had attained prominence in the belief in some quar- 1 ters that Mir. Marshall lacked genuine administration support.
 l President for Renomination of Marshall
 "The president Is for the renomina- ton of Vice President Marshall was the emphatic statement tonight of Sec 1 retary Baker.
 50 far as I know aie president has not considered any other nominee. As to the movement started in my behalf. T 1r-. IL. T-.- a delegate from Ohio. I ran in a pop ular primary pledged to support MT. Marshall and obviously could not al- low myself to be considered" | Wilson's Draft of Platform.
 "The presidents own" draft of the platforms single copy said to have been typewritten by himself-win be Stone of Missouri, chairman-to-be of fthe resolutions committee. Little change in 1t is anticipated. MT. Baker said he cams here as the means of communication between the committee, the convention and the president.
 Although Nr. Baker declined tonight
 to disclose the presidents platform views, it was learned the platform will kdwen principally on peace, prepared fness for peace, and prosperity.''
 Despite agitation by some demo-
 cratic leaders, President Wilson, 1t is I said, disapproved insertion of a plank
 crfticizing the nomination of a su- preme court justice for president or
 favoring constitutional amendment prohibiting justices from seeking other public federal offices.
 T A Progressive Platform. The president desires adoption of a
 platform so progressive that it will ap- peal to and attract members of the progressive party, but without an opin- ion, direct invitation to the progress
 sives to swing their strength to the
 democratic ticket, 1t was learned.
 Will Leave Suffrage to States.
 Az to female, suffrage, it was under } the women continue their efforts for
 the ballot in the respective states. the
 primary authority for political quail f1cations.
 tatively stated, will deal with the ad- rninistration's trials and achievements in handling international and Mexican affairs, it's rapid and deliberate steps l toward preparedness for peace" and the record of economic and industrial
 legislation contributing to general prosperity.
 Aggressive Campaign Planned.
 Secretary Baker also brought infor- , nation regarding the aggressive cam-
 paign planned in behalf of AIr. Wilson.
 The country to be covered by leading i, democratic orators Vice President l Marshall, Secretary Baker, Secretary
 Lane. Senator James of Kentucky, Representative Claud Kitchin of North Carolina, Senators Hollis, Reed and Owen and others from both senate and . house will be among the speakers.
 The president had not decided on the part he vii! play in the campaign, ac- cording to Secretary Baker.
 , Selection of Managers. Mfr. Baker was besieged tonight foI information regarding the probable
 campaign manager, the chairman oi
 the national committee. It became known tonight that Col. D. M House the presidents closest personal friend and advisor, and Fred B. Lynch, Min nesota. national committeeman, have
 sideration. Colonel House. 1t was said
 was asked by the president to take the 2 place, but believed another should manage the fight as the chairman ot 3 the national committee.
 Homer s. Cummings Mentioned.
 National Committeeman Homer s
 Cummings of Connecticut, said to have | a strong following In the committee 2 1 Is still on the presidents list, but he , according to report. is not a strons 9 White House favorite for the chair. : manship. Edward N. Hurley of Chi
 cago, fG-A trade commissioner. a1t
 William l.. Saunders of New York 7 | president or the American Institute O , Mines and vice chairman of the nav. consulting board, both regarded b, l friends of the president as good organ izers. also arc under consideration Vance Mccormick and R H. Harris
 both of Pennsy1vania and said to hay!