The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-27

Chairman Hale ruled that the mo-
ton to indorse or recommend the Re
publican candidate for president was
out of order and a debate of several,
hours followed.
OyerruIed the Chairman
Finally. James R. Garfield appealed
from the decision of the chair and was
sustained in his contention by a vote
of S3 to IA. During the discussion
Raymonds Robins opposed making
any Endorsement and indicated that ne
would support President Wilson If the
Progressives did not put a ticket In
the field.
against any Endorsement. He init
mated that he might vote for Pres1-
dent Wilson.
The Vote by States.
The following states voted for the
Endorsement of Hughes on the roll
call:
Alabama. Arizona, Arkansas. Cali
fornia. Colorado, Connecticut, District
of Columbia, Georgia. Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kansas. Louisiana Maine
MARYLAND, Michigan, Minnesota, Ne
Jersey, New York, North Dakota,
Ohio, oregon, Pennsylvania, South Da-
kota, Texas. Vermont, Virginia, Wyo-
ming and Hawaii.
The resolutions read as follows:
Whereas, A statement issued by this
committee in January, and the platform
adopted by the Progressive national con-
vention set forth that putting aside all
partisan considerations, in view of the ex-
listing world and national conditions, we
would work with any man or party who
saw the nations need and put forth
leader fit to meet 1t, and, whereas, we pc
lieve with Colonel Roosevelt, that, in nomi-
mating Charles E. Hughes, of New YORK,
the Republican party has put forth sucn
| in the recommendation of Colonel Roose-
welt that we support Mr.. Hughes
national executive committee to coop
crate with Mr.. Hughes and take any
steps that they deem proper effectively
Resolved, That we leave to the state
committees the determination of action in
| that whatever action they take be taken
after conference with the national execu-
1 tive committee.
Resolution Adopted.
Before adjournment, the following Teso-
as expressing the sense of the committee
They were prepared. and presented by
| Dean w D. Lewis, of Pennsylvania. The
text of the resolutions follows:
The national Progressive committee. IN IN
determining its action upon the he iet5ef f OF
ton of the Progressive party, recognizes
the following basic facts:
1.-The Progressive party was created
by the coming together of men who saw
that If our nation was to maintain its
place in civilization, certain great ad-
/
tons, in governmental efficiency and in
political machinery.
flee of old associations and material con-
siderations, under the leadership of Theo-
dore Roosevelt these men ha and women mentor for
al gain or advantage earnestly la
bored to serve their country in its need.
As a political party. they met almost uni
form defeat at the elections, but out of of
flee. opposed by some of the most powerful
| cd In he sub of
and in making their purpose the purpose
of the nation.
G. o. P. Platform, Progressive.
Thus much of the Progressive program
already has become law. Again, the 1916
platform of the Republican party has been
made substantially progressive, pledging
that party to a federal child labor law,
a federal workman's compensation act and
federal investigation of the conditions of
III-Had world conditions remained
normal, it is fairly certain that the Pro-
gressive party would ultimately have Sc
cured in legislation, in government action,
in non-sectional politics, the enforcement
of their great plan of advance.
Across the normal paths of peace, how
with 1t an issue deeper than that of ma
tional advance, the issue of national unity
Of preparedness. The progressive platform
of 1915, therefore, placed foremost as our
immediate need preparedness in arms in
dustry and spirit; in arms the Democratic
principle of universal military training; in
industry, the cooperation, through the gov
eminent, of the whole people to promote
individual welfare and prosperity; in spir-
it, an Americanism that knows no hyphe-
mated patriotism
Will Elect Hughes.
IV.--As a plain political fact the next
administration of the United States will be
either Republican or Democratic. The
Progressive party holds the deciding vote
in this issue. II that party throws its
weight to Mr.. Hughes his election prob
ably will be insured. If that party runs
| equally
able that it will insure the reelection OF
the views Of Colonel Roosevelt set forti
in his said letter, as to the disastrous eff
fects which the Democratic administration
i our country: The national committee con
ours with him on the grave national peri
that tn would d. be involved in a continuanc'
= portance and desirability of placing Mr.
f Hughes in control of the administrators
: together much of the best intellect, mora
! courage and qualities of leadership that tn
I done for the country in the next few Years
4 | 1t is essential that these qualities, the mos
ether indiViduoIV or If need pc be in OF
ganized form.
Reasons for Action
VI.-Facing these essential facts, whicl
! transcend partisan or personal considera
tons, the national committee sets forth tn
:, following as it's earnest and solemn con
= viction:
g 1t accepts the resignation of Colone
: Roosevelt as the candidate of the party 70
:, president of the United States and concur
q in the reasons for his action given in hi
+ letter of resignation. 1t recognizes his pas
). service to the country as leader of thi
a party, a service, that cannot adequately b
= expressed in words, and it recognizes ais
the sacrifice which the present crisis ha
demanded of him and which he has met i
= listening rather to the urgent need of tn
e nation than to any partisan or persons
ambition.
/. The national committee supports Charlie
q Evans Hughes, of New York, for presiden
!, Asks Nothing as a Party.
). The committee desires to make il en
q tirely clear that in its action herein.
e asks nothing for the Progressive party a