New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-02

army and navy amply adequate for
these purposes and commensurate with
the wealth and greatness of our peo-
pie
Under the heading America first"
the platform says:
Peace with all; entangling alliances
with none
we denounce the insidious efforts
of those who pretend. after fifteen
months Of silence. TO find IN treaty ar
engagements and in international con-
yentions for peaceful arbitration
grounds for direct Interference with
the affairs Of European nations by this
country"
This section continues: "For the
violations OF the 'ght of our citizens,
as incidents Of the war, one OF two
alternatives is presented for their re-
dress and prevention in the future,
war or negotiation. and we believe our
people will uphold the policy OF nego-
tation. even If somev hat prolonged,
rather than resort 20 the arbltrament
of arms
Commenting on the Mexican situa-
ton the platform recites that the vii
son policy has resulted in bringing
about ~ united understanding and
friendly feeling between the great gov
ernments OF South America and our
own which will not only further and
extend commercial intercourse between
the United States and South America.
but will also unite those governments
with ours in unfolding and maintaining
the Monroe Doctrine, and not leave 10
the United States alone the UNFOLDING
of il in the future"
To the Democratic national policies
concerning banking and the tariff, the
platform attributes the present era OF
good times throughout the country
Suffrage Plea Rejected.
Before the convention met the reso-
buttons committee, Of which Judge y.
Cady Herrick was chairman, scorned
the plea OF a group of suffragists who
endeavored 10 get recognition IN the
platform. These were Mrs. lnez Mil
holland BoIssevsin and Mrs. Mary
Baird. 81 New York, and Mrs. Hal.a-
nan, Of Syracuse. representing the
Womans' Congressional Union. who
smoke for the Federal amendment. and
Miss Harriet May Mills, of this city.
who urged the amendment 70 tho state
constitution on behalf Of the New
York State Women's Suffrage Associa-
ton. The platform. however, had al
ready been printed, and after the
women had been heard their request
was politely but firmly declined.
The convention did not exhibit the
widest kind Of enthusiasm. II cheered
Murphy and Glynn and also the names
Of Wilson and Cleveland. Murphy's
reception was almost as enthusiastic as
that which greeted the Presidents
name.
The convention was held in a moving
picture theatre. II was said that a
larger place was not taken because Of
a fear that there would be too many
empty seats. The theatre seats about
a thousand persons, and il was COM
fortably filed.
Mr.. Glynn, as permanent chairman,
used bung starter as gavel. but no
unusual significance was attached TO
this. although A. orc time when he
banged the table glass Of water was
upset.
The special train carrying the Tam
many men will leave here at 1880
tomorrow morning. and is due in New
York abou, o'clock tomorrow night.
In the meantime Murphy and his
followers are mingling with the Will
son shouters and praising the harmony
WHICH marked the proceedings Of the
convention.
In connection with Murphy getting
on the Wilson band wagon II Is re-
called that when on a visit 20 the state
fair here, in 1912. Mr.. Wilson snubbed
Murphy. He refused TO have his plct-
ure taken with the Tsmmsny chieftain,
and even left the luncheon table where
Murphy was seated.
Murphy now has his revenge. lie has
had the pleasure Of compelling the
Presidents friends 70 come 10 him FOR
IN Enforcement OF his admlnlstratlon.