New Britain herald., 1916-06-08
SPIKE DRIVEN
 ING O.P.PLATFORM
But New Timber May Be Added
 by Full Committee
ATTACK ON ADMINISTRATION

Plank Taken Off Shelf and Dusted
 Woman Suffrage Rejected But Is
 Adopted By Full Committee.
 Chicago, June S.-The sub-com- mittee of the republican convention to which had been entrusted the task of drawing up a tentative platform for submission to the full committee on resolutions completed it's work early today and adjourned to make report to the full committee before the convention convened at II a. m. The subcommittee consists of Sen ators Lodge, Mass; Borah, Idaho; Sutherland, Utah; Fall, New Mexico; Oliver, Penna; Wadsworth New York; Representative Madden, Illi- nois; former Representative Paul HoWland, Ohio, and Charles Hopkins Clark, Connecticut The strictest secrecy surrounded the work of the subcommittee, it having adopted a resolution not to divulge anything in connection with the platform until it is submitted to the full committee. 1t was learned, however, the com mittee found little trouble in drafting the declaration of principles.
 Many 1912 Principles.
 form will re-affirm most of the prin- ciples adopted four years ago
 The new features will include declaration on Americanism and the international situation will be touched Of In ent national administration will be criticised, it was said.
 Several members of the sub-com- mittee did not anticipate any difficult ty in having quick action taken by the full committee. It was hoped that the platform would be approved and put in shape in time to present it to the convention today. Several thought it might not be taken up un- til tomorrow.
 Adopt Plank on Mexico
 The subcommittee has adopted plank respecting relations with Mex ico offered by Senator Fall of New Mexico, which is strong attack on the administrations policy. Reiec- ton of a plank offered by Senator Borah probably will result in the question being taken before the full committee.
 Other blanks touching on labor, Americanisn, national defense and other questions have been adopted in form intended to meet progressive sentiment and will be reported to the full committee today. Planks for the recall, the initiative and the referen- dunn have been rejected in the sub- mittee.
 .. Clark Against Suffrage.
 A proposed plank in the republican platform declaring for women suf- frage has been rejected by the sub- committee by a vote of five to four. The fight will be carried before the full committee today
 Those voting in favor of the plank were Senators Borah, Sutherland and Fall, and Rep. Madden of Illinois. Those voting against it were Senators Wadsworth and Lodge, Charles Hop kins Clark of Hartford, Conn.,, form CT Rep. Rowland of Ohio, and Sena- tor Oliver of Pennsylvania.
 Concerning Mexico, the resolutions refer to the "deplorable conditions" which exist there as result Of Wash ! instOn's policy and speaks of the
 
 policy has inflicted upon the United States. It pledges the republican par ty to provide for the absolute and adequate protection of our citizens in | and near the borders of their country and in Mexico. It charges the dem- Ocratic administration with failing to fulfill it's duty toward Mexico and pledges the aid of the party to the restoration of peace and order. Preparedness Plank.
 The preparedness plank will declare both for military and industrial pre- paredness Provisions relative to the increase in the strength of the army and navy-able to meet any possible fOe-entirely satisfactory to the Navy league and similar organizations i have been incorporated. A construc- tive program for industrial prepared ness is urged upon congress. The platform contains strong declaration for the adoption of a sys- tenn of universal military training. Protective Tariff. The restoration of a protective tariff is declared essential to the prosperity of the nation. It is declared that un- less a protective tariff is restored ser ious consequences will follow the close of the war. Possible importation of products of cheap foreign labor if the present democratic tariff is con tinued is viewed with alarm. The (Continued On Ninth Page)