The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-07-28
NONiN ATE hINLEY
UPON DRY TICKET


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". E&u.e. nomination cane on
the arsc oal!o. ga followed : numbe:
OF harsied conferences between aGr3-
ca,es q William Suizer, tormer sover-
noc Q. New York, ana several b.ie-
demonstrations in TIE Iatter's behalf
Mr.. Hanley received 40 votes as
against 1S1 for Mr.. Sulzer. Finley C..
Hendrickson CT Cumberland, Nd, re-
ceived u votes; James Gilbert Mason
OF New Jersey 10; W. P. F. Ferguson
of Pennsylvania 4; Sumner w. Hayne
of Indiana and Henry Ford, Detroit,
1. A motion to make Mr.. Hanley ;
nomination unanimous was defeated
when objections were offered by
Eugene w. Chafn of Arizona and a
score of other delegates.
After the nomination of DR.. Land
rith the assembly arose and sang the
Doxolgy and ended six hour session,
marking the close of the three day
convention.
The party platform with only ono
change in the draft presented by the
resolution committee-the insertion
of a plank declaring in favor of the
initiative, the referendum and recall
was adopted early in the days ses-
sion,
Mr.. Sulzer, who had remained at
his hotel, later characterized the con-
vention's. action as "a steam roller
victory but added:
"As 1 was not candidate for the
nomination, l am not disappointed
that it has gone to Mr.. Hanley.''
.<The Prohibitionist party's platform
expresses opposition to the "wastefui
military programmes of the Demo
eratie and Republican parties" but
favors preparedness for peace" II
suggests compact among nations
to dismantle navies and disband
armies" but until "such court and
compact are established, we pledge
ourselves to maintain an effective
army and navy and to provide coast
defenses entirely adequate for nation
al protection"
1t favors reciprocal trade treaties
to be negotiated with all nations and
commissions appointed to gather facts
and also legislation to encourage the
establis HmeLt of an adequate fleet of
American merchant ships.
Opposes war with Mexico; pledges
aid to the protection of american
lives and favors use of force when
necessary.
Approves strict Interpretation of the
Monroe doctrine; opposes ABANDON
ment of the Philippine islands at this
time, but favors ultimate independ-
ence.
Favors non-political promotions 10
be governed by civil service officials
Favors equitable retirement law for
maintenance of superannuated federal
employees.
Declares for Americanism.
Favors uniform marriage and di-
vorce laws and complete suppression
of white slavery.
Declares for prohibition of child la
Dor, approves an eight hour day with
enc hour rest each day, and exten ion
of compensation and liability federal
acts.
Opposes "pork barrel" Legislation.
and useless federal expenditures.
Eavors a single presidential term of
si::;; years.
Demands public ownership of utili-
Ges, to be operated in the interest of
al people
Believes in equality of all persons.
Favors separation of church and
state, with guaranty of full religious
and CIVIL rights to al.
Fayors public grain elevators, own
ed and operated by the federal gov
ernnent, and abolition of : eculation
On markets.