Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-12
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CHICAGO, June s.-A dismal rain is
still falling, but there Ia a noticeable
change in the spirit Of the delegates
to the Republican convention. When
the band played popular airs, the men
joined in the good natured chorusing.
with much enthusiasm. Long before
the hour for opening the morning ses-
sion arrived the galleries Of the Cal
iseum, was crowded with interested
spectators.
Hughes Boom Slumping
Surface indications are that
Hughes is still slumping. The con-
census of opinion seems to be, i'm
portant developments will occur be-
fore Fall nominates Roosevelt in the
Coliseum tomorrow. Two confiden-
tial ENJOYS of the old guards tried
to pry something out of Hughes, but
reported their efforts resulted in fail
ure.
Borah IL Mentioned
For Vice President
AT 11:22, Temporary Chairman
Harding called the convention to ord
er. Monsignor Kelley delivered the
prayer. The report adopted by the
credentials committee was read by
Senator Smoot.
Recommendations For
Republican Platform
Among the recommendations made
by the subcommittee, for the Repub-
lican party platform are: navy able
to protect the interests of the coun-
try everywhere; standing army large
enough to protect the borders and
form strong nucleus for national
defense in case Of war; policy to
protect American lives; protective
tariff; literary test in immigration;
child labor law; ship subsidies; op-
posed to government ship ownership,
neutrality in Europe but insists upon
the rights of strict transportation reg
ulations. No mention was made oi
compulsory military service or intec-
vention in Mexico. The woman's suf-
frage question was referred to the
entire resolutions committee.
Planks Adopted
The resolution committee adopted
suffrage plank by vote of 26 to
II after a long fight. The prohibi-
tion plank was defeated viva voce.
The rural credits plank was adopted.
Temporary Organization
Made Permanent
When the temporary organization
was made permanent, five minutes
demonstration for Chairman Harding
followed.
Smoot submitted a supplemental
report giving the delegates from the
island dependencies votes.
The report of the rules and order
of business committees WAS adopted.
Depew, Cannon and B0rah
. Address Convention
Depew, in his most pleasing style,
gave an address filled with interest
ing "reminiscences.
When Chairman Harding presented
Joe Cannon, he WAS greeted with trc-
mendous applause. The Coliseum was
packed, hundreds standing in the ais
les, when Cannon commenced speak
ing. He said, "This is a Republican
convention. 1t will select Republi-
can and he will be elecyed.v He was
interrupted by challenge to the Pro.
gressives.
Borah said, "Our party ought not
take the shameless paths of expeo-
iency. Make our position strong for
America and those who love it best
will be with US; the others we do not
want. We are prepared to pledge
ourselves to full protection to Amor.-
can citi"trs. not only by rs things 20
do but because it guarantees peace in.
stead Of = vacillating forei,a p; Icy
which invites attack"
afternoon Program
At 80 u conven .i,n recessed m
til 4 o'clock. The RESOLUTION com
mittee's report was not complete, If
the leaders plans carry they will have
n few hours for the disposition of the
platform and thei adjourn until 2
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The suffrage fight may be carried
to the convention floors. The ants
threaten TO demand reconsideration
in the committee alleging seven who
were opposed to it were absent when
the vote was taken. Rorah has an
nounced he will filibuster against a
reconsideration.
WASHINGTON, June g. Unless
Hughes is nominated he will make no
statement it was learned unquestion-
ably today. The United Press has
been informed his position is un-