Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-25
HANLY IS NOMINATED
AS PROHI CANDIDATE
FOR THE PRESIDENCY
Indiana Man Wins Over Former
Governor SuIzer, of New
York and Others on First
Ballot
CBy Associated Press.)

lBy Associated ETesSsj
ST. PAUL. Mimi, July 2l.-~j. Frank
Hanly. former governor of Indiana, was
nominated for president of the United
States on the first ballot OF the national
Prohibition convention Jnis afternoon.
Hanly received 44O votes against lSl
for William Sulzer. former governor or
New York, his nearest contender.
The New York delegation cast thirteen
votes for Sulzer and thirty-seven for
Hanly Several states changed their
votes after completion of the roll CALI
most of the changes being in Haniy )
favor. A number of delegates were alb
sent but about $40 votes were suthclent
to elect.
A motion to make Hanly's nomination
unanimous met with only scattered op-
position.
Finley c. Hendrickson. of Cumber-
land. Md, received 81 votes; James
Gilbert Mason, New Jersey. 10; w. r.
F. Ferguson, 4; Summer W. Haynes
Indiana, 2; Henry Ford, l.
Tenn. was nominated for vice president.
The nomination was made unanimous
after all other vice presidential canol-
dates had withdrawn. =.
The convention then adjourned sine
die. ..
a demonstration lasting nearly hf-
teen minutes during which delegates
paraded the aisles of the convention
hall followed the nomination of Mr..
Hanlv bv Sumner w. Haynes, also of
Indiana. who took occasion TO announce
that he had withdrawn from the race
in favor of Mr.. Hanly.
Another demonstration broke out
when Eugene w. Chaffin, of Arizona
nominated William Sulzer. former gov
ernor of New York. Finley {. Hen
erickson, of Cumberland, Nd, whose
candidacy was given strength at several
eleventh-hour conferences, was placed in
Nomination. The Maryland delegation
made futile efforts to start a demon
stration in his behalf.
The party platform over which live
IN fight was expected was adopted with
but one change. A plank was added de-
slaring in favor of the initiative, refer
endum and recall.
IA P. Ferris, national treasurer o.
the rarity, who bad been leading move
ment for the nomination of DR.. Ira ID.
Landrith. of Nashville. went to the plat
form and amid applause seconded the
nomination of Mr.. Hanly.
PREPAREDNESS FOR PEACE.
The Prohibition party's platform ex-
presses opposition to the "wasteful
military programs of the Democratic
and Republican parties" but favors
"preparedness for peace" 1t suggests
A compact among nations to dismantle
navies and disband armies" but until
such court and compact are establish
cd, we pledge ourselves to maintain an
effective army and navy and to pro-
,ide coast defenses entirely adequate
for national protection" .-.
Favors reciprocal trade treaties to
be negotiated with all nations and com
missions appointed to gather facts.
Favors legislation to encourage the
establishment of an adequate fleet of
American merchant ships. .f--
Opposes war with Mexico; pledges aid
10 the protection of American lives and
Iavors use of force when necessary.
Approves strict Interpretation of Mon
roe doctrine; opposes abandonment OF
The Philippine Islands at this time, but
favors ultimate independence.
Favors non-political promotions to be
governed by civil service regulations.
applicable to all federal executive Of
ficials.
Favors equitable retirement law. for
maintenance of superannuated federal
employees.
FAVORS AMERICANISM.
Declares for Americanism.
Favors uniform marriage and divorce
laws anu CoiHpiStS Suppression VI "AAiIo
slavery.
Declares for prohibition of child la
bor, approves az eight-hour day with
one hour rest each day, and extension
of compensation and liability federal
acts.
Opposes pork barrel" Legislation and
useless federal expenditures.
Favors a single presidential term of
six years.
Demands public ownership OF utili-
ties, to be operated in the interest of
all people.
Believes in equality of all persons.
Favors separation OF church and
state with guaranty of full religious
and civil rights to all.
Favors public grain elevators, owned
and operated by the federal government
and abolition of speculation on mar
kets.