Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
PROHIBITIONISTS i NOMINATE AANLY
Ex- Governor of Indiana Wins
 on First Ballot.
ONLY 181 VOTES FOR SULzER

Platform Opposes National Prepared.
 ness, Indorses Initiative, Referendum
 Recall and Woman Suffrage-caIIs
 For Strong Americanism and De-
 nounces Liquor Traffic as Worst Foe
 to Nation.
 J. Frank Hanly. former governor of Indiana, was nominated for president of the United States on the first ballot by the National Prohibition conven ton at St Paul, Minn.
 Hanly received 40 votes against 18l for William SulZer, former governor of New York. his nearest contender
 A demonstration lasting nearly fiji teen minutes. during which delegates paraded the aisles of the convention hall, shouting, singing and throwing hats and banners in the air. followed the nomination of MT. Hanly by Sum mer W. Haynes. also of Indiana. who took occasion to- announce that he had withdrawn from the race in favor of Mr. Hanly.
 Another demonstration started when Eugene W. Chain of Arizonia placed in nomination the name of William sulzer, deposed governor of New York
 Finley c. Hendrickson of Cumber- land, Md, whose candidacy was given strength at several eleventh hour con ferences. was placed in nomination. The Maryland delegation made futile efforts to start demonstration in his behalf.
 Platform Adopted. ' The platform adopted includes E. W. Chains plank indorsing the initiative. referendum and recall. Other recon mendations in the platform are:
 It expresses opposition to the waste ful military programs of the Demo cratic and Republican parties,' but favors preparedness for peace."
 It suggests a compact among ma lions to dismantle navies and disband armies but until "such court and compact are established we pledge our selves to maintain an effective army and navy and to provide coast defenses entirely adquate for national protec tion."
 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.
 Opposes war with Mexico; pledges aid to the protection of American lives and favors use of force when neces- sary.
 Approves strict interpretation of Monroe doctrine; opposes abandon ment of the Philippine Islands at this time, but favors ultimate independ- ence; favors nonpolitical promotions to be governed by civil service regula- tions, applicable to all federal execu- tive officials,
 Declares for Americanism.
 Favors equitable retirement law for maintenance of superannuated federal employees.
 Declares for Americanism
 Favors uniform marriage and divorce laws and complete suppression of white SldVeEy.
 Declares for prohibition of child la Dor; approves an eight hour day. with one hour rest each day, and extension of compensation and liability federal acts.
 Opposes pork barreP' legislation and useless federal expenditure.
 Favors single presidential term of six years.
 Demands public ownership of util- ities, 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 right to all.
 Favor public grain elevators, owned and operated by the federal govern ment, and abolition of speculation on markets.