New-York tribune., 1916-07-22
He Gets 440 Votes in
Prohibition Convention
TO 1S1 for SulZer.
PLATFORM AGAINST
THE PORK BARREL
Initiative, Americanism, Public
Ownership, Merchant Ma
rine Favored.

ST. Paul. July 21.-The Prohibition
national convention, which has been
in session here since Wednesday
morning. adjourned sine die to-day
after nominating J. Frank Hanly,
former Governor of Indiana. as can
didate for President Of the United
States, and Dr.. Ira d. Landrith, OF
Nashville, Tenn, for VicePresident.
Dr. Landrith's nomination was made
unanimous after the other Vice
Presidential candidates had withdrawn.
Hanly received 440 votes, against
1s1 for William Sulzer, of New York,
his nearest contender.
The New York delegation cast thir-
teen votes for Sulzer. and thirty-sev-
en- for Hanly. Several states changed
their votes after the completion of the
roll call, most Of the changes being
in Hanly's favor A number of dele
gates were absent, but about $40 votes
were sufficient to elect
Preparedness Tor Peace.
The platform adopted included f. W.
Chains plank indorsing the initiative,
referendum and recall. II expresses
opposition to the "wasteful military
programme of the Democratic and
Republican parties but favors pre-
paredness for peace" II suggests a
compact among nations to dismantlc
navies and disband armies" but until
"such court and compact are estab-
lished. we pledge ourselves to main
tain an effective army and navy and
to provide coast defences entirely
adequate for national protection"
1t also favors reciprocal trade
treaties to be negotiated with all ma
tions and commissions appointed TO
gather facts. as well as legislation to
encourage the establishment of an
adequate feet of American merchant
ships.
II opposes war with Mexico; pledges
aid TO the protection of American
lives and favors use of force when
necessary.
One plank approves a strict inter
pretatiOn of the Monroe Doctrine;
opposes abandonment of the Philip
pines at this time, but favors ult
mate independence, and favors non
political promotions to be governed by
fsrf ,1,tT J. l.
all Federal executive officials.
Other principles advocated are:
An equitable retirement law, for the
maintenance of superannuated Federal
employees.
Uniform Divorce Laws.
Uniform marriage and divorce laws
and complete suppression Of white
slavery.
Prohibition Of child labor; an eight
hour day with one hour rest each day.
and extension of compensation and
liability Federal acts.
Opposition to pork barrel" legis-
lation and useless Federal expendi-
lures.
Favors a single Presidential term
of six years.
Demands public ownership of utili-
ties, to be operated in the interest Of
all people.
Equality Of all persons.
Separation of church and state, with
guarantee Of full religious and civil
rights 10 all.
Public grain elevators, owned and
operated by the Federal government
and abolition of speculation on mar
kets.
Sulzer Men HOwled Down.
Several speakers asserted that Sui
zer's nomination would mean the cleo
tion of prohibition President and
abolition of intoxicating liquors in this
country. Sulzer forces made numerous
efforts TO evoke a popular demonstra-
tion. but each time were howled down
by the Hanly adherents.
The turning point in the proceedings,
in the opinion of the Sulzer leaders,
came during the nominating speeches,
when the New York delegation an
nounced that it was ready to "stand as
unit behind the conventions nomi-
nee"
VONKE CAD CTpIKE