The state herald., 1920-06-11
STORY OF REPUBLICAN CONVENTION AT CHICAGO
SENATOR LODGE IS ELECTED
AS PERMANENT CHAIRMAN
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Lodge then told the convention
that this concluded the regular bust
ness and asked the conventions
pleasure. There were cries for
speech from Chauncey Depew, who
then addressed the convention.
Depew contrasted the debts of the
civil war and those of the last war,
emphasizing that the Civil war debt
was wiped out, and prosperity re-
stored under republican admins
tration. Depew reviewed interna-
tional disputes wherein the United
States would be involved and stated
that the President of the United
States had never before been com
PEELED to 20 abroad. but had sent the
country's greatest statesmen and
international lawyers. "But Wilson
contended that nobody could handle
this matter hut himself"
Depew enumerated the tangible
things which European countries OBJ
tanned in the peace conference with
the Heaven ON Earth" which VIII
son wanted Nr
He closed wit. an eloquent pre-
di-iion of republican victory
The bitter controversy over the
treaty plank appears almost certain
to be carried to the convention floor.
III night efforts to avert a clash
proved futile. negotiations, which
went on until nearly day break be-
tween those demanding II plank for
ratification, and of the league with
reservations, and those who threat
en- 10 bolt if il is mentioned, seem
en- only TO have increased the rancor.
Senator Smoot tried to bring, the
opponents together but failed. He
finally carried the matter to Lodge
who urged the necessity Of avoid
ing split in the convention.
Lodge assured Borah and McCor-
mick, both bitter opponents Of rati-
fications, even with reservations,
that the league stood. and bitter
enders are elated at Lodges sup
port.
Chairman Watson of the resolu-
tions committee predicted dire pos
sibilities, with probable bolt. I'M
less the serious situation existing
over the treaty plank is ironed ont
agreenbly. Watson said that the
feeling over the treaty issue was
so deep seated that utmost care
must be used in reaching an agree
ment.
A boom for Governor Shoup of
Colorado for vice president, was
launched by Morris Emerson of TT.
Collins at II Lowden rally ON We'd
nesday. II was well received but
not taken seriously by the govern
ors friends.
Clarence Hlamlin will offer sub
stitute for the labor plank in the sub
committees platform draft. Ham
lin wants 10 create II national indus
trial board, similar to Colorado's
industrial commission. which would
prohibit strikes and lock outs unless
thirty days notice is given. Every
effort is TO be made to force final
action ON the platform ut the after
Moons session. Chairman Will Hayes
said that nominating speeches may
commence tonight but that they were
more likely TO run over until tomor-
row.
The first ballot will probably be
taken late tomorrow. according TO
Hayes. Lenders are comforting to
expidntc the convention procedure.
The treaty plank ms finally
ndopetd by the sub committee repre-
senis surrender by the roserya-
ZIONIST forces. and Johnsonites nrc
highly elated. johnson was asked,
Does this dispose Of the chance
for n bolt or third party" and he
replied. u don't know. We will try
to meet that question with equal
success"
The committee adopted the
Mexican plank, which fails to dis
cuss conditions FOR recognizing the
Mexican government or ndvisc IN
icrvcntion..
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