The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1922-09-28
Republican Platform Commit.
tee Also to Reiterate Strong
Law Enforcement Stand.
BEER PLANKs OFFERED
Women Appear as Advocates
of More Liberal Attitude
on Drinks.
Special Dispatch 10 THE New yoEK HnrALn
New York Herald Bureau.

Special Dispatch 20 THE New YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
Albany, Sept. 81.
After listening to all sorts Of pro-
posals for the betterment Of govern
ment and humanity the Republican
convention platform committee went
into session tonight to whip into
shape the final draft OF the party's
declaration of principles. Outside of
home rule it is not expected that any
OF the various curealls presented to
the committee will find way into
planks.
A determined stand for law enforce
ment probably viii be reiterated and
the committee will then content itself
with calling attention to Gov. Miller's
record of economy and social welfare
Improvement.
The home rule resolution was pre-
sented by former Mayor Wallin of Yon-
kers, representing the New York State
Conference of Mayors. 1t asks that the
party pledge itself to the passage for
the second time at the coming session of
the Legislature OF the Tolbert home rule
constitutional amendment so that it can
be presented for approval of the people
at the general election next year.
Substance of Amendment.
The amendment prohibits the Legis-
lature from enacting local bills and
gives localities full power over their
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Local bills can be considered only on an
emergency message from the Governor
and two-third vote of the Legislature.
Walter Arndt of the Citizens Union.
In speaking for the resolution. said the
Republican party has an enviable home
rule record, because of Gov. ATillers
yetoes OF bills affecting localities and
the passage of the Tolbert amendment
by the last Legislature. He expressed
the opinion that while the Democrats
would make every possible effort at
Syracuse. they would have difficulty in
eaualling the Republican home rule
achievements.
The Inevitable beer and wine resolu-
ton was presented by former State SEN
ator Martin G. SAKE, who said the people
are fast becoming Disguised with the
volstead act. The resolution reads:
The use of beer and light wines
should be made lawful to the end
that true temperance shall become a
national characteristic, public health
protected against poison beverages,
and the self respect of the people
maintained. The saloon Of the past
and the bootlegger of the present are
both to be condemned.
Defense of the Resolution.
Mrs. Mary O'Shea Grout. leader OF the
Fifth Assembly district Of New York,
and Miss Mary Wood defended the reso-
luton. Mrs. Grout said tina. anybody
could get liquor now IL he has the price,
and that the working men and women
are entitled to wine and beer. purchased
not from a saloon but from their family
grocery store.
Miss Wood insisted that prohibition
had increased rather than stopped crime.
1T has been said that the jaiis are
empty" she said. but our hospitals and
insane asylums are crowded with the
human wrecks, caused by poison bootleg
liquor. When judges and men in high
places openly disregard the prohibition
law, can you blame the women for ask
ing that something be done to bring
about q proper respect for law?''
Mra. James a. wentz OF New York
commended that such measure was a
violation OF the prohibition amendment.
when you start TO break up one
amendment there IL plenty OF room for
breaking more" she said.
Miss Portia Willis. chairman OF the
political committee Of the women's Pro-
League Council. submitted a plank
stating that while the Republican party
rpholds the traditional policy of the
United States not 20 become entangled In
European matters Il stands for coopera-
tlon with other nations In matters of
humanitarian interest. and in the work
of world restoration.
wants Maternity Lezfslstfon.
Mrs. Willis Mitchell of Washington
county, representing the League Of
Women Voters asked for an enabling
act TO permit New York State to par
ticipate In the Federal Shepard-Towner
child birth and maternity law. Because
OF objections of Gov. Miller TO accepting
Federal aid the last Legislature enacted