Seward daily gateway., 1924-06-30
DEMOCRATS GIVE OUT PLATFORM
STORM IN OHIO KILLS FOUR HUNDRED

erendum on the League of Nations question.
 A plank relating to religious liberty was read, "The Democratic party re- affirms it's adherence and devotion to those cardinal principals contained in the constitution and the precepts whereon our government was found ed," that Congress shall make no lows respecting the establishment of religion or the prohibition of free ex- ercise thereof or abridging freedom of speech or the press.
 These principles we pledge ourselv- es to ever defend and maintain. We insist at all times upon obedience to the orderly processes of law and de- plore and condemn any effort to arouse religious or racial dissention."
 The platform then concluded by af- firming "our faith in these principles and submit our cause to the people"
 Demonstration Follows
 The demonstration which followed, lasted less than half minute. Chair man Cummings moved for the adop- tion of the above plank. Newton D. Baker then presented a substitute plank on the League of Nations which was followed by applause.
 Wm. R. Pattangall, of Maine, rep resented the minority plank on the K. K. K., which he said fourteen commit teemen had signed ,and the galleries yelled when the Klan was mentioned, but Walsh pounded for order and the the sergeant at arms quieted the of lenders.
 The convention then adopted the committee plan to debate the League of Nations for two hours and the klan question for two hours, starting in with the League of Nations first.
 No Agreement Reachedl Reports from conference of Dem ocratic leaders early this morning showed no prospect of an agreement to keep the Ku klux nlan issue df the floor of the convention. Anti-Klan leaders selected Former Secretary Colby to lead their fight ,and 1t was indicated that William J. Bryan might lead the fight for the Klan.
 Alarmed Over Klan
 Thoroughly alarmed by the poten- tialities fthe fight over the Ku Klux Klan yesterday on the convention floor various groups and leaders conferred last night seeking some way or means to smooth out the situation. Three blanks with respect to the Klan were presented to the Platform committee. One plank would pledge the party to oppose the efforts of the Klan or any similar organization that interferes with political or religious freedom.
 Bryan would leave out of the plank any mention of the Klan.
 The third or so-called Alabama plank reviews the history of the "know-nothing party and declared that the Democratic party openly op- posed it and there is no reason now why they should not specifically op- pose the Klan as they did in 1860.
 Proposal Approved
 The proposal for National refer endum on the League of Nations ques- tion for American Membership was approved by the Platform committee.
 Homage To Wilson
 New York, June 29-The Democrat ic National Platform opens with pro- found homage of the memory of Will son. saying "our hearts are filled with gratitude that the American Demo- cracy should produce this man, whose ideals on government will serve as an example and inspiration to future gen. erations."
 The platform declared for trade on an interchangeable basis with recip- rocal advantages to all countries par ticipating, which is time-honored doctrine of the Democratic party. The partys position was given as fin fav- or of tax on commodities entering the customs house that will promote effective competition and pr1 tect against monoply and at the same time produce a fair revenue to support the Government" It was contended that the only taxation relief the Republi- can party had suggested was "a cut of three hundred million dollars in direct taxes and that was to be given principally to those with the largest incomes" and it was remarked that fortunately this plan of their admin istration failed and under Democratic leadership aided by progressive Re- publicans a more equitable plan was
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