The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-08
Platform Is Puzzle To
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which would amount proportionally to tariff charges on products far- mers must buy; federal aid in dis posing of farm surpluses.
 States Rights
 The tendency of all platform suggestions today was to emphasize states rights, but 1t appeared un- likely that proposals for constitu- tional amendment to permit states to fix wages and hours of work would be accepted.
 The eastern old guard version of the party platform arrived in the hands of tall, white-haired Hiram Bingham of Connecticut.
 It strives for simplicity, for brev- ity and for @ strong declaration in the preamble of principles which would be designed to attract former republicans and anti-New Deal democrats to the g. o. D. ranks. The resounding phrases of the Declara- ton of Independence and of the first republican platform of 1856 have been paraphrased in the 1,200 word document.
 In many respects, the eastern old guard lines up with suggestions from Landon supporters except in regard to a constitutional amend mert on hours and wages. One other emphatic difference also is noted. The old guard is striving fo1 brevity and broad statement of principles, whereas the Kansas governors friends have sought to work out details of legislation.
 Platform Proposals
 On the basis of preliminary con- ferences among party leaders the platform began to take shape as follows:
 1. A declaration for a constitu- tional amendment, if necessary, to permit "home rule" by states on wages and hours. Defeat of an outright proposal for an amendment appeared almost certain, although the platform makers indicated a statement would be included to em- phasize the widespread party desire to achieve that objective.
 "A declaration for sound cur rency, against imitation. and for withdrawal of the right of the president to fix the value of the dollar. Sentiment for such @ plank was considered great, but there was sharp dispute over suggestions that the party pledge itself to work tow ard restoration of the gold standard when conditions permit.
 3.--A declaration for return of handling of unemployment relief to the states, but with the federal gov ernment paying heavily-say 50-50 flor the cost of relief.
 IA declaration favoring balanc- ing of the budget "as soon as New Deal expenditures would permit"
 5.-Strict government economy.
 Other blanks will concern recip- rocal trade agreements, federal power development; foreign policy Land Q dozen more secondary issues.
 Out of this tumble, responsible party leaders began sorting the timber for platform to which they hope to attract the margin of voters needed to overturn the New Deal.
 The architects who must be satis- fled, or at least appeared, button holed party spokesmen on street corners, pounded on the doors of hotel suites, and poured out their ideas to newspapermen.
 One That PIeases
 Tn the Landon ranks, sentiment centered on the plan of Rep. Cliff ford R. Hope, Kan, a slight, good looking young congressman who took former republican farm pro- posals, sliced a piece off ideas of some ex-New Dealers, stirred vigor- ously, and got a recipe that many delegates like.
 Hope paused in the Hollenden hotel lobby near Landon headquar- ters in the midst of swirl of dele- gates, leaned against marble stair case, and explained how his plan would work. In simplest form 1t would pay a bounty to farmers whose crops arc sold in the United States, the amount of the bounty to be determined by tariff charges, which increase the price the farmer pays for goods he must buy.
 BOrah Arrives
 Cleveland, June 8.-(UP)-Sena- tor William E. Borah, travelling alone from Washington, arrived here at 9:30 a. m. EDT today. uncertain as to how active part he will take in his party's convention. The Idaho veteran refused to comment on the political situatoin until after he had consulted Carl Bachman, his campaign manager, who has been here surveying the field.
 Borah still refused to concedc the nominatoin to anyone declaring T am stjll in the race"
 He indicated he would take special interest in the constitutional issue. Observers believed he would attempt to make floor fight against any proposal to adopt .